‘OK, talk, but don’t make any sound!’: Philippe Gaulier’s illustrious students on his clowning glory by Mark Fisher

Comedians, theatre-makers and actors including Rachel Weisz, Sally Phillips and Simon Munnery recall the late teacher’s alarming lessons Philippe Gaulier, clown guru, dies aged 82 Louise B…

Whitney Leavitt Sets Encore Bow in Chicago on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member will be merry murderess Roxie Hart for two extra weeks.

Louvre official says fraud ‘inevitable’ at large museums as France probes multimillion dollar scheme by The Associated Press

Nine people have been formally charged and brought before investigating judges.

Whitney Leavitt Extends Run in CHICAGO on Broadway

Whitney Leavitt (“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” “Dancing with the Stars”) will return as “Roxie Hart” in Chicago on Broadway from Monday, March 23 through Sunday, April 5. …

Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway

Film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu (High School Musical franchise, Kiss Me Kate) will join the Broadway company as Nick Carraway after playing the role in the West End production l…

Bloody brilliant or toothless? Cynthia Erivo’s Dracula – reviews roundup by Guardian Stage

The Wicked star plays all 23 characters in a hi-tech London staging of Bram Stoker’s novel by Kip Williams. Here’s a bite-sized look at the critics’ verdicts Dracula, the Ur-vampire an…

Deep Azure review – musical marvels in Chadwick Boseman’s hip-hop tragedy by Arifa Akbar

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, LondonThe Black Panther actor’s melding of social commentary and Shakespearean themes is sometimes opaque yet undeniably poetic Chadwick Boseman was not only an ac…

WE ALL WISH OUR LIVES WERE LIKE A MUSICAL By Peter Filichia

It’s the smartest and sassiest musical revue in town. Considering the pronoun that starts the title, I WISH MY LIFE WERE LIKE A MUSICAL, now at the Soho Playhouse through February 28, may …

Roku Hires Patrick Harris as Global Media Revenue Executive by Caitlin Huston

Harris joins Roku after working at Snap and Meta.

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s “Hamnet” Shows How Grief Inspires Art by Mary Wisniewski

The lead character in this U.S. premiere at Chicago Shakes is not the playwright, but his wife, Agnes. The play is about her union with the Bard and the family they create, as well as Will�…

Jill Scott makes her Tiny Desk Concert debut by Tribune News Service

PHILADELPHIA — Jilly from Philly is on the Tiny Desk. On Friday, Jill Scott released "To Whom This May Concern," the North Philly singer and songwriter’s first album in 11 years. The 19-…

Porchlight Music Theatre Celebrates Irish American Saga in Sorrow & Song by Dennis Polkow

What makes “Irish” work is that no matter how sad things may get, there is always an aura of celebration in the production.

Storms, Maybe Snow Returns to London for Limited Run at The Cockpit by Staff Writer

Playwright and director Miranda Lapworth brings her critically praised Storms, Maybe Snow back to London for a four‑night run at The Cockpit The post Storms, Maybe Snow Returns to London f…

'Deep Azure' review — the late Chadwick Boseman's play is adventurous, committed and tragically pertinent by Matt Wolf

The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe is the possibly unlikely berth for the UK premiere of a 2005 play about Black-on-Black violence from the late, much-missed Chadwick Boseman

Interview: Rufus Hound on The Mesmerist at Watford Palace Theatre by Greg Stewart

Interview: Rufus Hound stars in the world premiere of The Mesmerist, a new production blending illusion, theatricality and a gripping family mystery The post Interview: Rufus Hound on The Me…

‘56 Days’ review: Prime adaptation hooks you in with chemistry, twists by Tribune News Service

When the contents of the bathtub first come into focus at the start of the premiere episode of “56 Days,” you’re not exactly sure what you’re seeing. It’s viscous, with a rainbow s…

Interview: Ann Marcuson on The Secret Garden – The Musical at York Theatre Royal by Greg Stewart

Interview: Ann Marcuson chats about joining The Secret Garden – The Musical at York Theatre Royal. Read more about the revival and the role. The post Interview: Ann Marcuson on The Secret …

The Old Ladies Returns to London for First Production in Over 30 Years at the Finborough Theatre by Staff Writer

The classic play The Old Ladies will return to London for the first time in more than three decades, opening at the Finborough Theatre The post The Old Ladies Returns to London for First Pro…

Watermill Theatre Reveals Second Cohort of Artists for Talent Development Programme Elemental by Staff Writer

The Watermill Theatre in Newbury has announced the four artists who will make up the second cohort of its talent development programme, Elemental The post Watermill Theatre Reveals Second Co…

Sister Mary Returns in Musical Comedy Cabaret Oh Sister Mary at The Arches Lane Theatre by Staff Writer

Oh Sister Mary, the musical comedy cabaret starring Sister Mary, will play a strictly limited engagement at The Arches Lane Theatre The post Sister Mary Returns in Musical Comedy Cabaret Oh …

Brighton Festival 2026 Announces Full Programme for Landmark 60th Edition by Staff Writer

