Lord of the Flies review – a compelling adaptation all the better for its imperfections by Jane Howard

State Theatre, Arts Centre, MelbourneMatthew Bourne and Scott Ambler’s dance-theatre production is at its strongest when its performances are most rawWe’re not quite on a Pacific island …

Interview: Meet the Cast of ‘Pygmalion’ at The British Players: Part Three: Daniel Owen by Joel Markowitz

In part three of a series of interviews with the cast of Pygmalion at The British Players, meet Daniel Owen who plays Professor Henry Higgins. Please introduce yourself and tell our readers …

Toward De-gamification of Job Interviews by Joe Patti

This week Barry Hessenius wrote about the process of interviewing someone for a job.  One of his points was not to use other people’s interview questions/generic questions you pull of…

Review: Gently Down the Stream

Harvey Fierstein returns to the stage in a new play about gay history by Martin Sherman.

Review: ‘Gently Down the Stream,’ a Romance and a Gay History Tour by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Harvey Fierstein stars in Martin Sherman’s poignant new play about the relationship between a young Londoner and an American expat.

Review: Kevin Kline Serves Ham in Soignée Silk in ‘Present Laughter’ by Ben Brantley

A bouncy revival of a Noël Coward classic re-establishes the Tony-winning Mr. Kline as one of the great physical comedians.

Off Broadway Review: Harvey Fierstein in Martin Sherman’s ‘Gently Down the Stream’ by Gordon Cox

Can there be a romantic relationship between two gay men of different generations: one who grew up in the shadows, witnessing struggles, pain and hidden pleasures; the other growing up in th…

Three Sisters at the Balcony by Sandi Durell

    By MR Anderson   At the West Park Presbyterian Church, there’s a light in the attic. Far above the pews and pulpit hangs a balcony. Originally the home of the Riverside …

Christina Bianco – A Bundle of Unrelenting Talent! by Sandi Durell

      By Sandi Durell     Back from Down Under, the high seas and Piccadilly, Christina Bianco once again takes Birdland by storm. This lady of a thousand voices, wi…

Bugaku: Japanese Imperial Court Dance by Arlene Yu

Guest post by Jennifer Eberhardt, Special Collections, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.Ruth St. Denis (1879-1968) and Ted Shawn (1891-1972), founding figures in the histo…

Review: Gently Down the Stream by Brian Scott Lipton

Tony-nominated playwright Martin Sherman pulls off as many sleight of hands in 100 minutes as the most experienced magician in his affecting new play, “Gently Down the Stream,” now at th…

Present Laughter by Sandi Durell

    by Michael Bracken     Is it the time or the timing? It’s both, of course, but I have to think brisker pacing in the current revival of Noël Coward’s Present Lau…

Present Laughter starring Kevin Kline – review at St James Theatre, New York – ‘lugubrious’ by Mark Shenton

“I will not play a light French comedy to an auditorium that looks like a Gothic edition of Wembley Stadium,” protests actor

Theater Review: Noël Coward’s Present Laughter Is Ever-Modern by Jesse Green

Noël Coward described his 1939 romp Present Laughter as “a series of semiautobiographical pyrotechnics” — merely “semi,” presumably, because the main character, Garry Essendin…

Theater News: Present Laughter

Kevin Kline is back on Broadway for the first time in a decade.

Review: Present Laughter

Kevin Kline is back on Broadway for the first time in a decade.

Review: ‘Cabaret’ at the Academy of Music by Deb Miller

Some shows never get old or lose their impact. The national tour of Roundabout Theatre Company’s Tony Award-winning revival of Cabaret, making its Philadelphia premiere for a limited run t…

Why It’s All Kicking Off Everywhere by Sam Williams

"The people. Demand. The downfall. Of the Regime." Sam Williams explores how journalist Paul Mason's immersive performance imagines theatre as a laboratory for political action. The post Why…

'Present Laughter' review: Kevin Kline back on Broadway

Kevin Kline has always struck me as a character actor trapped in a leading man's body -- too quirky and complicated to be satisfied as a romantic hero, but too great looking to simply play t…

Present Laughter review – Kevin Kline can't find the funny in a classic by Alexis Soloski

False starts and outmoded techniques make this latest iteration of Noël Coward’s creation seem dated, leaving its star with too much heavy liftingSt James Theater, New YorkDressing gown e…

Broadway Review: ‘Present Laughter’ With Kevin Kline, Cobie Smulders by Gordon Cox

Whatever would we do without Kevin Kline? In an age of lesser stars, he’s a bona fide matinee idol of the ideal age and with the urbane sensibility to do justice to sophisticated scrib…

Kevin Kline preens to perfection in ‘Present Laughter’ — review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Vintage Noel Coward, served well-done.

Is there a link between diet, depression and anxiety?

A 15-year-old Ellie* began feeling down much of the time, she ate less, and went through some big struggles with food and feelings. “I think food affects mood, concentration and relations…

Review of Present Laughter. Kevin Kline’s back but Coward’s comedy feels a bit musty by Jonathan Mandell

After a decade’s absence from Broadway, Kevin Kline returns as the aging matinee idol in Present Laughter.  Kline, the swashbuckler of Pirates of Penzance and the hunk of On The Twentieth…

Theatre Review: ‘Nine’ by The Colonial Players of Annapolis by Jeanie Casison

Dreamy sequences draw you in from the moment The Colonial Players of Annapolis enter the fantastical world of Guido Contini, a complex Italian cinema director inspired by Marcello Mastroiann…

'Gently Down the Stream': Theater Review

Harvey Fierstein and Gabriel Ebert play May-December lovers in 'Gently Down the Stream,' Martin Sherman's tender reflection on the contemporary freedoms of gay men and the painful struggles …

PRESENT LAUGHTER - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

When you need gold-plated ham, who better to turn to than Kevin Kline?

GENTLY DOWN THE STREAM - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

You already know the tune that gives Martin Sherman's new play at The Public Theater, Gently Down the Stream, its title.

