Sunday, August 16, 2026

Four Walls and a Roof review – fascinating tale of Brecht, the red scare and today’s émigrés by Mark Fisher

Studio Theatre, EdinburghRabih Mroué and Lina Majdalanie explore the playwright’s life, and their journey from Beirut to Berlin, in an absorbing show at the Edinburgh international festi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Harriet Dyer: Easily Distra … review – how to sell a single shoe on eBay and other stories by Brian Logan

Monkey Barrel, EdinburghA comic on the verge of the big time offers a ‘very silly hour’ around the highways and byways of her lifeA former winner of the Sean Lock award for comic origina…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:40AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 29, 2026

My Own Take: Off-Broadway's Brilliant 'Birthright" by Frank Rizzo

The show: “Birthright” at off-Broadway’s Manhattan Class Company.What makes it special?: It’s a new play by Tony Award-winner Jonathan Spector (“Eureka Day”) and directed by Tedd…

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 05:53PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 28, 2026

‘The Messi of ballet’: Marianela Núñez, the Buenos Aires bombshell shaking up British dance by Lyndsey Winship

The superlative Royal Ballet star finally has her own show. She talks about fabulous footwork, her Argentina-inspired leotard – and why she named her cat after a certain footballerMarianel…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:30PM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 23, 2026

Beyond the body: Wayne McGregor stretches the definition of dance at this year’s Venice Dance Biennale by Lyndsey Winship

With the British dance legend at the helm, this year’s themes ranged from quantum gravity to slightly muted geopoliticsThe most memorable performance in the opening days of this year’s V…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:45AM[SHARE]
Sunday, July 19, 2026

Emma Rice and Etta Murfitt Talk About the Stage Adaptation of North by Northwest at the Globe by The Old Globe

"It is without doubt the most virtuosic choreography that we've ever had in a show..." Emma Rice shares why the movement and choreography by Etta Murfitt in her stage adaption of the iconic …

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Thursday, July 16, 2026

OMG! ‘Legally Blonde’ at Rivertown is so in the pink by Alan Smason

By ALAN SMASON, WYES-TV Theatre Critic (“Steppin’ Out“) When director Kelly Fouchi decided to revisit one of her first successes as an artistic director at Rivertown Theaters for the P…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 08:40AM[SHARE]
Sunday, July 12, 2026

5-Star’s Back-To-Basics “Wizard of Oz” Retains Its Magic by Cary Ginell

If you’re a fan of the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, you no doubt are aware of the screening at the Sphere in Las Vegas in which the film has been turned into a 360-degree multi-sensory spec…

SOURCE: vconstage.com at 09:24PM[SHARE]
Saturday, July 11, 2026

BONUS: All Kinds of Novels About Theater by Jan Simpson

To celebrate the 20(!) summer reading lists I’ve posted over the years, I’m highlighting what I’ve most enjoyed about putting them together: finding, reading and sharing novels and sho…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 12:45PM[SHARE]
Friday, July 10, 2026

Lear, Pitlochry Festival Theatre review - mad queen reminds us of the 'No Kings' man by Gary Naylor

Lear, Pitlochry Festival Theatre review - mad queen reminds us of the 'No Kings' man Gary Naylor Sat, 07/11/2026 - 10:42 ★★★ LEAR, PITLOCHRY FES…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 06:00PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 7, 2026

HADESTOWN Becomes the 31st Longest-Running Broadway Show

Hadestown is now the 31st longest-running show in Broadway history. The Tony-winning musical has now surpassed the 1998 revival of Cabaret and the original production of Annie as it continu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:07AM[SHARE]
Friday, July 3, 2026

Doubt: A Parable

The post Doubt: A Parable appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 09:40PM[SHARE]
Monday, June 29, 2026

Fond Memories of Sardi's by JK

Fond Memories of Sardi'sFor the time being, walking down 44th Street will feel a little more lonely. One of my favorite theater district traditions is closed for renovations in preparations …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:35AM[SHARE]
Saturday, June 27, 2026

She’s got it: Kayla Kelly tangos with self-doubt in her comedic show ‘You Got It, Girl’ by Linda Ferguson

Kelly's show, which she wrote and performs, is part of CoHo Productions’ 2026 residency program. Next up: Julia Bray's "Lobotomommy."

