Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

The New York Pops’ “Let’s Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter” is a Night of Pure Elegance by Eyal Solomon

By Eyal Solomon... Carnegie Hall was transformed into a glittering, jazz-infused celebration of Cole Porter’s timeless musical brilliance. The post The New York Pops’ “Let’s Misbehav…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:08PM
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Former Kennedy Center president speaks out in first interview since her firing by Mary Louise Kelly

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Deborah Rutter, former head of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in her first interview since the board installed President Trump as its n…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:12PM

Ousted Kennedy Center president says artists must feel "welcome and safe"

President Donald Trump is now chairman of The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Trump replaced 18 members of the board with allies who then elected him into the posi…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:12PM
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Santa Rosa High Students Triumph Over Censorship with Award-Winning Musical

When Santa Rosa High School’s administration canceled their fall play over “unsuitable” content and increased oversight, ArtQuest theater students fought back with satire, co-writing […

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:30PM

Jennifer Damiano Returns To Joe's Pub In March With Debut EP

Tony-nominated actress and singer Jennifer Damiano from Broadway's Spring Awakening, Next to Normal, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, and American Psycho is sharing her new, original music for…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:15PM
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Album Review: Drake Serves Up Valentine’s Day Slop on ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’ by Jon Frosch

Bloated with bravado and full of forgettable tracks, Champagne Papi’s latest is a dud.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:30PM

Cast of Kennedy Center's FINN Reacts To Tour Cancellation

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:23PM

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Ashley Park, Andrew Rannells Brave Rain to See ‘Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends’ by Chris Gardner

Despite a wet night in Los Angeles, The Hollywood Reporter spotted stars, producers and industry insiders inside Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre for the opening night showing featuri…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:10PM
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Reprising SALLY'S TALLEY'S FOLLIES now for Bernadette Peters & Danny Burstein both back on Broadway in Sondheim shows by Fred Landau

 Posting this at this time for both Bernadette Peters and Danny Burstein being back on Broadway in Sondheim shows -   This was a tribute to the glorious Danny Burstein going from playing o…

SOURCE: Music and Comedy at 07:55PM

Video: No, Audiences at The Jonathan Larson Project Will Not Be 'Secretly Seeing Rent' by Molly Higgins, Jeffrey Vizcaíno

Conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper, the Off-Broadway project features more than 20 seldom-heard songs by the late composer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:06PM
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

‘Finn’ Team Thanks Fans For Support After Kennedy Center Kids Show’s Cancelation: “Determined To Get This Message Out” by Glenn Garner

Although the show has been canceled amid Donald Trump’s takeover of The Kennedy Center, Finn fans are keeping the musical alive. Following news of the cancelation, the team behind the accl…

SOURCE: Deadline at 06:31PM

Today on Broadway: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 - BroadwayRadio

2) Disney Announces Leads for Reimagined 'Beauty and the Beast' Tour https://playbill.com/article/kyra-belle-johnson-and-fergie-l-philippe-will ...

SOURCE: Google at 06:06PM

Playbill - Here's your first look at the Arena Stage... - Facebook

PLAYBILL.COM ; Photos: See Shoshana Bean and More in Production Shots from D.C. Premiere of Sarah Silverman's Th... ; The musical adapted from ...

SOURCE: Google at 06:06PM

‘Finn’ Star Says Trump “Took Away My Job & My Joy” Amid Kennedy Center Kids Show’s Cancelation by Glenn Garner

As Donald Trump continues to dismantle The Kennedy Center amid his first hundred days back in office, one performer is calling him out. Kalen Robinson, who starred as a fish named Seasil in …

SOURCE: Deadline at 06:02PM
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

A Night at the Kennedy Center, Just After Trump’s Takeover by Shawn McCreesh

It’s still called the Kennedy Center. But after President Trump’s takeover, drag performers protested outside while audience members inside worried about what might be in store.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:52PM

Roger Q. Mason’s The Pride of Lions to Receive Reading at The Tank by Roger Q. Mason

Acclaimed Black Filipinx playwright and Kilroys List honoree Roger Q. Mason will receive a staged reading of their play THE PRIDE OF LIONS, directed by legendary intimacy coordinator Ann Jam…

SOURCE: thetanknyc.org at 05:50PM

Slamdance Exclusive Interview: ‘My Omaha’ Filmmaker Nick Beaulieu by Kurt Gardner

'My Omaha' is the affecting documentary about a father and son — on opposite sides of the political spectrum — who find a way to connect during one of America’s most turbulent times.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:48PM

Trump Tariff Battle Darkens Broadway’s ‘Operation Mincemeat’ Marquee, Lights Stuck In China by Greg Evans

Operation Mincemeat, the hit London musical comedy that begins previews at Broadway’s John Golden Theatre tomorrow, will have to start performances without the usual marquee lights shining…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:42PM

Ken Wydro, Who Helped Create an Off Broadway Phenomenon, Dies at 81 by Alex Williams

