Help Seth Rudetsky Make Broadway Orchestras More Diverse! by Seth Rudetsky

Plus, that time Rachel Bay Jones had to drop out of Dear Evan Hansen (and then came back).

Video: Watch Season 4 Teaser of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING

The trio is going to Hollywood! Hulu has just released the first trailer for the upcoming fourth season of the hit comedy Only Murders in the Building, which stars Steve Martin, Martin Short…

Photo: First Look at The Company of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL at PAC NYC

Get a first look at the company of Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Grown in Chicago: Creating Your Community by American Theatre Editors

This special podcast episode featuring panelists Shepsu Aakhu, Myesha-Tiara, and Xavier Custodio, moderated by Carla Stillwell, was recorded live from The Understudy in Chicago.

Cast Complete for London Run of The Wizard of Oz, Starring Aston Merrygold and The Vivienne by Andrew Gans

The current U.K. and Ireland tour of the classic work will play the West End's Gillian Lynne this summer.

The 2024 Tony Awards Playbill Cover Is Here by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out how to get your own copy in time to have in hand for Broadway's big night.

Under the Big Umbrella at a Festival for Neurodiverse Audiences by Kelundra Smith

The fifth iteration of Lincoln Center's festival for neurodiverse families was shorter but broader, offering many pathways for engagement.

Fifteen Dogs trailer by Mirvish Productions

A Crow’s Theatre and Segal Centre for Performing Arts Production Adapted and directed for the stage by Marie Farsi Based on the novel Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis Starring Laura Condl…

Off Mirvish 2024 25 YT by Mirvish Productions

The 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season Features Two New Productions of Recent Local Hits, the Canadian Premieres of an Off-Broadway Musical Parody and a Broadway Satirical Gem The return of two…

‘The Outsiders’ breaks $1 million threshold as nearly every Broadway sees a gross increase by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending May 12, the 34 currently running productions grossed $35,727,377.

2 Days in April: TCG Goes to Washington by Kelundra Smith

Theatre leaders gathered to train, talk, and meet with Congressional staff about urgent issues facing the industry.

Why Tony Nominee Jessica Lange Feels ‘Wild and Liberated’ in Broadway’s ‘Mother Play’ by Gordon Cox

Jessica Lange has starred on Broadway before — winning a Tony for her most recent appearance there in “Long Day’s Journey Into Night” in 2016. But according to Lange, now back on Bro…

More Than All the Sky Concert, With Karen Mason, Fernell Hogan, More, Will Have Encore Stream by Andrew Gans

A concert of songs from the musical penned by Lori Ada Jaroslow and Morgan Hollingsworth was presented in March.

Voices from the Hill by Pauline Adamek

Synchromy presents Voices From The Hill—A Celebration of Elephant Hill. This Sunday is the second event of a two-day environmental justice festival featuring music, interactive installa…

Theatre News: Washington Concert Opera Announces Lineup for 38th Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

2024/2025 season expands to three operas, featuring Puccini, Mozart and Verdi! Washington, DC (May 13, 2022) – Washington Concert Opera (WCO) is thrilled  to announce their 2024-2025 seas…

Alex Michaels, Best Known as Alexis Michelle, to Star in La Cage aux Folles at Barrington Stage by Hayley Levitt

Alex Michaels—better known as drag queen Alexis Michelle—will lead the Barrington Stage Company production of La Cage aux Folles as Albin alongside Tom Story as Georges. Directed by Mi…

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, Cabaret, More See Highest-Grossing Weeks Yet by Logan Culwell-Block

Last week's box-office data may indicate the impact of this year's Tony Award nominations.

The BSR Podcast, Season 8, episode 5: Theatre Exile's PHILLY GRIT with Alaina Johns and Josh Herren by Alaina Johns

Editor-in-chief Alaina Johns joins forces with contributing critic Josh Herren for a conversation about Theatre Exile's PHILLY GRIT, an exciting trio of solo shows by Philly women artists.

