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Mark Moses and Melissa Gilbert in a scene from Lia Romeo’s “Still” at The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture’s Loreto Theatre (Photo credit Maria Baranova) Lia Romeo’s bittersw…

Review: Idina Menzel Climbs to New Broadway Heights in ‘Redwood’ by Jesse Green

The “Wicked” belter scales a 300-foot tree, and a mountain of songs, in a powerful if woo-woo musical about trauma and resilience.

Redwood ** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward February 13, 2025. There’s an awful lot of talk about trees in Redwood, the uneven new musical at the Nederlander after a run at the La Jolla Playhouse. During one of t…

Someone in a Tree: “Redwood” Opens on Broadway by Ron Fassler

Theatre Review by Ron Fassler . . . Idina Menzel’s career in musical theatre was launched nearly thirty years ago as Maureen in the original company of Rent. A few years after that, she t…

5 Reasons to See Redwood On Broadway by Diep Tran

Yes, Idina Menzel is flying while singing (again). But also, this new musical is remarkably transportive.

My Variety Review: Idina Menzel in New Musical "Redwood" by Frank Rizzo

There’s a powerful appeal to the idea of leaving behind the turbulence of the personal — or for that matter, the political — and escaping to a place of beauty, safety and solace. A sep…

Redwood review – Idina Menzel underwhelms in magic tree musical by Adrian Horton

Nederlander Theatre, New York The Broadway titan returns for an original musical that is sadly lacking in show-stopping songs or emotional depth To a Californian redwood, human life is but …

Idina Menzel Returns To Broadway And Branches Out In REDWOOD — Review

Theatrely's Broadway review of Redwood starring Idina Menzel and directed by Tina Landau. The new musical is now in performance at the Nederlander Theatre on West 44th Street in New York Cit…

Review: Idina Menzel Climbs a Tree on Broadway in New Musical Redwood

‘Redwood’ review: Idina Menzel’s Broadway musical is thin and sappy by Johnny Oleksinski

Too bad the Broadway show named after a giant tree is a toothpick. 

Broadway’s 2024-2025 Season: ‘Redwood’ & All Of Deadline’s Reviews by Patrick Hipes

Broadway’s 2024-2025 season has gotten off to a rather extraordinarily fine start, from the wildly popular and hysterically funny Oh, Mary! to the fabulous splash of Death Becomes Her and …

‘Redwood’ Review: Idina Menzel Hits the Heights in a Heartfelt Broadway Return by Gordon Cox

There’s a powerful appeal to the idea of leaving behind the turbulence of the personal — or for that matter, the political — and escaping to a place of beauty, safety and solace. A sep…

‘Redwood’ Review: Idina Menzel Soars in Musical That Can’t Find the Forest for the Trees by Dan Rubins

Menzel has range, but her character doesn’t, and that’s Redwood’s chief failure. The post ‘Redwood’ Review: Idina Menzel Soars in Musical That Can’t Find the Forest for the Trees…

Redwood: Idina Menzel Defies Gravity Again, in New Musical by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ The star of Wicked and Frozen returns to Broadway with this musical about a woman trying to escape her grief in a California forest The post Redwood: Idina Menzel Defies Grav…

Redwood Broadway Review. Idina Menzel hugs an IMAX of a tree by New York Theater

Idina Menzel returns to Broadway as Jesse, a New York gallery owner who, out of grief for the death of her son, leaves her wife and her life, drives cross country, and winds up spending seve…

Redwood: She Talks to the Trees! (No, Really)  by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★☆☆☆ IMAX meets Broadway in a technologically impressive but dramatically wooden new musical The post Redwood: She Talks to the Trees! (No, Really)  appeared first on New York St…

Unicorn review – Nicola Walker and Stephen Mangan’s throuple comedy doesn’t catch fire by Arifa Akbar

Garrick Theatre, London A few zingy lines but threesome is lots of talk and no action – in all senses of that word – and peculiarly devoid of passion Throuple might be the current term f…

The Reviews Are In for Redwood on Broadway by Molly Higgins, Logan Culwell-Block

Tony winner Idina Menzel stars in the Tina Landau-Kate Diaz musical, which she also co-conceived.

Review Roundup: REDWOOD Starring Idina Menzel Opens On Broadway

Idina Menzel is climbing to new heights as she returns to Broadway in the new musical Redwood. The new musical features De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser, and Khaila Wilcox.…

A Very “B I G” Community Blessing at the Crighton by David Dow Bentley III

[Click any photo to enlarge.] It was a big day to begin with. It was Super Bowl Sunday, so only the most devoted theater buffs, (along with family & friends of the talented young cast), …

Three Sisters, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse review - Chekhov's anatomy lesson on the human condition by Gary Naylor

★★★★★ THREE SISTERS, SAM WANAMAKER PLAYHOUSE Souls dissected in brilliantly conceived and executed production Russia - but also here, there and everywhere Russia.

Review: Unicorn at Garrick Theatre by Greg Stewart

Review: Unicorn at Garrick Theatre “deeply thought provoking and surprisingly funny”

Photos: Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Opens At Center Theater Group LA

Cameron Mackintosh's production of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga opens tonight, at Center The…

Photos: Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Opens At Center Theater Group LA

Frances Hannon’s ‘Wicked’ makeup and hair magic: From Elphaba’s complexion to Galinda’s ‘old Hollywood’ glam by Daniel Montgomery

“ I feel so lucky to be nominated, by your peers, particularly to this stage. So it’s a wonderful recognition of some very hard and unusual work I feel,” Frances Hannon says of her O…

Review: Idina Menzel Goes Out on a Limb in Eco-Musical ‘Redwood’ by David Cote

Menzel remains an indomitable diva in this well-intentioned misfire.