He and his wife, Vy Higginsen, poured all they had into “Mama, I Want to Sing,” a long-shot musical that became an enduring staple of Black theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:36PM

Kennedy Center Removes LGBTQ+ Pride Concert Following Trump Takeover

Amidst administrative shifts, the Kennedy Center has deleted the National Symphony Orchestra's WorldPride 2025 concert from its listings, raising concerns about the impact of the Trump admin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:32PM

Between Two Worlds: Sanaz Toossi's English Finds Its Place on Broadway by Paul Wontorek

Winning a Pulitzer Prize and staging productions at prestigious theaters didn’t mean playwright Sanaz Toossi was ready to stop fine-tuning English. “I’m never done,” she told one of …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32PM

FOSTERING CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION: THE LIFELONG BENEFITS OF AN ART EDUCATION by Nia Liat

Art education transcends the boundaries of paintbrushes and canvases. It shapes critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and visionaries. Creativity isn’t limited to the art room; it flows into…

SOURCE: stageandcinema.com at 05:19PM

‘We won’t do it’: Trump’s targeting of diversity in art hits Maryland hard by Mary Carole McCauley

The local arts scene is reacting to President Donald Trump’s efforts to redraw the national arts landscape during the first month of his second term — initiatives that, if successful, ar…

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 05:19PM

Video: Cynthia Erivo Performs 'Fly Me To The Moon' at The 67th GRAMMY Awards

Cynthia Erivo has shared the recording of her performance from The 67th GRAMMY Awards earlier this month. At the ceremony, the Wicked star took the stage to perform a rendition of Fly Me to …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM

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 renowned ...

SOURCE: Google at 05:17PM

Jonathan Groff Returns to Broadway in Just In Time – Here's What We Know

Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff returns to Broadway this spring in Just In Time as Bobby Darin. More information, including a theatre and dates, ...

SOURCE: Google at 05:17PM

Jani White Makes Her Broadway Debut as a Producer of When My Soul Speaks, Starring ...

Lisa Nichols, a globally recognized motivational speaker, bestselling author, and transformational leader, shared how momentous this Broadway ...

SOURCE: Google at 05:17PM

The Broadway Review: 'Redwood' is a good-natured but mundane musical

The company of “Redwood” on Broadway (Credit: Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman). Good morning, and welcome to Broadway News' Broadway Review by ...

SOURCE: Google at 05:17PM

Review: Idina Menzel Goes Out on a Limb in Eco-Musical 'Redwood' | Observer

Despite great staging, this well-intentioned misfire leaves Idina Menzel as perhaps the greatest squandered resource on Broadway in decades.

SOURCE: Google at 05:17PM

Idina Menzel Reaches New Heights in Broadway Musical 'Redwood' - People.com

Idina Menzel reaches new heights in the new Broadway musical 'Redwood,' which opened at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City on Thursday, Feb.

SOURCE: Google at 05:17PM

Idina Menzel Celebrates 'Redwood' Broadway Opening With Adam Sandler - WWD

Inside 'Redwood' Opening Night on Broadway With Celeb Guests Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler and Gayle King ... Broadway stage after a decade-long ...

SOURCE: Google at 05:17PM

Tony-nominated Broadway actor reprising role in Omaha show - YouTube

A Tony-nominated Broadway actor is set to reprise his role in an upcoming show in Omaha. For more Local News from WOWT: https://www.wowt.com/ For ...

SOURCE: Google at 05:17PM

Fountains of Wayne’s First Live Shows in 12 Years Have Blessing of the Late Adam Schlesinger’s Family by Chris Willman

Fountains of Wayne will be performing concert dates this year for the first time since 2013, and the shows are proceeding with the blessings of the family of the band’s co-founder, the lat…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:16PM

Review Roundup: Broadway-Bound Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Opens in Los Angeles

What did the critics think of Cameron Mackintosh's production of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM

Photos: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Cast Meets the Press

On Thursday, February 13th, some of the cast and creative team of the Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW gathered at the Netflix New York offices to celebrate bringing …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:08PM
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Photos: The Many Real-Life Couples of Broadway by Playbill Staff

From Emmy Raver-Lampman and Daveed Diggs, to Holland Taylor and Sarah Paulson, here are some couples who share a love of theatre, and a home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Videos You Missed This Week: DEAD OUTLAW, PURPOSE and More

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week end…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:52PM

Video: Survival Jobs Panel with Emily Bergl, Krysta Rodriguez, and Jonathan Burke

In this video, the Survival Jobs panel delves into their careers spanning Broadway, film, and television, offering candid reflections on the industry and invaluable advice for performers loo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM

Night Sings Its Songs by Scotty Bennett

"Night Sings Its Songs" by Norwegian author Jon Fosse (pronounced FAH-suh), the 2023 Nobel Prize-winning playwright, explores alienation and emotional disconnection by a couple in a dysfunct…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 04:16PM

