The beauty of TOGETHERness? – a commentary on contemporary cinematic body horror

The post The beauty of TOGETHERness? – a commentary on contemporary cinematic body horror appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "Twelfth Night" - 8/21/25 by Howard Miller

Unbridled joy has returned to a special corner of Manhattan with the unveiling and reopening of the newly refurbished Delacorte Theater in Central Park, where the Public Theater is serving u…

“The Tempest” Mixes Magic, Old Feuds, & New Love—at Marin Shakes by Jenyth Jo

Shakespeare’s Sorcery Illuminates Island Power Struggles  by Jenyth Jo Prospero, the dethroned Duke of Milan, is a vengeful woman with magic in her hands. She conjures up a wild storm tha…

Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair returns this September

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Review Roundup: Star-Studded TWELFTH NIGHT Opens at Shakespeare in the Park

The Delacorte Theater officially repoens this summer with Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT. Revel in the midsummer madness as twins Sebastian and Viola survive shipwreck, revenge…

Twelfth Night by Tulis McCall

"TWELFTH NIGHT" IS AT THE DELACORTE!! Bravo to the return of theatre to this glorious location!!!  Bravo to the hundreds of people who made it happen.  There is nothing like sitting under …

‘Twelfth Night’ Review: Lupita Nyong’o in Illyria by Laura Collins-Hughes

The actress is luminous, alongside her look-alike brother Junior Nyong’o, Sandra Oh and Peter Dinklage, in Shakespeare’s comedy at the newly revived Delacorte Theater.

Twelfth Night at the Delacorte Review by Jonathan Mandell

My take on this starry “Twelfth Night” beneath the stars was much like my reaction to the renovations at the Delacorte, where it is opening tonight. They both occurred in stages. I was t…

Review: Twelfth Night at The Delacorte Theater by Lane Williamson

A rambunctious production of Twelfth Night reopens the Delacorte Theater with flash, but little substance. Lane Williamson reviews. The post Review: Twelfth Night at The Delacorte Theater ap…

Twelfth Night: Come for the Verse, Stay for the Vibes by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★☆ Saheem Ali directs Oscar winner and Tony nominee Lupita Nyong’o in the festive Shakespearean frolic The post Twelfth Night: Come for the Verse, Stay for the Vibes appeared …

Shakespeare in the Park Is Back With a Sexy, Song-Filled ‘Twelfth Night’ by David Cote

There’s not a dud in the ensemble, from Sandra Oh’s flushed and impulsive Olivia to a scene-stealing turn by initialized performer “b” as Antonio, the sailor who rescues Sebastian fr…

A starry, breezy ‘Twelfth Night’ reopens Central Park’s Delacorte Theater (Off Broadway review) by Thom Geier

Huzzah! Shakespeare in the Park has returned to Central Park’s newly refurbished Delacorte Theater — the perfect venue to celebrate one of the city’s most remarkable and entirely free …

Twelfth Night: Moonlit Enchantment As Shakespeare Returns to the Park by Steven Suskin

★★★★☆ Lupito Nyong’o, Sandra Oh and Peter Dinklage spark director Saheem Ali’s contemporary take on the Bard’s comedy The post Twelfth Night: Moonlit Enchantment As Shakespea…

Kennedy Center Cuts Dance Programming Team

The Kennedy Center has laid off its entire dance programming team, a move that has sparked fresh concerns among staff and artists about the future of the genre at the nation’s performing a…

Ali Tahayori awarded the 2025 NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging)

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Tony-Winning Director Jack O’Brien To Join Lisa Kudrow In THE COMEBACK Season Three

Legendary Broadway director Jack O’Brien has joined the cast of HBO’s The Comeback for its long-awaited third season, according to Variety. O’Brien is set to appear alongside fellow ne…

TWELFTH NIGHT ** by Barry Gordin

By Samuel L. Leiter August 21, 2025: At last! The Delacorte Theatre, home of Free Shakespeare in Central Park has reopened, after a two-year renovation costing a reported $85 million, with…

June Squibb, Danny Burstein, Christopher Lowell & Cynthia Nixon To Star In ‘Marjorie Prime’ On Broadway by Patrick Hipes

Oscar nominee June Squibb, Tony winners Danny Burstein and Cynthia Nixon and Christopher Lowell have been set as the cast for Second Stage Theater’s Marjorie Prime, the Broadway production…

Kennedy Center terminates dance programming team by Andrew Limbong

This is the latest shakeup since Trump took over the cultural center. "We will have an exciting announcement about the new direction for Dance programming soon," said a Kennedy Center spokes…

'No Child' Not Left Behind by Rob Weinert-Kendt

Nilaja Sun in "No Child..." Two times I week, I update the American Theatre Facebook page with a production photo from a different TCG member theater. Today I happened to upload this photo…

After a Decade, The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast Will Drop Final Episode in 2026 by Andrew Gans

Final episodes in the series, created and hosted by Gillian Pensavalle, will feature Lin-Manual Miranda, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and more.