Everything to know about 'Operation Mincemeat' on Broadway | New York Theatre Guide

The entire Operation Mincemeat Broadway cast reprises their roles from the show's West End run. They include David Cumming as Charles Cholmondeley, ...

LaChanze Has an Expansive Vision for Broadway's Future - YouTube

... Broadway.'” Read more: https://ti.me/4aRTtk9 Subscribe to TIME Breaking News YouTube Channel ▻▻: https://ti.me/3ROMUXY Subscribe to TIME's ...

Broadway's 'Hadestown' arrives at the Orpheum Theater - The Minnesota Daily

... Broadway in 2019. Full of horns and biting violin, the sound of ... Riffs fill the room, transforming the theater into a New Orleans bar scene from the ...

Newport woman among finalists to play Dolly Parton in her Broadway musical - WATE

A Newport woman may get to take on the role of Dolly Parton in the Broadway musical telling Parton's life story.

From Broadway Tunes to Hubbard Street Dance, Here Are 5 Shows to Brighten Your Weekend

“Seth's Broadway Concert Series” – Studebaker Theater. Chicago's Jessie Mueller returns for a rare recital, of sorts. Mueller joins human Broadway ...

Broadway Theater will bring more world-class ballet to Rock Springs - Wyoming Tribune Eagle

ROCK SPRINGS -- Following last week's sold-out performances of “Swan Lake,” the Broadway Theater is thrilled to announce the return of the ...

Meet the new leads of 'Hadestown' on Broadway - YouTube

Broadway's 'Hadestown' has new leads! Hailey Kilgore, who plays Eurydice, and Carlos Valdes, who plays Orpheus, joined New York Living to discuss ...

Sara Bareilles Reflects on How 'Waitress' Changed Her Life (Exclusive) - People.com

Bareilles stepped into the role of Jenna for a limited engagement on Broadway in 2017 and then returned in 2018 and 2019. She made her West End debut ...

Photos: Jelly Roll's new Broadway bar features giant skull decor, rooftop views

Photos: Jelly Roll's new Broadway bar features giant skull decor, rooftop views ... The ground floor honky tonk at Jelly Roll's Goodnight Nashville in ...

A Streetcar Named Desire on Off-Broadway: Get Tickets Now! | Theatermania -

The producers of the upcoming Broadway production released a music video for “Goodbye Until Tomorrow/I Could Never Rescue You.” Watch: Clips From ...

CeraVe Teams Up With SNL, Basketball, and Broadway Stars to Hype Its New Haircare Line

That same day, TikTok dancer turned Broadway star Charli D'Amelio carried a cross-body container of CeraVe cream on her way to rehearsals for the ...

Full Cast Set for Donmar Warehouse The Cherry Orchard at St. Ann’s Warehouse

The Autobiography of a Cad review – Ian Hislop and Nick Newman retell a rotter’s political progress by Mark Lawson

Watermill theatre, NewburyThe Private Eye duo adapt AG Macdonell’s satire showing how a privileged chancer in English public life gets away with it It’s a bad week of theatre for Boris J…

Putting It Together, Again: Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Old Friends’ Bernadette Peters and Cameron Mackintosh on Joining Matthew Bourne for a New L.A./B by Chris Willman

Everything’s coming up you-know-what if you’re a Sondheim fan on either coast this season. “Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends,” the third revue to be built around the great composer�…

Dylis Croman and Rema Webb Join the Cast of Chicago

Kennedy Center Cancels Tour of Children’s Musical Finn, From Creator of Doc McStuffins and Vampirina

Lourdes Lopez, Miami City Ballet’s Artistic Leader, Stepping Down by Javier C. Hernández

Lourdes Lopez, who championed contemporary ballets and elevated the company’s profile, is departing two years before her contract expires.

Cast Announced for Regency Girls World Premiere at the Old Globe

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Interview: Holly Smith on Just Between Ourselves at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich by Greg Stewart

Interview: Holly Smith stars in London Classic Theatre’s 25th-anniversary production of Alan Ayckbourn’s Just Between Ourselves, opening at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich

Kennedy Center Cancels Tour Of Acclaimed Children’s Musical ‘Finn’; Actors’ Equity Calls Decision “Beyond Appalling” by Greg Evans

The Kennedy Center, under Donald Trump’s newly announced leadership, has canceled its tour of Finn, an acclaimed Kennedy Center-produced children’s musical about a young shark who, in th…

Interview: Karl Queensborough on North by Northwest by Greg Stewart

Interview: Karl Queensborough stars in Emma Rice's thrilling adaptation of Hitchcock's North by Northwest at York Theatre Royal. Six actors, countless characters, and a Cold War conspiracy!

Playbill - The 24 Hour Plays is returning to Los Angeles... - Facebook

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Gypsy Standby Tryphena Wade Will Get Performances as Rose This Month by Logan Culwell-Block

Due to a death in the family, Audra McDonald will be out of three upcoming performances of the revival, playing the Majestic Theatre.

Ghost Porn by Brendan Drake by Miya Shaffer

Like fear, desire can be excessive, often humorous, and represents a valuable state in itself — a totality of the sensation in which personal and social histories persist, and new insight…

“hope organ” takes on politicizing shame and dance synesthesia  by Emma King

Which I think says something meaningful about fantasy; materials become less messy and people become more one-dimensional and places become infinitely reachable and the perfect temperature i…

Tryphena Wade to go on as 'Rose' in GYPSY for Select Upcoming Performances

Tryphena Wade will go on as 'Rose' in Gypsy on Broadway, for select upcoming performances while Audra McDonald is out. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.