Trump Tariffs Cause Marquee Installation Delays for OPERATION MINCEMEAT

Previews begin tomorrow for Operation Mincemeat, but theatregoers who catch the show early in its preview period will miss out on the full front-of-house experience. Yellow lightbulbs ordere…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:13PM

Photos: Erika Jayne and Sophie Carmen-Jones Are Chicago's Newest Merry Murderesses by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The long-running Broadway revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Photos: Lucas Hallauer and More in BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Tour

You can now get a first look at new production photos of the North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, featuring the newly announced Lucas Hallauer as Marty McFly and Mike Bind…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:01PM
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Richard “Wookie” Whitley Engages Fans on Cody Johnson’s ‘Leather Deluxe’ Tour with CHAUVET by Pr Agency

Cody Johnson, the multi-platinum CMA award-winning singer, is continuing to work his kind of magic at arenas throughout North America, Australia and the UK, between now and the end of the su…

SOURCE: PLSN at 03:58PM

Video: 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love)' from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg

Get a first listen to 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love) from the Hamburg Production of Disney's Hercules in this all-new video.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:56PM

TWELFTH NIGHT Casting Announced by Tulis McCall

Join us to revel in the midsummer madness at the Delacorte Theater as twins Sebastian and Viola survive shipwreck, revenge plots, and the trick doors of love. The post TWELFTH NIGHT Casting …

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 03:54PM

We're Hiring! Apply Today to Be BroadwayWorld's Weekend Newsdesk Editor

Love all things Broadway? Now is your chance to join our team! BroadwayWorld is on the hunt for a part-time, weekend Newsdesk Editor. Send a resume and one cover letter/writing sample to nic…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

Mary and the Hyenas review – patchy ode to Wollstonecraft and women ‘howling at the world’ by Mark Fisher

Hull Truck theatreSnappy movement and a Billy Nomates score can’t make up for the lack of emotional range in this portrait of the 18th-century writer It was quite a life. Having escaped a …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54PM

The Joyce Theater Uses Blackmagic Design for Archival Workflow by Pr Agency

Blackmagic Design announced that The Joyce Theater, a 472 seat dance and performance venue in the heart of Manhattan, relies on Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 and numerous Blackmagic D…

SOURCE: PLSN at 03:50PM

Video: First Listen to 'Normal' from DEAD OUTLAW

Get a first listen to 'Normal' from the upcoming Broadway run of Dead Outlaw, which made its premiere off-Broadway last year. Written by Itamar Moses, featuring music and lyrics from Davi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:45PM

Transcription as Translation by The Orchestra Now by Edward Kliszus

There are moments in music when the familiar is made fresh, and the well-trodden illuminate anew. Such was the case when The Orchestra Now took the stage at Carnegie Hall under the baton of …

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 03:43PM

A Letter To Lyndon B. Johnson or God: Whoever Reads This First by David Walters

It's a joy to watch clown pair Xhloe and Natasha tell the story of growing up and what it means as their childhood gets left behind. It is both light and heavy, funny and dark, causing both…

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 03:40PM

LeVar Burton Says “Arts Are Above Politics” Amid Trump’s Kennedy Center Overhaul by McKinley Franklin

“I don’t believe that arts should be a part of a political conversation,” the former 'Reading Rainbow' host told The Hollywood Reporter at The Creative Coalition's inaugural National A…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:40PM

Timber! Idina Menzel and the Stars of Redwood Knock Us Over on the Opening-Night Red Carpet by Darryn King

Redwood, the new Broadway musical starring Tony Award winner Idina Menzel, about a woman discovering a life among the trees, had its opening night on February 13. It was a tree-mendous occ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:32PM

More Life, Royal Court review – posthuman tragedy fails to come alive by Aleks.sierz

A new sci-fi gothic horror about life after death is intriguing, but flawed I always advocate in favour of more sci-fi plays, and over the past decade there have been a gratifying number of …

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 03:18PM

‘Back to the Future: The Musical’: Worth the ride, or better left in the past? by Lily Janiak

The remake at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre recalls a theme park in both joyous and infelicitous ways.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 03:09PM
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

BalletX presents its 2025 Winter Series with works by Nicolo Fonte, Caili Quan, and Gregory Dawson by Melissa Strong

As Philly celebrates the Eagles, BalletX flexes its own muscles with two world premieres in a dramatic Winter Series. Melissa Strong reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:55PM

Stranger Things: The First Shadow Will Connect to Season 5 of the TV Show by Darryn King

Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the theatrical prequel to Netflix’s ’80s nostalgia/sci-fi horror series, is gearing up for its Broadway run precisely as anticipation for the televisio…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM

The Locale That Inspired Designer Claire McCardell And Other Artists by Jeryl Brunner

A city rich with history, Frederick continues to nurture artists, chefs, designers and craftspeople.

