Cynthia Erivo, BD Wong, Patina Miller, Ruthie Ann Miles Set for PBS Memorial Day Concert by Andrew Gans

Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise will host the 35th anniversary broadcast.

Amber Ruffin & Kevin Sciretta's BIGFOOT & More Set for New York Stage And Film 2024 Summer Season

New York Stage and Film has revealed the 2024 summer season at Marist College. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets!

Broadway: In the Bizarro World, “The Great Gatsby” — No Tony’s — Gets 11 Audience Nominations, But “Suffs” and “Doubt” are Out by Roger Friedman

In the world of the Tony Awards, musicals like “The Great Gatsby,” “The Notebook,” and “Back to the Future” are considered, well, “bad,” and get no nominations. But in Broadw…

Cynthia Erivo, Ruthie Ann Miles & More to Perform at PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT

Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo, Tony Award-winner Ruthie Ann Miles, and more have been confirmed to perform in the upcoming concert. Segments in the special will be hosted by Bryan Crans…

After 9 Years on Lempicka, Star Eden Espinosa Has a Tony Nomination to Show For It by Andrew Gans

Playing the title role in the new musical has earned the exciting belter her first Tony nomination.

Video: See The Great Gatsby Perform on Good Morning America by Margaret Hall

The musical performed a medley of songs on the morning show May 6.

Teacher Appreciation: Celebrating Diandra D'Amico by TDF

On #TeacherAppreciationDay, we celebrate the incredible educators who are shaping the next generation. Here, the students of Harvey Milk High School talk about the impact their English teach…

Amber Ruffin, Jessica Hecht, Margaret Cho and More to Feature in New York Stage and Film Summer Season by Darryn King

New York Stage and Film (NYSAF), a vital incubator for new theatrical works, has announced its 2024 summer season, including a number of new works by artists familiar to Broadway audiences. …

Mary Testa, Eliseo Román, Analise Scarpaci, More Will Star in Reading of New Musical Abril by Andrew Gans

Emily Maltby will direct the new work penned by Gina Naomi Baez and Chris Henry.

Suzan-Lori Parks, Twyla Tharp, Michael Cerveris & More Set for Little Island 2024 Summer Season

Little Island's annual, four-month-long summer season of world premieres, kicking off June 1, will feature a total of nine newly commissioned pieces. See programming!

Derek Klena and Wife Elycia Expecting Second Child

Derek Klena and his wife have revealed that they are expecting their second child! Learn more about the pair at the story here.

Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "Lucky Stiff" - 5/6/24 by Rob Lester

Maybe the musical Lucky Stiff wasn't enormously lucky the first time around, managing only 15 performances in its 1988 Off-Broadway debut, but it has continued to pop up over the years aroun…

[HD] Liz Callaway Sizzle by York Theatre Company

LIZ CALLAWAY headlined our Spring Gala on Monday, April 15 at 7:30 at the Theater at St. Jean’s. Thank you to all who joined us — and if you couldn't be there, we still welcome your supp…

New Works From Amber Ruffin, Margaret Cho, Grace McLean, More in New York Stage and Film 2024 Season by Logan Culwell-Block

Justin Guarini, Jessica Hecht, Taylor Iman Jones, and Jay Armstrong Johnson are among the roster of Broadway favorites helping to develop new works at the annual summer series.

SHADOWS IN THE RAIN - Message In A Bottle | New York City Center by New York City Center

Watch the dancers of MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE rock the house in Sting's "Shadows in the Rain," with street dance-infused choreography by Kate Prince. MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE runs at City Center for…

MCC Theater's MISCAST24 Digital Broadcast Extended Through Mid May

You can now watch MCC Theater's Miscast24 through mid May! Learn more about Miscast and see how to watch!

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Today on Broadway: Monday, May 6, 2024 - BroadwayRadio

1) Feldman, Hyland, Del Aguila to Join 'Little Shop' This Month. https://www.playbill.com/article/andrew-barth-feldman-sarah-hyland-to-join-little ...