Lessons From Kosovo for Theatre in Times of Uncertainty by American Theatre Editors

Theatre in Kosovo—state-sanctioned and safe during the Soviet era, scrappy in the war years—offers models both cautionary and instructive for U.S. theatres facing headwinds.

Wicked Film, Oh, Mary!, Stereophonic, More Win 2025 Artios Awards for Casting by Logan Culwell-Block, Molly Higgins

The annual awards honoring casting professionals in film, television, and theatre were handed out February 12.

Hello, Dollys! Meet the Finalists to Play the Title Role in Dolly: An Original Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The in-development biomusical inspired by the life and music of Dolly Parton has been holding an online open call for its star.

Kennedy Center Cancels Tour of New Children's Musical, FINN

Creators of the new children's musical Finn, Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond, announced on Instagram today that the upcoming Kennedy Center-produced tour has been cancelle…

Joshua Henry, Kelli O'Hara, Joy Woods and More Join Broadway Backwards by Darryn King

Broadway Backwards, the annual one-night-only event that takes beloved show tunes and transforms them into queer anthems, has announced its first slate of special guest performers. The even…

Black History Month Spotlight: Gypsy and Hell's Kitchen Choreographer Camille A. Brown by Broadway.com

Throughout the month of February, The Broadway Show is celebrating some of the theater industry’s most influential Black artists. This week, the spotlight is on Camille A. Brown. Brown …

Jay Armstrong Johnson to Take Over the Role of Christian in Moulin Rouge! on Tour by Darryn King

Jay Armstrong Johnson, whose Broadway credits include Parade, The Phantom of Opera and On the Town, will take over the role of Christian in the North American tour of Moulin Rouge! Replaci…

Issa Rae Cancels Kennedy Center Appearance After Trump Installs Himself as Chair by Etan Vlessing

The ‘Insecure’ star had been set for a sold-out 'An Evening With Issa Rae' on March 16.

Video: How Jennifer Simard is Drawing From Her Broadway Career in DEATH BECOMES HER Role

On a recent visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show, Jennifer Simard shared why her Death Becomes Her character feels like an amalgamation of her whole career. Also in the interview, the performer …

DOLLY: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL Reveals Results of 'Search For Dolly' Casting Call

Dolly Parton’s new musical, Dolly: An Original Musical, has revealed that out of the thousands of entrants in the “Search for Dolly” Casting Call, 15 people have been invited to attend…

Roku Hits $1B in Revenue, Beating Expectations by Caitlin Huston

In the fourth quarter, streaming hours on The Roku Channel grew 82 percent year-over-year.

First Kennedy Center Cancellation: Emmy Winner Issa Rae Says Sold Out Show Will Not Go On by Roger Friedman

The fallout at the Kennedy Center has begun. Popular and respected Emmy winner Issa Rae (Insecure, also Barbie) has cancelled her sold out show at the theater following the firing of the boa…

The 20 Most Romantic Musical Theater Songs

John Rapson Will Join The Play That Goes Wrong Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The Sweeney Todd and Les Misérables alum will join the long-running slapstick comedy at New World Stages this week.

Moulin Rouge! National Tour Will Welcome New Principal Cast by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jahi Kearse, and Kaitlin Mesh are joining the Tony-winning musical's tour next month.

Photos: Hank Azaria in ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE on Broadway

Earlier this week, Emmy Award winner Hank Azaria began performances in Broadway’s All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. See photos here!

Akram Khan’s ‘Gigenis’ Is His Most Potent Work in Years by Brian Seibert

“Gigenis,” drawn from a tale in the Mahabharata, is the choreographer Akram Khan’s most potent work in years.

Roundabout Theatre Company’s incoming artistic director Christopher Ashley to be honored by directors’ union by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award-winning director of “Come From Away” will be celebrated at the annual “Mr. Abbott” Award gala.

The Colony Theatre’s Barbara Beckley: Integrity, Generosity, Attention to Detail by American Theatre Editors

She knew every subscriber to her L.A. theatre by name, and she was no less inviting to artists.

Video: See Khaila Wilcoxon Sing From REDWOOD Ahead of the Show's Opening Night

To celebrate Redwood's opening night on Broadway, watch watch Khaila Wilcoxon (Becca) perform the song 'Little Redwood' at BroadwayCon! Learn more about Redwood and see how to purchase tic…

Orioles owner David Rubenstein thanks Kennedy Center staff for ‘extraordinary job’ following his removal by Trump by Todd Karpovich

Rubenstein posted on social media Thursday after the center’s longtime president, Deborah F. Rutter, was fired from her position.

‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ Review: The Master Blasters by Manohla Dargis

A new documentary looks back at the band’s early years, featuring interviews with Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones in retrospective mode.

Exclusive: Isabelle McCalla to lead pre-Broadway run of 'Regency Girls' musical

Exclusive: Isabelle McCalla to lead pre-Broadway run of 'Regency Girls' musical. Josh Rhodes will direct and choreograph the new tuner, set to make ...

Shea's 710 Theatre Presents "Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation" - Buffalo Rising

Newer spoofs include Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, and Moulin Rouge. The cast is having a blast poking fun at your favorite musicals and Broadway stars ...

29 shows offering 2-for-1 tickets for 'NYC Off-Broadway Week' Winter 2025

New York City Tourism + Conventions, in partnership with The Off-Broadway League, is offering its twice-yearly promotion of 2-for-1 tickets during ...

