First Look Photos: Jinkx Monsoon, Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Urie and Jenn Harris Join Oh, Mary! by Broadway.com

Here's a first look at the latest stars to take over Broadway's uproarious Oh, Mary! at the Lyceum Theatre. Starting August 4, the show stars Jinkx Monsoon in the title role with Kumail…

Can I Be Frank? by Tulis McCall

CAN I BE FRANK? Morgan Bassichis is a very, VERY funny, very talented stand-up comedian.  Their timing is impeccable.  They could make up a routine based on the menu at The West Side Diner…

Theatre Review: ‘Hamlet’ presented by Baltimore Shakespeare Factory by Savannah Brooks

The reputation of “Hamlet,” no matter where, how, or in what style it is presented, precedes it. If you haven’t acted in it yourself, seen a production, or read it in school, you’ve …

Can I Be Frank?: Frank, Fervent, Ferociously Funny by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★☆ Performance artist Morgan Bassichis puts the late Frank Maya back in the spotlight The post Can I Be Frank?: Frank, Fervent, Ferociously Funny appeared first on New York Stag…

‘Can I Be Frank?’ pays homage to pioneering gay comic Frank Maya (Off Broadway review) by Thom Geier

Frank Maya was a true pioneer, arguably one of the first out gay American comics to reach a mainstream audience. In the early ’90s, he appeared on MTV and landed a half-hour special on Com…

Can I Be Frank?: Being Present about the Past by Michael Sommers

★★★☆☆ Morgan Bassichis evolves under the influence of comic Frank Maya and director Sam Pinkleton The post Can I Be Frank?: Being Present about the Past appeared first on New York …

CSO Chamber Music: Elysian Trio

WMI Plus At Home – Sunny Jain and Samita Sinha

Which One’s Pink?

Ghostlight Cabaret 2

Ghostlight Cabaret

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter Two – Waycross, GA

Autumn Glow Festival (Eureka, MO)

WonderWorks Orlando: The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show

We call it Cabaret: Dracula Dance Show in the Moonlight

Theatre Review: ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ Theatre@CBT in partnership with Gaithersburg Arts Barn by Julia Tucker

H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S! This one word sums up Theatre@CBT’s brilliant production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” currently onstage at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn. This music…

Theatre Review: ‘A Strange Loop’ presented by Visionaries of the Creative Arts and Deaf Austin Theatre at Atlas Performing Arts Center by Savannah Brooks

The Ragtime Melodies of Johnny Maddox by Trav S.D.

August 4 is a very musical day, insomuch as it is the birthday of Louis Armstrong, Abe Lyman, Helen Kane, and Sir Harry Lauder. And today we add another, ragtime revivalist Johnny Maddox (19…

Creepy Boys: Slugs review – howling existential rave through modern life’s mayhem by Kate Wyver

Summerhall, EdinburghIn its aim to avoid big topics – politics, gender, climate – the Canadian pair’s superb show attempts an escape from contemporary chaos If the end of the world is …

Video: Norm Lewis Performs 'Song on the Sand' from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at The Muny

The Muny will present the long-awaited premiere of La Cage aux Folles beginning Friday, August 2, with performances running nightly at 8:15 p.m. through August 14 in Forest Park. Check out a…

Watch Aisha Jackson and Ryan McCartan in Highlights From The Great Gatsby by Andrew Gans

The hit musical, based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, continues at the Broadway Theatre.

Review Roundup: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Hollywood Bowl, Starring Cynthia Erivo, Adam Lambert and More

This weekend, Broadway landed at the Hollywood Bowl in a concert production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar, starring Cynthia Erivo as Jesus and Adam Lambert as Judas and mor…

Two-Time Tony Winner Victoria Clark Joins the Cast of Punch on Broadway by Beth Stevens

Tony winner Victoria Clark has joined the cast of James Graham’s Punch. Performances begin on September 9 at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The production, directed…

Two-time Tony winner Victoria Clark joins the cast of ‘Punch’ on Broadway by Beth Stevens For Broadway.com

The production, directed by Adam Penford, begins on September 9 at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

Photos: Josh Gad Rocks the Hollywood Bowl As JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's 'King Herod'

Josh Gad returned to Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl this weekend in triumphant fashion after beating COVID to perform the iconic role of King Herod. Check out photos of his per…

Brandon J. Dirden joins ‘Waiting for Godot,’ starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter; design team revealed by Broadway.com

Performances will begin at the Hudson Theatre on September 13, with opening night set for September 28.