Theatre News: Arena Stage Announces Hana S. Sharif’s Inaugural 2024/25 Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

(May 14, 2024 – Washington, D.C.) Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif and Executive Producer Edgar Dobie today announced the company’s 74th season. The upcoming season—t…

Video: Jeff Calhoun Opens Up About His Most Personal Project- A COMPLICATED WOMAN

John Kenley was a theatre impresario who brought Hollywood stars like Gene Kelly and Ann Miller to Ohio’s summer stock stages. But when summer ended, he wintered in Florida where John dis…

2024 WP Theater Annual Gala

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‘The Outsiders’ & ‘Stereophonic’ Settle Into Broadway’s Upper Reaches – Box Office by Greg Evans

Broadway’s spring roster seemed to settle into a Tony season box office ranking, with the strongest of the newcomers maintaining their draws and the weakest continuing downward slides. In …

Barrington Stage Company Announces Casting for La Cage aux Folles

Curve Light with Ayrton as it Launches Kyalami by Michael Eddy

Ayrton announces the official launch of Kyalami, its first IP65-rated laser source luminaire in its Creative Solution series. Kyalami is inspired by the multiple award-winning MagicDot. Firs…

2024 Dorian Theater Awards nominations announced: LGBTQ journalists champion ‘Merrily We Roll Along,’ ‘Stereophonic,’ ‘Oh, Mary!’ by Sam Eckmann

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics unveiled nominations for their 2nd annual Dorian Theater Awards on Monday, March 13. GALECA’s 39-member theater wing decided this season�…

The popular new Broadway Cabaret at Rittenhouse Grill will return for the 2024-25 season by Sarakay Smullens

A longtime Philly artistic director and Rittenhouse restaurant owner launched a new cabaret that has drawn Broadway stars and sold-out crowds since it debuted last December. They promise a r…

Kathleen Culebro to Leave Amphibian Stage by American Theatre Editors

Co-artistic director Jay Duffer will take over as the company's sole leader.

59E59 Theaters Announces Summer 2024 Season

Tony Nominee Kevin Del Aguila Takes Over Mushnik's Flower Shop Tonight by Darryn King

Tony nominee Kevin Del Aguila is taking over the role of Mr. Mushnik in the off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theatre on May 14. Del Aguila succeeds Stephen DeRo…

Maia Reficco will make Broadway debut in ‘Hadestown’ by Michael Abourizk

The “Pretty Little Liars” actor will join the company this summer.

Video: Jennifer Lopez Discusses 'Exhilarating' KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Film

Last week, Jennifer Lopez stopped by Live with Kelly and Mark and briefly discussed the upcoming film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman, based on the hit Kander and Ebb musical. “I ju…

Alon Shnaiderman Powers Eden Hason with ChamSys MagicQ MQ500M Stadium Console by Michael Eddy

At times during his performances on his recent arena tour of the US/Israeli superstar Eden Hason seemed to be elevated in space as if he were seeking to connect himself and the audience to s…

Gaffer Tim Goodacre Talks Astera by Michael Eddy

Tim Goodacre is a busy and in-demand freelance Gaffer and Lighting Specialist based in Sydney and working all over Australia, primarily on TV dramas. He has invested steadily in Astera to he…

Philadelphia is spending summer 2024 with Mary Cassatt by Camille Bacon-Smith

Philadelphia will celebrate hometown artist Mary Cassatt this summer, kicking off with a major new exhibition that was years in the making at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Camille Bacon-Sm…

A combustible Cannes is set to unfurl with ‘Furiosa,’ ‘Megalopolis’ and a #MeToo reckoning by The Associated Press

This year’s edition may be more raucous and uneasy than any in recent memory.

Robe Catches the Action for Nina Pušlar Show by Michael Eddy

Talented Slovenian singer-songwriter Nina Pušlar played a major sold-out show in Ljubljana’s 14,400-capacity Stožice Arena. Her team, including Creative Director Anže Škrube, wanted a …

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/12/24 - THE LION KING, CABARET & More Top the List

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 5/12/2024.

Videos: Maleah Joy Moon and Shoshana Bean Perform 'No One' From HELL'S KITCHEN

As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,'  Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean, and more from the cast of Hell's Kitchen stopped by the morning show on Tuesday to discuss and perform from the…

Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Kara Lindsay & More to Join 2024 WP Theater Gala

WP Theater has revealed the presenters and performers for its 2024 Annual Gala. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Alex Michaels and Tom Story Will Star in Barrington La Cage aux Folles; Complete Cast Announced by Andrew Gans

Michaels, aka RuPaul's Drag Race star Alexis Michelle, will be Albin opposite Story's Georges.

Adam Pascal Directing Long Island Something Rotten! by Logan Culwell-Block

Pascal played a rock-star Shakespeare during the musical's original Broadway run and first national tour.

Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz to Lead Ragtime at New York City Center; Encores! Season Announced by Darryn King

New York City Center has announced its 2024-25 season, featuring a gala presentation of Ragtime starring Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz. The 2025 Encores! Series will als…

Renée Fleming, Kelli O’Hara, and Joyce DiDonato on Returning to The Hours by Christopher Browner

The three are reprising their roles in Kevin Puts' opera this month.

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Sarah Paulson calls out actor who sent six pages of notes after watching her stage performance by Inga Parkel

‘It was really outrageous,’ the ‘American Horror Story’ star recalled

Alice Munro, Nobel Literature Winner Revered as Short Story Master, Dies at 92 by Hilary Lewis

Nobel laureate Alice Munro, the Canadian literary giant who became one of the world’s most esteemed contemporary authors and one of history’s most honored short story writers, has died a…

Maia Reficco Will Make Broadway Debut as Eurydice in Hadestown

New Musical Wesley Will Get Developmental Reading by Margaret Hall

The musical is inspired by Stacey O’Brien’s New York Times bestselling memoir Wesley The Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl.

Cole Escola, Maleah Joi Moon, Rachel McAdams, More Win 2024 Theatre World Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual honors recognize Broadway and Off-Broadway debuts.

Watch: Best Musical Nominee Hell's Kitchen Performs 'Fallin,' 'No One,' and 'Kaleidoscope' on Today by Logan Culwell-Block

The Alicia Keys musical has also revealed when to expect its cast album.

Photos: LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES Opens At the Minetta Lane Theatre

Audible is presenting an encore engagement of Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, starring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, live at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. Check out photos from opening …

Evan Mills: Sharing Beautiful, Uncomfortable Laughter by American Theatre Editors

After making waves in the Chicago comedy scene, the Second City alum has his eyes set on L.A., but not before helping others achieve their comedy dreams.

A God in the Waters at BeBe Theatre by Daniel Walton

Local playwright David Brendan Hopes explores the nature of criticism in this witty dramedy.

Token Theatre Announces the Company’s First Full Production, Zac Efron

POP CULTURE JEOPARDY! Spin-Off to Highlight Broadway, Movies & More

Pop Culture Jeopardy! is a brand-new twist on the classic quiz show’s “answer-and-question” format that combines the academic rigor of Jeopardy! with the excitement and unpredictabi…

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Six World Premieres & More Set for Arena Stage 2024/25 Season

Arena Stage has revealed its 74th season. See full programming for 2024/25 and learn how to purchase tickets.

Ragtime, Urinetown, and The Wild Party Announced for New York City Center

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Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz Will Star in City Center Ragtime by Andrew Gans

The 2024-2025 New York City Center Encores! series will include Urinetown, Love Life, and The Wild Party.

Betty Buckley Is Not Wedded to the Same Old Songs by Laura Collins-Hughes

The actress is back in concert mode at 76, and doing new material. She’s also looking forward to a bold new take on “Sunset Boulevard.”

A Wrinkle In Time Musical to Premiere at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. by Diep Tran

The theatre has unveiled their 2024–2025 season, which includes world premieres from Larissa FastHorse and John Leguizamo.

RAGTIME, THE WILD PARTY, URINETOWN & More Set for NY City Center's 2024/25 Season

NEW YORK CITY CENTER has revealed programming for the 2024 – 2025 Season. See the lineup of shows and learn how to purchase tickets.

Maia Reficco Sets Broadway Debut as Hadestown's Next Eurydice by Hayley Levitt

Maia Reficco, best known for her role as Noa Olivar in the HBO Max series Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, will make her Broadway debut as Eurydice in the Tony-winning musical Hadestow…

Video: New Highlights of Renée Fleming & Kelli O'Hara in THE HOURS

Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Kevin Puts’s The Hours, with a libretto by Greg Pierce is back at The Met for eight performances following its sold-out world-premiere production last s…

Outstanding Debut Performers Cole Escola, Rachel McAdams, Maleah Joi Moon and More Honored with 2024 Theatre World Awards by Darryn King

The Theatre World Awards' board of directors has announced the 2024 honorees for the Theatre World Award, recognizing an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Productio…

Denise Gough chats People, Places & Things ahead of opening night by Official London Theatre

Ahead of its opening night, we chatted with People, Places & Things star Denise Gough. Almost 10 years later, Denise reprises her Olivier Award-winning role and reunites with director Jerem…

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Actor-musician Roundtable with Helen J Shen, Alexander Sovronsky and Leenya Rideout by Actors' Equity Association

Join Equity actor-musicians Helen J Shen, Alexander Sovronsky and Leenya Rideout as they discuss the work they do, their journey into professional theater, their advice to folks taking a sim…

Elevator Repair Service's Ulysses to Premiere at 2024 SummerScape Festival by Molly Higgins

The verbatim staging of James Joyce's novel will be directed by ERS Artistic Director John Collins and Scott Shepherd.