Opening Night Playbill Bundle - 2024 Tony Award Nominated Plays

Description; Reviews (0). New for 2024, this bundle has all 5 Opening Night Playbills nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play; ...

Opening Night Playbill Bundle - 2024 Tony Award Nominated Musicals

New for 2024, this bundle has all 5 Opening Night Playbills nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical; Hell's Kitchen, The Outsiders, ...

Christiane Noll, Jessica Phillips & More to Celebrate Mother's Day at Broadway in the Park Concert

SOMA Stage will present the return of Broadway in the Park on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12th at 4:30pm. Learn more and see how to attend!

Moulin Rouge! Star Derek Klena and Wife Expecting Second Child in the Fall by Broadway.com

On May 4, Moulin Rouge! star Derek Klena announced on Instagram that he and his wife Elycia are expecting their second child in the fall. "New lil 'boo' joining our fam this Halloween!"…

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club **** by Barry Gordin

By: Isa Goldberg May 6, 2024: Bawdy, entertaining, grotesque at times – this revival of Cabaret on Broadway focuses on those elements that have made it a beloved musical for a half cent…

Photos: Step Inside the 2023–2024 Broadway Design Celebration by Margaret Hall

Hosted by David Rockwell at the Civilian Hotel, the evening honored theatre designers and their work this season.

Review: Choose Your Own Adventure at Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern

Chicago Will Welcome Back Ariana Madix to the Role of Roxie Hart

Katie & Neil Diamond Surprise Nick Fradiani with Guitar | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL:A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in a gripping and uplifting new musical. Now on Broadway. Tickets now on sale! Learn more about #ABeautifulNoiseMusical at htt…

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards

The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards were presented at the annual ceremony on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you on the red carpet at…

Tony-Nominated ‘Stereophonic’ Actor Eli Gelb And ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Actress Kecia Lewis Win Lucille Lortel Awards – Complete List by Greg Evans

Broadway’s Stereophonic and Hell’s Kitchen took home Lucille Lortel Awards for their earlier Off Broadway productions. Lortel Awards (for outstanding Off Broadway shows) were awarded to …

Review: The Brief Life & Mysterious Death of Boris III, King of Bulgaria

Meet the 2024 Drama League Directors Project Directors by Logan Culwell-Block

In a record-setting year for applications, 19 artists have been chosen for the director training program.

Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix Sets Return to Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning production continues its record-breaking run at the Ambassador Theatre.

Andy Mientus, Larry Owens, and Krystina Alabado Cast in Tick, Tick...BOOM! at Cape Playhouse by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Eric Rosen will direct the Jonathan Larson musical at the Massachusetts venue.

A Master of ‘Subtle Dazzle’ and a Quiet Force in Downtown Dance by Brian Seibert

Carol Mullins, who has been lighting boundary-pushing shows at Danspace Project since the 1970s, will be honored at its 50th anniversary.

Andy Mientus, Larry Owens, and Krystina Alabado Will Star in Tick, Tick…Boom!

The Brief Life & Mysterious Death of Boris III, King of Bulgaria

Student Blog: The Springtime Burnout

It has been a hectic semester, and I have reached that point of the semester where the burnout is blazing.

Strong vocals and creative stagecraft drive FAC production of ‘Rent’ by April Tooke

The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center’s interpretation of Rent now running through June 2 The post Strong vocals and creative stagecraft drive FAC production of ‘Rent’ appeared first o…

Andy Mientus, Larry Owens, and Krystina Alabado Will Lead TICK, TICK…BOOM! at The Cape Playhouse

The Cape Playhouse will kick off their 97th summer season in June with the musical tick, tick…Boom! written by Rent’s Tony Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson. Directed by recently-ap…

Interview: Singer/Songwriter Shara Nova Brings Her History With Sufjan Stevens to Broadway’s Illinoise

Making the Bed for ‘Slumberland’ by Kelundra Smith

A Swedish production about teen insomnia tests the boundaries of storytelling with virtual technology.

The Great Gatsby, The Notebook and Back to the Future Lead Nominations for Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards by Broadway.com

The fans have spoken! Broadway.com readers have selected the nominees for the 2024 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards. Leading the way is the The Great Gatsby with 11 nominations, inclu…

2024 Lucille Lortel Awards Announced; (pray), Stereophonic, Hell's Kitchen and More Recognized by Darryn King

The recipients of the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced on May 5 at a ceremony at NYU Skirball. Ars Nova and National Black Theatre's…

Ariana Madix Will Return to Broadway’s Chicago by Darryn King

Television personality, actress and author Ariana Madix will return to the Broadway cast of Chicago as Roxie Hart. Madix broke box office records for Chicago during her first appearance as …

Ariana Madix Will Return to CHICAGO in August

TV personality, actress and author Ariana Madix will return in the role as “Roxie Hart' in Chicago on Broadway this August!

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: The 'Ensemble Is Everything' In This High School Production of Hairspray by Dylan Parent

Plus, it took two alumni to get this big, blonde, and beautiful Nebraska high school musical on its feet.

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Twenty-Sided Tavern Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

The production blends the worlds of tabletop roleplay games and theatre to create an interactive experience.

Video: Watch the Cast of THE GREAT GATSBY Perform Medley on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

On Monday, the cast of The Great Gatsby visited Good Morning America to perform a medley from the show. Included in the medley was the opening number Roaring On performed by the company, an…

Video: Mykal Kilgore Performs 'Stars and the Moon' at MISCAST24

Miscast features the biggest stars of stage and screen who take the stage to perform songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. Check out a video of Mykal Kilgore p…

Uncle Vanya ****, Patriots **** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward May 5, 2024: Lila Neugebauer’s laugh-filled, all-star revival of Anton Chekhov’s classic Uncle Vanya, at Lincoln Center’s cavernous Vivian Beaumont Theater, remove…

Some Hot Air on The Hindenburg by Trav S.D.

May 6, 1937 was the day of the Hindenburg disaster. Your correspondent has always been a big fan of the stately majesty of airship travel. I not only love the beauty of it, I love the PACE o…

The Oscar Micheaux Project Named Inaugural Winner of Michael Friedman Award for New Composition by Andrew Gans

Pipeline Arts Foundation's award includes a $20,000 cash prize.

Tony Award-Winning Producer Edgar Lansbury Dies at 94 by Molly Higgins

The younger brother of Angela Lansbury, Mr. Lansbury Broadway credits included Godspell, Gypsy, and The Subject Was Roses.

Video: Watch Mykal Kilgore Perform 'Stars and the Moon' at Miscast 2024 by Molly Higgins

The window for streaming MCC Theater's industry favorite event has been extended through May 12.

Photos: See Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard On Stage in Death Becomes Her by Andrew Gans

Christopher Gattelli directs the world premiere of the new musical based on the 1992 film.

Abe Koogler's Staff Meal Extends Run at Playwrights Horizons by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The Off-Broadway premiere opened April 28.

Awards Up the Wazoo. Stageworthy News of the Week. by New York Theater

Nominations for the Tony Awards and for the Drama Desk Awards were among the theater awards announced last week; winners of the Lucille Lortel Awards were announced and feted last night; win…

Broadway Buying Guide: May 6, 2024- See the Tony-Nominated Shows of 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 6, 2024.

‘Samson & Delilah’ a sheer delight at Opera Colorado by Susan Harper

The Saint-Saëns opera is a vocal and visual treat to close out the season The post ‘Samson & Delilah’ a sheer delight at Opera Colorado appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

Tony Award Winner James Corden Cast in Two Upcoming Films

Justin Sargent’s Covered in Rock to Play the Triad

David Wilson Barnes, Halley Feiffer Help Second Stage Celebrate Modern Terrorism

Stephen Karam, Michael John LaChiusa, Alan Menken Receive 2012 Dramatists Guild Awards

Ben Davis, Anthony Fedorov, Elena Shaddow and More Cast in Paper Mill’s Sound of Music

Seth Numrich, Tony Shalhoub, Yvonne Strahovski Introduce Broadway’s Golden Boy

Abingdon Reschedules Benefit Gala Honoring Tyne Daly for November 19

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We’ve Got Annie and Bernadette and Andrea and Katie on Broadway Opening Night

Matt Cox Play Witches!? In Salem?! Now Licensable Via Uproar Theatrics by Logan Culwell-Block

The playwright behind Puffs offers his "darkly comedic, (mostly) historically accurate" take on the Salem Witch Trials.

Playbill Songwriter Series: The Multi-Lingual Artistry of Spring Awakening's Robi Hager by Margaret Hall

The Broadway vet is using his writing talents to craft an artistic voice for immigrants and refugees.

The World According to Micki Grant Sets Off-Broadway Premiere With WP Theater by Molly Higgins

The biomusical explores the life and work of multihyphenate artist Grant, the first Black woman to write the book, music, and lyrics for a Broadway musical.

Tony Nominees at the Ballet and Opera: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

Video: Nick Fradiani Receives Neil Diamond's Guitar at A BEAUTIFUL NOISE

Following a recent performance of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, Nick Fradiani received a special unexpected gift! Check out the video here!

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Colin Donnell, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and More Cast in This Summer’s Shakespeare in the Park Productions

New York’s Primary Stages to Premiere Bronx Bombers at 16th Annual Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival

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Broadway’s New Spider-Man Announced; Reeve Carney Exits the Production

Reeve Carney Swings Out of Broadway’s Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

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Review: Lorenzo at 59E59 Theaters by Nicole Serratore

A storytelling show about death and grief maybe avoids the emotional crux of the material. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review: Lorenzo at 59E59 Theaters appeared first on Exeunt Maga…

Oliver Tompsett will join Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ by Michael Abourizk

Tompsett originated the role of William Shakespeare in the musical’s West End production.

Light Action Conquers the High Seas with Elation Lucius for Rock Legends Cruise XI by Michael Eddy

Light Action of Wilmington, DE, acknowledges that they have one of the best gigs in the industry. Each year for more than a decade, they’ve provided full-service production for a string of…

Gun And Powder Closing Night Bows by bwaySHO

Gun And Powder Closing Night Bows at Paper Mill Playhouse 🎥: @bwaySHO #gunandpowder #newmusical #musicaltheatre

Confronting the audience and breaking the fourth wall: why Black drama is getting meta by Kemi Alemoru

On stage and screen, self-referential works such as A Strange Loop and American Fiction are on the rise, with playful postmodernism a potent weapon in the fight against inequality Officers s…

2023 - 2024 Broadway Musical Logos: Illinoise by JK

21 openings of musicals this season - 6 revivals and 15 new - means so many logos to look at and love. Today, we bring you our thoughts on the last one: the beautiful and emotional dance pie…

Today on Broadway: Monday, May 6, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

‘Little Shop’ Welcomes New Exciting Stars, Original Shakespeare Returns to ‘& Juliet,’ Laura Benanti Recpas Broadway Season “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Fri…

Rosie Holt: That’s Politainment review – Tory targets are a safe seat by Brian Logan

Colchester Arts CentreThe comedian’s rightwing alter egos have not yet evolved beyond the two-dimensional in this droll but conventional set It’s lovely to be here in Colchester, says Ro…

Video: Kate Baldwin Performs 'Days of Plenty' in LITTLE WOMEN Concert at Connecticut Stage Company

Connecticut Stage Company continued its inaugural season last month with Little Women in Concert, led by two-time Tony Nominee Kate Baldwin as Marmee and Kennedy Caughell as Jo March. Chec…

Video: The Cast of SWEENEY TODD Takes Their Final Broadway Bows

The Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd played its final Broadway performance at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on May 5, after 27 previews and 399 regular performances.  Check out a video of the …

Video: Inside the Sitzprobe For GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL, Starring Raúl Esparza

An all new video has been released from the sitzprobe for GALILEO:  A ROCK MUSICAL, starring  Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Kushnier, and more! Check out the video here!

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Rialot Chatter: Tom Holland Will Open West End ROMEO & JULIET With a Scene on the Theater's Roof

As the Jamie Lloyd Company's production of Romeo & Juliet, starring Tom Holland, gears up to begin performances this week, rumors are circulating about the details of the production, inc…

Interview: Singer/Songwriter Shara Nova Brings Her History with Sufjan Steverns to Broadway’s Illinoise

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On the Couch with Nathan Sawaya

The post On the Couch with Nathan Sawaya appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Kecia Lewis, Patrick Page, Natalie Venetia Belcon Win 2024 Lucille Lortel Awards

Simsbury Meadows 2024 summer series includes a symphony, a circus and Swifties by Christopher Arnott

Cirkus Smirkus, the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and "Let's Sing Taylor" are among the highlights of Simsbury Meadows' 2024 summer schedule.

Heide Museum of Modern Art explores the significance of hair in contemporary culture with Hair Pieces

The post Heide Museum of Modern Art explores the significance of hair in contemporary culture with Hair Pieces appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Video: Gary Barlow Reveals FINDING NEVERLAND Will Open in the West End in 2025

Gary Barlow has revealed that Finding Neverland is headed to the West End next year! When asked about when fans can expect the musical in London, Barlow exclusively told Amy Hart, host of P&…

Broadway actor Chris Peluso dies at 40 - MSN

Playbill reported that Peluso stepped away from the spotlight back in 2022 to deal with schizoaffective disorder. His cause of death wasn't ...

Nine Network Secures Deal With Melbourne Cup 2024 by Aussie Theatre

As horse racing grows in popularity, we are seeing big TV networks that fight over to win the rights to

'The personal meets the political' as 'The Kite Runner' tour stops by Benedum Center by Joshua Axelrod / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“The Kite Runner” will close out the Cultural Trust’s 2023-24 Broadway in Pittsburgh series.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 6, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 5/06/24. by Mark G. Auerbach

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 5/06/24. "Johnny Appleseed" with Springfield Chamber Players, "Pink Floyd: The Wall" at Berkshire Theatre Group, Great Barrington Public Theater offerings, a…

‘Fawlty Towers’ Hits the Stage with John Cleese at the Helm by Belaid S

Fans of the beloved ’70s sitcom ‘Fawlty Towers’ are in for a theatrical treat this month at London’s West End.

HUMANS 2.0

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Former Sydney WorldPride CEO Kate Wickett to lead City Recital Hall

The post Former Sydney WorldPride CEO Kate Wickett to lead City Recital Hall appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Ian Michael to direct bold new production of Jane Harrison’s Stolen by Aussie Theatre

Following his award-winning Sydney Theatre Company directorial debut Constellations, STC Resident Director and Wilman Noongar man Ian Michael will helm

Malthouse Theatre: MACBETH (AN UNDOING) by Aussie Theatre

Following successful seasons in Edinburgh, London and New York, Zinnie Harris’ acclaimed play Macbeth (An Undoing) will make its Australian

Melbourne Theatre Company’s Julia by Aussie Theatre

Joanna Murray-Smith’s must-see production Julia, documenting the lead up to Julia Gillard’s famous 2012 parliamentary ‘misogyny speech’, is set to

Final Sydney performances for THE ODD COUPLE in Sydney now by Aussie Theatre

Rehearsals are underway for Neil Simon’s classic comedy The Odd Couple which will open at the Theatre Royal Sydney from

Sydney Opera House to present Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights

The post Sydney Opera House to present Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Simon Abrahams appointed to Creative Workplaces Council

The post Simon Abrahams appointed to Creative Workplaces Council appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

George C. Wolfe, Jocelyn Bioh, Adam Guettel, More Honored at 2024 Dramatists Guild Awards May 6 by Andrew Gans

Playwright Christopher Durang will also be celebrated posthumously at the Guild's annual ceremony at Sony Hall.

Titanique sets sail for West End – Award-winning musical comedy announced by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Multi Award-Winning musical comedy Titanique is preparing to dock in London's West End. Coming soon - Join our Mailing List This post Titanique sets sail for West End – Awa…