2024 Special Tony Awards and Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theater by New York Theater

Eight Special Tony Awards and Honors have been announced, including for pioneers in projection design, hair and wig design, and sound design, as well as for writer and director Alex Edelman.…

Glenn Close and Jeremy Irons to Reunite in Comedy Film ENCORE

Glenn Close and Jeremy Irons will be starring together in a comedy from Simon Curtis, the director of My Week With Marilyn and Downton Abbey: A New Era. The forthcoming comedy will center on…

The Roommate

30TH ANNIVERSARY GALA Walkthrough with Katie Benson I Two River Theater by Two River Theater

Events Producer, Katie Benson gave us the inside scoop on her plans for the 30TH ANNIVERSARY GALA from crazy art installations to a big surprise! The Gala is on May 4 and is sure to amaze! L…

Ben Platt is Playing Himself, For Once, at the Palace by Darryn King

In May, Tony Award winner Ben Platt, best known for playing the title role in Dear Evan Hansen and, most recently, 2023's Parade, will take to the Broadway stage starring as… himself.…

Appropriate’s Ella Beatty Feels the Impact of Family Legacy Both On and Off Stage by Hayley Levitt

On March 25, Ella Beatty joined the Broadway cast of Appropriate—Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ dark comedy about a dead patriarch’s messy family legacy. Her character isn’t a member of the…

Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone to Return to Broadway in Jen Silverman's The Roommate by Darryn King

Three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone will return to Broadway starring opposite Mia Farrow in The Roommate, a new play by Jen Silverman. Performances will begin at the Booth Theatre on…

Titanique by Mirvish Productions

All aboard NYC’s must-sea musical comedy! When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar®-winning blockbuster film Titanic, you get TITANIQUE, off-Bro…

A Challenge for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s New Leaders by Houman Barekat

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s co-artistic directors have put together a challenging debut season. But many visitors come to Stratford-upon-Avon seeking something more traditional.

Retro-futurist Green Theatre: Trick of the Light’s “Suitcase Show” by David O'Donnell

A new show from Trick of the Light theatre company is always something special, and Suitcase Show—presented as part of this year’s New Zealand Fringe Festival—is no exception. The cor…

Celebration, Not Competition: Jocelyn Bioh on Her Best Play Nomination for Jaja's African Hair Braiding by Diep Tran

She points out that now is the time for "new, fresh, innovative work" on Broadway.

After Days of Wine and Roses, Kelli O'Hara Is Now Focused on The Hours and The Gilded Age by Andrew Gans

The versatile actor just picked up her eighth Tony nomination for the now-closed Days of Wine and Roses.

‘Merrily We Roll Along’ predicted to match Tony Awards haul of ‘Company’ revival by David Buchanan

At the beginning of Act Two of “Merrily We Roll Along,” Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez and other ensemble members sing “It’s A Hit!,” celebrating the successful o…

Jessica Casano-Antonellis to Lead Comms at Disney-Fox-Warner Sports Streaming Platform by Caitlin Huston

Jessica Casano-Antonellis is leaving SiriusXM to head up communications at the new sports joint venture formed by Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery. She will be senior vice president of…

 “Where Did We Sit on the Bus?” puts the audience in the Loop at the Denver Center | Theater review by Lisa Kennedy

Downstairs in the Singleton Theatre, things are positively loopy. Or rather brilliantly looping, as a young, Latina music-maker sets about crafting a mixed tape of her life in the hip-hop-in…

John Cleese cut N-word from Fawlty Towers revival because people ‘don’t understand irony’ by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

Speaking at launch for West End adaptation, Cleese complains about literal-minded viewers ‘not playing with a full deck’ John Cleese said that he decided to cut the N-word from a scene i…

Alex Edelman to Receive Special Tony Award for ‘Just For Us’ by Caitlin Huston

Alex Edelman is among the honorees being presented a special Tony Award for his comedy show, Just for Us, which debuted on Broadway in June 2023.  Edelman’s one-man show, which ran throug…

A Dozen Women Who Played Catherine the Great by Trav S.D.