'Present Laughter': Theater Review

Kevin Kline returns to Broadway after almost 10 years' absence, playing the self-regarding peacock in Noel Coward's 1939 comedic souffle, also featuring Kate Burton and Cobie Smulders. read …

Droll Kevin Kline In Noël Coward’s ‘Present Laughter’, Plus Harvey Fierstein & John Leguizamo – Broadway Review by Jeremy Gerard

Kevin Kline has loomed, larger than life, over Broadway for more than four decades: as the preening, prat-falling Pirate King opposite Linda Ronstadt in The Pirates of Penzance; the probosco…

Disabled actress is living her dream onstage with Sally Field by Barbara Hoffman

Sitting on the floor of her dressing room, the light glinting off her scooter, Madison Ferris finishes her pre-show, quinoa-and-kale supper and smiles. “This is the dream!” she says. In …

Review Roundup: Kevin Kline Returns to Broadway in PRESENT LAUGHTER Tonight!- Updating Live by Review Roundups

Present Laughter, starring Academy Awardand two-time Tony AwardwinnerKevin Klinein his triumphant return to Broadway, opens tonight atthe St. James Theatre 246 West 44th Street. Directed by …

BWW TV Exclusive: SUBWAY STORIES with IN TRANSIT's Justin Guarini! by BroadwayWorld TV

Deep beneath the city lies a tangled web of subway lines, which helpmillions of people get where they need to be on a daily basis. Though the subway is often an essential factor in every New…

Present Laughter with Kevin Kline: Review and pics by Jonathan Mandell

After a decade’s absence from Broadway, Kevin Kline returns as the aging matinee idol in Present Laughter. Kline, the swashbuckler of Pirates of Penzance and the hunk of On The Twentieth C…

Brighton Festival 2017: 12 Free Events by Thomas H.green

Brighton Festival CEO Andrew Comben's guide to this year's best free stuffThe Brighton Festival, which takes place every May, is renowned for its plethora of free events. The 2017 …

The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? review – Damian Lewis shines in Albee's bestial classic by Michael Billington

Theatre Royal Haymarket, LondonLewis plays an architect in love with a goat in Edward Albee’s tragedy about uncontrollable sexuality – with Sophie Okonedo equally riveting as his wifeAs …

“The Play That Goes Wrong” Is Quite Good by Michael Schulman

“Firstly, I would like to apologize to those of you involved in our little box-office mixup,” a tuxedoed man with a posh accent tells us. “I do hope the six hundred and seventeen of yo…

Lilian Hellman's The Little Foxes by Doug Marino

The only thing I did not like about this production was its title.  I hate it when an author feels that their name needs to be attached to the title - ala Edward Albee.  Now, onto …

2017 Lucille Lortel Award Nominations Announced by Chris Luner

April = Announcements. Award announcements, that is. The 32nd annual Lucille Lortel Awards, celebrating outstanding achievement in Off-Broadway theatre, will be presented May 7th, 2017 at N…

In The Stage newspaper this week: April 6 by The Stage

The Stage newspaper comes out once a week and is brimming with industry news, advice, analysis and reviews from all over the

Photo Flash: Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Return to Broadway in War Paint

The production opens April 6 on Broadway.

Basketball court in juvenile hall gets new Kings mural

A new Sacramento Kings mural stretches the length of a basketball court where teens play every day – but it’s not visible to the public. The artwork featuring the Sacramento … Clic…

Review: Review: The Goat or Who Is Sylvia? (Theatre Royal Haymarket)

Damian Lewis stars opposite Sophie Okonedo in this revival of Edward Albee's superb play

Glamour Shots! Get a First Look at Broadway's War Paint, Starring Patti LuPone & Christine Ebersole by Broadway.com

Start primping! War Paint officially opens at the Nederlander Theatre on April 6, and we cannot wait to see Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole take the stage. Get a first look at production…

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Frenchie Davis of The View UpStairs by Broadway.com

Frenchie Davis stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about off-Broadway's The View UpStairs and more with Paul Wontorek.

If I Forget Star Kate Walsh on a Fantasy Private Practice Reunion, Working with Brian d'Arcy James on 13 Reasons Why & More by Broadway.com

If I Forget star Kate Walsh on the show-stopping numbers her Grey's Anatomy character Addison Montgomery might sing, her fantasy reunion with Taye Diggs and hanging out with Audra McDona…

Renée Fleming Ponders the Future of Her Opera Career by Ryan McPhee

Her starring role in the Met's new Der Rosenkavalier may be her last staged opera performance.

Hit Web Series TURNING THE TABLES Will Return to BroadwayWorld Next Week for Season 2! by BroadwayWorld TV

BroadwayWorld is excited to announce that Turning the Tables willreturnEXCLUSIVELY to BroadwayWorld onApril 11thafter last year's hit debut season

The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia? review at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London – ‘a murky masterwork’ by Natasha Tripney

Edward Albee’s taboo-torpedoing play The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?, combines the sweep of a tragedy with a thought experiment. It’s a

What Do Critics Think of Present Laughter on Broadway? by Olivia Clement

Noël Coward’s comedy is revived at the St. James Theatre starring Kevin Kline.

Central City Opera Announces 2017 Summer Festival Line Up by Beret Leone

The Colorado Opera house will celebrate its 85th anniversary this coming season.

Portland Stage Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Maine theatre slates 3 production by male authors and 5 by female writers, including a new adaptation of 'Babette's Feast.'

Wrestling Icon The Undertaker Retires In Wake Of Wrestlemania 33 Defeat

After nearly 30 years in the ring, pro-wrestler The Undertaker has retired. Or, at least, that's what fans believe, after he laid down his iconic hat and overcoat at Wrestlemania 33 last wee…

THE GOAT or, WHO IS SYLVIA? Theatre Royal, Haymarket by Libby Purves

A DANGEROUS PASTORAL   You wait months for a violently emotional taboo-smashing play by Edward Albee and two come along at once. After the bitter razor-sharp humanity of Who’s Afraid …

“New Girl in Town” Hits High Notes, at 42nd Street Moon, S.F. by Kim Waldron

Bob Merrill’s Bad Girl Goes Good by Kim Waldron Lovers of musicals rhapsodize over how song and dance transform stories into epic events with emotions larger than life. They delight in the…

Aurora Theatre Sets 2017-18 Season of Bay Area Premieres by American Theatre Editors

The season will include a world premiere production, a classic play, and new works.

Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Take the Stage in War Paint by Hannah Vine

The new musical about cosmetics trailblazers Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden will open April 6 at the Nederlander Theatre.

The Broadway.com Show: Sara Bareilles Is Piping Hot in Waitress, Stars Set for 1984, Bette Midler's on Top & More by Broadway.com

This week, we discuss Sara Bareilles' Broadway debut, Tom Sturridge, Olivia Wilde and Reed Birney headlining 1984, Bette Midler's first win of the season, news about Jennifer Lopez i…

Suzan-Lori Parks, Nambi E. Kelley, and More Make Up Yale Rep Season by Olivia Clement

The regional theatre announces its 2017–18 lineup.

Broadway’s David Binder Takes The Reins at 2018 London Theater Festival by Gordon Cox

Broadway producer David Binder will serve as guest artistic director for LIFT, the London International Festival of Theater, for the biennial event’s 2018 edition. Binder, the producer…

On Another Famous Davis: Jack, of “Our Gang” by Trav S.D.

Jack Davis (1914-1992) has a birthday of April 5. Not to be confused with another famous Jack Davis, the Mad Magazine illustrator, whom we’ll undoubtedly get around to celebrating at…

Theatrical Band SKY-PONY to Bring New Songs to National Sawdust for NYFOS Next Series by BroadwayWorld

NYFOS Nextat New York Festival of Song-concludes its season Wednesday, May 10 at 700 p.m. at National Sawdust with a theatrical evening from Lauren Worsham, Kyle Jarrow, and Sky-Pony.

Arielle Jacobs to Tell Her Life Story in A LEAP IN THE DARK at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Feinstein's54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Arielle Jacobs in her debut one-woman-show 'A Leap in the Dark' on April 9th amp 30th.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Go Inside the AMELIE Gypsy Robe Ceremony! by Walter McBride

The new Broadway musicalAmelie, based on the beloved five-time Oscar-nominated film, just opened at theWalter KerrTheatre.BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture photos of the sacred Gypsy Robe…

Photo Flash: Lynn Nottage and More Inducted Into NYFA Hall of Fame by BroadwayWorld

The New York Foundation for the Arts NYFA inducted four arts luminaries into its Hall of Fame during its annual benefit on April 4 at 583 Park Avenue. BroadwayWorld has photos from the event…

Photo Flash: Broadway Beauties- First Look at Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole in WAR PAINT on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

Starring two-time Tony Award winners Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole, War Paint tells the remarkable story of cosmetics titans Helena Rubinstein LuPone and Elizabeth Arden Ebersole, who …

TDF & Broadway League's Site for Theatergoers with Disabilities Honored at 2017 Webby Awards by BroadwayWorld

Theatre Development TDF and The Broadway League announced today that their website Theatre Access NYC www.theatreaccess.nyc has received recognition for excellence in web design.

Julia Cameron's THE ANIMAL IN THE TREES Will Receive a Private Industry Reading by Marissa Sblendorio

Producers Cameron Power amp Light and La Vie Productions Inc. will present a private industry reading of The Animal in the Trees, a new play by internationally best-selling author Julia Came…

'Odysseo' lets horses run through our digital imaginations by Chris Jones

At one point in Tuesday night's "Odysseo" — the tented equestrian extravaganza that variously imports the essence of the steppe of Kazakhstan and the damp of the Naeroyfjord of Norway to t…

One-Minute Play Festival returning in May by Morgan Greene

The Chicago One-Minute Play Festival is returning to the Den Theatre in May. The festival will feature the work of women-identified artists, with the theme "Nevertheless, We Persisted." Pla…

Definition Theatre to stage 'An Octoroon' by Morgan Greene

Definition Theatre Company will stage the Chicago premiere of "An Octoroon," the company announced Wednesday. This summer, Chuck Smith will direct Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' deconstruction of D…

Annette Bening, Alfred Molina, and More Join Center Theatre Group's 50th Anniversary Celebration by Patrick Pizzolorusso

The one-night-only even will also feature Phylicia Rashad and Danai Gurira.

VIDEO: Go Inside the Studio with Billy Porter, Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom, Jr. and More for 'THE SOUL OF RICHARD RODGERS' Album by BroadwayWorld

Tony and Grammy Award-Winner Billy Porter will release his new studio album, Billy Porter Presents The Soul of Richard Rodgers via Bee amp El Sony Masterworks Broadway on April 14th. Porter …

Mamma Mia! Star Louise Pitre Will Celebrate Canadian Independence with From Paris to Broadway by Robert Viagas

The April 6–8 concerts will take place in the Canadian capital.

Joan of Arc by Carey

Originally published on Paste Magazine View this story online Before Joan of Arc: Into the Fire begins at the Public Theater, the words, “She was warned. She was given an explanation. Neve…

First Look at Jennifer Ehle and Jefferson Mays in Oslo on Broadway by Hannah Vine

J.T. Rogers’ political drama opens April 13 at Lincoln Center Theater’s Vivian Beaumont Theater.

Studio Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will include works by Dominique Morisseau, Rachel Bonds, Sarah DeLappe, and Qui Nguyen.

Call Redialed: Joe Tracz: A Series of Unfortunate Events & The Lightening Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical by Call Me Adam

Call Redialed: Ever since I first interviewed playwright Joe Tracz a few years ago for his musical "Be More Chill," I have kept my eye on what he has been creating. It's such a joy to catch …

Five Burning Questions with Come From Away Star Caesar Samayoa

Caesar Samayoa talks performing Come From Away in Gander, why this cast is different than any other on B'way, and how he stays so joyful.

Significant Other Scribe Joshua Harmon on the 'Strange Little Guy' in the Back of a Wedding & Being Influenced by Wendy Wasserstein by Broadway.com

Significant Other scribe Joshua Harmon on his best advice for aspiring playwrights, writing a letter in pencil to Alfred Uhry and more.

New Conservatory Theatre Center Sets 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will include two world premieres and the return of an audience favorite.

Comic Con: Original Uhura Nichelle Nichols says fans keep 'Star Trek' alive by Josh Renaud St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“This isn’t reality. This is fantasy.”