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 08:16PM[SHARE]
Thursday, June 25, 2026

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB to Launch Production in Puerto Rico This Fall

A stand-alone replica production of Broadway's BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will be mounted in Puerto Rico this fall as part of the Broadway Season in San Juan 2026, beginning performances Octobe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:07PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, June 24, 2026

DISPATCH FROM LONDON, PART TWO by Ron Fassler

In front of the Apollo Theatre in the West End after attending “The Truth” (self-portrait by Ron Fassler).June 24, 2026: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron FasslerYesterday, I wrote ab…

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Sam Reid Says The Vampire Lestat Is the Ultimate Theatre Kid by Margaret Hall

The Australian actor drew from Hamlet, Girl From The North Country, Doubt, commedia dell'arte, and Dracula to play Anne Rice's iconic vampire.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Review: Becky Shaw by JK

Review of the Saturday, June 6, 2026 matinee performance at the Helen Hayes Theatre in New York City. A play by Gina Gionfriddo. Starring Patrick Ball, Madeline Brewer, Alden Ehrenreich, Lin…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:50AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, June 3, 2026

War Horse, National Theatre review - this tour de force is going to be a hit all over again by Rachel Halliburton

War Horse, National Theatre review - this tour de force is going to be a hit all over again Rachel Halliburton Wed, 06/03/2026 - 13:27 The OIivier is exploi…

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Monday, June 1, 2026

André De Shields on Cats: The Jellicle Ball and His Fourth Tony Nomination: ‘I’m a Man of Destiny’ by Jonah De Forest

Tony winner André De Shields is back on Broadway as Old Deuteronomy in Cats: The Jellicle Ball, a ballroom-inspired reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s feline fantasia. For his perform…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:00PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 19, 2026

SCHMIGADOON! Tony Nominee Ana Gasteyer on Embracing Villains, Celebrating With SNL Friends and More by Broadway.com

SCHMIGADOON! Tony nominee Ana Gasteyer chats about overcoming self-doubt, playing Broadway villains, her friendship with SNL co-star & fellow nominee Rachel Dratch and finding validation aft…

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Wick Theatre Goes “Bang Bang”  With Mackie-Clad ‘Cher Show’ by Bill Hirschman

Shamelessly borrowing from the title of one of Cher’s biggest songs, The Cher Show, at The Wick Theatre, closes their 12th season not with a whimper, but with a “Bang Bang.” Fans of th…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 07:55AM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 7, 2026

ARTHUR MILLER OPENS UP ABOUT MARRIAGE TO MARILYN MONROE IN NEWLY UNEARTHED RECORDINGS by Robert Shuman

(Donna Ferguson’s article appeared in the Guardian, 5/7/2026; Photo: Miller and Monroe in 1957. The couple began an extramarital affair in 1955 and got married in 1956. Photograph: NY Dail…

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Arthur Miller opens up about marriage to Marilyn Monroe in newly unearthed recordings by Donna Ferguson

Exclusive: Taped conversations also cover playwright’s relationship with fame, self-doubt and communismHe was one of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century and she was one of the gre…

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Juilliard Drama Presents “Flock,” based on “The Conference of the Birds” by The Juilliard School

Journey through the hills and valleys of the human spirit in “Flock,” the final production of the Juilliard Drama season. 🐦‍⬛ Directed by faculty member Ellen Lauren, “Flock�…

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Friday, May 1, 2026

As a schoolboy, I was dazzled by the Festival of Britain in 1951 – but it revealed a divided nation | Michael Billington by Michael Billington

From the Dome of Discovery to the massive cigar-shaped Skylon, the spectacular cultural showcase was an exhilarating sight in 1951. The Tories demolished those prime exhibits yet, 75 years o…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, April 30, 2026

Sam Reid Will Star in Sydney Theatre Company's Doubt by Margaret Hall

Reid will return to the stage after a 10-year absence, stepping in for the previously announced Sam Worthington.

