Every note has a purpose. ALW explains the choices behind Gethsemane. https://bit.ly/3SeBq2k? by Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals

Every movement has a purpose. by The Outsiders Musical

Choreographers Jeff and Rick Kuperman share their favorite moments in The Outsiders.

Begin Again: San Diego Sessions by The Old Globe

San Diego you showed up and showed out at our Begin Again: San Diego Sessions live music event last Monday! A big thank you to the amazing artists and musicians that performed on our stage …

Train's Pat Monahan Says 'Begin Again' is a 'Fresh Look at Musical Theatre' by BroadwayWorld

The new musical Begin Again is set to play The Old Globe for a pre-Broadway engagement, September 6 to October 11, 2026. Ahead of the show's run, BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at…

Broadway Veteran Melody Betts Advances to Semi-Finals of Favorite Chef Competition by BroadwayWorld

When Broadway veteran Melody Betts isn't making magic on stage, she's whipping it up in the kitchen. The star of The Wiz recently advanced to the finals of Colossal's Favorite Chef competiti…

Jurnee Smollett Will Join THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES at Lincoln Center Theater

Lincoln Center Theater has announced that Emmy Award and SAG Award nominee Jurnee Smollett (“Lovecraft Country,” “Smoke”) will join the company of The Whoopi Monologues, a reimaginin…

Lorin Latarro Speaks on Directing The Globe's 'Begin Again' by The Old Globe

ONSALE JULY 24: Begin Again Sep 6 – Oct 11 Begin Again features an original score by Grammy Award-winning pop-rock band Train (“Drops of Jupiter,” “Hey Soul Sister”), direction b…

Only in NY: A Situation Project Auction Brought the City's Biggest Experiences Together for One Shared Purpose by Inspired Staff

Situation Project's inaugural Only in NY auction united cultural icons to expand access to the arts for the city's young people.

Critics and Audiences are Raving About PIPPIN at Signature Theatre by Signature Theatre

PIPPIN Now Through Jul 26, 2026 For tickets visit https://www.sigtheatre.org "Morning Glow" performed by Brayden Bambino, Cedric Neal and the Cast of Pippin Directed by Matthew Gardiner Cho…

Dates Set For Bob Odenkirk, Molly Ringwald, and More in ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN

Dates have been set for the third cycle of guest stars joining the cast of Eric Bentley’s 1972 docudrama, ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN this summer at New York City Center Stage (i), …

Containing Multitudes by Helen Eisenbach

Containing Multitudes Helen Eisenbach June 17, 2026 - 19:35 Topics Theater Review Tags artist intervi…

Kerry Washington, Dominique Fishback And More Will Star In THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES

Lincoln Center Theater has announced the complete cast and creative team for The Whoopi Monologues, a reimagining of Whoopi Goldberg’s iconic show, which begins performances on Tuesday, Ju…

A Life in Four Seasons review – dancers of all ages have spring in their steps by Lyndsey Winship

Regent’s Park Open Air theatre, LondonPerformers representing the four seasons of life – and a wide range of styles – dance to a ravey remix of VivaldiIt was a great idea: a dance thro…

"Glory" from PIPPIN at Signature Theatre by Signature Theatre

PIPPIN Now Through Jul 26, 2026 For tickets visit https://www.sigtheatre.org "Glory" performed by Cedric Neal Directed by Matthew Gardiner Choreographed by Rachel Leigh Dolan Music Directed…

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE Recoups

Purpose has officially recouped its $5.25 million capitalization. Recoupment was achieved with the aid of the New York State Tax Credit as well as the operating profits from Purpose's Broad…

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ ‘Purpose’ recoups its capitalization by Lee D'amato

The play won both the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play in 2025.

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Tony-Winning ‘Purpose’ Recoups $5.25 Million Broadway Capitalization Nine Months After Closing by Greg Evans

Purpose, the play by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins directed by Phylicia Rashad that won both a Tony Award and a Pulitzer Prize last year, has officially recouped its $5.25 million capitalization, m…

Revived New York State Broadway Tax Credit Lets Purpose Retroactively Recoup by Logan Culwell-Block

The Pulitzer- and Tony-winning Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play bowed on Broadway last season.

P!NK Teases 'Wild' Tony Awards 2026 Opening Number: 'There's Going to Be 170 People on Stage' by Jamie Kravitz

Self-proclaimed theater kid P!NK is hosting the 2026 Tony Awards, and she guarantees, "It's going to be an incredible show." While three Grammy Awards are nothing to sneeze at, the singer-so…

Purpose, Prima Facie, Nikola Musical, and 2 Works From Step Afrika! Will Be Part of Arena Season by Andrew Gans

The first five productions of the 2026-2027 season at the D.C. venue have been revealed.

Exercises on Intention by Nandita Dinesh

By Nandita Dinesh. What does it mean to be intentional when writing applied, closet dramas? How do we articulate—and interrogate—the purpose behind our work?