A broad comedy closes the season at St. Louis Shakespeare by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“The Comedy of Errors,” Shakespeare’s ridiculously silly farce, is always fun. But you have to cooperate. You can have a good time at St. Louis Shakespeare’s production as long as yo…

Noted artist, Washington U. grad, being honored by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Laylah Ali to get dean's medal from Sam Fox arts/design school

Biracial Playwright's Work Dropped from MN Venue Due to 'Mulatto' in Title by BroadwayWorld

In a case of misguided censorship, Ames Center in Burnsville, Minn., has refused to produce a production of CAUCASIAN-AGRESSIVE PANDAS AND OTHER MULATTO TALES by biracial playwright Derek 'D…

Photo Flash: First Look at Tracy Letts's LINDA VISTA World Premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the world premiere production of Linda Vista by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright and ensemble member Tracy Letts, directed by Dexter Bull…

Barry Levinson and Billy Crystal to Team on Broadway-Themed Comedy REVIVAL by Movies News Desk

Director Barry Levinson and Broadway alum Billy Crystal will team on the new feature film comedy REVIVAL. The project will mark the first time that the director and Tony winner have worked t…

Theater News: The Light Princess Begins Performances at Arden Theatre Company

Steve Pacek directs the musical by Anthony Lawton and Alex Bechtel.

Rita Hayworth Tribute Comes to Feinstein’s/54 Below by Robert Viagas

Almog Pail will perform the United Solo Festival hit Me, Myself and Rita.

‘A Midsummer Night's Dream’ at National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing by Blouin Artinfo

William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream’ will be performed at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing. The show runs from April 22 through April 25, 2017.Set agai…

Odds & Ends: Julie’s Greenroom Gets Starry Album, Tim Minchin's Matilda Picture Book & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Julie Andrews & More Featured on Julie’s Greenroom Album Broadway stars can be heard on the soundtrack to Netflix’s all-new arts educational show Julie’s Greenroom. The…

Dear Evan Hansen's Rachel Bay Jones on Her Millennial Co-Stars, Why 'Messy's OK' & More by Broadway.com

Dear Evan Hansen's Rachel Bay Jones discusses going from being a shy in the audition room to scene-stealing on the Great White Way.

‘Walking with 'Trane’ at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington by Blouin Artinfo

The renowned dance company Urban Bush Women, presents an integrative presentation titled ‘Walking with 'Trane’ at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington. The show…

In Minnesota, Change Play’s Title Or Lose A Production? by Howard Sherman

If you happen to have been giving any thought to producing Langston Hughes’s 1935 play Mulatto at the Ames Center in Burnsville MN, save yourself some time and either move on to another p…

Theater News: Yale Rep Announces 2017-18 Season Productions

Suzan-Lori Parks' Father Comes Home From the Wars will head to New Haven.

Theater News: LCT3 to Present Immersive Backstage Experience Ghost Light

The piece is created by Third Rail Projects.

Theater News: Troy Iwata and Jonathan Raviv to Star in Abingdon's The Boy Who Danced on Air

The new musical is written by Tim Rosser and Charlie Sohne.

First Look - Cheyenne Jackson Stars in Award-Winning Comedy BEAR WITH US by Movies News Desk

Comedy Dynamics announced today it has acquired William J. Stribling and Russ Nickel's award-winning comedy film BEAR WITH US out of Park City, Utah.

The Sol Project’s Seven Spots on the Sun Finds Its Cast by Beret Leone

Martín Zimmerman’s newest work will play the Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre this spring.

In the Moment: ‘Midwestern Gothic’ at Signature Theatre by David Siegel

The premise seems full of possibilities. With its moody Twin Peaks-like, arched eyebrow attitude, Midwestern Gothic tackles wasted lives, a randy adolescent woman who is questioning the “w…

Another Brick in the Wall, an Opera Based on Roger Waters’ Album, Will Make U.S. Debut in 2018 by Andrew Gans

The opera will be part of Cincinnati Music Hall’s 2018 Summer Festival.

‘Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour’ at Duke of York's Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

A theater production titled ‘Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour’ by Lee Hall will be presented at the Duke of York's Theatre, London, running from May 9 through September 2, 2017.An adaptat…

Barry Levinson and Billy Crystal Are Working Together on New Film by Beret Leone

The comedy follows a washed up Broadway composer after a very public divorce.

Theater Review: CAVALIA’S ODYSSEO (North American Tour Under the White Big Top at Soldier Field) by Lawrence Bommer

260 HOOVES AND 96 FEET Pegasus would be proud: The vast White Big Top commanding the south parking lot of Chicago’s Soldier Field barely hints at the $30 million “theatrical adventure”…

‘Miss Nightingale: The Musical’ at The Vaults Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

The Vaults Theatre, London presents Matthew Bugg’s hit musical ‘Miss Nightingale,’ running through May 20, 2017.‘Miss Nightingale’ is a profoundly moving and boisterously hilarious…

Hamish Linklater’s The Whirligig Meets the Press by Sandi Durell

      Hamish Linklater’s The Whirligig cast, a production by The New Group, met the press for a photo shoot recently at New 42nd Street Studios.  Directed by Scott Elli…

From ‘Camp David’ to ‘Oslo,’ Forging Drama from Diplomacy by Alexis Soloski

We recently discussed stagecraft and statecraft with the authors of past, current and coming plays.

On Bette Davis: Because I Just Did Joan by Trav S.D.