Brighton Festival 2026 has announced its full programme, marking the 60th edition of England’s largest curated multi-arts festival The post Brighton Festival 2026 Announces Full Programme …

Cast and Creative Team Announced for Gate Theatre Dublin and Belgrade Theatre Coventry’s Poor by Staff Writer

The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry and Gate Theatre, Dublin have announced full casting for their co‑production of Poor The post Cast and Creative Team Announced for Gate Theatre Dublin and Be…

Pitlochry Festival Theatre Appoints New Chair and Welcomes Two New Trustees by Staff Writer

Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced that Lorna Jack will become the new Chair of its Board of Trustees from March 2026 The post Pitlochry Festival Theatre Appoints New Chair and Welcome…

Broadway Pipeline: February 18, 2026 by Theatrical Index

Fathers and Sons I by JK

Fathers and Sons I When I read over the complete cast list for the upcoming Broadway musical, Beaches, a name stuck out to me, and I had to look up this actor. Was he related to another fam…

Samba schools honor Black Brazilian female authors during their Carnival parades by The Associated Press

By ELÉONORE HUGHES RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Samba and literature rarely share the same stage, but at this year’s Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, two samba schools used their parades to tell th…

Trinidad’s creative community rallies to ensure the famed carnival remains affordable by The Associated Press

By ANSELM GIBBS PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Trinidad and Tobago was practically shut down on Tuesday as it neared the climax of its famed annual two-day carnival. But this year, the eve…

Photos: Alix Earle Visits Jake Shane at ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION

Alix Earle paid a visit to All Out: Comedy About Ambition to cheer on her friend Jake Shane, who recently made his Broadway debut in the show. Shane stars alongside Nicholas Braun, Ray Roman…

Photos: Nicholas Braun, Ray Romano, Jenny Slate and Jake Shane Join ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION

The final rotating cast of All Out: Comedy About Ambition has taken the stage! The cast now stars Nicholas Braun, Ray Romano, Jenny Slate and Jake Shane. All four are making their Broadway d…

‘Brokeback Mountain,’ ‘Black Swan’ and 14 More Plays and Musicals to See This Spring by Laura Collins-Hughes

Across the country, a flurry of theater productions, including “Black Swan” and “The Lunchbox,” are mining the movies for material.

What to See in NYC This Spring: Broadway Shows, Concerts and More

Onstage, “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” and Adrien Brody in “The Fear of 13.” Plus: Cardi B goes on tour, Lise Davidsen takes on Isolde at the Met, 100 years of Martha Graham and more.

A Downtown Vibe Comes to Broadway This Spring by Helen Shaw

Without the usual flood of new musicals, the playwrights of works like “Becky Shaw,” “Dog Day Afternoon” and “Giant” are getting a chance to shine.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 18, 2026- STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Welcomes Teen Critics and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 18, 2026 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, Personal…

Alfie Boe Announces New Original Album Face Myself With First Single ‘Meanwhile Gardens’ by Staff Writer

Alfie Boe will make his long-awaited songwriting debut this spring with the release of Face Myself, a deeply personal new album led by the first single ‘Meanwhile Gardens’, released toda…

Elements of Your Business Model That Can Derail Change by Joe Patti

Ruth Hartt made an insightful post on LinkedIn a few weeks ago which caught my attention. She also mirrored it on her own website. She talked about how boards and staffs of arts organization…

HTDE: Curling Stones and Halfpipe Lines by NPR

More behind the scenes at the Milan Cortina Olympics with unsung heroes of the Winter Games. Mike and Ian talk with a curling legend, find out where those big stones come from and meet a guy…

On the Couch with Matthew Predny

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Dracula review – Cynthia Erivo’s magnificent modern bloodsucker is defanged in one-woman show by Arifa Akbar

Noël Coward theatre, LondonDeploying accents and wigs, the Wicked star takes on all Bram Stoker’s characters, but the atmosphere lacks the fever or diabolicism required Are people born wi…

The original Australian production of Prima Facie returns in 2026

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Interview: Lorin Latarro on Reinventing Chess, Staging Rock Musicals, and Balancing Broadway With Motherhood

Midwinter Melodies Cabaret

El Teatro VolARTE in…¡Lotería: Game On! February 27- March 7, 2026

An Evening with Marc Shaiman on Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner

THE COUCH 2024

Cuffing Season!

Glow Band – Flyte of the Firebird

Bucks Madrigal Singers

VANITO BROWN EN CONCIERTO

Endectomorph Festival Day 2 // Live Stream

Endectomorph Festival Day 1 // Live Stream

RISING and ACMI announce major collaboration for 2026 – The Vinyl Factory: Reverb

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Up Close with Capote: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Returns to New York in Tru by Ross

There is something particularly exciting and enticing about this; the shortest of limited runs in an off-Broadway space that only holds ninety-nine people. And it doesn’t hurt that this sp…

Live From The Hotel Edison Times Square Chronicles Presents: The Cast of Just Desserts: A Musical Bake-Off by Suzanna Bowling

Live From The Hotel Edison Times Square Chronicles Presents”, is normally filmed from the Hotel Edison, but due to several unforeseen circumstances we are doing the show zoom style. Today …