May 2 was the birthday of Catherine II of Russia (1729-1796), popularly known as Catherine the Great. Catherine is one of history’s most storied monarchs, renowned as much for her legend a…

Meryl Streep to Receive Honorary Palme d'Or At Cannes Film Festival

According to reports, actress Meryl Streep will be receiving the Honorary Palme d’Or award at the opening ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Streep has starred in numerous films t…

Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone Will Return to Broadway in The Roommate by Andrew Gans

Jack O'Brien will direct Jen Silverman's comedy.

Adam Heller, Jill Abramovitz, Samantha Massell, More Cast in Muny Fiddler on the Roof by Andrew Gans

Rob Ruggiero will direct the classic musical by Joseph Stein, Jerry Bock, and Sheldon Harnick.

Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone to Star in The Roommate on Broadway

Jeremy Strong on Tony Nomination for ‘An Enemy of the People’ by Alexis Soloski

Leslie Odom Jr. on Tony Nomination for ‘Purlie Victorious’ by Julia Jacobs

Jessica Lange on Her Role in ‘Mother Play’ and a Tony Nomination by Laura Collins-Hughes

A Sign of the Times to Conclude Off-Broadway Run by Darryn King

A Sign of the Times, a new musical set in the 1960s and featuring several of that decade’s catchiest pop hits, will conclude its off-Broadway run at New World Stages on June 2. Previews of…

Watch Drag Race and Little Shop Star Jinkx Monsoon 'Do Sincerity' with 'Somewhere That's Green' by Darryn King

Jinkx Monsoon, the RuPaul's Drag Race star, actor, singer and comedian, is now playing Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors at off-Broadway’s Westside Theatre opposite Corbin Bleu's Seymour.…

Video: Dame Judi Dench Talks Shakespeare and Her New Book on CBS MORNINGS

Judi Dench and her colleague Brendan O’Hea stopped by CBS Mornings on Wednesday to discuss her new book, Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent. In the interview, the two artists talked …

Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone Will Return to Broadway in THE ROOMMATE

Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone will return to Broadway this year! The pair will star in the new comedy, The Roommate by Jen Silverman. Learn more here!

Video: Loretta Devine Sings 'That's What She Said' from THE PREACHER'S WIFE

Get a first listen to That's What She Said' from the new musical The Preacher's Wife performed by Loretta Devine in an all-new video from Alliance Theatre. Inspired by the 1996 film, The Pr…

Sally and Tom ***1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter May 1, 2024: Sally & Tom, Suzan-Lori Parks’s new play at the Public Theater, is a conceptually challenging, historically pertinent, and sociologically woke expl…

Mia Farrow & Patti LuPone Are Broadway-Bound In New Comedy ‘The Roommate’ by Greg Evans

Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone will return to Broadway starring in new comedy The Roommate by Jen Silverman this August, producer Chris Harper announced today. Directed by Jack O’Brien, The R…

Mia Farrow, Patti LuPone to Return to Broadway in ‘The Roommate’ by Caitlin Huston

Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone will come to Broadway in the new comedy, The Roommate, by Jen Silverman.  The play, directed by Jack O’Brien, will begin performances on Aug. 29, with an offic…

'60s Pop Jukebox Musical A Sign of the Times Sets Final Performance Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Originally a production of the York Theatre Company, the musical will play its final performance at New World Stages in June.

Fringe Festival Playbill Pick Bullring Techno Makeout Jamz Sets Bristol Old Vic Run by Margaret Hall

In the piece, Nathan Queeley-Dennis takes audiences on a sensitive and revealing journey through dating.

See Who's Starring in New Stage Adaptation of The Secret Garden at London's Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

Hannah Khalique-Brown will be Mary Lennox in Holly Robinson and Anna Himali Howard's new play.

Tony Nominee Maryann Plunkett, Joy Woods, and Jordan Tyson on Playing the Same Character in The Notebook by Meg Masseron

For each of these three women, the musical marks a personal milestone.