Bette Davis (1908-1989) was born on April 5. Having just given a good deal of attention to her rival Joan Crawford (an antagonist beyond the grave thanks to Feud: Bette and Joan) I herewith…

Exclusive! A Stirring First Listen from Duncan Sheik’s New Musical Whisper House as It Takes London by Andy Lefkowitz

Spring Awakening Tony winner and '90s hit maker Duncan Sheik debuts a new musical called Whisper House at London’s Other Palace on April 6. Conceived with Keith Powell and featurin…

‘Mr. MA & Son’ at National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing by Blouin Artinfo

A play titled ‘Mr. MA & Son’ will be staged at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, from April 7 through April 9, 2017.The show depicts the story of Mr. MA (MA Zer…

“Summer in Sanctuary” Inspires Empathy at The Marsh, S.F. by Kevin Marley

Al Letson’s Rapid-Fire Memories Make Lives Matter  by Kevin Marley Al Letson is forced to deal with generational poverty and racism, when he consents to teach writing in a Summer Sanctuar…

I Interview Playwrights Part 923: Eleanor Burgess by Adam Szymkowicz

Eleanor BurgessHometown: Brookline, MassachusettsCurrent Town: Brooklyn, New YorkQ:  Tell me about Chill.A:  CHILL is a play about coming of age in an America no one saw coming. An…

Bryce Pinkham, Amber Gray and More Featured on HAIL OBLIVION Concept Album by BroadwayWorld

HAIL OBLIVION A Pirate Fantasia, the latest music theater work by composerlyricist Stephanie Ryan Johnstone and librettist Joshua William Gelb, will be released as a concept album on April 9…

BWW Review: Pam MacKinnon and Phillipa Soo Make AMELIE Flippantly Free-Spirited Fun by Michael Dale

Bursting with joy isn't exactly a phrase commonly used to describe the exceptional directorial work of Pam MacKinnon. The woman who guided the premiere of Bruce Norris' tensely comic CLYBOU…

Listen: Geffen Playhouse Launches 'Unscripted' Podcast with Rainn Wilson by BroadwayWorld

Marquee artists bring the award-winning, Los Angeles-based Geffen Playhouse stage to audiences worldwide in a new podcast, Geffen Playhouse Unscripted, which debuts today on PodcastOne, the …

Review: “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” takes the Fox by storm with a smart, gritty rock ‘n’ roll heart by Andrew Alexander

“Ladies and gentlemen, whether you like it or not . . . Hedwig.” With those words, the character Hedwig was first unleashed onto the stage in 1998, and that introduction has remained co…

Stage magic adds sparkle to uneven 'Finding Neverland' by Pam Kragen

San Diego audiences are finally getting a look at “Finding Neverland” this week, five years after a planned production of the “Peter Pan”-inspired musical at La Jolla Playhouse was s…

Theater News: Nikka Graff Lanzarone and More Set for Love and Real Estate Musical Readings

The work will be presented by Amas Musical Theatre.

Photo Flash: Cagney Celebrates One Year at Westside Theatre

Bill Castellino directs the production starring Robert Creighton as James Cagney.

Speech & Debate’s Sarah Steele Shares Her Horrible Bright Star Audition Story by Ruthie Fierberg

The stage and screen actor reveals her most embarrassing audition was for Steve Martin.

Haming Up the Proceedings by Leah Richards

How to Hamlet, or Hamleting Hamlet Written by John Kurzynowski and Jon Riddleberger Conceived and directed by John Kurzynowski Presented by Theater Reconstruction Ensemble at HERE, NYC…

Exclusive Video! Watch Carmen Cusack Perform Hamilton at MCC's Miscast 2017

Check out this exclusive video of Tony nominee Carmen Cusack performing Hamilton's hilarious "You'll be Back" at MCC's Miscast 2017.

Review: Timely revival of "42ND STREET" back at London's Drury Lane Theatre - 33 years later! by Marianka Swain

It's a joy to have the show back after 33 years in the Drury Lane its original London home. The script is secondary to RANDY SKINNER's whopping numbers!

Arvada Center Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will include a mix of classic musicals and contemporary plays.

TheatreWorks Honors Late Founder Murray Ross With 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season of classic and contemporary work includes a move to the company's new home, the Ent Center for the Arts.

Emma Stone asked to prom with elaborate 'La La Land' 'prom-posal' video by The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic

The high school student enlisted dozens of classmates and a few teachers to help with the video.        

‘The Kid Stays in the Picture’ showing at Royal Court Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

A theater production of ‘The Kid Stays in the Picture’ directed by Simon McBurney is being presented at the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs of Royal Court Theatre, London. The show will run t…

Author Events: Dancer Misty Copeland To Discuss 'Ballerina Body' by Carole Goldberg

Ballerina Misty Copeland, a principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre and author of the best-selling memoir "Life in Motion" and the children's book, "Firebird," will discuss her new book,…

Honolulu Theatre for Youth Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will include eight stories created for Hawaiian families.

Lincoln Center’s Claire Tow Theater to Be Transformed for Immersive Work Ghost Light by Andy Lefkowitz

The Claire Tow Theater at Lincoln Center will be restructured for a new immersive work called Ghost Light, beginning previews at the venue on June 3 with an opening night set for June 19. Th…

Check Out the Opening Night Pics from The Lightning Thief, Starring Chris McCarrell by Broadway.com

Fans of Rick Riordan's bestselling young adult fantasy novel The Lightning Thief are in luck. The musical adaptation of the popular book officially opened at off-Broadway's Luci…

Theater Review: “Made in China” — Puppets Made to Charm and Alarm by Arts Fuse Editor

Wakka Wakka's puppetry skills are highly impressive, its staging inventive and undeniably entertaining.

Theater Commentary: Resist Trump? Boston’s Stages Opt Out by Arts Fuse Editor

Resistance, at least in Boston theater, is futile.

THE PLAYBILL FIVE: Surprise Facts About Playbill

In today's edition of The Playbill Five, learn more about your favorite theatre publication.

Yale Repertory Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will feature plays from Suzan-Lori Parks, Nambi E. Kelley, and the Rude Mechs.

Playwrights’ Center Names Robert Chelimsky Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

He is currently the managing director of Epic Theatre Ensemble and will start in the position on May 1.

Two 400-year-old soap operas rip along in stagings by Brave Spirits Theatre by Celia Wren

“A King and No King” and “ ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore” are full of passion, humor and suspense.