Christine Toy Johnson to Receive Actors' Equity Foundation's 2024 Patrick Quinn Award by Molly Higgins

Named for late Actor's Equity Association president Patrick Quinn, the award recognizes individuals who work to better the lives of actors and stage managers.

Pretty Little Liars Star Maia Reficco Will Make Broadway Debut in Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

Jaime Lozano and Tommy Newman's Roja to Be Developed at Forestburgh Playhouse by Molly Higgins

Development will culminate in staged readings in September, directed by Florencia Cuenca.

Casey Likes, Brita Filter to Lead Arizona Rent by Molly Higgins

The production will feature a short documentary intro from Likes' Back to the Future co-star Roger Bart, the namesake of Rent's Roger.

Broadway Celebrates Juneteeth to Return to Times Square by Molly Higgins

Cast members from Wicked, Aladdin, Chicago, and more will perform in the 2024 concert, hosted by Michael James Scott.

Concord Theatricals Launches SING LIKE A SPONGE: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Contest

Concord Theatricals is launching SING LIKE A SPONGE: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL contest for Title 1 Schools. Learn more and see how to apply!

City Center To Produce RAGTIME With Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz; Plus URINETOWN, LOVE LIFE, and THE WILD PARTY

City Center will produce Ragtime starring Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, Urinetown, Love Life, and The Wild Party next season, plus many more.

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Video: Jonathan Bailey Calls Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo 'Amazing Talents' on THE TONIGHT SHOW

Jonathan Bailey, who will be playing the character of Fiyero in the two-part film adaptation of Wicked, stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Monday to discuss his upcoming proj…

Video: Whoopi Goldberg Says She Had 'No Business' Doing Musicals

EGOT winner and host of The View Whoopi Goldberg stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Monday to discuss her new memoir, Bits and Piece: My Mother, My Brother, and Me. In addition to her me…

Darren Criss to Return to Broadway as a Robot in Love by Michael Paulson

The actor will star in “Maybe Happy Ending,” an original musical set in a future Seoul. It will begin previews in September.

Rachel McAdams in MARY JANE - Now on Broadway by Manhattan Theatre Club

Nominated for four Tony Awards including Best Actress (Rachel McAdams) and Best Play. manhattantheatreclub.com/shows/2023-24-season/mary-jane/

Photos: Get a 1st Look at the Tom Holland, Francesca Amewudah-Rivers-Led Romeo & Juliet by Diep Tran, Logan Culwell-Block

Jamie Lloyd is directing the new West End revival of the classic Shakespeare tragedy.

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead New Broadway Musical Maybe Happy Ending by Logan Culwell-Block

The romantic musical comedy features music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park, and a book by both.

Grace Aki's To Free A Mockingbird to Play Edinburgh Fringe by Margaret Hall

The solo work tells the journey of Aki's family from Japan to the American South and the secrets they carried with them.

See the New Wicked Film Poster; Plus Star Jonathan Bailey Shares His Favorite Met Gala Moments by Margaret Hall, Logan Culwell-Block

The on-screen Fiyero also revealed that he will be starring in the next Jurassic World film.

Casey Likes Will Lead Rent in Arizona, with Special Appearance From Roger Bart by Darryn King

Casey Likes, currently starring as Marty McFly in Back to the Future on Broadway, will lead a special production of the Jonathan Larson musical Rent in Likes’ hometown of Scottsdale, Arizo…

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen to Star in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway by Hayley Levitt

Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Darren Criss will return to Broadway opposite Helen J Shen in the romantic musical comedy, Maybe Happy Ending. Featuring music by Will Aronson, lyrics by…

Water for Elephants' Tony-Nominated Writer Rick Elice Is Still 'Chasing the Music' by Kathy Henderson

From aspiring actor to theatrical ad agency executive to four-time Tony-nominated writer of plays and musicals, Rick Elice has seen it all (and then some!) on Broadway. Still boyishly enthus…