Review: Every Brilliant Thing at @SohoPlace (Jonny Donahoe) by Greg Stewart

Review: Every Brilliant Thing at @sohoplace (Jonny Donahoe) "one of the most vital and life-affirming shows you’ll ever see" The post Review: Every Brilliant Thing at @SohoPlace (Jonny Don…

The Muppets Are Coming to Broadway! Here’s Who They Should Play Next by Darryn King

It's time to light the lights! The Muppets are coming to Broadway! After their recent eviction from Walt Disney World—Andrew Barth Feldman sums up that particular national tragedy perfec…

Casting is Complete for the Broadway Revival of Ragtime by Broadway.com

Casting is complete for Lincoln Center Theater's fall revival of Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Directed by Lear deBessonet, performances will begin September 25 ahead of an Octob…

Cynthia Nixon, June Squibb, Danny Burstein Coming in First Broadway Production of “Marjorie Prime,” Previously a Movie, Pulitzer Finalist by Roger Friedman

Aunt Ada from “The Gilded Age” is coming to Broadway. She may run into Mrs. Russell. I told you this week that Carrie Coon will be on the boards this fall in Tracey Letts’ “Bug.” N…

Casting is complete for the Broadway revival of ‘Ragtime’ by Broadway.com

Directed by Lear deBessonet, performances will begin September 25 ahead of an October 16 opening.

Director Jack O’Brien to Star in Season 3 of HBO's THE COMEBACK

Tony Award-winning director Jack O'Brien is turning to acting, with a confirmed appearance in the upcoming third season of HBO's The Comeback. Details regarding his role have yet to be annou…

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Wild Thing! at Summerhall (Tech Cube 0) by Finlay Clench

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Wild Thing! at Summerhall (Tech Cube 0) “A show which highlights the unthinkable, in a way which no other can manage” The post Edinburgh Fringe Review: Wild Thin…

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Because at theSpace Triplex (Studio) by Finlay Clench

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Because at theSpace Triplex (Studio) "The writing of this piece does not do Hassan Govia’s performance justice" The post Edinburgh Fringe Review: Because at theSpa…

Edinburgh Fringe Review: All the Boys I Blocked at Pickle Studio, Riddle’s Court by May Ellen

Edinburgh Fringe Review: All the Boys I Blocked at Pickle Studio, Riddle’s Court "filled with the power to make us laugh and cry" The post Edinburgh Fringe Review: All the Boys I Blocked a…

Edinburgh Fringe Review: A Paper Orchestra at C ARTS | C venues | C aquila by Sass Macdonald

Edinburgh Fringe Review: A Paper Orchestra at C ARTS | C venues | C aquila “A bit laboured and therefore sadly less impactful" The post Edinburgh Fringe Review: A Paper Orchestra at C ARTS…

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Echoes of Nüwa: The Last Human Project at theSpace Triplex by May Ellen

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Echoes of Nüwa: The Last Human Project at theSpace Triplex "a hilarious social experiment full of surprises” The post Edinburgh Fringe Review: Echoes of Nüwa: Th…

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Whisper Walk at Assembly George Square Studios by Finlay Clench

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Whisper Walk at Assembly George Square Studios “The ambition of this brave, self-led piece does have to be applauded” The post Edinburgh Fringe Review: Whisper W…

Edinburgh Fringe Review: The Future Looks Bright at C venues – C alto (Quaker Meeting House) by Paula Smith

Edinburgh Fringe Review: The Future Looks Bright at C venues – C alto (Quaker Meeting House) “It is highly emotive with identities blurred at times” The post Edinburgh Fringe Review: T…

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Stampin’ in the Graveyard at Summerhall by Marina Lan

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Stampin’ in the Graveyard at Summerhall "performs a lullaby of hope in the face of destruction, through the mouth of AI" The post Edinburgh Fringe Review: Stampin�…

Vivien Lyra Blair Joins Cast of Shakespeare-Inspired MATTBETH Feature

Vivien Lyra Blair, known for her role as Princess Leia in Disney’s Obi-Wan Kenobi series, has joined the cast of MattBeth, a new reimagining of William Shakespeare's Macbeth from directors…

Faustus in Africa!, Edinburgh International Festival 2025 review - deeply flawed by David Kettle

Bringing the Faust legend to comment on colonialism produces bewildering results What new light can the age-old legend of Faust selling his soul to the devil shed on colonialism in Africa, s…

Lincoln Center Theater's Ragtime Finds Full Cast by Logan Culwell-Block

Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, and Nichelle Lewis are leading the Ahrens and Flaherty musical after starring in it at New York City Center last year.

Tony-Winning Broadway Director Jack O'Brien Takes Acting Role in HBO's The Comeback by Logan Culwell-Block

Led by Lisa Kudrow, the cult favorite series is currently shooting its much-anticipated third season.