Video: CABARET Stars Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace Discuss Art as Resistance on MORNING JOE

Having recently begun their run in Broadway's Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Tony Award winner Billy Porter and Olivier Award nominee Marisha Wallace visited MSNBC's Morning Joe to discuss the…

Dorothy Ryan Appointed TFANA Executive Director by Margaret Hall

Ryan will share leadership duties for the company following the retirement of founder Jeffrey Horowitz.

Victoria Clark, Cody Kostro, Piter Marek Complete Cast of Broadway's Punch by Andrew Gans

Adam Penford is directing James Graham's play at the Samuel J. Friedman.

Off-Broadway's Heathers Musical to Offer Sing-Along Performance by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The one-night-only event is part of the musical's Big Fun Day at New World Stages.

Get a 1st Look at Jinkx Monsoon, Michael Urie, Kumail Nanjiani, Jenn Harris in Oh, Mary! on Broadway by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The award-winning Cole Escola comedy continues at the Lyceum Theatre.

Images of Coney Island Vaudeville by Trav S.D.

A good time was had by sprawl at Coney Island Vaudeville this past Friday night. All thanks to Coney Island USA for the generous hosting as well as that sweet prime time slot! It was easily …

Video: Watch Robyn Hurder Perform 'Let's Misbehave' in HIGH SOCIETY

Watch Robyn Hurder, Max Clayton, Bryan Batt, and more perform “Let’s Misbehave!” in Ogunquit Playhouse's production of the Cole Porter musical comedy, HIGH SOCIETY! The musical runs th…

Can I Be Frank? by Darryl Reilly

Comedian Morgan Bassichis offers their own biting material conjoined with their passionate tribute to out gay performance artist Frank Maya (1950-1995). The post Can I Be Frank? appeared f…

Photos: First Look at Jinkx Monsoon, Michael Urie & More in OH, MARY!

Tonight, award-winning actress and Drag Queen Jinkx Monsoon (“RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “Doctor Who”) will take to the Lyceum Theatre stage for the first time in the Tony Award-winning …

Video: HBO Previews Season 3 Finale of THE GILDED AGE in Tense New Sneak Peek

The stakes are at an all-time high as Season 3 of The Gilded Age draws to an end. Ahead of the season finale airing next Sunday, HBO Max has shared a new preview of the episode, which sees t…

Photos: See Costumes Worn by Meryl Streep, Al Pacino & More in the Public Theater's Shakespeare Costume Exhibit

The Public will soon launch its Shakespeare Costume Exhibit in the Shiva Theater, opening this Wednesday, August 6 and continuing through Sunday, August 31. Honoring The Public’s origin as…

Listen: 'Roastmaster General' Jeff Ross Takes the Playbill Podcast for the Ride by Diep Tran

The comedian makes his Broadway debut in Take a Banana for the Ride.

Victoria Clark Returns to Broadway in PUNCH

Victoria Clark is making her way back to the Broadway stage in Manhattan Theatre Club’s Punch this fall. 

Video: It's Monsoon Season at OH, MARY!