Tim Minchin to Create 'Magical Picture Book' Based on Hit MATILDA THE MUSICAL Tune by BroadwayWorld

Scholastic announced a global deal today for a new magical picture book inspired by Tim Minchin's hit song 'When I Grow Up' from the acclaimed award-winning show MATILDA THE MUSICAL. The boo…

BWW TV: When Wrong Went Right- Inside Opening Night of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG! by Tv - Opening Night Special

What happens when wrong goes right Broadway found out last night at the Lyceum Theatre as THE PLAY THE WENT WRONG celebrated opening night. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the festivities and …

Photos and Video: A Loverly Sneak Peek at Richard E. Grant and Lisa O'Hare in Character for MY FAIR LADY at the Lyric by BroadwayWorld

Lyric Opera of Chicago's grand-scale company premiere of My Fair Lady, starring Richard E. Grant and Lisa O'Hare as Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle, runs April 28 through May 21 press open…

BWW Exclusive Video: Stephanie J. Block Steals the Show with 'What Is It About Her?' from THE WILD PARTY at Miscast 2017 by BroadwayWorld

MCC Theater celebrated three decades as one of NYC's leading Off-Broadway theater companies at its annual Miscast gala last night, Monday, April 3 at Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC. BroadwayWor…

Michael Keaton in Talks to Take On Villainous Role in Disney's Live-Action DUMBO by Movies News Desk

Michael Keaton is currently in talks to star in Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of DUMBO. Keaton's 'Beetlejuice' director Tim Burton will helm the project from a script by Ehren Kru…

Cunningham via Angers, The Joyce, New York — from serene to frenetic

The French company performed three wide-ranging Merce Cunningham pieces

Review: “The Duchess of Malfi” gets a sinister and “deliciously bizarre” rebirth at Resurgens by Andrew Alexander

Hamlet famously describes the world as an “unweeded garden” full of “things rank and gross in nature.” The thought was instigated by the poisonous mood in that play’s Denmark, but …

'Hamilton' gets a seat at the Passover Seder table by Peter Sblendorio

“Hamilton” has a starring role at a Passover Seder near you.

New Musical Bella Finds Its Cast by Olivia Clement

Kirsten Childs’ musical adventure will play Playwrights Horizons this spring.

Theater News: Jocelyn Bioh's Nollywood Dreams to Play the Cherry Lane Theatre

The production will be directed by Saheem Ali.

Theater News: Kenita R. Miller, Paolo Montalban, and More Set for Bella: An American Tall Tale

Kirsten Childs' new musical will run at Playwrights Horizons.

Music News: Julie Andrews' Julie's Greenroom Soundtrack to Be Released

Andrews stars in the new educational Netflix series.

Cabaret News: Molly Ringwald, Brian D'Arcy James, and More to Perform Karaoke at Broadway Acts for Women

The reproductive rights organization A Is For announces the cast for this year's fundraising event.

We're All Connected! SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION Begins Tonight on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

A friendly reminder Performances of John Guare's Six Degrees of Separation, starring seven-time Emmy Award winner Allison Janney 'Mom,' The Girl on the Train, Tony Award winner John Benjamin…

WAITRESS' Sara Bareilles Says She 'Loves the Idea of Writing Another Musical' by TV News Desk

In a new interview with Billboard, Sara Bareilles discusses what it has been like to make her Broadway debut asJenna in the new musical WAITRESS, for which she composed the music.

‘City of Glass’ staged at Lyric Hammersmith, London by Blouin Artinfo

A stage adaptation of Paul Auster’s ‘City of Glass,’ will be staged at the Lyric Hammersmith, London from April 21 through May 20, 2017. Written by Duncan Macmillan and directed b…

Consent, National Theatre (Dorfman), London — exceptional

Nina Raine’s play takes a familiar subject — adultery in north London — and goes deeper

"How to Transcend a Happy Marriage" Gets Bogged Down in the Metaphysics of Love by Broadway & Me

Happy marriages don't get much love in plays; they don't provide enough dysfunction for drama and there's not enough cutting up in them for comedy. So gratefully ensconced in one myself and …

Matthew Bourne’s Early Adventures — a jolly show at Sadler’s Wells, London

The choreographer’s early works reveal a man eager to mock conventions

Review: Grammy Award-Winner SHEENA EASTON makes her West End debut in thrilling revival of "42ND ST" by Sarah Crompton

What you go to "42ND Street" for is the endless catalog of catchy songs from "Lullaby of Broadway" to "Shuffle off to Buffalo" and tap routines by RANDY SKINNER so vigorous they make your f…

Review: "42ND STREET" Infectious musical theatre joy of the Highest Calibre! by Dom O'hanlon

The effervescent revival's - dutifully directed by MARK BRAMBLE with faultless choreography by RANDY SKINNER - great asset are its effortless charms and its leave-your-troubles-at-the-door a…

Cheyenne Jackson, Marin Mazzie, LaChanze Announced for Pittsburgh Concert Series by Robert Viagas

Cabaret at Theater Square will import some of Broadway’s top talent.

Review: Achingly beautiful revival of "42ND ST" opens at London's Drury Lane! ***** by Dominic Cavendish

An American classic right royally revived! The garlands belonging to the ensemble (all 43 of them), dancing on the spot as if gliding on ice, wind-milling arms furiously yet gracefully.

Der Jahrmarkt von Sorotschinzi at the Komische Oper Berlin — musical beauty, dramatic incoherence

Barrie Kosky’s staging of Mussorgsky’s opera is so peculiar, it feels like a hallucination

Steve Coleman and Reflex, Pizza Express Jazz Club, London — pulsating

An evening of M-Base funk delivered lyrical warmth as well as hard-edged bite

Cooling Down: How Actors Unwind After Taxing Performances by American Theatre Editors

Most actors methodically warm up for emotionally draining performances. But what do they do to recoup reality?

360-Degree, Immersive Wild Party to Play the Denver Center by Olivia Clement

The Colorado theatre announces its 2017–2018 season.

Hear the difference between jazz and classical vocals

Gao Vang Williams, director of Vocal Jazz Ensembles at California State University, Sacramento, explains the difference between singing jazz and classical music. … Click to Continue &r…

Hear the difference between jazz and classical vocals

Gao Vang Williams, director of Vocal Jazz Ensembles at California State University, Sacramento, explains the difference between singing jazz and classical music. Video by Debbie Arrington, T…

TV Roundup: Sutton Foster’s Younger Sets Return Date, Julie Andrews’ Netflix Series Gets a Soundtrack by Andrew Gans

In other television news, Neil Patrick Harris has two seasons of Unfortunate Events on deck.