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:08PM
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Phillip Fazio Named Naples Players Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

He joins CEO and executive artistic director Bryce Alexander in leading the organization.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:51PM

Video: Rachel Zegler Stars in SNOW WHITE TV Spot with New Footage

In a new TV spot for Disney's Snow White, Rachel Zegler is front and center as the titular Disney princess. The video highlights Disney's rich legacy of storytelling, featuring new footage …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

Hailey Kilgore Calls Out Rude Audience Behavior at HADESTOWN

Hailey Kilgore has been calling the Walter Kerr Theate home for about a month now as the current 'Eurydice' in Hadestown, and she has something to say about recent audience behavior at the h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:38PM

Photos: REDWOOD on Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call

See photos from the opening night curtain call of Redwood on Broadway starring Idina Menzel. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:37PM

‘A Quick 5’ with Rikki Howie Lacewell, Director of “for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf” presented by 2n by Susan Brall

“for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf” by Ntozake Shange opened in the 1970s, first in California. It then moved to off-Broadway and finally Broadway …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:20PM

Photos & Video: Jimmy Fallon Receives Sardi's Portrait

Last night, Jimmy Fallon received a portrait at the famous Sardi’s Restaurant in New York City in celebration of his Broadway debut. See photos and video here! 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM

Repping Arkansas: Arkansas Rep Hires Steve Broadnax III as Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

The versatile director returns to Little Rock, joining executive director Will Trice and producing director Ken-Matt Martin to lead their hometown regional theatre into its next chapter.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:00PM
Friday, February 14, 2025 at noon (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Idina Menzel on Her ‘Exhilarating’ Broadway Return in ‘Redwood’ and Swinging From a Tree 20 Feet Above the Stage by Jordan Moreau

Idina Menzel is no stranger to flying high above Broadway stages, and she made her soaring return (literally) Thursday night with the new musical “Redwood.” The show marks her first Broa…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:56PM

Photos: Erika Jayne and Sophie Carmen-Jones in CHICAGO on Broadway

You can now get a first look at production photos of Sophie Carmen-Jones as 'Velma Kelly' & Erika Jayne as 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago on Broadway! Learn more about the production

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:39PM

Exclusive: Broadway Becomes DEATH BECOMES HER's Taurean Everett

Taurean Everett is a trip and a half! This full blown kiki edition of The Roundtable is a must watch! Death Becomes He” is every gay man, woman, and fun hearted person’s dream come true.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02PM

Vin Shambry: Peeling the ‘Pass Over’ onion by Bobby Bermea

Vin Shambry: Peeling the ‘Pass Over’ onion Bobby BermeaAntoinette Nwandu's play, a co-production of Corrib Theatre and Historic Alberta House, holds a fascinating conversation between Bl…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 12:02PM

In Major Expansion, Martha Graham Dance Company Will Move to Midtown by Javier C. Hernández

The acclaimed troupe will relocate to a Times Square tower, more than doubling its footprint, and building six new studios.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:00PM
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Adam Chanler-Berat, Taylor Iman Jones and More Offer a Sneak Preview of The Jonathan Larson Project by Broadway.com

"Just to be able to share this amazing new piece—the third-ever produced Jonathan Larson musical—is a really special thing," says Adam Chanler-Berat, one of the five performers bringing…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Helperbot Next Door with Maybe Happy Ending's Helen J Shen, Episode 2: Broadway Beauty Influencing by Hayley Levitt

Helen J Shen is making her Broadway debut in the robot romcom Maybe Happy Ending, pairing up with Darren Criss for its futuristic and life-affirming will-they-won't-they. And like in al…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Romance Your Broadway Valentine with Tix to a Hit... And a Rhyme by Darryn King and Hayley Levitt

For Valentine’s Day this year, why not give the gift of Broadway? To help you woo your plus one of choice—Valentine, galentine or whomever—Broadway.com offers up six poems tailor-made …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Offscript: What Mfoniso Udofia and Awoye Timpo Find in ‘The Grove’ by American Theatre Editors

This month we speak to the playwright and director of a new play at the Huntington, and check in with NY Times critic at large Maya Phillips.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:48AM

Video: Watch Lea Salonga, Bernadette Peters and More Sing 'Old Friends'

Cameron Mackintosh's production of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends is now open at Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles. Check out a clip of cast members including Lea Salonga, Bernadette Pe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:44AM

See Who's Starring in U.K. Premiere of Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical by Margaret Hall

The original film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinematic history, playing continuously in Mumbai since its release in 1995.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

When Jordan Tyson Was Cast in Gypsy, She Took Joyful Marquee Photos With Co-Star Joy Woods by Andrew Gans

How this young actor went from The Notebook to Gypsy in one year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Stars pull out of shows and positions at Kennedy Center after Trump takeover by Adrian Horton and Benjamin Lee

Issa Rae, Ben Folds and Shonda Rhimes among those who chose not to associate with the institution and president Donald Trump’s takeover of the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:18AM