'The Jonathan Larson Project' starts previews Off-Broadway - NY1

Boom!” and “Rent,” but many of his songs were never heard — until now, as “The Jonathan Larson Project” begins its Off-Broadway run Feb. 14. What ...

A slice of Broadway on Sydney Harbour - The Australian Jewish News

The five-time Tony-award winning musical Guys and Dolls will soon take Sydney Harbour by storm. Doron Chester spoke to Jessica Abelsohn about ...

Learn About Off-Broadway's THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT - YouTube

Enjoy a fun look at the off-Broadway staging of THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT. Get tickets to THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT: ...

Smith Center's 2025-2026 Broadway Series to feature 'Stereophonic' and more

Nine smash Broadway shows including Tony Award winners will feature in the new Broadway Las Vegas series, announced February 11.

Andrew Scott's 'Vanya' Extends Off Broadway Run - Update - Deadline

Andrew Scott will reprise his acclaimed West End performance in Vanya for a spring 2025 Off Broadway engagement.

Nicole Scherzinger Conquers Broadway at Last | Vanity Fair

VF is delighted to include her in our Power & Glamour portfolio. After a year stacked with major musical performances from Broadway divas like Audra ...

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and Phylicia Rashad on Bringing PURPOSE to Broadway

Broadway.com Managing Editor Beth Stevens talks about the new play PURPOSE with director Phylicia Rashad and playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.

Creating a funny design for Broadway's 'Oh, Mary!' — Part 2

Creating a funny design for Broadway's 'Oh, Mary!' — Part 2. Director Sam Pinkleton and designers Holly Pierson and Leah J. Loukas share untold ...

Andrew Scott's 'Vanya' Adds Dates to Its Off-Broadway Run - The Hollywood Reporter

Andrew Scott's 'Vanya' will open one day early Off-Broadway and extend its run by one week at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

TPAC Announces 45th Anniversary of Broadway Season - Rutherford Source

Tennessee Performing Arts Center® announces its 2025-26 HCA Healthcare/TriStar Health Broadway at TPAC season.

Dr. Melissa Bedford Makes Her Broadway Debut as Executive Producer of "When My ... - ABC4 Utah

... Broadway in what she calls "Transfor-Tainment" – where transformation meets entertainment. "Sharing my story from the Broadway stage was one of ...

10 Broadway Props That Stole The Show - Listverse

Broadway is known for its dazzling performances, unforgettable characters, and, of course, incredible props that help bring the magic to life.

Antiquities by Tulis McCall

Theatre isn't meant to makes us all feel better.  It is to take us feel, period.  Antiquities does that and then some. The post Antiquities appeared first on The Front Row Center.

Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jahi Kearse and More to Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Tour

Jay Armstrong Johnson, will assume the role of “Christian” in the North American Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets.

Theatre Review: ‘Constellations’ presented by Constellation Theatre Company at Source Theatre by Peter Orvetti

Nick Payne’s “Constellations” opens with Cambridge cosmologist Marianne pitching an endearingly bizarre pickup line at a series of men. But we soon learn that these are not different m…

Ariana Grande Shares BTS Video of Stephen Schwartz's WICKED Movie Cameo

Ariana Grande has taken to Instagram to share a new behind-the-scenes look at Stephen Schwartz on the Wicked film set. Her post also includes several other clips with co-stars Cynthia Erivo,…

Photos: Jonathan Groff and More in JUST IN TIME Rehearsals

Rehearsals have begun for the new Broadway musical JUST IN TIME at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre. The production stars Jonathan Groff. See rehearsal photos here! 

Tituss Burgess, Jordan Fisher, Adam Lambert, Kelli O’Hara, More Set for Broadway Backwards Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening benefits Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

Isabelle McCalla, Krystina Alabado, Kate Rockwell, Nik Walker, More Cast in World Premiere of Regency Girls Musical by Andrew Gans

Josh Rhodes will direct and choreograph the adventure of love, rebellion, autonomy, and self-discovery at San Diego's Old Globe.

Trey Curtis Will Always Be a Hamilton Fan First and a Broadway Star Second by Hayley Levitt

Trey Curtis has been in Hamilton for the better part of his adulthood. All the years he’s been old enough to rent a car have been spent rapping the Revolution. “My first rehearsal was in…

Kenny Leon Sets His Denzel Washington-Led Othello in the Near Future: 'Let's Set It in October 2028' by Hayley Levitt

Director Kenny Leon is hard at work crafting a brand-new Othello, Shakespeare's tale of vengeance starring Denzel Washington as the title general and Jake Gyllenhaal as his sociopathic ens…

Corbin Bleu, Rachel Tucker and More Join The Great Gatsby in the West End by Darryn King

The West End production of The Great Gatsby has announced complete casting. The production begins performances at the London Coliseum on April 11. The show will star Jamie Muscato as Jay …

Dylis Croman Reprises Role as Roxie Hart in Chicago; Rema Webb Joins as 'Mama' Morton by Darryn King

Broadway’s Chicago will welcome Dylis Croman back into the role of Roxie Hart while also welcoming Rema Webb to the role of Matron "Mama" Morton. Taking over the roles from Erika Jayne a…

Isabelle McCalla, Krystina Alabado, Kate Rockwell and More to Star in World Premiere of Regency Girls at the Old Globe by Hayley Levitt

The Old Globe in San Diego has its cast and creative team for the world-premiere musical Regency Girls, running from April 2 through May 4 with an official April 10 opening. Directed and c…

Adam Lambert, Jordan Fisher, Kelli O’Hara and More to Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS

Broadway Backwards is set to return on Monday, March 10, 2025. The first slate of special guest performers includes Adam Lambert, Jordan Fisher, Kelli O’Hara and more. See how to purchase …

“This is NOT A Drill” New Musical to Hold Private Industry Reading in NYC on Theatre Row by Jaymichaelsae

“This is NOT A Drill” New Musical to Hold Industry Reading in New York CityBY INVITATION ONLY event to be held on Theatre RowBASED ON ACTUAL EVENTS After numerous workshops and developm…

Ariana DeBose to Receive Entertainment Community Fund's Medal of Honor by Andrew Gans

The Oscar winner joins previously announced honorees Denzel Washington and James L. Nederlander.