To boo or not to boo? Royal Opera music chief defends vocal crowds by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Sir Antonio Pappano says while latest trend of booing villains can be fun, calling out a bad performance is a step too farTo boo or not to boo at the opera? The Royal Opera House would rathe…

Industry Ticket Offers by Bt

The? Unicorn? Hour? - The Neo-Futurists at The Neo-Futurarium,5153 N. Ashland are offering Half-Price industry tickets April 4/13, 4/14 and 4/16 with pay-what-you-can previews 4/6, 4/7 &…

NEWS: Mamma Mia! marks 18th birthday with new cast & extension by Press Releases

Fresh from playing Donna Sheridan in the first-ever UK tour of global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA!, Sara Poyzer will play the role at London's Novello Theatre from Monday 12 June 2017, along…

5 Things You May Not Know About Playbill by Playbill Staff

How well do you know your favorite theatre publication?

Here We Go Again! Mamma Mia! Tour Stars to Join London Production by Broadway.com

The West End production of Mamma Mia has announced new casting. Fresh from playing Donna Sheridan in the first-ever UK Tour of the hit musical Sara Poyzer will play the role at London&#…

Lincoln Center Theater’s Claire Tow Theater to Be Transformed for Immersive Work Ghost Light by Andy Lefkowitz

The Claire Tow Theater at Lincoln Center will be restructured for a new immersive work called Ghost Light, beginning previews at the venue on June 3 with an opening night set for June 19. Th…

Keri Russell, Raul Esparza, Jonathan Groff to Lead Reading of Wendy Wasserstein’s An American Daughter by Andy Lefkowitz

Keri Russell will lead an A-list cast for a one-night reading of Wendy Wasserstein’s 1997 play An American Daughter. Christine Lahti will direct the evening benefiting the nonprofit Sh…

Tim Minchin Creating Picture Book Based on Matilda Song by Adam Hetrick

When I Grow Up, a new picture book inspired by the anthem from the Broadway musical Matilda, will be released this fall.

Giuseppe Verdi’s ‘Don Carlo’ at the Royal Opera House, London by Blouin Artinfo

The Royal Opera will be staging Giuseppe Verdi’s ‘Don Carlo’ at the Royal Opera House, London. The performance will run from May 12 through May 29, 2017.Organized in collaboration with…

Central Square Theater Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will feature plays by Nick Payne, Lauren Gunderson, and a world premiere by Joyce Van Dyke.

DING-DONG (A BIT OF A FARCE) – Edinburgh by Thom Dibdin

Ding-Dong (A Bit of a Farce), the first offering in the new series of A Play, A Pie and A Pint at the Traverse, has its heart in the right place and provides some laughs, but ultimately fail…

Penobscot Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Maine theatre will mount plays by Jeff Daniels, Lindsey Ferrentino, and Mark St. Germain.

Tituss Burgess, Julie Andrews & More Featured on JULIE'S GREENROOM Soundtrack, Out 4/14 by TV News Desk

Varese Sarabande will release the JULIE'S GREENROOM - Original Netflix Series Soundtrack digitally on April 14 and on CD May 5, 2017.

Keri Russell, Hugh Dancy, and Jonathan Groff Lead Benefit Reading of AN AMERICAN DAUGHTER by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winner Wendy Wasserstein's prescient play AN AMERICAN DAUGHTER returns to New York on May 8th, 2017 at 7pm for a one night-only benefit reading at the Tony Kise…

Photo Flash: First Look - Lillias White Takes on London in THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN' by BroadwayWorld

Tony-winning Broadway star Lillias White makes her London debut in THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN', featuring New York's hottest jazz musicians and tap dancers in a red-hot 1920's Harlem rent party ce…

'Vanity Fair' at the Pearl: Imaginative, smart, with feminist edge by Toby Zinman

Old Globe to host new Seuss musical 'The Lorax' by James Hebert

The Old Globe is about to go green with a big Dr. Seuss musical once again — but this time it has nothing to do with the Grinch. The Balboa Park theater is announcing that it will co-prese…

Rankefod takes human evolution on a poetic journey: review by Michael Crabb

Kitt Johnson’s Rankefod, which she first performed in Toronto nine years ago, is enigmatic — more easily felt than explained.

Immersive Show to Take Over Claire Tow Theater by Olivia Clement

The Lincoln Center Theater space will be transformed by Third Rail Projects’ Ghost Light this summer.

Cast injury delays opening of Death of a Salesman tour by Tim Bano

A major touring production of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman has postponed its opening night after a cast member sustained an

Review Round-Ups: Did 42nd Street get the critics' toes tapping?

Find out what the critics thought of the revival production

Video Exclusive! Get Ready to Be 'Shook' Once You See Everything Going on Backstage During In Transit

If you think the In Transit cast is making a cappella magic onstage, wait til you see what happens behind the scenes.

A spectacular revival of 42nd Street at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London

The plot is wafer thin, but this adaptation of the 1933 film is all about the incredible dance routines

‘Treat classic musicals more like opera’ – Michael Grade by Georgia Snow

Classic musicals should be revived and restaged as operas are, 42nd Street producer Michael Grade has claimed. Grade, speaking at the show’s

Keri Russell Will Lead Benefit Reading of Wendy Wasserstein’s An American Daughter by Ryan McPhee

The one-night-only event will also feature Hugh Dancy, Jonathan Groff, and Raúl Esparza.

Exclusive! Watch Hamilton's Mandy Gonzalez Belt Out the Dear Evan Hansen Smash 'Waving Through a Window' by Lindsey Sullivan

The Dear Evan Hansen anthem "Waving Through a Window" has quickly become one of the biggest songs of the Broadway season. So how about pairing it with one of the biggest voices on …

Review: Synchronicity’s “Strait of Gibraltar” has flaws but is smart, intense and powerfully topical by Jim Farmer

Rachel May and her colleagues at Synchronicity Theatre didn’t plan it schedule-wise, but it would be hard to imagine a more topical play than their just-opened drama Strait of Gibraltar. W…

POSH – Pleasance Theatre by Laura Kressly

Cressida Carré’s clever direction effectively demonstrates the pack mentality that is in place in this environment, investigating how far people are willing to go to keep the tribe strong…

Video Flash: EXCLUSIVE: Hamilton's Mandy Gonzalez and Brandon Victor Dixon Take On Bridges

The pair sings a romantic Jason Robert Brown ballad at MCC Theater's annual Miscast event.