Mark Rylance and Succession's J. Smith-Cameron to Star in Juno and the Paycock in London by Darryn King

Tony nominee J. Smith-Cameron and multiple Tony winner Mark Rylance will star in a new production of Seán O’Casey’s Juno and the Paycock in the West End, directed by Matthew Warchus (Ma…

Maia Reficco To Make Broadway Debut In HADESTOWN

Maia Reficco will make her Broadway debut as ‘Eurydice’ in Hadestown

Newman Center announces 2024-2025 season by Osc Staff Report

Newman Center Presents season offers dance, music and more The post Newman Center announces 2024-2025 season appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

See the New Poster for WICKED Movie With Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Ahead of Tomorrow's Trailer

A new poster for part one of the Wicked movie has been released, ahead of the new trailer coming tomorrow. The poster features a new look at Ariana Grande's Glinda and Cynthia Erivo's Elphab…

Off-Mirvish 2024/25 by Mirvish Productions

Theatre World Awards 2024 by New York Theater

 Below are the dozen honorees bestowed with Theatre World Awards for outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway debut performances during the 2023-2024 theatrical season, as well as three speci…

George Clooney to make his Broadway debut in a play version of movie Good Night, and Good Luck by Inga Parkel

Clooney directed and starred in the original 2005 historical drama

Tom Holland blows kisses to fans after first Romeo and Juliet show by Oliver Browning

Tom Holland blew kisses and waved as he greeted fans from the balcony of a theatre after making his West End return in Romeo & Juliet.

Reviews: Were Critics Moved By Here There Are Blueberries? by Diep Tran

The new play, about a Holocaust-era photo album, is currently running Off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop.

Photos: Check Out Maya Boyd in Title Role of Broadway's & Juliet by Andrew Gans

The hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING and More Set For Arena Stage's 2024/25 Season

Arena Stage has announced its 74th season, including a blend of new works and reimagined classics. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway

Darren Criss will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park a…

Cast Members From THE WIZ, STEREOPHONIC, and More Honored With 2024 Theatre World Awards

The 2024 Honorees have been announced for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. Learn more about the honorees here!

Maia Reficco to Make Broadway Debut as 'Eurydice' in HADESTOWN

Maia Reficco will make her Broadway debut as ‘Eurydice’ in Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about Reficco and see how to purchase tickets.

Podcast: Introducing Colorado Headliners – our Top 10 shows by Alex Miller

Plus, another look at theatre criticism and a chat with Chris Medina at Funky Little Theater Company The post Podcast: Introducing Colorado Headliners – our Top 10 shows appeared first on …

Piffaro presents The Glory of the Wind Band: Music of Portugal and Spain by Gail Obenreder

For its season closer, Piffaro brought its trademark virtuosity to a tour of Renaissance Portugal and Spain, featuring dozens of period instruments and a rich program of sacred and secular m…

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen to Star in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway

Videos: Watch the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN Perform 'Fallin' and 'Kaleidoscope' on TODAY

As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,'  Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, Maleah Joi Moon, and more from the cast of Hell's Kitchen stopped by the show on Tuesday to perform from th…

Darren Criss and Helen J. Chen to star in new Broadway musical ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ by Andy Lefkowitz

Michael Arden will direct.

Playwrights Realm Names Chris Berry Executive Director by American Theatre Editors

Berry comes to New York from Minnesota's Penumbra Theatre.

Darren Criss to Star in New Broadway Musical ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ This Fall by Caitlin Huston

Darren Criss will return to Broadway this fall in the new musical Maybe Happy Ending.  The musical features music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park, a book by Aronson and Park and directi…

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen To Star In MAYBE HAPPY ENDING On Broadway This Fall

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen will star in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending, with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park and a book by both Aron…

Darren Criss Returning To Broadway With Helen J Shen In New Musical ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ by Greg Evans

Emmy and Golden Globe-winner Darren Criss (American Buffalo, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story) will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen (The Lonely Few, Teeth…

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Don’t Miss “Cracking Up” (1994) by Trav S.D.

New Yorkers! Tomorrow night, Alamo Drafthouse in Brooklyn is rolling out a rare treat: a 30th anniversary screening of the downtown indie cult film Cracking Up (1994). This is quite a differ…

Mapping the Cultural Treasures of South L.A. by Andy Horwitz

Building arts and culture infrastructure? Here are some lessons learned from a community-based cultural asset mapping initiative in South Los Angeles.