Dates, Creative Team Revealed for Vineyard's The Burning Cauldron of Fiery Fire by Logan Culwell-Block

The Anne Washburn play about a Northern California community living on the land thrown into disarray when one of their own dies makes its world premiere this fall.

Road Kills by Scotty Bennett

The two characters at the center of the story are Owen (D.B. Milliken) and Jaki (Mia Sinclair Jenness). Owen is a man in his late 20s who works as the roadkill collector in a rural county in…

Photos: RAGTIME in Rehearsals at Lincoln Center Theater - Full Cast Revealed

Lincoln Center Theater has revealed the complete cast for Ragtime, LCT’s Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet’s first production of her inaugural season, at the Vivian Beaumont …

A Collection of Hirschfeld Originals Will Exhibit at The Algonquin by Logan Culwell-Block

Strokes of Genius will feature the Broadway caricaturist's takes on The Phantom of the Opera, Judy Garland, Gwen Verdon, Carol Burnett, and more.

Dan Tiernan: All In review – crude comedy with a big payoff is standup’s best yet by Brian Logan

Monkey Barrel, EdinburghThe Mancunian manchild shows wild commitment in a show about dyspraxia, drug use and internalised homophobia We say we want men to talk about their mental health, Dan…

Gossip Girl Star Thomas Doherty to Join Madeline Brewer in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Thomas Doherty will make his New York stage debut as Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, opposite Madeline Brewer as Audrey. He begins performances at the Westside Theatre on September 5. The…

Video: JJ Neimann Leads CATCH ME IF YOU CAN In Rehearsals at Marriott Theatre

Go inside rehearsals for Marriott Theatre's Catch Me If You Can, the delightfully entertaining musical comedy based on the true story about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. JJ Nie…

Photos: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour Gets Ready to Hit the Road

Rehearsals have officially begun for the upcoming North American tour of The Sound of Music. Cast members Cayleigh Capaldi, Christiane Noll, and more gave BroadwayWorld an inside look at num…

Kevin Cronin to Host the Parnelli Awards by Griffin Rodgers

Marshall Bissett, the Parnelli Awards’ Chairman of the Board of Advisors, announces that Kevin Cronin (REO Speedwagon and The Kevin Cronin Band) will host the 24th Annual Parnelli Awards o…

Video: Elaine Hendrix Shares Why She Joined GINGER TWINSIES as a Producer

This week, actor Elaine Hendrix joined TODAY to talk about producing the off-Broadway show “Ginger Twinsies,” a parody of the iconic film “The Parent Trap.” Having starred in the 199…

Review: The Cotton Club Meets the Bard in Signature’s Play On!

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for August 21, 2025 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche posts for August 21, 2025 include ones on film and television creator Hugh Wilson (WKRP), Dreamlander David Lochary, and the recently passed Michael Antunes, saxoph…

Meghan Trainor Casts Doubts on Broadway Future: 'I Don't Know If I Could Pull Off a Full Musical'

Meghan Trainor isn't sure that Broadway is in her future. During a recent interview with Bustle, the "All About That Bass" singer shared that she doesn't believe she has the stamina to perfo…

Thomas Doherty Will Be Little Shop of Horrors’ Next Seymour

The Jimmy Awards will return to Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre in 2026 by Michael Abourizk

A date has been set for the 17th annual ceremony honoring high-school level theater.

Concord Theatricals Is Commissioning Musicals for High Schools by Logan Culwell-Block

The new collection includes works by Bree Lowdermilk and Kait Kerrigan, Joe Iconis and John Simpkins, Nathan Tysen and Chris Miller, and more.

Full Cast Revealed for Off-Broadway's Are the Bennet Girls OK?, Adapted From Pride and Prejudice by Margaret Hall

Eric Tucker will direct Emily Breeze's play for Bedlam.

Bandit Lites Illuminates Sir Tom Jones Tour with Striking Design by Mark Cunniffe by Griffin Rodgers

Legendary performer Sir Tom Jones returned to the road with a stunning new production that blends powerful video content with a bold, versatile lighting design, supplied by Bandit Lites. Und…

Get a 1st Look at Tessa Thompson in New Film Adaptation of Hedda Gabler by Margaret Hall

Also starring Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, Nicholas Pinnock, and Nina Hoss, the film is a modern reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s classic.

Jordan Fisher and More to Join Josh Groban's FIND YOUR LIGHT Benefit Concert

The annual Find Your Light Benefit Concert for Arts Education featuring Josh Groban and Friends will take place on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 in the famous Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Cent…

Cast Announced for Bedlam’s Are the Bennet Girls OK?, Based on Pride and Prejudice

Video: WICKED Movie Cast Stars in New Promo for Viral Jonathan Bailey Glasses

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and more members of the Wicked movie cast are starring in a brand-new promo- but it isn't for the upcoming film. In partnership with Jonathan Bailey's charity, …

June Squibb, Danny Burstein, Cynthia Nixon and Christopher Lowell to star in ‘Marjorie Prime’ on Broadway by Broadway.com

The production, directed by Anne Kauffman, begins performances at the Helen Hayes Theater on November 20, with an official opening set for December 8.