Trump chairing a major arts institution would be laughable if it weren’t so deeply troubling | Charlotte Higgins by Charlotte Higgins

Jokes about the president’s power grab at the Kennedy Center in Washington soon pale. This is a nakedly authoritarian move Donald Trump’s announcement that he was installing himself as t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:18AM

‘We’re much stronger than we think’: the Girl Gangs of all ages grappling on stage by Lyndsey Winship

From young office workers to a ‘Granny Grappler’, women are being shown how to throw their weight around in WrestleLadsWrestle. Its creator, a former judo champion, tells us why ‘Find …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:18AM

In Memoriam: Vince Edwards, 57 by Plsn Staff

Vince Edwards, longtime Sound Engineer for Sound Image Productions and host of 'Beyond the Backstage Pass', died Feb. 6 at age 57. Vince found time to share his expertise and create online c…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:15AM

DC's Spooky Action to premiere Michael Pemberton's ‘Professor Woland’s Black Magic Rock Show’ runs through April 13th by Dc Theatre Arts Staff

The company's first musical — based on Mikhail Bulgakov's Russian classic 'The Master and Margarita' — begins performances on March 20 w/team includes Michael Pemberton (Music & Lyrics),…

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 11:07AM

Video: David Foster Plays BOOP! THE MUSICAL Sneak Peek on JENNIFER HUDSON

On a recent visit to The Jennifer Hudson Show, music producer and composer David Foster discussed the prospects of winning a Tony for Boop! The Musical and played a sneak peek from the new m…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:05AM

The Highs and Lows of ‘Edges of Ailey,’ the Whitney Museum’s New Exhibit by Gia Kourlas

The performance portion of “Edges of Ailey” at the Whitney Museum of American Art was best when it stepped away from tradition.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:00AM

Ambies Unveils 2025 Nominees, Tig Notaro to Host by Caitlin Huston

'Hot White Heist 2,' '99% Invisible: Not Built For This,' 'Hysterical' and more are up for podcast of the year.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Photos: Shoshana Bean and More in THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage

Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is currently in rehearsals at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new production photos here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:49AM

Things to do in the DC area: 'Love and Vinyl' performance, Broadway Rave … and more!

If you're a theater nerd, drama geek or just generally a fan of Broadway musical hits, hit up the 9:30 Club on Friday for the Broadway Rave. Tickets ...

SOURCE: Google at 10:38AM

In Idina Menzel's new Broadway musical, a show tune about Tikkun Olam soars high - The Forward

A tough-as-bark climber with a passion for repairing the world uses Jewish wisdom to inspire in the new Broadway musical 'Redwood.'

SOURCE: Google at 10:38AM

Review: 'Redwood' on Broadway holds few surprises as Idina Menzel communes with the trees

The Broadway star plays a middle-aged lesbian from Long Island who suffers the loss of her son (while still in his early 20s) and, grieving, finds her ...

SOURCE: Google at 10:38AM

'Redwood' review: Idina Menzel goes out on a limb in hollow new Broadway musical

"Wicked" star Idina Menzel is riveting in her long-awaited Broadway return, but she can't fix the root of the show's problem.

SOURCE: Google at 10:38AM

Jonas Brothers Announce ‘Jonascon: the Ultimate Jonas Brothers Fan Experience’ by Thania Garcia

In celebration of their 20th anniversary as a band, Jonas Brothers have announced “Jonascon,” a special one-day event taking place in their home state of New Jersey on March 23 at the Am…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:38AM

Watch: Klea Blackhurst Sings Cut Hello, Dolly! Song 'World Take Me Back' by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The song is one of two written for the musical's first intended star, Ethel Merman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Kennedy Center Cancels Children's Musical Finn; Creators Say 'We Will Not Be Silenced' by Diep Tran

Meanwhile, artists such as Issa Rae and Renée Fleming have voluntarily cut ties with the now-Trump-controlled organization.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Jonathan Groff in Rehearsals for Broadway's Just In Time by Margaret Hall

Starring the Merrily We Roll Along Tony winner as Bobby Darin, the musical will begin in March at Circle in the Square Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

'Won't It Be a Pretty Wedding?': Nine Couples Who Made PLAYBILLDER Part of Their Wedding by Natan Zamansky

Playbill programs aren't just for the theatre! See how people have made Playbill part of their special day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

What Is the Greatest Broadway Love Song? 1500+ Stars Decide!

BroadwayWorld continues our great tradition of finding that consensus- and this year we have more answers than ever! We've gathered responses from over 1500 performers, composers, industry p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

Theater to Watch at Home: ‘Uncle Vanya’ and an Alice Childress Revival by Rachel Sherman

A bare-bones Chekhov, a critically acclaimed revival of “The Wedding Band” and the cult TV series “Smash” are all available for streaming.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:06AM

On Carl Thomas Anderson and “Henry”: Life Begins at 67 by Trav S.D.