Foo Fighters, Noah Kahan headline diverse 2024 lineup for renamed Soundside Music Festival by Christopher Arnott

Foo Fighters, Noah Kahan, Boyz II Men, Norah Jones, The Kills and Lisa Loeb are among the bands playing the Soundside Music Festival in Bridgeport in September.

On Collaboration by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder, Jennifer Goff, Padraic Lillis

By Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder, Jennifer Goff, Padraic Lillis. Theatre is a collaborative art.

Photos: First Look at Maya Boyd in & JULIET on Broadway

All new photos have been released of Maya Boyd in & Juliet on Broadway. Boyd stars in the role of Juliet beginning tonight, Tuesday, May 14. 

Video: Watch Alicia Keys Reveal the Release Date of HELL'S KITCHEN Cast Recording

As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' Grammy-Winner Alicia Keys stopped by the show on Tuesday to discuss her newly Tony-nominated musical Hell's Kitchen- and reveal some exciting ne…

Galileo Musical, Starring Raúl Esparza, Extends at Berkeley Rep; Get a 1st Look by Molly Higgins

Javier Muñoz also stars in the new musical, directed by Tony winner Michael Mayer.

Mark Rylance and J. Smith-Cameron Will Star in West End Revival of Juno and the Paycock by Andrew Gans

Matthew Warchus will direct the Seán O'Casey drama.

Concord Theatricals Will Award Free SpongeBob Musical Licenses to 10 Under-Resourced Schools by Logan Culwell-Block

The Sing Like a Sponge contest is celebrating the 25th anniversary of everyone's (not so) simple sponge.

Casey Likes Will Lead RENT in Arizona, Featuring a Foreword by Roger Bart

Co directed, produced, and starring Casey Likes as Roger, a new production of RENT is coming to Scottsdale Arizona for one weekend only. 

Video: Watch Brody Grant and the Cast of THE OUTSIDERS Perform 'Great Expectations' on TODAY

As part of Today's annual 'Best of Broadway Week,' producer Angelina Jolie and the cast of The Outsiders stopped by the show on Monday morning to discuss the newly Tony-nominated musical an…

Home Playwright Samm-Art Williams Dies at 78 by Molly Higgins

Mr. Williams passed away peacefully, just days before previews begin for the upcoming Broadway revival of Home.

Galileo Musical, Starring Raúl Esparza, Extends at Berkeley Rep; Get a First Look by Molly Higgins

Javier Muñoz also stars in the new musical, directed by Tony winner Michael Mayer.

New Program Plans To Put Money Into Broadway Investors’ Pockets by Marc Hershberg

Similar to how loans are issued against film and television tax credits, Blue Fox Financing and Runyonland Productions will soon issue loans against theatre tax credits.

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Alexis Michelle & Tom Story Will Lead LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Barrington Stage

Barrington Stage Company (BSC) has announced casting for the launch of its 30th anniversary season with the new production of the multi-Tony Award-winning musical, La Cage aux Folles.

Margaret Williams obituary by Lyndsey Winship

Director who brought contemporary dance to mainstream British TV audiences with films such as Outside In and Veterans A“magician of the camera” with an extraordinary visual sense, Margar…

Between Riverside and Crazy review – Danny Sapani’s ex-cop faces down the past by Arifa Akbar

Hampstead theatre, LondonStrong performances and jibing humour propel this exuberant but flawed revival of Stephen Adly Guirgis’s 2014 play about racism in the New York police force This r…

Succession’s J Smith-Cameron to star opposite Mark Rylance in Juno and the Paycock by Chris Wiegand

Actors to play the lead roles in Matthew Warchus’s centenary West End revival of Seán O’Casey’s Irish civil war classic Sarah Snook has just finished her London theatre run in The Pic…

Drama Critics’ Circle Names Stereophonic Best Play, Dead Outlaw Best Musical by Darryn King

On May 13, the New York Drama Critics' Circle named David Adjmi’s Stereophonic best play of the 2023-24 season. The award for best musical went to Dead Outlaw, with music and lyrics by Dav…

You're a 2024 Tony Award Nominee! How Do You Feel? by TheaterMania

Lives changed on the morning of April 30, when a group of Broadway artists suddenly became able to add the prefix "Tony Award nominee" to their names. A couple days later, when the Tony clas…