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Thursday, April 23, 2026

My Variety Review: 'The Rocky Horror Show' on Broadway by Frank Rizzo

Photo by Joan Marcus “Enjoy the show. Don’t be an asshole,”While it’s not your typical musical theater greeting, “Th…

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 11:41PM[SHARE]

Kitschy Cult Classic Returns Without the Shock, Danger and Fun by Jacob Malizio

The production will no doubt satisfy “Rocky Horror Show” fetishists who still find comfort in the liturgical rituals of a by-gone counter-culture. Others, however, will just find themsel…

SOURCE: Did They Like It? at 10:38PM[SHARE]
Monday, April 20, 2026

“How to Make an American Son”: Hard-Working Dad vs. His Privileged Son—at NCTC by Rachel Norby

Christopher Oscar Peña Casts Cringey Doubt on Immigrant Future by Rachel Norby A Honduran American dad seems to achieve the “American Dream.” He has worked his way up from poverty to ow…

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Proof: Calculated Brilliance by Roma Torre

★★★★★ David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize winning play reemerges as a beautifully calibrated study of genius, love and doubt. The post Proof: Calculated Brilliance ap…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:59PM[SHARE]
Sunday, April 12, 2026

The Pushover by Tony Marinelli

Di Zou as Pearl and Rebecca De Mornay as Evelyn in a scene from John Patrick Shanley's "The Pushover" at the Chain Theater (Photo credit: Dan Wright Photography) Encountering a John Patrick …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 06:28PM[SHARE]
Saturday, April 11, 2026

Thrilling New Life for "Death of a Salesman" by Jan Simpson

One of the things we theater obsessives love to do is argue about which is the greatest American play. I'm a Tennessee Williams stan and so I always try to get A Streetcar Named Desire into …

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 02:06PM[SHARE]
Thursday, April 9, 2026

A Cold, Perfect 'Death of a Salesman' for Our Time by Jacob Malizio

Mantello has leaned into the play's sense of abstraction " Willy often loses himself in his own mind " which has the effect of emphasizing both its timelessness and its timeliness. (Miller's…

SOURCE: Did They Like It? at 11:13PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 8, 2026

COPENHAGEN Hampstead Theatre by Libby Purves and Friends

FRIENDSHIP, BRILLIANCE, DOUBT        The universe as a bundle of unknowable of approximates:  Relativity and Complementarity, Uncertainty theory, quantum mechanics, particles …

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 04:49AM[SHARE]
Friday, April 3, 2026

Friday 5: 5 Female Performances to Look Forward to This Spring by JK

5 Female Performances to Look Forward to This Spring Just like last week's picks for male performances (HERE), the hardest part of today's Friday 5 was narrowing down to just 5 performance…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AM[SHARE]
Friday, March 27, 2026

Giant by Samuel L. Leiter

It doesn't matter that this debate never took place because, aside from an overly contrived moment regarding Jessie's copy of Dahl's review, it's plausible enough to believe in, and it makes…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 02:03PM[SHARE]
Thursday, March 26, 2026

Daniel Okrent's New Book Looks At Stephen Sondheim Personally by Frank Rizzo

Stephen Sondheim's Roxbury home was a welcome exurban retreat for the legendary composer, a place where he could escape the pressures of New York, create in a bucolic atmosphere and relax wi…

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 09:02AM[SHARE]
Monday, March 23, 2026

Hadestown | 2026 Preview by Atg San Francisco

HADESTOWN returns to San Francisco for a strictly limited one-week engagement from April 21"26, 2026 at the Orpheum Theatre. COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE. Welcome to Hadestown, where a …

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Body and sole: ballet must hold on to flat-footed dancers, not stigmatise them by Claudia Efemini

In an industry obsessed with 'perfect' feet, fallen arches can be seen as a barrier to success. But that's a damaging myth that has excluded many from the joy of ballet Picking up my ballet …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:36AM[SHARE]

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