David, A New Musical to Premiere Off-Broadway

Mel Brooks and Quinta Brunson to Receive Special Peabody Awards

The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors has announced that Mel Brooks, legendary comedian and writer of The Producers, will be receiving a special honor at the 84th annual Peabody Awards. Additio…

David, A New Musical

Laughing Boy, Jermyn Street Theatre review - impassioned agit prop drama by Saskia Baron

Strong ensemble work highlights the plight of people with learning disabilities On the morning of the press show of Laughing Boy, the BBC news website’s top story was about the abuse of c…

Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow to Star in ‘The Roommate’ on Broadway by Michael Paulson

The production is to begin performances Aug. 29 at the Booth Theater.

Out of the Box Theatrics Announces A Night With an Indigo Girl Benefit

Video: First Look at Jason Alexander in JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Judgment Day, a hilariously irreverent world premiere comedy starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Jason Alexander (Seinfeld) in his Chicago s…

Alex Edelman to Receive Special Tony Award

Titanìque Musical Will Sail to London and Canada by Andrew Gans

The irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic continues Off-Broadway at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

See Who's Joining Jamie Muscato in Upcoming London Carousel Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic will play London's Royal Festival Hall for one night only.

Alex Edelman and more named recipients of special 2024 Tony Awards by Michael Abourizk

Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, Nikiya Mathis and more will also be recognized.

Upcoming Off Broadway Theater Events by Sandi Durell

What Will the Neighbors Say?-All of Me (New Group)-Push Party (The Hearth)-A Night with an Indigo Girl (OOTBT))-Musical Theatre Factory-Syncing Ink (Apollo) Syncing Ink opens at The Apollo…

Alex Edelman, Nikiya Mathis and More to Receive Special Recognition at the 2024 Tony Awards by Hayley Levitt

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that Wendall K. Harrington, Colleen Jennings-Roggernsack, Judith O. Rubin, the Dramatists Guild Foundation, and the Friedman Health Cen…

TORCH SONG (1812 Productions): Songs from another time by Toby Zinman

Although the defense of gay life and  the LGBTQ+  community is in a different place now, I imagine for many in the audience, Torch Song still sings. The post TORCH SONG (1812 Productions):…

Alex Edelman To Receive Special Tony Award For ‘Just For Us’; ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ Wig Designer Among Other Recipients Announced by Greg Evans

Alex Edelman, the comedian, actor and writer who made his Broadway debut last year in his solo show Just For Us, will receive a Special 2024 Tony Award for the production, the Tony Administr…

Marie Faustin: Sorry I’m Late review – an irresistible hour from a stellar standup by Brian Logan

Soho theatre, LondonA lesser act might have struggled to follow the brilliant Sydnee Washington, but Faustin’s swaggering, gossipy shtick is superb Has Marie Faustin blundered? Support act…

Theater Review: “A Strange Loop” — An Exhilarating Musical Loop-de-Loop by David Greenham

This superb Speakeasy Stage Company/Front Porch Collective co-production is emotionally charged and immediate, intent on keeping the material fresh and raw.

Alex Edelman, Nikiya Mathis, More to Receive Special Tony Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

The Dramatists Guild Foundation will also receive Tony Honors at this year's ceremony.

Video: Get a 1st Look at Sarah Brightman in Costume for Australian Sunset Boulevard by Andrew Gans

The Phantom of the Opera star will play faded silent screen star Norma Desmond in the upcoming production.

Off-Broadway's Ballroom-Inspired Cats: The Jellicle Ball Finds Full Cast by Logan Culwell-Block

Rehearsals are officially underway for the upcoming yassified reimagining of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

Frank Wildhorn Musical Manga Adaptation Your Lie in April to Play London's West End by Margaret Hall

The stage version of the popular manga, anime, and live-action film previously played two successful London concerts.

Find Out Who's Receiving 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre and Special Tony Awards

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that the honorees for the 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, as well as Special Tony Awards.

‘The Preacher’s Wife’ Gets Another Amen by Kelundra Smith

Tituss Burgess and Azie Dungey discuss faith, adapting a classic, and loving musical theatre.