Claypaky Plays Host to the Polytechnic University of Milan at the Picturesque Teatro Sociale in Bergamo by Michael Eddy

Again, this year, Claypaky played host to the students enrolled in the Master in Lighting Design and LED Technology, organized by the Polytechnic University of Milan. This course has long be…

Adam Pascal Will Direct SOMETHING ROTTEN! on Long Island

Adam Pascal will return to From Stage to Screen in Long Island to direct Something Rotten! this summer. Performances are set to take place July 26-28. Pascal played the role of William Shake…

Fulfill the Prophecy: A Review of “Cult Show” at The Neo-Futurists by Tristan Bruns

Absurd black humor and poignant biographies merge to create the image of a cult that is as fun as it is comedically dysfunctional. Will you drink the Flavor-Aid? I lived to write about it, b…

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Clooney to Make Broadway Debut, OCC Awards Announced, ‘Wicked’ Movie and Lane Bring Tears “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headl…

The House Party review – teenage debauchery brings Strindberg to Saltburn by Chris Wiegand

Minerva theatre, ChichesterWrithing and retching while sandwiched between spectators, revellers navigate class, sex and power at Miss Julie’s 18th birthday celebration The Minerva’s last…

The Deep Blue Sea review – Tamsin Greig adds bite to Terence Rattigan by David Jays

Ustinov, BathAs a woman who has left her husband for a dissolute younger man in postwar London, Greig’s quiet despair compels The torch song Stormy Weather sobs between scenes in this revi…

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Stereophonic’’s Will Brill by Ruthie Fierberg

Listen as the 2024 Tony Award nominee describes the adventure of “Stereophonic,” learning to play the bass for this role and the destiny of meeting his character at the right time.

Jessica Lange Feels 'Wild and Liberated' in 'Mother Play' by Broadway Podcast Network

Oscar, Emmy and Tony winning actress Lange, now on Broadway in a Tony-nominated performance in "Mother Play," discusses premiering a new play on Broadway, explains why she could do without W…

Listen: Sarah Paulson Calls Out Trish Hawkins For Criticizing Her Performance in TALLEY'S FOLLY

Sarah Paulson hasn't forgotten the actress who criticized a performance she gave over 10 years ago, and she has spoken out about it on a recent episode of Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Wil…

Video: Behind the Scenes of ALADDIN's Autism Friendly Performance With Sweet P

Go behind the scenes of Aladdin's recent Autism Friendly Performance in an all new video posted on Instagram. Among the attendees was social media personality 'Sweet P', who is living with m…

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Judi Dench Criticizes Use of Trigger Warnings: 'If You're That Sensitive, Don't Go to the Theatre'

Judi Dench is the latest performer to speak out on the topic of the usage of trigger warnings in the theater. Dench expressed her understanding for the reason why they are used, before going…

‘MJ the Musical’ offers a snapshot of Michael Jackson at top of his reign as King of Pop by Tribune News Service

MINNEAPOLIS — Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage was giddy when she was asked to write the book for a Michael Jackson musical. Jackson, after all, had provided the sou…

Arts Centre Melbourne announces a fun filled Winter Spring program for families by Aussie Theatre

Arts Centre Melbourne’s new Winter/Spring Families program will thrill the young and young at heart with a diverse offering including

ON THE TOWN’S SUBWAYS AND TURNSTILES By Peter Filichia

Does everybody get the joke in ON THE TOWN? That occurred to me last week at the uber-popular Ellen’s Stardust Diner. How popular? Pass by, and you’ll undoubtedly see a line longer than …

Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "Here There Are Blueberries" - 5/13/24 by Marc Miller

Here There Are Blueberries is surely the right title for this one. It refers to a caption in a photo album, a very special photo album. The phrase evokes a carefree, whimsical quotidian exis…

Theater Time Review: "Still" by Joseph Cervelli

A lovely, genial, and touching new play by Lia Romeo with standout performances by Jayne Atkinson and Tim Daly.

John Edwards announces Australian national tour by Aussie Theatre

He is the world’s foremost psychic medium and author of numerous critically acclaimed New York Times best sellers. Australian fans

Judi Dench condemns rise of trigger warnings in theatre by Lydia Spencer-Elliott

‘If you’re that sensitive, don’t go,’ the actor said

BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Hampstead Theatre NW3 by Libby Purves and Friends

NYPD FAMILY BLUES          I fell for the solid, paternal, irascible Walter “Pops” Washington immediately over his whiskey breakfast, as he listens half-patiently to the unreliably …

Tony Awards 2024: Who Will Win (and Who Should) by Jesse Green

Our chief theater critic names the shows and artists he thinks will win, should win and should have been nominated — and suggests a few new categories.