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Sherie Rene Scott Will Be Kristin Chenoweth’s Standby in The Queen of Versailles

Open Door Arts Launches National Arts Accessibility Hub by American Theatre Editors

The first-of-its-kind free digital platform offers tools and guidance to help cultural institutions become more inclusive.

Sherie Rene Scott joins ‘The Queen of Versailles’ on Broadway by Broadway.com

The musical, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will begin performances on October 8 with opening night set for November 10.

New Musicals for High Schools by Joe Iconis, Kait Kerrigan, and More Now Available for Licensing

Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle to star in Broadway revival of ‘Proof’ by Beth Stevens For Broadway.com

The limited engagement will begin previews on March 31, 2026 and officially open on April 16 at a Shubert theater to be announced.

‘A Beautiful Noise’ will bow in Australia by Michael Abourizk

The Neil Diamond bio-musical opened on Broadway in 2022.

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R.I.P. Tunes by Trav S.D.

I experienced a strange collision of worlds yesterday when I opened one of Eve Golden’s show biz obits (she turns out several daily) and recognized the name of a guy who used to play in ba…

The Highs and Lows of Hugh Wilson by Trav S.D.

Few people have created so many well-known and well-loved projects and yet remained so anonymous as writer/ director/ producer Hugh Wilson (1943-2018). Wilson started out as an ad-man; by 19…

Everything Is Wonderful

Mother Boswick: “The Best Show You Never Knew You Needed”

A Cat in a Box featuring Tom Nemec

I Am Going to Die (And All They Gave Me Were These Lousy Cupcakes)

SHADE featuring Khadijah Davis

A Marine Walks Up to the Pearly Gates by Joshua Crone

Salon Concert: Rococo Repast

New Queendom Revealed for SIX: the Musical National Tour by Margaret Hall

The pop musical is a herstory remix about the six women who all married King Henry VIII of England, taking to the stage to tell their side of the story.

Gossip Girl Star Thomas Doherty Will Make New York Stage Debut in Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

The Descendants actor will arrive on Skid Row in September.

Darren Criss returning to Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ after casting backlash by Connor Surmonte

Maybe it is a happy ending for this Broadway musical after all.

New Casting Announced for North American Tour of Six

Michael Urie on Joining the Riotous, Breakneck Fun of Oh, Mary! by Broadway.com

Michael Urie recently joined the cast of Oh, Mary!, Cole Escola's demented Broadway comedy about First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln as an aspiring cabaret performer. Urie plays Mary’s Teacher…

June Squibb, Danny Burstein, Cynthia Nixon and Christopher Lowell to Star in Marjorie Prime on Broadway by Broadway.com

Two-time Tony winner Cynthia Nixon, Oscar nominee June Squibb, Tony winner Danny Burstein and Christopher Lowell will lead the cast of Marjorie Prime, Jordan Harrison’s sci-fi-tinged fa…

Thomas Doherty Joins LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Off-Broadway

Thomas Doherty will make his New York stage debut in the current Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors as Seymour beginning Sept. 5. He will star opposite Madeline Brewer as Audrey.…

BEETLEJUICE Cancels Greensboro Tour Stop Ahead of Broadway Return

In a statement, the Tanger Center has shared that due to unforeseen circumstances, all performances of BEETLEJUICE, September 2nd through September 7th in Greensboro have been canceled. Tick…

Thomas Doherty to Star as 'Seymour' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Gossip Girl star Thomas Doherty will be joining the cast of Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway was Seymour! Doherty will star alongside Madeline Brewer as Audrey, beginning on September 5. …

Concord Theatricals Releases 5 New Musicals Commissioned for High Schools

Concord Theatricals has released their Commissioned Musical Collection, with five new, unique musicals now available for licensing. The Collection includes Dreamland by Nathan Tysen and Chri…

Zohran Mamdani Signals He Won’t Block Times Square Casino

Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani said this week that while he remains skeptical of casinos, he does not plan to use his position to stop projects already authorized by New York Stat…

June Squibb Will Be Marjorie Prime on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Cynthia Nixon, Danny Burstein, and Christopher Lowell will co-star in the upcoming Broadway bow of Jordan Harrison's Pulitzer finalist play.

Complete Cast Set for Broadway-Bound Prince Musical Purple Rain by Broadway.com

Casting is complete for the world premiere of Purple Rain, the Broadway-bound musical adaptation of Prince’s 1984 musical film. With a book by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Branden Ja…

Sherie Rene Scott Joins The Queen of Versailles on Broadway by Broadway.com

Sherie Rene Scott has joined The Queen of Versailles as the standby for the role of Jackie Siegel for select performances. The musical, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will begin performanc…

Viral Vocal Coach Cheryl Porter Makes Her Broadway Dreams Real in & Juliet by Kaitlin Stevens

Age: 52 Hometown: South Side of Chicago, Illinois Current Role: Cheryl Porter is making her Broadway debut as Angelique, a character inspired by the Nurse in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juli…

June Squibb, Cynthia Nixon, Danny Burstein & Christopher Lowell Will Lead MARJORIE PRIME on Broadway

Second Stage Theater has just announced the complete cast for the upcoming Broadway production of Jordan Harrison’s MARJORIE PRIME, directed by Tony Award Nominee and Obie Award-winner Ann…

June Squibb, Cynthia Nixon to Star in ‘Marjorie Prime’ on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Danny Burstein and Christopher Lowell also join the cast of the Jordan Harrison play.