Innovating Theatre with Tiffany Vega by Yura Sapi, Tiffany Vega-Gibson

By Yura Sapi, Tiffany Vega-Gibson. Discover Tiffany Vega's inspiring journey from premature birth to trailblazing theatre professional.

Beth Malone, Elizabeth Stanley, Claybourne Elder Join A Night With an Indigo Girl for Out of the Box Theatrics by Molly Higgins

The Off-Broadway company's benefit will feature Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls.

McKittrick Hotel to Present All That Glitters: A Drag Extravaganza by Molly Higgins

The evening will be hosted by RuPaul's Drag Race season 16 queens Plasma and Sapphira Cristal, with Drag: The Musical's Lagoona Bloo.

Solotech Makes History with Record-Breaking LED Display Purchase by Michael Eddy

Solotech announces a strategic collaboration with ROE Visual, with the purchase of over 5,000 sq. meters of LED tiles, including 4,500 sq. meters of identical Carbon LED tiles, which is the …

Sweat review – chilling vision of a divided, alienated America by Chris Wiegand

Royal Exchange theatre, ManchesterThis timely return of Lynn Nottage’s 2015 play that anticipated Trump’s presidency has powerful performances despite never finding the right rhythm Alth…

Initial Cast Set For FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Muny

Adam Heller, Jill Abramovitz, Samantha Massell, Hannah Corneau, Emerson Glick, Jed Resnick, Clay Singer and Andrew Alstat are among the stars of the Muny production of Fiddler on the Roof.

Danny Gardner Will Star in World Premiere Play The Opposite of Love Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Rachel Klein is directing the new work from playwright and co-star Ashley Griffin, about the unlikely bond between a hustler and a trust fund baby.

Bridge Over Troubled Water: A Review of “Jump” at Shattered Globe Theatre by Tristan Bruns

A poignant take on the repercussions of suicide is presented in playwright Charly Evon Simpson’s “Jump."

Today on Broadway: Thursday, May 2, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Further Discussion of Tony Nominations, Ingrid Michaelson on Not Being Nominated, ‘Titanique’ Heading to West End “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitti…

Boy Blue: Cycles review – dazzling hip-hop dance alchemy by Sanjoy Roy

Barbican, LondonIn ragged rocksteps and snaredrum springs, choreographer Kenrick Sandy and composer Michael Asante catch the connections between sound and movement Founded in 2001, Boy Blue …

Universal Music Group Catalog Will Return to TikTok Following Agreement

An agreement has been reached between Universal Music Group and TikTok, which will return music that was previously removed from the platform.

The Making of 42 Balloons | The Lowry, Manchester by Official London Theatre

42 Balloons writer, Jack Godfrey, gives us a unique insight into his creative process as he prepares for the World Premiere of his brand new musical at The Lowry, Salford, playing until 19 M…

‘Just let us audition’: UK transgender actors appeal to be cast in non-trans roles by Kate Wyver

Kim Tatum, Mariah Louca and Reece Lyons combine to call for trans women to be put on an equal footing for cis roles Kim Tatum dreams of playing Norma Desmond, Sunset Boulevard’s exquisite …

There is much ado about Shakespeare in CT this summer by Christopher Arnott

Nine Shakespeare plays are happening in Connecticut from June through August, most of them outdoors.

Kelli O’Hara’s Ties to Opera, From ‘The Gilded Age’ to the Met Stage by Alexis Soloski

O’Hara is an unusual kind of triple threat: a star of Broadway and television who is appearing at the Metropolitan Opera in a revival of “The Hours.”

Violin prodigy Christie Jeter found her muse in children's musical theater by Mary Ann Thomas / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Review: Operatic snapshot of a famous Pittsburgh singer sizzles with humor, drama by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Opera Australia’s Sydney Winter season to feature five show-stopping premieres by Aussie Theatre

Neil Armfield’s critically acclaimed opera Watershed to premiere at the Sydney Opera House Date: 14 – 16 June 2024 Venue:

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 2, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 2, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

A ‘Skate Migration’ Is Changing How Atlanta Rolls by James Thomas and Gem Hale

As Black roller skaters from around the country bring their styles to the city, some locals look for space to preserve the moves Atlanta is known for.