Comic strip artist Carl Thomas Anderson (1865-1948) was born of a Valentine’s Day, just like Jack Benny, Gregory Hines, and tellingly, Teller of Penn and Teller. Teller is just as silent a…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:02AM

Exclsuive: Darius De Haas Sings 'Cold' from New Album

Concord Theatricals Recordings just released “Cold,” a new single by award-winning singer and actor Darius de Haas. Watch the music video here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 9am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

The Value of Names post-show video and photos: What are the consequences of ‘un-American’ activities? by Terri Paddock

At the height of the Red Scare in the US, Congress’ House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) targeted Hollywood as a hub of subversive Communist activity and held high-profile hearing…

SOURCE: terripaddock.com at 09:34AM

Travis, the Scottish rock band around for 30 years, playing Connecticut for first time since 2001 by Christopher Arnott

Scottish rock band Travis makes a rare Connecticut appearance at District Music Hall on Sunday playing classic hits and songs from its recent album "L.A. Times."

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:32AM

St. Ann's Warehouse Will Stage U.S. Premiere of Benedict Andrews Adaptation of The Cherry Orchard by Molly Higgins

Andrews' version of the Chekhov play premiered at London's Donmar Warehouse last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Photos: See Lea Salonga, Bernadette Peters, Beth Leavel, More in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends by Logan Culwell-Block

The revue officially opened its pre-Broadway engagement in Los Angeles February 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Irishtown and The Black Wolfe Tone Join 2025 Irish Rep Season by Molly Higgins

Both plays will have their world premiere engagement at the Off-Broadway theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Manhattan Theatre Club Announces 2025 Ted Snowdon Reading Series Lineup by Molly Higgins

The rehearsed reading series will feature four new plays, including one MTC commission.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Music Theatre International acquires licensing rights to ‘The Notebook’ by Michael Abourizk

The Ingrid Michaelson and Bekah Brunstetter musical played the Main Stem in 2024.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:20AM

'Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew' review — grief, gender identity and gardening combine in this heartfelt new play by Matt Wolf

Omari Douglas and Wil Johnson in baggy if big-hearted play that also stars its non-binary author, Coral Wylie

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 09:15AM

Photos: See Shoshana Bean and More in Production Shots from D.C. Premiere of Sarah Silverman's The Bedwetter by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical adapted from Silverman's memoir officially opened February 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM

Real-Life Broadway Couples Share Their Favorite Date Night Spots by Bryan Campione

In time for Valentine's Day, Patti Murin, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and more share their favorite restaurants and hangouts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM

Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon Set Final Bows in Broadway's Hell's Kitchen by Molly Higgins

Both actors have been with the Alicia Keys musical since its Off-Broadway premiere at The Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM

Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon Will Depart HELL'S KITCHEN Next Month

Original Broadway cast members Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon will depart Hell's Kitchen next month. Learn more about the cast and the production here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:11AM

On Valentine’s Day 2025, What Broadway Says About Love by New York Theater

Nightly on Broadway nowadays, one title character professes her love to the other title character: “My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep; the more I give to thee, The more…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:09AM

Broadway Games: Broadway Valentines by JK

Lovers! Broadway lovers! It's that time of year when love is in the air... Whether you have a Valentine of your own or you are on your own, let's see if you can match up these musical couple…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 09:06AM
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 8am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Exclusive: Special event spotlighting mid-career designers of marginalized genders to return for second year by Michael Abourizk

Disney Theatrical Group’s Anne Quart and SheNYC Arts’ Danielle DeMatteo tell Broadway News what to expect for the 2025 edition of the Pipeline Project.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:45AM

The journey of Broadway key art from concept to billboard by Christina D’angelo

The step-by-step process of creating the look of your show

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:30AM

AMC Networks Sees Revenue Drop, but Streaming Subscribers Rise to 12.4M by Caitlin Huston

The company took a $268.7 million goodwill impairment charge on its domestic operations reporting unit.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:14AM

Doubt review – Maxine Peake leads a crusade against a priest by David Jays

Ustinov, BathIn an emphatic production that prowls around the mess of human motive, Peake’s Sister Aloysius doggedly pursues a suspicion of abuse John Patrick Shanley’s play first appear…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:06AM

Girls and Boys review – a devastating portrait of motherhood, marriage and violence by Emma John

Nottingham PlayhouseAisling Loftus brings out the unease underlying every scene of Dennis Kelly’s haunting one-woman play This production of Dennis Kelly’s one-woman play begins a little…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:06AM

MTI Acquires Licensing Rights to THE NOTEBOOK

The Notebook features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a Tony-nominated book by Bekah Brunstetter (This Is Us, Maid). Produced by Kevin McCollum and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 7am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Talkin' Broadway on Broadway Review: "Redwood" 2/13/25 by Howard Miller

Idina Menzel, Wicked's original Elphaba, is back on Broadway, and once again she is defying gravity. No, she hasn't returned to the Gershwin Theatre and the land of Oz. Instead, she is starr…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:58AM