June Squibb, Cynthia Nixon, and More Will Star in Marjorie Prime on Broadway

Danny Burstein, Christopher Lowell, Cynthia Nixon, and June Squibb Join Broadway's MARJORIE PRIME

The company will include Tony Award winner Danny Burstein, Christopher Lowell, Tony Award winner Cynthia Nixon, and June Squibb. Squibb will play the title role. 

‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot Star Thomas Doherty Joins ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Revival as Seymour (EXCLUSIVE) by Rebecca Rubin

Thomas Doherty is headed to Skid Row. The Scottish actor, who rose to fame in Disney’s “Descendants” franchise and HBO Max’s “Gossip Girl” reboot, has been cast in the off-Broadw…

Renée Elise Goldsberry Doc Satisfied Getting National Movie Theatre Release by Logan Culwell-Block

Watch the trailer for the film, which tracks the Tony winner's tumultuous year opening Hamilton on Broadway.

Video: Inside Rehearsals For THE SOUND OF MUSIC North American Tour

Step inside rehearsals for the upcoming North American tour of The Sound of Music. Cast members Cayleigh Capaldi, Christiane Noll, and more gave BroadwayWorld an inside look at numbers from …

Purple Rain Announces Complete Cast

Cast Set for 2025-2026 Chicago Tour by Andrew Gans

See who will be razzle dazzling cities across the country in the John Kander and Fred Ebb classic.

Broadway-Aimed Prince Purple Rain Musical Finds Its Full Company by Logan Culwell-Block

See who's joining previously announced stars Kris Kollins and Rachel Webb in the stage version of the 1984 film.

Sherie Rene Scott Will Be Standby for The Queen of Versailles on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The Aida, Little Shop of Horrors, and The Last Five Years star has joined the company of the Stephen Schwartz-Lindsey Ferrentino musical.

Video: Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter Say 'This is No GODOT You've Ever Seen'

Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot is getting ready for Broadway! Starring Keanu Reeves as ‘Estragon’ and Alex Winter as ‘Vladimir,' the production …

Renée Elise Goldsberry SATISFIED Film Sets Theatrical Release Date; Watch a New Trailer

Satisfied, the 2024 documentary spotlighting Tony Award-winning Hamilton star Renée Elise Goldsberry, has officially secured a theatrical release date. Aura Entertainment has partnered with…

John Legend Signs With UTA by Caitlin Huston

The talent agency will also represent Legend's production company, Get Lifted.

Mick Rock’s Unseen ROCKY HORROR Photos Revealed in New 50th Anniversary Book

As The Rocky Horror Picture Show prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary this fall, photographer Mick Rock‘s (1948–2021) long-lost archives are being unveiled in the new coffee table …

PURPLE RAIN World Premiere Unveils Complete Cast

The complete cast has been revealed for the world premiere stage adaptation of the iconic film, PURPLE RAIN. Joining the previously announced stars KRIS KOLLINS, who is making his profession…

‘Chicago’ Announces Cast for the 2025-2026 Season by Matthew Herzog

Chicago is BACK IN TOWN and is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after…

Brooke Shields, Actors’ Equity Rally in Times Square Ahead of Broadway Contract Negotiations by Caitlin Huston

Actors' Equity is pushing for improved scheduling, better sick coverage and secure healthcare in the new contract.

Sherie Rene Scott Joins THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES As Standby for Jackie Siegel

Sherie Rene Scott will join the Broadway company at the Standby for Jackie Siegel in The Queen of Versailles.

The Death of David Lochary by Trav S.D.

The name David Lochary (1944-1977) will surely never be better known, and it’s scarcely known now, but few who have appeared in films have given me more pleasure. Lochary is best known as …

Sherie Rene Scott Joins the Cast of THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES

Sherie Rene Scott will join the company of The Queen of Versailles as the standby for the role of ‘Jackie Siegel’ for particular performances only, which will be announced at a later dat…

Photos: First Look at Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany in AMADEUS Series Adaptation

First-look photos have been unveiled for Amadeus, the new series adaptation of Peter Shaffer’s award-winning stage play. Take a look at The White Lotus star Will Sharpe as Wolfgang ‘Amad…

First Look: Production Images Released for Mike Bartlett’s Juniper Blood at Donmar Warehouse by Staff Writer

The Donmar Warehouse has released first-look production images for the world premiere of Juniper Blood, a powerful new play by Mike Bartlett, directed by James Macdonald The post First Look…

A History of The Muppets on Stage: From The Hollywood Bowl to Broadway

On Wednesday, BroadwayWorld reported that the beloved Muppets would be joining magician Rob Lake for a new magic show opening at the Broadhurst Theatre this fall. The production will mark th…

Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "Road Kills" - 8/21/25 by Michael Dale

"The Midwestern urge to keep a friendly conversation going by any means possible is a powerful motivator," explains Wisconsin-raised New York playwright Sophie McIntosh in the press script p…

Cher Calls Out Genius of Betty Buckley by Andrew Gans

The Oscar-winning Moonstruck star recently reflected on the power of music.