Sumo 相撲 Extends Ahead of Off-Broadway Start by Logan Culwell-Block

The Public Theater and Ma-Yi Theater Company are giving the Lisa Sanaye Dring play its New York premiere beginning February 20.

English by Tulis McCall

English is must-see theater.  An expertly written, thought-provoking examination of the relationship between language and identity (and so much more), beautifully acted and sensitively dir…

BroadwayCon 2025 by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons Broadway Con Celebrating their 10th Consecutive Year February 12, 2025. Whether you want to make your friends jealous with a selfie taken with your favorite celebrity…

Video: Maia Reficco Brainstorms Netflix's LA DOLCE VILLA as a Musical

BroadwayWorld sat down with Hadestown alum Maia Reficco to talk about her new movie La Dolce Villa, the differences between filming on location and performing in a theater, and what her char…

27 Black Theatre Makers Driving Change Today by Margaret Hall

Playbill celebrates a selection of theatremakers, on and off stage, who are changing the paradigm.

A24's SING SING to Make Streaming Debut on Max in March

A24’s Academy Award® nominated film Sing Sing will make its streaming debut exclusively on Max in the U.S. on Friday, March 21. The film will debut on HBO linear on Saturday, March 2…

Dylis Croman reprises role as Roxie Hart in ‘Chicago;’ Rema Webb joins as ‘Mama’ Morton by Darryn King For Broadway.com

The new pair will begin their limited runs at the Ambassador Theatre on February 24.

Video: Sara Bareilles Sings 'What's Inside' With Audience at WAITRESS Mexico

Watch Sara Bareilles sing 'What's Inside' with the audience at the Mexican production of Waitress which begins performances at Teatro San Rafael on February 13, 2025. The production stars A…

Cast Set for Reading of The Doctor's Dilemma by Andrew Gans

David Staller will direct the George Bernard Shaw classic for the Project Shaw series.

Corbin Bleu, Jon Robyns, Rachel Tucker, More Join Cast of London's The Great Gatsby by Andrew Gans

The Broadway musical adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel will play the London Coliseum.

Escaped Alone and What If If Only review – Caryl Churchill’s double whammy of dazzling dread by Mark Fisher

Royal Exchange theatre, ManchesterHiding behind the fluttering dialogue and domestic chatter lies a dark poetry in a pair of plays that address terrifying futures head on Last month, wildfir…

Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe to Star in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour

Kyra Belle Johnson will play Belle and Fergie L. Philippe will play the Beast in the tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American production of the musical presented by …

Falling in Love With Love by American Theatre Editors

Developing a show crush may happen naturally during a rehearsal process, but a safe and successful production may hinge on navigating what happens next.

Theatre News: Mosaic Theater’s The Spark 2025 Benefit Honors Art, Community, and Legacy by Teniola Ayoola

On a crisp, cold evening in Washington, D.C., the historic H Street NE corridor buzzed with anticipation as attendees gathered for Mosaic Theater’s Spark 2025 benefit celebration. The even…

Three current ‘Saturday Night Live’ stars join up for Mohegan Sun Arena show by Christopher Arnott

Current cast members Colin Jost, Marcello Hernández and James Austin Johnson will do a show together at Mohegan Sun Arena on April 26.

Show and Tell With the ‘SNL’ Artist-in-Residence by Lexy Perez

For 25 years, Mary Ellen Matthews has photographed every host and musical guest for the show, broke building codes with Sarah Silverman and foisted hair spray on Donald Trump. She just wrote…

Actor Joe Coots, Star of KINKY BOOTS and More, Has Passed Away

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of actor Joe Coots, known for starring in the national tour of Kinky Boots and more. Learn more about Coots' life and career.

Corbin Bleu, Rachel Tucker and More Join THE GREAT GATSBY West End

The full cast has been set for the musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel, The Great Gatsby, which will make its West End debut at The London Coliseum this spring. See …

Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter Steps Down as Trump Is Officially Elected Chair - Threads

playbill.com/artic… This is so wild. Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter Steps Down as Trump Is Officially Elected Chair. playbill.com. Kennedy ...

Playbill - And Juliet Broadway will offer a post-show... - Facebook

Playbill's post. Playbill profile picture. Playbill 󱢏. 3h󰞋󱟠. 󰟝. And Juliet Broadway will offer a post-show talkback later this month! PLAYBILL.COM.