Broadway Review: URINETOWN (Encores! at City Center) by Paola Bellu

URINE FOR A GOOD TIME SO, MIND YOUR PEES AND QUEUES It’s the perfect time for a Urinetown revival. Twenty-four years after its successful Broadway debut, City Center’s Encores! returns w…

SOURCE: stageandcinema.com at 07:58AM

A Great James Earl Jones Role That Can Finally Be Seen by Ben Kenigsberg

A restored version of Charles Burnett’s 1999 movie “The Annihilation of Fish” opens at the Brooklyn Academy of Music after being virtually unshown for 25 years.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:58AM

First Look: Richard II at Bridge Theatre by Staff Writer

London Theatre Company have today released production photos of Richard II, starring Jonathan Bailey and directed by Nicholas Hytner, this fresh take on Shakespeare’s subtle, caustic and …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:55AM

Today on Broadway: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

Reviews for ‘Redwood’ on Broadway, Johnson and Philippe to Lead ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Tour, ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Releases Video Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

'Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends': Behind L.A.'s Broadway-Bound Revue - Variety

Bernadette Peters, Cameron Mackintosh and Matthew Bourne, star, producer and director of 'Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends,' discuss the Ahmanson ...

SOURCE: Google at 07:52AM

Redwood Broadway Review. Idina Menzel hugs an IMAX of a tree - 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, ...

SOURCE: Google at 07:52AM

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, ...

SOURCE: Google at 07:52AM

Broadway review: Redwood, starring a tree and Idina Menzel - TimeOut

Idina Menzel comes to grief as a mourning mother in a new Broadway musical by Tina Landau and Kate Diaz.

SOURCE: Google at 07:51AM

Broadway's 2024-2025 Season: 'Redwood' & All Of Deadline's Reviews

Read Deadline's reviews of all Broadway plays in the 2024-2025 Tony Awards season, from Sunset Blvd to Gypsy and Oh, Mary to Death Becomes Her.

SOURCE: Google at 07:51AM

'Redwood' Broadway Review: Climbing a Tree, Idina Menzel Gets Hit With Gravity

Idina Menzel has real guts. After starring in the megahits “Rent” and “Wicked,” most divas on Broadway would appear in a sure-fire revival to ...

SOURCE: Google at 07:51AM

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

Review: Idina Menzel Sings, Swings, and Sits in a Tree in Redwood on Broadway. Tina Landau and Kate Diaz's new musical runs at the Nederlander Theatre ...

SOURCE: Google at 07:51AM

'Redwood' Review: Idina Menzel Hits the Heights in a Heartfelt Broadway Return - Variety

... Broadway following its run last spring at La Jolla Playhouse. Others, too, might welcome that sense of comfort in a production of grandeur and ...

SOURCE: Google at 07:51AM

'Redwood' Review: Idina Menzel Climbs Back to Broadway - WSJ

Idina Menzel is defying gravity again on Broadway in the new musical “Redwood.” On this occasion she gets an assist from a more substantial piece ...

SOURCE: Google at 07:51AM

Idina Menzel is back on Broadway and hugging trees - The Washington Post

The “Wicked” and “Frozen” star belts her way through “Redwood,” a new Broadway musical that's earnest to a fault.

SOURCE: Google at 07:51AM

'Redwood' review: Idina Menzel soars in emotional Broadway return - Entertainment Weekly

Idina Menzel soars, even when 'Redwood' stumbles. Read our review of her emotional return to Broadway.

SOURCE: Google at 07:51AM

'Redwood' review: Idina Menzel Broadway musical is thin, sappy - New York Post

Jesse (Idina Menzel) mourns her son Spencer (Zachary Noah Piser) in “Redwood” on Broadway. Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman. Despite traveling ...

SOURCE: Google at 07:51AM

Review: Idina Menzel Climbs to New Broadway Heights in 'Redwood' - The New York Times

Review: Idina Menzel Climbs to New Broadway Heights in 'Redwood'. The “Wicked” belter scales a 300-foot tree, and a mountain of songs, in a powerful ...

SOURCE: Google at 07:51AM

'More Life' review — a quietly riveting, and all-too-human, sci-fi drama which excitingly subverts expectation by Matt Wolf

Futuristic play is also deeply humane, and superbly served by its ensemble cast headed by Helen Schlesinger and Tim McMullan.