‘On Purpose With Jay Shetty’ Podcast Will Stream on Netflix and Spotify in New Deal by Caitlin Huston

The motivational podcast will stream on both services starting July 13.

Theater Review: “The Maids” and “Kenrex” — A Tale of Two Theatrical Experiments by Tim Jackson

"The Maids" uses video and fantasy with purpose, while "Kenrex" turns a grim murder story into empty showmanship.

Ragtime Revival Tony Nominees Celebrate Bringing New Life to the Beloved Musical by Sophia Rubino

We’re highlighting the 2026 musical Tony nominees this week on The Broadway Show! Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek and Managing Editor Beth Stevens met with the new music makers …

"Corner of the Sky" from PIPPIN at Signature Theatre by Signature Theatre

PIPPIN Now Through Jul 26, 2026 For tickets visit https://www.sigtheatre.org "Corner of the Sky" performed by Brayden Bambino Directed by Matthew Gardiner Choreographed by Rachel Leigh Dola…

Hell's Kitchen | JonAvery Worrell & Roz White KPIX interview by Atg San Francisco

HELL'S KITCHEN is playing the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from May 6–24, 2026. Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire – searching for freedom, passion and her place in the world. …

First Look: PIPPIN at Signature Theatre by Signature Theatre

PIPPIN Now Through Jul 26, 2026 For tickets visit https://www.sigtheatre.org "Magic to Do" performed by Cedric Neal and the Cast of Pippin Directed by Matthew Gardiner Choreographed by Rach…

Funding Goes Up In Smoke When People Stop Smoking by Joe Patti

ARTNews recently noted that Cleveland (OH) arts organizations have benefited from a share of a tax on cigarettes implemented for that purpose in 2007. In fact, the funding distributed from t…

"Magic to Do" from PIPPIN at Signature Theatre by Signature Theatre

PIPPIN Now Through Jul 26, 2026 For tickets visit https://www.sigtheatre.org "Magic to Do" performed by Cedric Neal and the Cast of Pippin Stephen Schwartz’s (Godspell, Wicked) musical m…

Sunset Boulevard: The Backstage Cut review – does Norma Desmond really need another closeup? by Mark Fisher

Perth theatreAside from a brief pre-shoot ‘discussion’, this take on Billy Wilder’s classic 1950 film has little to offer – despite some fine performancesOver the past decade or so, …

Photos: PIPPIN At Algonquin Arts Theatre

Algonquin Arts Theatre has released production photos for its upcoming staging of PIPPIN, running May 8-17, 2026 in Manasquan, New Jersey. From Stephen Schwartz, the Tony Award-winning mu…

Hell's Kitchen | Kennedy Caughell & Desmond Sean Ellington by Atg San Francisco

HELL'S KITCHEN is playing the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from May 6–24, 2026. Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire – searching for freedom, passion and her place in the world. …

Lenny Henry: Still at Large review – comic brings back greatest hits for a victory lap by Nick Ahad

Dudley Town HallWith bits about Prince, Tiswas, his Jamaican family and his long career, the standup treads familiar ground and the home-town crowd love itIn this new standup show – his fi…

‘The Balusters’ By David Lindsay-Abaire Caps Broadway Season As Best New Play by Frank J. Avella

Broadway has been playing it safe the last few years. Revivals are plentiful but when it comes to new plays that actually have something to say, sure we get the occasional Purpose or Prayer …

"Simple Joys" from PIPPIN at Signature Theatre by Signature Theatre

PIPPIN May 12 – Jul 26, 2026 For tickets visit https://www.sigtheatre.org "Simple Joys" performed by Cedric Neal Stephen Schwartz’s (Godspell, Wicked) musical masterpiece of purpose, a…

Corbin Bleu on The Great Gatsby, His Broadway Career and Finding Purpose Onstage by Jamie Kravitz

Stars are aligning for Corbin Bleu, who is roaring on in his fifth Broadway production as Nick Carraway in The Great Gatsby. Bleu originated the role in the West End production at the London…

Summerhall Arts unveils final 2026 Fringe programme with UK’s first purpose-built theatre sauna by Staff Writer

Summerhall Arts has announced the third and final programme reveal for its 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe season The post Summerhall Arts unveils final 2026 Fringe programme with UK’s firs…

Chita Rivera Awards Nominees Meet the Press with Purpose—and a Clear Eye on the Future by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

At Bond 45, the nominees for the Chita Rivera Awards gathered with a sense of ease that felt both celebratory and intentional. This was not simply a press preview—it was a statement of pur…

Photos: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of WINDFALL

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is presenting Windfall by Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney, directed by Awoye Timpo, playing through May 31, 2026 in Steppenwolf’s En…

Video: Who Will Win the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama?

The Pulitzer Prize Board today will present the 2026 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announceme…