Ariana DeBose Named as Final Honoree for The Entertainment Community Fund Gala

Academy Award-winning actor, dancer and singer Ariana DeBose will round out the line up of honorees for The Entertainment Community Fund's Annual Gala. Learn more about the event and see ho…

Video: Sadie Sink Sings in First Trailer for Rock Opera Film O'DESSA

Searchlight Pictures has released the first trailer for O'Dessa, an epic rock opera starring Sadie Sink. The movie premieres at South by Southwest Festival this March, and will stream on Hul…

Purpose Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and Director Phylicia Rashad on Rethinking the American Family Drama by Hayley Levitt

In December 2023, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins made his Broadway debut with Appropriate—a family drama laced with dark comedy about the gruesome secrets rotting away on a neglected Ar…

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B*tchcraft by Joel Benjamin

Bitch turns herself inside out in ways sometimes difficult to bear, particularly with her frank, anatomical language, but she communicates her joy and anguish so honestly and unflinchingly t…

Isabelle McCalla, Krystina Alabado, Kate Rockwell, Nik Walker & More Join Old Globe's REGENCY GIRLS

Casting and the creative team has been announced for The Old Globe's pre-Broadway engagement of the world premiere of Regency Girls. This raucous and daring new musical comedy features a boo…

Video: Rainn Wilson Sings 'Don't Be the Bunny' in URINETOWN at New York City Center

Watch Rainn Wilson (as Caldwell B. Cladwell), best known by audiences as Dwight Schrute from The Office, perform 'Don't Be The Bunny' from New York City Center's Encores production of URINET…

Video: Idina Menzel Performs From REDWOOD Atop a Real Redwood Tree

Idina Menzel is back on Broadway in Redwood, which officially opens tonight! To celebrate the big day, Idina took to Instagram to share a video of herself atop a real-life redwood tree, sing…

Exclusive: Isabelle McCalla to lead pre-Broadway run of ‘Regency Girls’ musical by Andy Lefkowitz

Josh Rhodes will direct and choreograph the new tuner, set to make its world premiere at San Diego’s Old Globe.

Joy Behar’s My First Ex-Husband Opens at New MMAC Theater by Eyal Solomon

By Melissa Griegel… In the spirit of shows like The Vagina Monologues, Joy Behar’s new no-holds-barred show My First Ex-Husband opened on February 6th, after starting previews on January…

Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "B*tchcraft" - 2/13/25 by Michael Dale

"This is the part of my story I really don't want to talk about," says rebelliously queer and creatively anti-patriarchal music artist Bitch about two-thirds into her funny, touching, and ag…

Colman Domingo Joins West End Producing Team For Ryan Calais Cameron's Retrograde by Margaret Hall

The play will transfer to London's Apollo Theater later this spring.

Photos: Cole Escola, Zhailon Levingston, Ife Olujobi, More Attend the 2025 Obie Awards by Molly Higgins, Logan Culwell-Block

The winners of the Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway honors were announced February 1.

Mary Faber, Vico Ortiz, Shannon Purser, More Set for The 24 Hour Plays: Los Angeles Return by Molly Higgins

The organization brings together groups of artists to produce theatrical works which are written, rehearsed, and performed in 24 hours.

Watch: Helen J Shen and Darren Criss Sing 'Hitting the Road' in Maybe Happy Ending by Logan Culwell-Block

The Hue Park and Will Aronson musical continues its run at the Belasco Theatre.

Playwrights Realm Will Showcase Works From 2024-2025 Native American Artist Lab With Public Readings by Molly Higgins

New plays in development from Kira Apaachuaq Eckenweiler and Chris Hoshnic will be presented at Theaterlab next month.

GLAAD Will Honor Cynthia Erivo at 36th Annual Media Awards by Molly Higgins

Erivo will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award, presented to an LGBTQ+ media professional who has raised visibility and acceptance for the community.

Dylis Croman and Rema Webb to Join Cast of Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The long-running, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

Abigail Barlow, Frankie Rodriguez, More to Lead Rent in Concert at Segerstrom Hall by Molly Higgins

Sammi Cannold directs the symphonic concert evening.

Hunchback of Notre Dame Concerts Will Play London's Prince Edward by Andrew Gans

Jonathan O’Boyle will direct with musical direction by Alan Williams.

Andrew Scott-Led Solo Vanya Extends Off-Broadway Run Before Performances Begin by Logan Culwell-Block

The Olivier-winning revival of the Chekhov classic, newly adapted by Simon Stephens, played London's West End in 2023.

Photos: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of FOOL FOR LOVE

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, just celebrated opening night for its searing revival of Sam Shepard’s dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for…

West Boca’s My Name Is Asher Lev Is Emotional Rollercoaster by Bill Hirschman

Suffused with the environment of a young Jewish man in America. My Name Is Asher Lev may not be for everyone's interest, but that doesn’t mean it’s not great theater at the West Boca The…

Photos: VANYA Starring Andrew Scott Begins Rehearsals and Extends Run

Rehearsals are underway for the Off-Broadway production of Vanya starring Andrew Scott, which has also extended its run. Check out rehearsal photos here!

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 2/13/2025; Jobs In Development, Production and More

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 2/13/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Dylis Croman and Rema Webb Will Join the Cast of CHICAGO

The Broadway company of Chicago will welcome back Dylis Croman in the role of “Roxie Hart” and will welcome to the cell block Rema Webb in the role of “Matron Mama Morton” for a li…

Hampstead Theatre announces cast for Apex Predator by Staff Writer

Hampstead Theatre today announce the full cast for the world premiere of Apex Predator by John Donnelly which plays Hampstead’s Main Stage from 22 March to 26 April

Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe to Play Title Roles in Beauty and the Beast North American Tour by Darryn King

Kyra Belle Johnson will play Belle and Fergie L. Philippe will play the Beast in the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, launching this June. Johnson made her national t…

The Hunchback of Note Dame to play at Prince Edward Theatre in staged concert by Staff Writer

Jack Maple is delighted to announce that the musical stage adaptation of the beloved Disney classic The Hunchback of Notre Dame will have its UK professional premiere with two concert per…

Cinema version of Donmar’s Macbeth grosses over £2m in first week by Staff Writer

Trafalgar Releasing announces that the cinema release of the Donmar Warehouse’s award-winning production of MACBETH has grossed over £2M globally in its first week

Susan Oliver: The Green Eyed, Green Skinned Girl by Trav S.D.