Meet the Cast of the New York Premiere of John Cariani's Darker the Night/Brighter the Stars at Shadowland Stages by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway actor's new play is a follow-up to his regional favorite Almost, Maine.

Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, Sara Bareilles, André De Shields, More Set for American Theatre Wing Gala by Andrew Gans

The fall benefit will honor unsung heroes of the industry.

‘SIX’ Casting Announced for the 2025-2026 Season by Matthew Herzog

Producers Kenny Wax, Wendy & Andy Barnes, George Stiles, and Kevin McCollum are proud to announce casting for the 2025-2026 North American Tour of the Tony Award®-winning hit musical Si…

TheaterMania Gold Club Offering End-of-Summer Membership Discount

CHICAGO Reveals Cast For 2025-2026 Tour

The cast has been announced for the forthcoming 2025-26 tour of Chicago. The tour will open in Seattle, WA at The 5th Avenue Theatre on October 22nd after preview performances in Yakima, WA …

Photos/Video: Tessa Thompson Stars in First-Look at Nia DaCosta’s HEDDA

The official trailer, along with new first-look images, has been released for Hedda, Nia DaCosta's new film adaptation of the play by Henrik Ibsen. The modern reworking of the 1891 stage pla…

Josh Groban’s Find Your Light Benefit Concert for Arts Education Set For October

The Find Your Light Foundation has announced the annual Find Your Light Benefit Concert for Arts Education featuring Josh Groban and Friends will take place on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 in …

Cast Set For SIX 2025-26 North American Tour

All new casting has been announced for the 2025-2026 North American Tour of the Tony Award-winning musical SIX. The cast includes Emma Elizabeth Smith as Catherine of Aragon, Nella Cole as A…

Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and More Set For American Theatre Wing 'Unsung Heroes' Gala

The American Theatre Wing has announced the lineup for their 2025 Fall Gala Celebration, which will be held on the evening of Monday, September 8, 2025, at 6:30PM, at Cipriani 42nd Street. T…

Justin Casey and HELM Projects Call On CHAUVET Professional for Stick Figure by Griffin Rodgers

Geometry at its core is all about the art of balance. It’s been repeated time and again down through the ages. It’s also beautifully reflected in the approach that Justin Casey and his t…

Exclusive: Listen to 'Blowin' It Up' From DEAD OUTLAW Cast Recording

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Dead Outlaw is coming soon and BroadwayWorld has your first listen. Get an exclusive listen to "Blowin’ It Up," performed by Ken Marks and Ensemble,…

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 8/21/2025; Jobs In Production, Finance and More

Looking for a job in the theater? BroadwayWorld is here to help! Check out new job listings from the past week, ending 8/21/2025. To catch up on anything that you might have missed, visit ou…

10 Creative Twelfth Night PLAYBILLDER Covers by Natan Zamansky

Say what you will, each of these school and community theatre Playbill covers is the nonpareil of beauty.

New Nancy LaMott Recording Celebrates Late Singer's Work With David Friedman by Andrew Gans

Also, listen to "We Can Be Kind" from Nancy LaMott Sings David Friedman.

Exclusive: Listen to 'Andy Payne' From Dead Outlaw by Margaret Hall

Dead Outlaw's complete Broadway cast recording will be released by Audible and Yellow Sound Label August 22.

Get a 1st Look at Upcoming Amadeus Series, With The White Lotus' Will Sharpe as Mozart by Logan Culwell-Block

The Peter Shaffer West End and Broadway play is getting a serialized adaptation also starring Paul Bettany.

Watch Highlights From Jersey Boys at the Muny, Starring Ryan Vasquez, Pablo David Laucerica, More by Andrew Gans

Maggie Burrows directs the Tony-winning musical with choreography by William Carlos Angulo.

Exclusive Listen to "Somethin 'Bout a Mummy" from Full DEAD OUTLAW Original Broadway Cast Recording

Yellow Sound Label and Audible, Inc. have announced the full Dead Outlaw: Original Broadway Cast Recording will be available in streaming and digital formats on Aug. 22. 

Exclusive Listen to "Something 'Bout a Mummy" from Full DEAD OUTLAW Original Broadway Cast Recording

Yellow Sound Label and Audible, Inc. have announced the full Dead Outlaw: Original Broadway Cast Recording will be available in streaming and digital formats on Aug. 22. 

Theatre Review: ‘Play On!’ at Signature Theatre by Peter Orvetti

Signature Theatre’s production of “Play On!” takes place in the Shirlington company’s MAX Theatre, but you will forget that as soon as you step through the door. The space has been t…

Tell Us In 10: Anton Lesser by Megan

In this week's Tell Us In 10 we chat to Anton Lesser, currently playing in Red Sky at Sunrise and A Beautiful Thread at Wilton’s Music Hall. The post Tell Us In 10: Anton Lesser appeared f…

Claypaky Skylos Fixtures Add Stellar Effects to King’s Cup Final 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia by Griffin Rodgers

Sixty-two thousand people witnessed the King’s Cup Final 2025 at King Abdullah Sport City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where Claypaky Skylos fixtures delivered piercing beam effects. A sea of …

Grace Against Tyranny: A Review of “The Winter’s Tale” at American Players Theatre by Mary Wisniewski

APT's new and marvelous production directed by Shana Cooper, “The Winter’s Tale,” shows how time and grace can heal what seems irreparable.

Today on Broadway: Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

Letts’ ‘Bug’ and the Muppets coming to Broadway, reviews for ‘Take a Banana,’ Criss to return to ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and…

Nicola Walker Leads Cast in Nick Payne’s The Unbelievers at Royal Court Theatre by Staff Writer

The Royal Court Theatre and Playful Productions have announced the full cast for The Unbelievers, a powerful new play by Nick Payne exploring family, memory and hope The post Nicola Walker …

The Shaw Festival’s Four-Play Wonderland: A Heart-Pounding, Mind-Expanding August Adventure by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: The Four Eagerly Awaited August Openings at NOTL’s Shaw Festival By Ross It’s all ready and set, for an August odyssey both my friend and I won’t soon forget.…

Fat Ham review – Hamlet becomes a booty-shaking barbecue in glittery Pulitzer winner by David Jays

Swan theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonJames Ijames swaps swords for shots in a riff on Shakespeare’s revenge tragedy that’s as playful as it is poignant If you’ve ever felt Hamlet needs les…

As You Like It: A Radical Retelling review – an unbridled howl of rage and resistance by Brian Logan

Church Hill theatre, EdinburghA furious and unsettling Shakespeare reboot exposes colonial violence and demands accountability for crimes against Indigenous people ‘Aren’t you sorry you …

Social Media Survey: Jeff's Broadway Version (2015-2025) by JK

Social Media Survey: Jeff's Broadway Version (2015-2025) Every so often, one of these surveys pops up on social media. I'm sure you've seen them - maybe you've even posted your responses to …

‘Relay’ review: Riz Ahmed shines in thriller from David Mackenzie by Tribune News Service

Don’t let the fact that “Relay” is jogging quietly into theaters in the dog days of summer fool you. The latest effort from “Hell or High Water” director David Mackenzie is a smart…

First Look: Jonny Donahoe in Every Brilliant Thing at @sohoplace by Staff Writer

Production images have been released of Jonny Donahoe in the West End premiere of Every Brilliant Thing, now playing at @sohoplace theatre The post First Look: Jonny Donahoe in Every Brill…

First Look: Rehearsal Images Released as Full Cast Announced for Here & Now UK and Ireland Tour by Staff Writer

Here & Now, presented by UK pop sensation Steps, has revealed first look rehearsal images for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour The post First Look: Rehearsal Images Released as Full Cast…

Full Cast Announced for Synergy Theatre Project’s Lifers at Southwark Playhouse by Staff Writer

Synergy Theatre Project has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of Lifers, a new play by Evan Placey The post Full Cast Announced for Synergy Theatre Project’s Lifers at…

Faye Tozer Returns to Host UK Theatre Awards 2025 by Staff Writer

After a successful debut in 2024, Faye Tozer will return to host the UK Theatre Awards 2025, taking place on Sunday 12 October The post Faye Tozer Returns to Host UK Theatre Awards 2025 ap…

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch Announces Full Casting for Christmas Season at The Lowry by Staff Writer

The critically acclaimed musical parody Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch has announced its full cast for the upcoming Christmas season at The Lowry The post Unfortunat…

That’ll Be The Day Returns for Unmissable 40th Anniversary Tour by Staff Writer

The beloved rock‘n’roll spectacular That’ll Be The Day is back this Autumn, celebrating its 40th anniversary with a dazzling UK tour from August to October 2025 The post That’ll Be…

The Greeks: Radical Reinvention Exhibition Opens at National Theatre by Staff Writer

The National Theatre has announced a new, free exhibition titled The Greeks: Radical Reinvention, opening 9 September in the Wolfson Gallery The post The Greeks: Radical Reinvention Exhibi…

Wodehouse in Wonderland Starring Robert Daws Returns to London’s Tabard Theatre for Limited Run by Staff Writer

Following a successful run in July and a critically acclaimed stint at the Edinburgh Fringe, Wodehouse in Wonderland returns to London’s Tabard Theatre The post Wodehouse in Wonderland …

Cast Announced for Mercury Original Swallow The Lake by Staff Writer

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced the full cast for the world premiere of Swallow The Lake, a Mercury Original production in association with HighTide The post Cast Announced …

Family guide to new movie releases by Tribune News Service

'HONEY DON'T!' Rated R for strong sexual content, graphic nudity, some strong violence, and language. What it’s about: A Bakersfield, California, private investigator looking into the susp…

Broadway: Big Stars Like Tom Hanks, Laurie Metcalf, Keanu Reeves Are Coming to Town, But So Far Ticket Sales Are at a Crawl by Roger Friedman

They say if you bring big stars to Broadway, the audience will show up. But so far the fall season is looking tenuous at best even with three big names about to hit the stage. Shows starring…

Travel back in time and take a load off in an artful seat while waiting for a flight at CT airport by Christopher Arnott

Special chairs with local themes were created by seven high schools from Connecticut and two from Massachusetts created special chairs as part of the Chair Art Project at Bradley Internation…

These Plays Don’t Repress the Trauma, They Bring It to Life Onstage by Houman Barekat

Several theater productions at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, including drama, comedy and musicals, deal with the effects of psychic pain.

Edinburgh Fringe 2025 reviews: Imprints / Courier by David Kettle

A slippery show about memory and a rug-pulling Deliveroo comedy in the latest from the Edinburgh Fringe Imprints, Summerhall ★★★★

Interview: David Adjmi on His Favorite Books and His Award-Winning Play ‘Stereophonic’

“Not her politics, but the relentlessness and archness of her characters,” says the prizewinning playwright behind “Stereophonic,” which is now up in London.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 21, 2025- Darren Criss to Return to MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized S…

At the Rockaway Beach Sessions, a New York City Dance by Gia Kourlas and Thea Traff

The choreographer Kim Brandt brings “Wayward,” an expansive new dance, to Rockaway (the beach and the town) as this part of Beach Sessions.

Summer Recess, Pedal Pgh, Mods vs. Rockers and more things to do this weekend by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Your Website Is Doing The Heavy Lifting Getting Visitors In The Door by Joe Patti

Colleen Dilenschneider and her colleagues at IMPACTS Experience recently released data on social media engagement for cultural organizations. If you don’t intend to read any further in thi…

Andy Nyman: ‘People worry about getting cancelled – The Producers doesn’t care about any of that’ by Louis Chilton

The Leicester-born actor is leading a revival of Mel Brooks’s classic anti-Nazi satire at the Garrick Theatre in London. He speaks to Louis Chilton about breaking taboos, working with Derr…

The Theater at City Tech

The Brooklyn Nutcracker 2025

THEATER | Tales of the Alchemysts Theatre, “Surviving Survival”

FILM + Q&A | “The New Jew: Days of War”

FRESA Y CHOCOLATE

2022 Nicole Zuraitis & Friends

UniVersus

Imaginarium – An improv show for kids 4 and up!

2025-26 A Night of Jazz Downstairs at the Center

2025-2026 Adult Halloween Monster Mash

25 – 26 Having Our Say – The Delany Sisters

2025-2026 Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

2025-26 The Copper Piano

Fun Control!

The Falany at Reinhardt University

2022 Grand Horizons

2022 Gloria

2022 Fronteriza

WMI Plus At Home – Hispanic Heritage Month with Mireya Ramos

2022 Fish Tales: The Guest

2022 Dragon’s Lair

2022 Between the Sheets

2022 Becoming Othello

2022 Adrift

2024 The Hombres

2024 Wipeout

Bellaggio Ballroom

2024 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

The Magical Mystery Show at Hilton Waikiki Beach

LET’S GET WEIRD

Lizzie the Musical

Pandemonium Strings

A Christmas Carol at the Merchant’s House 2025

Alice Griffin Hall – Pershing Square Signature Center

Art of Leaving

2024 Wish You Were Here

The Great Hall at Apple Tree Arts

The Springer Opera House

Springer

Foley Hall

Ears of Corn Weave with Mary May

Daily Tote Weave with Mary May

Emily Woodruff Hall

McClure Theatre

2021 Curious George and the Golden Meatball

Riverside Theatre Complex

Outdoor Theatre

2021 Click, Clack, Moo

2025 The Joshua Tree

Elouise Eftos: Australia’s First Attractive Comedian review – fabulously provocative jokes by Brian Logan

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghA wickedly amusing fringe debut considers the relationship between comedy, feminism and sexiness Can you be funny and good-looking? You’d think the question b…

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Who Is the Audience For Fox’s New Streamer? They’re Not Exactly Sure Yet by Caitlin Huston

Fox is launching a new streaming service Thursday that it hopes does not cannibalize its cable numbers, but reaches other sports and news fans.