Arthur T. Birsh Dies: Longtime 'Playbill' Publisher Was 88 - Yahoo Movies Canada

Arthur T. Birsh, whose job titles during his 50-year career at Playbill, the nation's most recognizable theater program, included publisher, ...

Gold-Burg one-act play earns spot in the state playbill - Bowie News -

Gold-Burg one-act play earns spot in the state playbill. Published. 3 hours ago. on. 05/01/2024. By. bowienews. By BARBARA GREEN editor@ ...

Jayne Houdyshell Walks Down Memory Lane - YouTube

Playbill New 6.2K views · 43:02 · Go to channel. David Rockwell in Playbill's "My Life in the Theatre". Playbill•1.3K views · 44:23 · Go to channel ...

A Look at 2024's Tony Award Best Musical Nominees - YouTube

... stream on PBS for free. 33:14 · Go to channel · Jayne Houdyshell Walks Down Memory Lane. Playbill New 839 views · 3:43 · Go to channel · THE NOTEBOOK ...

Is Jessy Schram Leaving Chicago Med? What Happened to Hannah Asher? - Soaps.com

... playbill.com/article/a-fine-showmance-loves-labours-lost-co-stars-colin-donnell-and-patti-murin-com-325772" target="_blank"><em>Playbill</em></a> ...

UK arts need ‘rescue package’ to avoid lost generation, says Royal Court boss by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

David Byrne calls for urgent state support for young playwrights, particularly those from minority or working-class backgrounds David Byrne, the artistic director of the Royal Court theatre …

Illinoise Takes Flight On Broadway by Jk Clarke

Theater Review by Ron Fassler . . . . In charge of adapting Sufjan Stevens’ 2005 concept album Illinois for the stage, Jackie Sibblies Drury (playwright) and Justin Peck (director and chor…

On the Couch with Emma Valente

The post On the Couch with Emma Valente appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

‘I don’t know if my body can do this’: does A Chorus Line still ring true for dancers? by Lyndsey Winship

As the 1975 musical about Broadway hoofers sets off on tour, professionals reveal how much has – and hasn’t – changed since its debut ‘I want it strong! Make it sharp! Take it on the…

Joanna Lumley set to tour Australia in Me & My Travels – An Evening with Joanna Lumley

The post Joanna Lumley set to tour Australia in Me & My Travels – An Evening with Joanna Lumley appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Josh Piterman withdraws from AUSTRALIAN MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL Des Flanagan steps in by Aussie Theatre

It was announced today by Australian Musical Theatre Festival artistic director, Tyran Parke that Australian star of Phantom of the

Joanna Lumley Set To Tour Australia For The Very First Time by Aussie Theatre

The legendary Joanna Lumley will embark on her first ever live tour of Australia, Me & My Travels, in October

Photos: Chris Jackson and Christina Sajous Drop In On the Talented Kids Of the 2024 GARDEN OF DREAMS Talent Show

The annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show will return to Radio City Music Hall on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00PM. To help prepare for their big moment, Broadway stars came out to Radio City …

Neil Simon's I Ought to Be in Pictures Opens Off-Broadway May 2 by Meg Masseron, Molly Higgins

Makenzie Morgan Gomez, Pamela Sabaugh, and Chris Thorn are starring.

The Keep Going Songs by The Bengsons Opens Off-Broadway May 2; Get a First Look at the Show by Talaura Harms

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 presents the new work from the songwriting duo.

Photos: First Look At Kyra Sedgwick, Madison Ferris And More In ALL OF ME At The New Group

The New Group has released first look photos of All of Me, by Laura Winters, with Madison Ferris, Danny J. Gomez, Lily Mae Harrington, Florencia Lozano, Brian Furey Morabito and Kyra Sedgwi…