Look out world, it's monsoon season (again!)! Jinkx Monsoon is the new Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary on Broadway! The RuPaul's Drag Race icon takes over the role today, August 4, just weeks …

Consumed review – mothers and daughters clash in Women’s prize for playwriting winner by Arifa Akbar

Traverse theatre, EdinburghBuried trauma surfaces at a family reunion in Karis Kelly’s darkly funny Northern Irish drama that attempts to capture a broader history of violence Karis Kelly�…

Victoria Clark, Cody Kostro, and Piter Marek Join PUNCH at MTC

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the complete casting for the American premiere of James Graham’s Punch. Punch centers around Jacob, a young man who makes a fatal mistake that lands him…

Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert Are the Most Divine Frenemies Ever in a Smashing ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at the Hollywood Bowl: Concert Review by Chris Willman

Loving “Jesus Christ Superstar” is one thing, but loving the myriad staged productions of “Jesus Christ Superstar” is another. The Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice masterpiece existed ar…

Bianca Marroquín returns to Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ with Tam Mutu and Jacqueline B. Arnold by Broadway.com

Marroquín succeeds Sophie Carmen-Jones, whose final performance will be on August 10. 

Len Cariou Sets NYC Stage Return in Richard Vetere's Zagłada by Andrew Gans

Maja Wampuszyc will direct the Tony winner in an Off-Broadway play.

Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna

How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

Honeck Conducts Mozart Requiem

Hayato Sumino

Which Instrument Should I Play?

Brandon J. Dirden Joins Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter in Waiting for Godot

We're Taking a Vacation! Be Back August 11! by JK

Unfortunately, we aren't headed for Donna's taverna like these guys, but we are taking a week off for some fun & relaxation. We'll be back as usual next Monday, August 11th! In the mea…

School Concert: Which Instrument Should I Play?

Chen Leads The Four Seasons

Two-Time Tony Winner Victoria Clark Joins Manhattan Theatre Club’s ‘Punch’ On Broadway by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Two-time Tony winner Victoria Clark (The Light in the Piazza, Kimberly Akimbo) has joined the cast of Manhattan Theatre Club’s Punch, the James Graham play set to open on Broadw…

School Concert: Sounding Together

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL to Host Big Fun Day Celebration

Heathers The Musical, now in performances at New World Stages will host BIG FUN DAY on Monday, September 1, 2025 at 7:00 pm. This special event will include a one-time-only singalong perform…

Video: Christopher Jackson Talks Broadway Cameos in AND JUST LIKE THAT Season 3

In addition to his return to Broadway in Hell's Kitchen, Christopher Jackson is currently starring as Herbert Wexley in the third and final season of And Just Like That... With only two more…

Prince Faggot Will Have a Return Off-Broadway Engagement

Joshua Redman Quartet with special guest Gabrielle Cavassa

God Is a Woman: A Recap of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl by Ashley Lee

Plus, see videos of Cynthia Erivo, Adam Lambert, Phillipa Soo performing Andrew Lloyd Webber's songs.

Tickets Now On Sale for 44, Off-Broadway's Satirical Barack Obama Musical by Broadway.com

Tickets are now on sale for 44, the musical comedy about Barack Obama. The comedy will play the Daryl Roth Theatre for a limited eight-week engagement. Performances begin on October 14 with …

Tickets Now on Sale for James Graham’s Punch on Broadway by Broadway.com

Punch is coming to Broadway and now’s your chance to grab a seat. Tickets are now on stake for the new play by James Graham, directed by Adam Penford. It begins previews September 9 at the…

Stephanie Umoh, Angelica Schuyler for Hamilton's 'Hamil-Ten,' Celebrates a Decade of Broadway History by Kathy Henderson

As Hamilton marks its 10th Broadway birthday on August 6, it’s an ideal moment to acknowledge Lin-Manuel Miranda’s achievement in making American history relevant, riveting and—here’…

Rosie O’Donnell: Common Knowledge review – sentimental sermon with a self-mocking edge by Brian Logan

Orchard at the Gilded Balloon, EdinburghThe US star’s engaging set is largely an earnest love letter to her non-binary child and newly adopted home of Ireland A month ago, Donald Trump bra…

Muti & Sáinz-Villegas

CSO at Krannert Center: Muti Conducts Strauss, Hindemith & Dvořák 9

A Dozen Off Broadway Shows to Energize Your August by Laura Collins-Hughes

Elizabeth McGovern channels Ava Gardner, a starry “Twelfth Night” reopens the Delacorte and Luke Newton of “Bridgerton” plays Alexander McQueen.

Jim Catapano asks “Wherefore Art Thou, Dromio?” by Jaymichaelsae

Michael Hagins Knocks It Out of the Park with an Early Farce from the Bard Aptly named, The Comedy of Errors is a product of Shakespeare’s early period. Sharply plotted and wonderfully ab…

Winners of 50th Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival Revealed by Margaret Hall

The six winning plays will be published and licensed by Concord Theatricals’ Samuel French imprint.

Gracie Lawrence, Grey Henson, More Will Join Erika Henningsen for My Birthday Suit by Andrew Gans

Andrew Resnick will be the music director for the one-night-only concert.

Beatrice Rana

Guadagnini String Quartet at Epiphany Center for the Arts

Muti Conducts Strauss, Hindemith & Dvořák 9

Herbie Hancock

Who’s Afraid of the Public? Reports from the Daehangno X Forum on the Shut-Down of TheatreIn by Soo Ryon Yoon

“Can we just disband the Seoul Foundation for the Arts and Culture entirely and start over?” A ripple of supportive chuckles spread through the audience following this comment at a recen…

44 The Musical to Play Daryl Roth Theatre This Fall

‘Hamilton’ producer reflects on musical’s 10-year impact ahead of anniversary: ‘Strike of lighting’ by Amanda Rubio

The hit musical celebrates 10 years on Broadway this week.

#Stageworthy News from NYC and Edinburgh: Liberation on Broadway. The Bengsons in Scotland. Gay Princes in Both. by Jonathan Mandell

I’ll start with the two shows about gay royals, both featuring unmentionable titles and intimate kisses. One,  by Jordan Tannahill, ended its run at Playwrights Horizons over the week…

Brandon J. Dirden Joins Waiting for Godot, Starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter; Design Team Revealed by Broadway.com

Casting is complete for Broadway’s Waiting for Godot. Brandon J. Dirden will join Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter in the Samuel Beckett classic, directed by Tony winner Jamie Lloyd. Perform…

Mrs. Doubtfire North American Tour Sets Cast and Cities by Broadway.com

Craig Allen Smith will star as Daniel Hillard/Euphegenia Doubtfire in the second North American tour of Mrs. Doubtfire, launching September 5 in Elmira, NY and arriving at Boston’s Colonia…

Bianca Marroquín Returns to Broadway’s Chicago with Tam Mutu and Jacqueline B. Arnold by Broadway.com

Broadway’s Chicago will welcome Bianca Marroquín back in the role of Velma Kelly beginning August 11 at the Ambassador Theatre.She succeeds Sophie Carmen-Jones, whose final performance w…

Nora Chipaumire: Dambudzo

Video: Tituss Burgess, Conrad Ricamora & More Take Final OH, MARY! Bows

Tituss Burgess playing his final performance in Oh, Mary! on Broadway over the weekend, alongside original company members Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, and Bianca Leigh. Ricamora, who orig…

An Evening with Chris Thile

The Soldier’s Tale

Yunchan Lim

Mäkelä Conducts Symphonie fantastique

TwoSet Violin

Prince F****t Sets Fall Off-Broadway Return by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Jordan Tannahill's play, directed by Shayok Misha Chowdhury, will have a limited engagement at Studio Seaview.

Craig Allen Smith to Lead Mrs. Doubtfire National Tour by Margaret Hall

Based on the 1993 film, Mrs. Doubtfire follows out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard, who will do anything to spend time with his kids.

How to Take a Show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Venues and Budgets! by George Strus

The late Cecilia Gentili's one-woman show Red Ink travels from New York to Scotland.

3-Week Scavenger Hunt Will Celebrate Hamilton's 10th Anniversary on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Winners will receive tickets to the Tony-winning Lin-Manuel Miranda musical.

CSO Chamber Music at the University of Chicago

Christian McBride & Brad Mehldau

Care and compromise: ‘Cry It Out’ explores our fraught relationship with motherhood by Alex Miller

BETC production hits home with a stellar cast in Molly Smith Metzler’s reality play.

CSO at Wheaton: Hadelich, Dvořák & Brahms 2

Hadelich, Dvořák & Brahms 2

Motor House

Piccolo Play & Adagio for Strings

Aida Cuevas: 50 Years Singing to México

CSO Chamber Music at Northeastern Illinois University

Ravel Piano Concertos & Suite from Carmen

Joyce DiDonato & the CSO

Season Opening with Szeps-Znaider

Jesus Christ Superstar review – Cynthia Erivo leads rousing LA revival by Tammy Tarng

Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles There are spotty moments in the much-discussed Andrew Lloyd Webber revival but by the time the final song kicks in, you’ll be a believer Much like its namesake…

‘I’ve seen tough, rugby-playing men cowering’: how we made theatre horror The Woman in Black by Interviews By Mark Fisher

‘It’s rare to really frighten a theatre audience. So it surprised us when people said, “I didn’t sleep for three nights after seeing your show”’ When my first daughter was five, …

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: In This Harry Potter Parody, Young People Have Fun and Find Their People by Dylan Parent

The Biz Academy of Musical Theatre provides Avon, Indiana, youths with their first theatre experience.

‘Evita’ Star James Olivas on Taking the Show to Broadway, That Infamous Balcony Scene and the “Manufactured Outrage” Directed at Rachel Zegler by Lily Ford

Olivas discusses playing Argentine president Juan Perón, why the musical is still relevant today and how it has connected with Latino audiences: "This is such a significant moment of repres…

THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY SETS ITS THIRTEENTH DREAM UP FESTIVAL–ANNUAL FEAST OF ADVENTUROUS THEATER WILL PLAY AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 14. ALL EVENTS A by Robert Shuman

(via Jonathan Slaff) THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY SETS ITS THIRTEENTH DREAM UP FESTIVAL WHERE AND WHEN: August 24 to September 14, 2025 Theater for the New City, 155 First Ave. (at E. 10th Stree…

Brandon J. Dirden Will Join Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter in Waiting for Godot on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd's revival will reunite Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure stars Reeves and Winter this fall.

Meet Your 6 Phantoms in Immersive Revival Masquerade Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall, Meg Masseron

The cast of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is filled to the brim with The Phantom of the Opera alum, Broadway favorites, and more.

PRINCE FAGGOT Returns Off-Broadway at Studio Seaview This Fall

Jordan Tannahill’s Prince Faggot is transferring to Studio Seaview on West 43rd Street this fall after an acclaimed run at Playwrights Horizons. The show, directed by Pulitzer Prize finali…

A Breaking Musical Is a Fringe Hit. Just Don’t Mention Raygun. by Alex Marshall

The Australian breaker tried to shut down a musical about her. Now, it’s attracting dancing crowds at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Brandon J. Dirden and More Complete the Cast of WAITING FOR GODOT

The complete cast and design team has been revealed for Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot starring Keanu Reeves as ‘Estragon’ and Alex Winter as ‘V…

HAMILTON Launches 10th Anniversary NYC Scavenger Hunt, Winners Receive Tickets

Hamilton is turning New York into a city-wide scavenger hunt in celebration of its 10th anniversary in partnership with New York City Tourism + Conventions as part of Founded by NYC. From Au…

Louis McCartney Reveals He Reads STRANGER THINGS Fan Reviews

Some performers chose not to read critical reviews. That's not the case for Stranger Things: The First Shadow star Louis McCartney. In fact, he takes it a step further. "I also read the Redd…

PRINCE FAGG*T to be Presented at Studio Seaview This Fall

The world premiere production of Jordan Tannahill’s Prince Faggot will be presented in Seaview’s new Off-Broadway home, September 11 - October 26, 2025. Directed by OBIE Award winner and…

Motorhome Marilyn review – Michelle Collins’ Monroe lookalike adrift on river of no return by Mark Fisher

Gilded Balloon, EdinburghMaking her fringe debut, the EastEnders star plays a tribute act to the Hollywood legend in this dreary drama Rarely has the cult of celebrity alighted on someone wi…

Exorcistic: The Rock Musical

4Wall Entertainment Transitioned to New Ownership Group by Plsn Staff

4Wall Entertainment announced the company’s transition to a new ownership group and subsequent recapitalization.  Funds advised by Man Varagon, among other investors, provided new capital…

Exclusive: Ben Ahlers on Jack’s Big Break in THE GILDED AGE, Musical Theater Hopes, & More

Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 7 At this moment in The Gilded Age, our favorite footman Jack Trotter is at the precipice of a major transition. He has upended hi…

Amazon Breaks Up Wondery Podcast Studio, CEO Jen Sargent Departs by Caitlin Huston

About 110 staffers were cut as part of the move while the team responsible for Wondery’s shows including 'New Heights,' 'Armchair Expert' will join Amazon’s Talent Services team. 

Watch John Riddle Sing 'Finishing the Hat' in Glimmerglass Sunday in the Park With George by Andrew Gans

Also, Marina Pires performs the title tune from the Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical.

Paul Hilton to Play Ebenezer Scrooge in Old Vic A Christmas Carol by Margaret Hall

Now in its ninth year, Matthew Warchus’ production is a Christmas classic for the London venue, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne.

Tam Mutu, Jacqueline B. Arnold to Join Broadway's Chicago; Bianca Marroquín Sets Return by Andrew Gans

The record-breaking John Kander and Fred Ebb musical continues at the Ambassador.

Orpheus by Offenbach: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Find out what’s happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene this week.

Watch Michael James Scott Put 'A Little More Mascara' On for Muny La Cage aux Folles by Andrew Gans

Norm Lewis will join Scott in the Tony-winning Jerry Herman musical.

Video: John Riddle Sings 'Finishing the Hat' from SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Glimmerglass

Now playing at the Glimmerglass Festival is Sunday In The Park With George, led by Broadway veteran John Riddle. The cast also includes Marina Pires as Dot/Marie, John Riddle as George, Lure…

HAMILTON to Host Citywide Scavenger Hunt in August

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hamilton is inviting fans to take their shot at a one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt! From August 4 through August 24, explore iconic New York City landmarks, …

For International Owl Awareness Day: A Parliament of Owls by Trav S.D.

For International Owl Awareness Day (August 4), we add to our growing store of animal themed posts with a survey of famous owl mascots and screen characters. The association of owls with wis…

Craig Allen Smith, Melissa Campbell and More to Lead MRS. DOUTBFIRE 2nd North American Tour

The cast and dates have been revealed for MRS. DOUBTFIRE's 2nd North American Non-Equity tour! The production features Craig Allen Smith in the title role of Daniel Hillard/Euphegenia Doubtf…

CHICAGO to Welcome Bianca Marroquín, Tam Mutu, and Jacqueline B. Arnold

Chicago on Broadway will welcomes back Bianca Marroquín in the role of “Velma Kelly” and welcomes to the cell block for the first time Tam Mutu as “Billy Flynn” and Jacqueline B. Ar…

Edinburgh Fringe in Photos: The Streets Are Alive by Jaime Molina

Thousands of performers were hawking their shows on the first weekend of the Scottish arts extravaganza.

Photos: Cynthia Erivo, Adam Lambert and More in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Hollywood Bowl presented Cynthia Erivo as Jesus and Adam Lambert as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, featuring lyrics are by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. See photos here! Joini…

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Lovett by Jonathan Mandell

What was Mrs. Lovett’s life like before she met Sweeney Todd?  I thought immediately of the moment she decided to start baking her pies using an unprecedented ingredient, thus turning th…

She led TDF’s accessibility department for 42 years — what’s next for Lisa Carling and the programs she founded by Ruthie Fierberg

The longtime director of the nonprofit’s accessibility programs retired on June 30.

Not Your Regular Poetry Reading: A Profile of “Giggle Hour” at The Lincoln Lodge by Carl Kozlowski

“Giggle Hour” showcase at The Lincoln Lodge features poets whose goal is to entertain as well as enlighten their audience, while serving up musical artists and highly unique variety perf…

Decolonizing Iraqi Theatre: Why We Need to Stop Quoting the West by Amir Al-Azraki

Inherited Voices: A Theatre of Borrowed Authority Recently, I’ve found myself drawn to a popular podcast on YouTube where an Iraqi theatre director interviews artists, writers, and intelle…

How Peer Signals Drive 3x Higher Conversion Than Traditional Ads by Situation

The Horse of Jenin review – a funny, haunting coming-of-age tale of boyhood in occupied Palestine by Arifa Akbar

Pleasance Dome, EdinburghIn one of several Palestinian stories at this year’s fringe, writer and comedian Alaa Shehada finds humour amid the horror of Israel’s occupation This is the sto…

Edinburgh Fringe Review: The Fit Prince by Jonathan Mandell

At the end of this, their latest camp adventure,  Linus Karp and Joseph Martin announced that they would be getting married August 16th on stage at one of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival’…

Menier Chocolate Factory’s The Producers Transfers Triumphantly To the West End by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Menier Chocolate Factory’s revival of The Producers transfers to the West End By Ross The highly praised London revival of Mel Brooks’ legendary musical The Pro…

In Wisconsin, Cheese and Packers Stories Help Northern Sky Theater Thrive by Elisabeth Vincentelli and Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber

Northern Sky Theater in Door County programs original musicals steeped in local history, archetypes and customs.

‘We can hear their saliva’: why are so many actors suddenly using microphones? by Emma John

From Greek tragedy to Chekhov to Rosamund Pike in Inter Alia, handheld mics are everywhere on stage right now. Is this a thrilling innovation – or a pointless fad? Wig, robes and moves lik…

Eat the Rich (But Maybe Not Me Mates X) review – scorching comedy about class privilege by Mark Fisher

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghThis tremendous solo show by Jade Franks uses deep rage and deadpan wit to skewer the ruling class She has glittery nail extensions and her hair scraped back. O…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 4, 2025- Adam Lambert Sings JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized Story …

Make It Happen, Edinburgh International Festival 2025 review - tutting at naughtiness by David Kettle

James Graham's dazzling comedy-drama on the rise and fall of RBS fails to snarl You could distinctly hear the murmurs of recognition from the Edinburgh audience – responding to knowing men…

“Home?”: Palestinian Woman Enacts Her Amazing Story, Brilliantly—at Z Space by Lynne Stevens

Hend Ayoub Travels from Israel to US, Making Art from Life by Lynne Stevens Hend Ayoub takes us on a gripping journey through her life, from her childhood as a Palestinian in Israel to her t…

Broadway Inaugurates New Oh, Mary! Stars Jinkx Monsoon, Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Urie and Jenn Harris Tonight by Hayley Levitt

A brand-new First Family begins performances in Broadway's Oh, Mary! at the Lyceum Theatre on August 4. Jinkx Monsoon, who recently finished her Broadway run in Pirates! The Penzance Music…

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance

Desiree Burch: The Golden Wrath review – uproarious tales of a midlife cataclysm by Brian Logan

Monkey Barrel, EdinburghThe charismatic standup rails against middle age with inventive and sometimes lurid material about the perimenopause Desiree Burch is 46. For most comedians, this is …

Interview: Josh Sharp Invites Us Into His Brain to Talk About His Show Ta-Da!

MISS MAY DOES NOT EXIST: The Life and Work of Elaine May, Hollywood’s Hidden Genius (book review) by Wendy Caster

While the subtitle of this book calls Elaine May "Hollywood's Hidden Genius," it also gives full attention to May's theatrical career, which has included writing, acting, and directing. May …

Jinkx Monsoon Joins Oh, Mary! on Broadway Beginning August 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

Michael Urie, Kumail Nanjiani, and more are also joining the Cole Escola comedy at the Lyceum Theatre.