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 07:50AM

The Notebook Will Be Licensed by Music Theatre International by Logan Culwell-Block

Adapted from Nicholas Sparks' novel and its 2004 film, the work features a book by Bekah Brunstetter and a score by Ingrid Michaelson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:12AM
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 6am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 2/14/25: Springfield Chamber Players' Miho Matsuno, and Barrington Stage 10x10 by Mark G. Auerbach

NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 2/14/25 from Westfield Community Programming, 89.5fm/WSKB, Agawam Media and Southwick Community TV. Miho Matsuno previews Springfield Chamber Players' Westfield Ath…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:47AM

This week’s bestsellers from Publishers Weekly by Tribune News Service

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Feb. 8, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:30AM

Tell Us In Ten: Charlie Russell by Jen Dickson-Purdy

In our profile series Tell Us In Ten, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. From how they got their start in the industr…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:28AM

Onnen Productions to present ’12’ at New Wimbledon Studio by Staff Writer

Onnen Productions, a theatre company that portrays queer and Welsh stories are debuting in London with ‘12’ an original drama about OCD showing at the New Wimbledon Theatre

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:20AM

Additional Dates announced for The Spectacular New Production of Miss Saigon by Staff Writer

Michael Harrison, in association with Cameron Mackintosh, announces new dates for a major UK tour of MISS SAIGON, following huge public demand as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:19AM

Jena Pandya and Ashley Day announced for COME FALL IN LOVE – The DDLJ Musical – UK Premiere at Manchester Opera House by Staff Writer

Jena Pandya and Ashley Day will play the iconic lovers Simran and Rog (Roger) in Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical, the new musical comedy based on one of the biggest blockbuster films …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:19AM

Kiln Theatre Announces 2025/26 Season by Staff Writer

Kiln Theatre today announces its new 2025/26 season, Amit Sharma’s second as Artistic Director. The programme features three world premieres and a new version of a much-loved hit

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:18AM

Romantics Anonymous Live Cast Album Released by Staff Writer

Wise Children and Plush Theatricals announce the release of the live cast album for the hit musical Romantics Anonymous. The recording, captured during its 2020 run at Bristol Old Vic, is no…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:18AM

Lisa Goldberg on X: ".@CamilleABrown @ScheleWilliams thx @playbill ! https://t.co/eFELYeETfJ" / X

CamilleABrown @ScheleWilliams thx @playbill ! https://t.co/eFELYeETfJ.

SOURCE: Google at 06:12AM

Playbill - Find out what stars are joining this year's... - Facebook

Find out what stars are joining this year's Broadway Backwards concert benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Google at 06:12AM

Getting into the dance groove at school can help young people | Letters by Guardian Staff

Dance can inspire reluctant learners and those with mental health and anger issues, writes Penny Perrett Thank you, Shirley Ballas (What good is the sparkle of Strictly if young people in Br…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:02AM

Hear, hear for surtitles in all theatre productions | Letters by Guardian Staff

Readers respond to Tim Rice’s suggestion of surtitles for stage musicals Your article (Stage musicals should embrace use of surtitles, says lyricist Tim Rice, 11 February) only touches the…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:02AM

Ring like a truck: Country star Lainey Wilson and Devlin Hodges get engaged by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — It's wildflowers and wild engagement rings now. Lainey Wilson got her wish about walking with a limp under the weight of her new diamond-festooned sparkler. The country star,…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

A Witch in a Retirement Home? The Magical Musical Fairy Tale Debuts this February at The Studio in Boca Raton by Dale King

Have you ever seen a witch living in a retirement home? Anyone who hasn’t experienced such a mystical sight can do so starting Feb. 27 when the musical comedy, Confessions of a Retired Wit…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 06:00AM

CBS and other Paramount channels could go dark on YouTube TV by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — Paramount Global television networks, including CBS, could go dark on Google's YouTube TV on Thursday night in the latest contract showdown between a major programmer and a d…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 5am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 14, 2025

Happy Valentine's Day, BroadwayWorld! It is February 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00AM
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 4am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

UNICORN Garrick Theatre WC2 by Libby Purves and Friends

A TRICYCLE MADE FOR THREE?     After Mike Bartlett’s COCK – where one of a gay male couple falls for a girl – I wrote  that the poor sap of a hero thinks he he choosing a sexuality …

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 04:52AM
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 1am (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

The Broadway Review: ‘Redwood’ is a good-natured but mundane musical by Brittani Samuel

The Idina Menzel-fueled contemporary musical is a bluff take on grief, bolstered by technology.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:01AM
Friday, February 14, 2025 at midnight (Broadway Time)
[collapse]

Playwriting Awards in Taiwan: Recognition and Reality by Kuan-Ting Lin

Playwriting awards have always been a promised land for playwrights. For emerging storytellers, being awarded is like being recognized not only as an enthusiast but as a professional; for es…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 12:56AM

The Jonathan Larson Project Begins Performances Off-Broadway February 14 by Margaret Hall

Conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper, the project features more than 20 seldom-heard songs by the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning writer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

IMPRESSIONS: Ellen Robbins Presents Dances by Very Young Choreographers by The Dance Enthusiast

"The show, originally produced at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in 2001, is specifically curated to feature choreographers between ages 8 to 18, showcasing the ideas, curiosity, and playfu…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Works & Process Presents Miami City Ballet: Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Pam Tanowitz by The Dance Enthusiast

"There is a certain thrill of curiosity which occurs while watching choreographers work in real time." Miranda Stuck, New York 

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre