Oh, Mary! Will Transfer to Broadway's Lyceum by Logan Culwell-Block

Cole Escola, who penned the campy comedy, also stars as Mary Todd Lincoln opposite Conrad Ricamora as Abraham Lincoln.

See Who's Starring in Edinburgh Fringe Favorite Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder in London's West End by Margaret Hall

The musical centers on best friends who attempt to solve the murder of their favorite author via their true crime podcast.

Olivier-Winning My Neighbour Totoro Will Return to the West End in 2025 by Margaret Hall

The stage adaptation of the beloved Studio Ghibli film previously took home six Olivier Awards.

The Great Gatsby Is Getting a Broadway Cast Recording by Margaret Hall

Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada lead the cast of the book-to-stage adaptation.

Marla Mindelle Musical The Big Gay Jamboree Sets Off-Broadway Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

The Titaníque co-writer and star will lead the cast as a woman trapped in a Golden Age Off-Broadway musical.

Brooke Shields Wants to Be President of Actor's Equity Association by Meg Masseron

Shields' candidacy has been announced on the heels of current president Kate Shindle's decision to opt out of re-election this year.

Cole Escola's Hit Comedy Oh, Mary! Will Transfer to Broadway This Summer by Hayley Levitt

Oh, Mary!, Cole Escola's hit downtown farce about First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, will move to Broadway this summer for a limited engagement. Following its twice-extended world premiere at th…

Cole Escola’s ‘Oh, Mary!’ Will Move to Broadway This Summer by Caitlin Huston

Oh, Mary!, the Off-Broadway comedy hit about Mary Todd Lincoln, is transferring to Broadway for a 12-week engagement this summer.  The show, written by and starring Cole Escola as Mary, wil…

OH, MARY! Will Transfer to Broadway This Summer

Following its sold out, twice extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, the comedy Oh, Mary! will transfer to Broadway this summer!

Broadway Grosses w/e 4/21/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending in... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 4/21/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

Cole Escola’s Play ‘Oh, Mary!’ to Open on Broadway After Sold-Out Off Broadway Run by Rebecca Rubin

Mary Todd Lincoln had grand ambitions of being a cabaret star, at least according to playwright Cole Escola. Now, the former first lady is getting her due on the grandest stage of all. “Oh…

Dua Lipa Among Stars Reading Int’l Booker Prize Hopefuls in Shorts From Sharon Horgan’s Merman by Georg Szalai

Short films featuring the likes of Dua Lipa and Tobias Menzies (The Crown, Game of Thrones, Manhunt) reading extracts from the six books on the 2024 shortlist for the International Booker P…

‘Oh, Mary!,’ a Surprise Downtown Hit, Will Play Broadway This Summer by Michael Paulson

Cole Escola’s madcap comedy about the former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln will begin performances in June.

Lee Mead Will Join Cast of West End Return of Sister Act Musical by Andrew Gans

Several current stars have also extended their runs in the musical at the Dominion Theatre.

THE GREAT GATSBY Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording This Summer

The new Broadway musical The Great Gatsby will release its Original Broadway Cast Recording this summer! Learn more about how to preorder the album here!

Up on the Marquee: ILLINOISE

Illinoise moves to Broadway direct from two critically acclaimed sold-out productions at the Park Avenue Armory and Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee!

‘Barbie’ Producer LuckyChap To Make New York Stage Debut With New Work By ‘Titaníque’ Co-Writer & Star Marla Mindelle by Greg Evans

LuckyChap, the producing team Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara behind Barbie and Saltburn will team with multiple-Tony-winning Broadway producing veterans Sue Wagner and John J…

‘Titanique’s’ Marla Mindelle Will Bring ‘Big Gay Jamboree’ Off-Broadway This Fall by Caitlin Huston

Marla Mindelle, who starred in and co-created the Off-Broadway hit Titanique, is debuting her new musical The Big Gay Jamboree Off-Broadway this fall.  The show is co-written by Mindelle an…

Nataki Garrett, Chay Yew Among Recipients of 2024 Doris Duke Foundation Artist Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

The honor awards an unrestricted cash prize of $525,000 and up to $25,000 in retirement funds.

Story Pirates Sets Sail on a National Adventure, Amplifying Kids' Creativity Across the U.S. by Inspired Staff

From under-resourced classrooms to the national stage, Story Pirates' The Amazing Adventure tour brings laughter and learning to cities nationwide.

Video: Inside Rehearsal For SUNSET BOULEVARD in Australia, Starring Sarah Brightman

An all new rehearsal video has been released for Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment's production of Sunset Boulevard, starring Sarah Brightman! Check out the video here!

Broadway’s ‘Great Gatsby’ musical to receive original cast recording by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musical is currently in previews at the Broadway Theatre.

Tubi Partners With Sports Streaming Platform DAZN by Caitlin Huston

Tubi, Fox’s free, ad-supported streamer, has partnered with British streaming service DAZN to add new channels featuring live and recorded women’s football, or soccer, as its known in th…

Kate Bergstrom Named St. Louis Rep’s Next Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

An experienced director and indpendent producer, she has helmed successful shows at the Rep in recent years.

Uncle Vanya, Starring Steve Carell and Alison Pill, Opens On Broadway April 24 by Talaura Harms

Lincoln Center Theater presents the new translation by Tony nominee Heidi Schreck.

Robert Penn Warren and “All the King’s Men” by Trav S.D.

The 20th century produced so many great Southern chroniclers of crackerdom (William Faulkner, Thomas Wolfe, Tennessee Williams, Harper Lee and childhood friend Truman Capote, James Agee, Kat…

Erica Ezold Named Quintessence Theatre Executive Director by American Theatre Editors

The former People's Light managing director succeeded Grace Grillet in the position last week.

Rachel McAdams allegedly heckled by fan during opening night of Broadway debut by Lydia Spencer-Elliott

‘I felt sick,’ audience member said

Episodes 10 and 11: Inside the full creation process for ‘Harmony’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Librettist Bruce Sussman, director Warren Carlyle, designers Beowulf Boritt, Linda Cho, Ricky Lurie, Peggy Eisenhauer and Dan Moses Schrier — plus members of the company — break down the…

Disney Bets $60B Its Parks Will Power the Future by Caitlin Huston

On a visit to Anaheim in April, a crowd of parkgoers wearing Loki horns and Ratatouille chef hats cheered as a robotic Spider-Man swung through the air and slid upside down to the ground at …

Dance Top 5: May 2024 by Sharon Hoyer

May dance highlights include Chicago stalwarts Hubbard Street, Cerqua Rivera, Chicago Repertory Ballet, Lucky Plush, and Winifred Haun & Dancers and the Chicago Movement Collective.

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Reviews for ‘Mary Jane’ on Broadway, Outer Critics Circle Nominations, Brooke Shields Running for AEA President “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting…

Steve Carell, Anika Noni Rose, Alfred Molina, and More in Uncle Vanya on Broadway by TheaterMania

The Lincoln Center Theater production of Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA, with a new version by Heidi Schreck and directed by Lila Neugebauer is currently in previews and will open Wednesday, …

My Neighbour Totoro transfers to the Gillian Lynne Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Following its critically acclaimed UK Premiere My Neighbour Totoro is to transfer to London's Gillian Lynne Theatre in 2025. This post My Neighbour Totoro transfers to the Gi…

Baby, He Loves You review – the patriarchal power beneath the perfect wedding by Mark Fisher

Stage@TheDock, HullJodie and Mike are getting married with all the familiar trimmings – wayward stag night, last-night jitters, irritating in-laws – but Maureen Lennon calls out the hidd…

Play It Again: Man of La Mancha's "Dulcinea" by JK

 Play It Again: Man of La Mancha's "Dulcinea" For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several different…

Broadway Pipeline: April 24, 2024 by Theatrical Index

A Mysterious New Creation from Australia’s Leaders of Immersive Theatre

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Pulp is Sexy, Steamy Play With Music About Lesbians In The 50s by Bill Hirschman

Pulp at Island City Stage is a a fulfilling production takes place in 1956. Certainly, it was a time when “people of a certain ilk” mostly kept themselves in the closet for fear of serio…

Photos: Inside the 3rd Annual BROADWAY CELEBRATES EARTH DAY Concert

The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance hosted the return of the Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert on Saturday, April 20th from 11am - 3pm ET in the heart of Times…

2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival has come to a close by Aussie Theatre

Over the last 26 days more than 800 performers have taken part in the biggest dedicated comedy festival in the

Pitbull and T-Pain partnering for Party After Dark tour coming to Hartford by Christopher Arnott

Pitbull and T-Pain's just-announced Party After Dark tour will play Hartford's Xfinity Theatre on Sept. 13.

An opera without an orchestra? Pittsburgh Opera's final show this season spotlights a local legend by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

& Juliet

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Photos: Rachel McAdams and the Cast of MARY JANE Celebrate Opening Night

Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of …

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of MARY JANE

Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos fro…

Photos: MARY JANE Celebrates Opening Night at After Party

Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night after party here!

Photos: Former Cast Member Elle Fanning Visits APPROPRIATE Cast

Former cast member Elle Fanning recently stopped by Appropriate to visit with the cast! Fanning left the show last month, and the role of River was taken over by Ella Beatty. Check out photo…

‘Orlando’ Review: A Virginia Woolf Fantasy That Plays With Gender by Elisabeth Vincentelli

In this revival of Sarah Ruhl’s adaptation of the Woolf novel, now starring Taylor Mac, the flashes of comedy can’t make up for the loss of poetry.

America’s Sexiest Couple Reunites at the Delray Beach Playhouse – FLORIDA by Jk Clarke

Theater Review By Myra Chanin . . . . America’s Sexiest Couple, currently being presented by Boca Stage, might just as easily be entitled “America’s Formerly Sexiest Couple.” It has …

The Rise of the Hoverboard in Pop Culture

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Grenfell by Jk Clarke

Theater Review by Carol Rocamora . . . . Nine actors enter the performance space of St Ann’s Warehouse. Surrounded by the audience on all sides, it is stark and empty save for a dozen boxe…

Getting All Eyes And Minds On Accessibility by Joe Patti

Yesterday, the Western Arts Federation (WESTAF) sponsored a webinar on accessibility lead by Betty Siegel, Director Office of Accessibility and VSA at The Kennedy Center. Siegel was absolute…

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW welcomes Gretel Killeen by Aussie Theatre

After triumphant seasons in 2023, and due to phenomenal demand, the 50th Anniversary world tour has continued its global celebrations

Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival Celebrated at Creative Australia’s Inagural Asia Pacific Arts Awards by Aussie Theatre

Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival, Australia’s leading contemporary arts festival engaging with Asia, has been awarded a Creative Australia Asia

Opera Australia returns to Melbourne with gripping 5-star thriller Tosca by Aussie Theatre

The Australian premiere of Opera North’s five-star production of Puccini’s operatic masterpiece Tosca by Opera Australia will become the first

Illinoise Begins Its Broadway Run and Celebrates the Last Opening Night of the Season by Hayley Levitt

Illinoise, the dance-centric musical adaptation of Sufjan Stevens' album Illinois, opens April 24 at the St. James Theatre, the night of its very first Broadway performance. Directed and c…

Sufjan Stevens Dance Musical Illinoise Begins—and Opens—On Broadway April 24 by Margaret Hall

Directed and choreographed by Justin Peck, the show previously played an Off-Broadway premiere at Park Avenue Armory.

Ife Olujobi's Jordans Opens World Premiere Run at The Public April 24 by Logan Culwell-Block

Whitney White is directing the Off-Broadway production.

Creative Australia delivers matched funding boost for creative projects

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The Broadway Review: ‘Mary Jane’ — a heart-shattering drama that puts care at its core by Brittani Samuel

Amy Herzog’s play about a mother and her ill son is an expertly-crafted exploration of allegiance and love.