Summerhall, EdinburghHannah Maxwell’s delightfully meta hour, namechecking Richard Gadd and Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s breakthroughs, is a blueprint for three potential shows – with the audience as focus grou…

Pleasance Dome, EdinburghCombining folk song, true crime, macabre comedy and more makes it hard to keep up with the already complicated 1892 case How do you stage the life and trial of Lizzie Borden, accused an…

Summerhall, EdinburghFrom existential angst to dotty monk routines, US clown John Norris marches to the beat of his own drum With his show and persona Mr Chonkers, American clown John Norris scored a cult hit o…

Assembly Hall, EdinburghAustralian circus act Gravity and Other Myths allow the audience an up-close insight into how they mastered their extraordinary craft This may be the ideal festival show – it has supre…

STEREOPHONIC is coming to the Curran Theatre in San Francisco from October 28–November 23, 2025. The most Tony Award-winning Show of the year. The most Tony Award-nominated Play of all time. STEREOPHONIC m…

Edinburgh Fringe Review: POE at theSpace @ Surgeon's Hall “Poe has moments of brilliance, but occasionally feels confused in what it’s trying to tell the audience.” The post Edinburgh Fringe Review: POE a…

While promoting his new movie Nobody 2, Bob Odenkirk reflected on his experience starring in the Broadway revival of Glengarry Glen Ross, which closed earlier this summer. For his performance as Shelly Levene, …

Zoo Southside, EdinburghEverything depends on the audience, so no performance is ever the same in a celebration of shared experience that’s perfect for the fringe Fringe favourite Ontroerend Goed have a longs…

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Motorhome Marilyn at Gilded Balloon Patter House (Doonstairs) “Collins is magnetic throughout, holding the audience in the palm of her hand” The post Edinburgh Fringe Review: Motorh…

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghThe sometime Mr Swallow sidekick’s hour of interiors improv is a skilful, unshowy treat ‘Shall we give ourselves a night off from being funny?” There are unassuming performan…

John Wood, Marian Seldes and Victor Garber in “Deathtrap” (1978).August 13, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. On this date forty-four years ago, Ira Levin’s Deathtrap played its 1,445th …

Traverse, EdinburghAfreena Islam-Wright invites the audience into her life by interspersing her version of The Chase with tales from her British-Bangladeshi upbringing There is no shortage of one-person plays a…

The actor and writer has turned JM Barrie’s story into the hedonistic nightclub musical Nvrlnd – but his talents are also showcased in a one-man thriller and a queer classic The room is hot, sticky and cove…

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghIssy Knowles considers the phenomenon of sex as a competitive sport with a portrait of a fictional OnlyFans star and her balaclava-clad followers ‘I would love you to rearrange m…

A visually stunning stage re-adaptation of a recent gay classic plunges the audience into blood and earth As shockingly beautiful as it is horrifyingly brutal, actor Armando Babaioff’s deeply Brazilian adapta…

“Spirit of the People.” All photos on this blog entry by Maria Baranova. The show: Well, actually quite a few shows on my recent visit to the…

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha created and performed by Julia Masli, and directed by Kim Noble (October 15 – November 9, 2025) has been revealed the fifth Mainstage production to complete the 2025/26 Playhouse season. …

On July 22, Jean Smart returned to her one-woman play, Call Me Izzy, after missing several performances due to a knee injury. Now back in full force, the Emmy winner visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discu…

The sense of wonder never wavers in Hart’s charming ‘best of’ set, a fringe favourite in a year of crowd-pleasing card work, mentalism and a hidden-squirrel routine Magic is addictive. The more you see, t…

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Krapp’s Last Tape at Greenside @ George Street “The slapstick-esque routine was a masterclass and drew the audience into the story.” The post Edinburgh Fringe Review: Krapp’s La…

Raise a glass to freedom and to one of the most groundbreaking shows in Broadway history. Hamilton celebrated its monumental 10th anniversary on Broadway tonight with an unforgettable curtain call. The night�…

🎉 INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! 🎉 We are kicking things off with Big Stuff - Canada's next big thing! This show is created and performed by real life married comedy duo Matt Baram and Naomi Sniecku…

“History has its eyes on you,” and for 10 years, all eyes have been on Hamilton. On August 6, 2015, Lin-Manuel Miranda made his opening-night entrance at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. “What’s your name,…

Evolution London A strong cast sings live versions of all the hits against screens showing the film, backed by a terrific band and willing extras recruited from the audience There’s no secret about what’s h…

Summerhall, EdinburghPerformed amid psychedelic projections, the Australian singer’s gig has an otherworldly beauty yet fails to take off ‘I’ll leave you with the cosmos,” Australian singer Kathryn McKe…

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

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

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

The performance starts before it begins.  A rug unfurled; A stretch to prepare; A folding chair opened to reveal the flat steel plane of its seat. There are bells ringing in the audience. Loneliness, as such, …

A bevy of Broadway’s brightest stars – from icons Jennifer Holliday and Andrea Martin to show-stopping newcomers Tom Francis and Jasmine Amy Rogers – lit up the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on April 28, 2025, at…

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghAaron Pang’s sweet yet sharp one-man show about the mismatch between his erotic desire and physical capability needles the audience’s need for comfortable resolution Stories wi…

Happy 50th, A Chorus Line "The characters portrayed in A CHORUS LINE are, for the most part, based upon the lives of Broadway dancers. This show is dedicated to anyone who has ever danced in a chorus or march…

Grosvenor Park, ChesterThe debonair detective heads north for this breezily daft mystery featuring a missing masterpiece, vicious nuns and a full-bodied rendition of I Will Survive We think we are here to see h…

It was past the start time and nothing was happening on stage, when a man in a tracksuit sitting in the front row started applauding rapidly as a show of impatience and protest, leading the rest of the audience…

By Adam Cohen... Creator Carl Holder captivates the audience with bold charm and embrace of story and life’s randomness The post “Out of Order” is Endlessly Engaging and Honest appeared first on Theater P…

Performer, Host, and Social Media star Frankie Grande visited the cast of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW on Broadway backstage at the Marquis Theater on Thursday, July 24th. Check out photos below! The broth…

The Tony winner shared how he handles misbehaving theatregoers in a visit to Late Night With Seth Meyers.

At This Theatre: The Lyric At the turn of the 20th century, 42nd Street between 8th and Broadway was thriving, lined with new theaters - both legitimate and movie houses. In 1903, a new one opened, The Lyric…

Are you ready to be amazed? Jamie Allan brings his magic show, Amaze, to New World Stages this summer. Combining state-of-the-art technology with timeless conjuring techniques, Amaze is a story-driven magic sho…

Why Tony nominee Kerry Butler and Elizabeth Teeter love performing in the cult musical comedy Originally published on TDF StagesView this story online The plot of Heathers—the popular musical adaptation of …

Jean Smart has returned to Call Me Izzy on Broadway following a brief leave of absence after a knee injury. After Johanna Day filled in during her absence, the Emmy winner thanks the audience for coming to the …

If you weren't able to attend the LIVE talkback after Crystal Skillman's play OPEN at WP Theater in NYC on Friday, July 18, 2025, you can listen to the replay here! This talkback was Hosted by Call Me Adam's…

Are you ready to be amazed? Jamie Allan brings his magic show, Amaze, to New World Stages this summer. Combining state-of-the-art technology with timeless conjuring techniques, Amaze is a story-driven magic sho…

As BroadwayWorld previously announced, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026. To cheer up Colbert and his audience, Lin-Manuel Miranda and "Weird" Al Yankovic stopped by during last night's ep…

Being in the audience at the delightful 54 Below watching Mother Knows Best, starring the mother and daughter team Linda and Laura Benanti, you are so damn lucky as the gods have blessed you with a night of hea…

Jamie Lloyd's Sunset Boulevard, the Tony Award-winning revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, has officially ended its run on Broadway. Following her final performance as Norma Desmond on Sunday, Nicole Sche…

Four female playwrights have joined tonight’s benefit reading of “A Play About David Mamet Writing a Play About Harvey Weinstein." As part of the sold-out performance, Hansol Jung, Heidi Schreck, Sanaz Toos…

All photos by John Cournoyer The show: ”Angry Alan” by Penelope Skinner at off-Broadway’s new Studio Seaview (formerly Second Stage’s Ton…

If stage lighting can be said to have a sense of humor, then Lighting Designer Cha See exploits it to the full in the current production of the hit 'Oh, Mary!'. See’s lighting sets the tone during the overtur…

Lin-Manuel Miranda revealed to AP News that he plans to use Hamilton's 10th anniversary Broadway performance as a fundraiser for Immigrants: We Get the Job Done Coalition. The August 6 performance of Hamilton i…

At Broadway in Bryant Park Gracie Lawrence sings "Who's Sorry Now," the signature song of Connie Francis, who died yesterday at the age of 87. Lawrence is portraying Francis in the Broadway musical "Just in Tim…

Alexandre Desplat made his North American conducting debut at the Hollywood Bowl last Tuesday night, leading the LA Philharmonic through an evening of highlights from his movie scores. The audience was positive…

The smells and sounds of locomotive travel get the audience in the mood for a theatrical adaptation of the beloved children’s book.

The best theater profoundly affects the audience and the artists simultaneously. Over 25 years, Palm Beach Dramaworks has accrued wide acclaimed from audiences and donors for unusual consistency of quality the…

The actor will follow stars including Lenny Henry and Sue Perkins, leading the hit show in which a performer enlists the audience’s help to tell ‘funny, sad and unique’ story Minnie Driver has joined the …

On Sunday, July 13, BOOP! The Musical played its final performance on Broadway after 25 previews and 112 regular performances. Watch a video of the musical's final bow on Broadway, including the final reprise o…

The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is back for 2025! The Theater District transforms into a one-of-a-kind haven for theater lovers – onstage, backstage and in the audience – on Sunday, September 2…

Rising temperatures pose an existential threat to the theater extravaganza, where extreme heat is making it tough for the audience.

How Did I Get Here Elizabeth Gillies Was a Little Shop 'Super Fan,' Now She's Starring in the Hit Revival She has reunited with her 13 co-star, Graham Phillips, in the long-running produ…

Join my channel to gain access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQi6IkbVa2SJok8fUZOpKw/join • OHMYGOD HEY! Having, in the last few weeks, seen revivals of Sunset Boulevard, Cats and…

According to reporting by The Guardian, a Shakespeare festival in the Ukrainian city of Ivano-Frankivsk opened with a demonstration, not a play. Hundreds gathered on the theater steps to demand the release of U…

Regent’s Park Open Air theatre, LondonCallum and Sephy are a modern Romeo and Juliet, forced to grow up fast as they wade through the crushing racial and class structures that pin them in their opposing place…

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Perelman Performing Arts Center will present the New York return of Matthew Warchus’ big hearted production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic, joyously adapted for the…

The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe (SFMT) launches its 66th season with “DISRUPTION – A Musical Farce,” an incisive and timely new work that blends song, satire, and spectacle to ask a criti…

"Machinal" makes use of all of these Expressionistic techniques. However, the current production has added tap dancing, practical foley and heightened movement created by choreographer Hilligoss in all of the s…

Roger is the first to tell you, he’s a good guy. The main character and narrator of Penelope Skinner’s play Angry Alan makes his child support payments to his ex-wife on time, even though he was unfairly fi…

Sadler’s Wells East, London Taking rests when required, Candoco’s integrated company capture the paradox of dancefloor abandonment Choreographer Dan Daw and the dancers from Candoco are celebrating and poli…

Beatrix Is Invisible, a new short film led by Little Shop of Horrors alum Ellen Greene, has won the Audience Award for Best Live Action Short following the film's premiere at the Palm Springs International Shor…

Broadway alum Jennie Harney-Fleming had a surprise guest join her on stage during a recent performance! While performing at Holmdel Theatre Company's Broadway at the Barn concert series, Harney-Fleming's three-…

After being pulled from the wreckage, she spent months learning how to speak again. Now, 20 years on, Hicks is performing her beloved jazz standards on stage – and remembering those who saved her life When Gi…

Mozart’s Don Giovanni: A Rock Opera – 23 June 2025 Mozart’s Don Giovanni: A Rock Opera had a magnificent second act. I was enamored with the simpler, solo numbers in which each character had a truly vulne…

It’s a common assumption people take things slower in the South. They’re more relaxed, they spend more time chit-chatting, sipping sweet tea and manners are crucial — everyone says, “sir” and “ma’…

Astrolabe stageWith his father in jail, Frayn learned tricks to save himself from bullies throwing him in a wheelie bin. After years of ‘hustling’ and Snoop Dogg-endorsed stardom, the magician is paying it …

Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical. Streaming on Disney+. Starring Samantha Barks, Laura Dawkes, Craig Gallivan, Jammu Kasongo, Oliver Ormson and Richard Frame. Directed for the Stage by Michael Grandage. Directe…

Viola’s Room – 24 June 2025 Viola’s Room seems at first glance to be more of an art installation than a piece of theatre. There are no live performers, and the audience walks through the experience guided…

Wicked recently hosted a special Pride performance on Broadway, honoring members of the LGBTQIA+ community on and off the stage. Following the performance, Brad Oscar – who currently plays the Wizard in the p…

Advertisement for the one-night only “Hello, Dolly” in Concert at Carnegie Hall.June 24, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. Last night at Carnegie Hall, those in attendance for an all-star…

There’s a (nearly) hidden, gay-themed gem playing this Pride season in Greenwich Village. A musical, seven-years in the making, that is rousing, disturbing and, ultimately, empowering. Beau the Musical, which…

In a surprise performance that electrified the audience of Broadway Bares: Come Out , Come Out, 2025 Tony winner Nicole Scherzinger set the stage on fire with a sultry throwback to the Pussycat Dolls’ iconic …