The big year for Susan Oliver (Charlotte Gercke, 1932-1990) was 1964: in that one year she was the female lead in Jerry Lewis’s The Disorderly Orderly, the Hank Williams bio-pic Your Cheat…

New Cast and booking period announced for Magic Mike Live by Staff Writer

Channing Tatum and his co-producers welcome new cast members and announce a new booking period for Magic Mike Live at The Theatre at the Hippodrome Casino in London

UK Tour announced for Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile by Staff Writer

Following sell-out tours of And Then There Were None and Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile reunites director Lucy Bailey and writer Ken Ludwigfor the European premiere …

Secret Cinema announces GREASE: The Immersive Movie Musical by Staff Writer

Secret Cinema announce its return to London with a brand-new production for 2025 presented with TodayTix -  GREASE: The Immersive Movie Musical

Andrew Scott’s ‘Vanya’ Adds Dates to Its Off-Broadway Run by Caitlin Huston

The one-man show will now begin performances one day early, on March 10, and extend an additional week through May 11, 2025.

Why Am I So Single? Original London Cast Recording set to be released in March by Staff Writer

The team behind the big, fancy musical Why Am I So Single? announces that the highly anticipated Original London Cast Recording will be available to stream from 14 March

Justin Fletcher announces live theatre tour – Justin Time To Rock by Staff Writer

CBeebies Megastar Justin Fletcher announces his first live theatre tour since 2022 as he prepares to travel the UK with his brand-new rock-tastic live theatre show Justin Time To Rock

A cast of 80 professional actors will premiere 10 funny and bawdy new comedy plays in Run At It Laughing by Mark Ravenhill by Staff Writer

A cast of 80 professional actors will premiere 10 funny and bawdy new comedy plays by Mark Ravenhill - Run At It Laughing rehearsed readings will take place over a marathon 48 hours at Wilt…

And If The Surface Tension Breaks post-show video and photos: Celebrating the end of the world by Terri Paddock

How will the world end? And how will you spend your final moments just before it happens? That's the setting for Proforca Theatre's latest world premiere play, And If The Surface Tension Bre…

Creating a funny design for Broadway’s ‘Oh, Mary!’ — Part 2 by Ruthie Fierberg

Director Sam Pinkleton and designers Holly Pierson and Leah J. Loukas share untold stories behind the comedy’s costumes and wigs.

Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe Will Lead New North American Beauty and the Beast Tour by Molly Higgins

Performances will begin at Schenectady's Proctors Theatre in June.

Theater Review: DOODLER (Theatre Rhinoceros) by Chuck Louden

A SUSPENSEFUL ONE-MAN MURDER MYSTERY The Gay community in San Francisco was shocked and terrified by a series of murders between 1974-75 committed by a serial killer known as “The Doodler.…

Theater Review: AVENUE Q (Revolution Stage in Palm Springs) by Stan Jenson

GUARANTEED HAPPINESS AWAITS It was just slightly over a year ago that the newcomer Revolution Stage Company staked its claim as one of The Valley’s top production companies with their pres…

New Kennedy Center board makes Trump chairman, prompting Shonda Rhimes and others to resign by Jessica Gelt

A new board of Trump allies makes him chairman of the Kennedy Center and fires the arts organization's longtime leader, Deborah Rutter.

Take It in with a Tequila Back: A Review of “Fool for Love” at Steppenwolf Theatre by Noel Schecter

Two doomed lovers trapped in an endless cycle of lust and revulsion.

Video: Meet BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour Stars, Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe

The tale as old as time is hitting the road and bringing some new stars along with it! Kyra Belle Johnson will play Belle and Fergie L. Philippe will play the Beast in the eagerly-antici…

Carnegie Hall's 2025-2026 Season Features Dynamic Programming Across Broadway ...

Concert Highlights Include: Harry Connick Jr. Makes Highly Anticipated Carnegie Hall Headlining Debut Over Two Nights Leading Broadway Vocalists ...

Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe to Star in New Beauty and the Beast North American Tour

PBS to Broadcast Broadway's Leading Ladies Concert, to Be Filmed Live at Town Hall

Broadway's Leading Ladies, a concert featuring an all-star cast of Broadway's ... PBS will film the evening, set to include Broadway royalty as well as ...

Satire meets musical theater in 'Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song'

Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song” is not your typical musical. One could call it a comedy, a musical performance, a spoof or a satire ...

9 Times Broadway Replacements Led to Gender-Bending Roles - Playbill

1. Ryann Redmond in Frozen · 2. Lillias White in Hadestown · 3. June Squibb in Waitress · 4. Mary Tyler Moore and James Naughton in Whose Life Is It ...

Off Broadway, Labor Tension Heats Up - The New York Times

Off Broadway, Labor Tension Heats Up ... Stagehands and other backstage workers have gone on strike against a prominent theater, and two productions ...

Today in History: 'Rent' premieres off-Broadway - Chicago Tribune

On Feb. 13, 1996, the rock musical “Rent,” by Jonathan Larson, premiered off-Broadway less than three weeks after Larson's death.

NDSU Opera brings broadway to Fargo with 'The Pirates of Penzance' - InForum

FARGO — NDSU's Performing Arts Department is bringing a taste of Broadway to Fargo. Final rehearsals took place on Wednesday night, Feb.

ToB: Feb. 13, 2025 | Andrew Barth Feldman Interview by Matt Tamanini

Anika Noni Rose and Aisha Jackson to Lead Encores’ ‘Wonderful Town,’ New ‘Gatsby’ Casting, Andrew Barth Feldman Interview Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and…

Show/Boat: A River Slashes Open an Old Classic by Morgan Skolnik

“The singing is nice, but the staging is atrocious.” So remarked the couple sitting behind me at Target Margin’s production of Show/Boat: A River before walking out during intermission…

Churchill in Moscow, Orange Tree Theatre review – thought-provoking language and power games by Aleks.sierz

Howard Brenton’s new play about Winston and Stalin is both intelligent and fun Playwrights who work for decades often acquire a moniker. In the case of Howard Brenton, who began his caree…

Volkswagen Brings Back ‘SNL’ ‘The Californians’ Cast Ahead of 50th Anniversary by Caitlin Huston

A new spot from the car maker features former cast members Fred Armisen, Bill Hader and Kristin Wiig.

The Horror of Mundanity in NYTW’s A Knock On the Roof by Morgan Skolnik

Any frequent theater-goer is likely familiar with the “two block rule”, a piece of etiquette that states that one should refrain from discussing a show until they are at least two blocks…

Fun Things to Do in NYC in February 2025 by The New York Times

Looking for something to do in New York? Spend Valentine’s Day at a comedy show, meet an astronaut, see Toro y Moi or watch Willem Dafoe movies.

Playbill - Next month, The Town Hall will present... - Facebook

Next month, The Town Hall will present Broadway's Leading Ladies, a concert featuring an all-star cast of Broadway's women performers.

See what's in store for Carnegie Hall's 2025-26 season. - Facebook

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THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A CAD Watermill, nr Newbury by Libby Purves and Friends

A BRITISH BASTARD STALKS THROUGH HISTORY     What’s to be done about truly awful people:  amoral, selfishly irresponsible, arrogant and greedy? A time-honoured British approach is t…

Chichester Festival theatre announces first Hamlet, starring Giles Terera by Chris Wiegand Stage Editor

Justin Audibert’s production with the Hamilton star is part of season including Top Hat, Natalie Dormer’s Anna Karenina and new play Safe Space Since opening in 1962 under its first arti…

Ready For a Vacation? Let’s ‘Escape to Margaritaville’ at the Delray Beach Playhouse by Samara Smukler

Sometimes you just need a getaway—one where you can sink your toes into the sand, sip a frothy drink, and splash around in the ocean for as long as you want to. Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to…

Movie review: ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ a decent political thriller with something to say by Tribune News Service

A heaving red brute froths and seethes behind a podium marked with the presidential seal before tearing through the Rose Garden and leaving a swath of wreckage through the White House. As he…

Family guide to new movie releases by Tribune News Service

'PADDINGTON IN PERU' Rated PG for action, mild rude humor and some thematic elements. What it’s about: The third Paddington movie sees the beloved British bear reconnecting with his roots …

Monster Jam, the Outdoors show, the Auto show and more things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Up next: The original 'Romeo and Juliet' ballet music was called 'undanceable' — now it's a fan favorite by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 13, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Interview: Larissa FastHorse Talks About Well-Meaning White People and Theater’s Power to Heal

“Much Ado” Brings Forth a Fresh Claudio—at Marin Shakes by Barry David Horwitz

Tai White Discovers Charm and Arrogance in Elusive Role by Barry David Horwitz Tai White had a genius drama teacher down at Pacific Collegiate School, near Santa Cruz, who opened a new world…

Mark Ravenhill reveals 10 new plays to be performed over two days by Chris Wiegand Stage Editor

The writer of Shopping and Fucking will direct cycle of bawdy comedies inspired by scenarios from a 17th-century Italian collection A premiere by Mark Ravenhill has been an event ever since …

Casting directors of ‘Oh, Mary!,’ ‘Outsiders’ and ‘Stereophonic’ named winners at 40th annual Artios Awards by Michael Abourizk

The film adaptation of “Wicked” was also recognized.

2025 Artios Awards: Casting Society honors ‘Wicked,’ ‘A Complete Unknown,’ ‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘Conclave,’ ‘Wild Robot’ by Ray Richmond

The Casting Society (CSA) announced its 40th Annual Artios Awards winners in feature film, television (scripted and unscripted), short films, commercials, and theater on Wednesday, honoring …

Artios Awards: ‘Wicked’, ‘Complete Unknown’ & ‘Emilia Pérez’ Among Casting Society Winners by Erik Pedersen

Wicked, A Complete Unknown, Emilia Pérez and Conclave — Best Picture Oscar nominees all — were among the film winners at the 40th anniversary Artios Awards, which the Casting Society ha…

Cymbeline by Wendy Caster

The delightful NAATCO-Play on Shakespeare all-femme, all-Asian-American production of Shakespeare's Cymbeline only runs through Feb. 15. If you are a fan of first-class theatre that is bea…

Idina Menzel-Led Redwood Musical Officially Opens on Broadway February 13 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Tina Landau directs the new musical she conceived with Menzel.

Shoshana Bean Leads D.C. Premiere of Sarah Silverman Musical The Bedwetter, Opening February 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

Adapted from Silverman's memoir, the musical previously played a 2022 Off-Broadway run at Atlantic Theater Company.

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