NIDA launches 2024 Student Production Season

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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 14, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Enhancing Broadway, by Any Bodily Means Necessary by Brian Seibert

The choreographers nominated for Tony Awards this year have a broader vision than usual of the possibilities of dance in theater.

The Artist - Search | Playbill

The life and times of the midcentury impresario are now a musical: A Complicated Woman at Goodspeed Musicals in Connecticut.

Tips and Broadway tickets - New York City Forum - Tripadvisor

Subscribe to Playbill and it will have a link to each show's discount ticket options. ... There's also TKTS at both Times Square and Lincoln Center.

Judi Dench Rails Against Trigger Warnings: “If You’re That Sensitive, Don’t Go To The Theatre” by Jake Kanter

Judi Dench has become the latest actor to rail against trigger warnings in the theatre, telling people to stay at home if they are sensitive. The Oscar-winning actress said she was surprised…

On the Couch with Bailey Dunnage

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Tom Holland in Romeo and Juliet – First Look Images by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo First look production images have been released for the Jamie Lloyd Company's production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet starring Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers …

Switzerland

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Adelaide Repertory Theatre presents Moonlight and Magnolias by Aussie Theatre

Cast: Adam Schultz as David O Selznick  Scott Batters by as “Victor Fleming Terry Crowe as “Ben Hecht and Rebecca

Sarah Paulson Calls Out Actor Who Emailed Her Six Pages of Notes After Watching Her: It Was ‘Outrageous’ and ‘I Hope I See You Never’ by Michaela Zee

Sarah Paulson will never forget the actor who sent her six pages of unsolicited notes after watching her in a play. Paulson recently appeared on the “Smartless” podcast, where she and ho…

Saturday Night Fever

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What Light Through Yonder Window Breaks? Maya Boyd Takes Over Title Role of & Juliet Tonight by Darryn King

Maya Boyd takes over the title role in Broadway's & Juliet at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on May 14. Boyd replaces the production's original Tony-nominated star Lorna Courtney, who pla…

Review Roundup: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Opens At New York Theater Workshop

New York Theatre Workshop and Tectonic Theater Project present Here There Are Blueberries, co-written by NYTW Usual Suspect and Tony & Emmy award nominee Moisés Kaufman (The Laramie Pr…

U.K. Premiere of Passing Strange, Starring Giles Terera, Begins May 14 by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2008 musical by Stew and Heidi Rodewald is playing London's Young Vic.

Robbie Fairchild Leads World Premiere Stage Adaptation of The Artist Beginning May 14 by Logan Culwell-Block

Drew McOnie is at the helm for the U.K. run.

Maya Boyd Steps Into Title Role of Broadway's & Juliet Beginning May 14 by Andrew Gans

The hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

Some Like It Hot's Kevin Del Aguila Joins Cast of Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway May 14 by Andrew Gans

The revival of the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical continues at the Westside.

West End Mrs. Doubtfire Welcomes New Cast Members May 14 by Logan Culwell-Block

Gabriel Vick is continuing his performance as Daniel Hillard as the London run of the musical enters its second year.

Denise Gough Reprises Olivier-Winning Role in People, Places, and Things, Opening May 14 by Margaret Hall

Duncan Macmillan's celebrated addiction drama returns to the West End.

Laura Winters' All of Me Opens Off-Broadway May 14; See Photos From the Production by Meg Masseron

The disability romantic-comedy uses text-to-speech technology to connect its leading couple.

John Lloyd Young Returns to Café Carlyle May 14 by Andrew Gans

Steve Marzullo is the music director for the engagement at the Manhattan cabaret.

Austin Durant Returns to Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical May 14; Hailee Kaleem Wright Joins Cast by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning hit continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

Krysta Rodriguez Offers Solo Concert for Out of the Box Theatrics May 14 by Andrew Gans

The evening, also featuring Andy Mientus, is part of the theatre company's Broadway at the 154 cabaret series.

Review Roundup: LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES Opens At the Minetta Lane Theatre

Audible is presenting an encore engagement of Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, starring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, live at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. Read reviews for the productio…