Photo Flash: The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical Opens With a Flash

Stephen Brackett directs the show at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

Theater News: Keri Russell, Hugh Dancy, and More to Star in Wendy Wasserstein's An American Daughter

A reading of Wasserstein's play will take place on May 8.

From Emerging Actor to Independent Artist / Pályakezdő színészből független alkotóvá válni by [email protected] (adewunmi)

By Tamás Ördög, Emőke Kiss-Végh. The founders of dollardaddy's both come from the University of Kaposvár, a theatre school that is in a small city in the south of Hungary. In their art…

LIFT 2018 announces David Binder as guest artistic director by Giverny Masso

American producer David Binder has been announced as guest artistic director of the London International Festival of Theatre 2018. Previous artistic director

Le Gateau Chocolat: Black review at Theatre Royal Stratford East – ‘intimate and moving’ by Paul Vale

There’s something about Le Gateau Chocolat’s rich, velvety baritone that penetrates the soul. His voice commands attention. And while his flamboyant visual

Consent, Dorfman, National Theatre, London, review: One of Nina Raine's most enjoyable and intelligent plays yet by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Roger Michel directs Raine's powerful play about rape and justice which stars Anna Maxwell Martin and Ben Chaplin

Photo Coverage: KINKY BOOTS Celebrates Four, Fabulous Years on Broadway! by Jennifer Broski

Four years ago, KINKY BOOTS raised us up for the first time at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, marking the beginning of a historic Broadway run. Last night the award-winning musical celebratedthe…

Peek Inside Rehearsals of Archduke at the Center Theatre Group by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s new play begins previews April 25 at the Mark Taper Forum.

Watch Dear Evan Hansen’s Ben Platt Belt Out Judy Garland Number at Miscast by Ruthie Fierberg

At MCC Theater’s annual gala, the Dear Evan Hansen star sang a famous tune originated by the legendary performer.

Tracy Letts is back at Steppenwolf, but no Jeff Committee freeloaders, please by Chris Jones

Playwright, actor and Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble member Tracy Letts has two plays coming to the theater this year: "Linda Vista," which opens this weekend, starring Ian Barford, and then "…

Dates confirmed for Cilla Black musical open auditions by Georgia Snow

Further details have been released about the open auditions for Cilla – The Musical, based on the life of Cilla Black. The

NEWS: Gillian Bevan, Liam Tamne, Peter Polycarpou & other Working stars announced by Press Releases

Gillian Bevan, Dean Chisnall, Krysten Cummings, Siubhan Harrison, Peter Polycarpou and Liam Tamne will lead the cast of the European Premiere of WORKING.

Join Faves founder Terri Paddock for Miss Nightingale post-show Q&A, 13 April

How does an original British musical about gay wartime love become a cult phenomenon? Join #StageFaves founder Terri Paddock for an exclusive post-show Q&A with the creators and cast of MISS…

'Cirkopolis' At Foxwoods; 'Circling The Drain' At Yale Cabaret by Christopher Arnott

The Canadian circus theater troupe Cirque Eloize brought its freewheeling Wild West-themed show "Saloon" to Foxwoods Resort Casino last year and has returned with something much more moderni…

Simply Murder review at Theatre Royal Wakefield – ‘a cleverly constructed thriller’ by Roger Foss

Rat poison in the wine? Blood on the rug? Bodies in the cesspit? Nazi assassins on the loose? Psychopath husband bumps off pregnant

‘In & of Itself,’ Magic Is Not Just Hat Tricks by Steven McElroy

Derek DelGaudio delivers a magical examination of identity and perception at the Daryl Roth Theater. The music is by Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo.

Interviews: 5 minutes with Jay Taylor: 'I walk out of shows at the interval with my head in my hands'

The actor talks to us about what makes him leave the theatre early, and why 46 Beacon 'isn't a gay play'

Video: Sheena Easton and cast at 42nd Street opening night

The Duchess of Cambridge attended the opening alongside acting royalty

Theatre News: Dates confirmed for open auditions of Cilla the Musical

National auditions are being held to find the show's star

Theatre News: David Binder announced as LIFT guest artistic director

The producer will lead the 2018 programme for the London International Festival of Theatre

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 by Susan Grace

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Broadway Producer David Binder Appointed Guest Artistic Director of London’s LIFT by Mark Shenton

The bi-annual theatre festival will next take place in June 2018.

thEATer: “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812’s” Gelsey Bell Shares Her Go-To Theater District Eateries by Ariana Starr

The dining scene of New York’s Theater District is quickly becoming one of the best of the city, and few people know it better than the actors who call the neighborhood their second home. …

WONDERLAND – Touring by Emma Clarendon

When you first sit down and take in this bizarre but wonderfully performed musical you might think that you literally have gone mad in your own mind with the number of characters passing thr…

'The King and I' comes to Pittsburgh as a classic in the best sense by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“The King and I” starts big, as a steamship glides into the harbor of Bangkok against a fiery red sky. Afterwards, this national tour production refines its visuals — some ornate …

New Musical War Paint, Starring Patti LuPone & Christine Ebersole, to Receive Cast Album by Andy Lefkowitz

The new Broadway musical War Paint, with music by Scott Frankel and lyrics by Michael Korie and starring Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole, will receive an original cast album wi…

‘Tis Pity She’s A Whore by Brave Spirits (review) by Jeffrey Walker

  The human heart: such a powerful muscle, and such a delicate instrument at the same time. The frailties of the human heart, especially when twisted with desire, can make for dangerous…

Kinky Boots Celebrates 4 Years on Broadway by Hannah Vine

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

Jimmy Buffet comes to La Jolla for debut of new musical 'Escape to Margaritaville' by Mary Forgione

He's attending rehearsals, but you'll also see him around town--surfing, eating tacos and keeping his trademark vibe alive. If you don't spot him in public, you can find him on social media.

'Exit Strategy' offers timely look at dying school's impact on the community by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Presented by The Theater Project April 6-23, the comedy by award-winning playwright Ike Holter tackles a serious subject.

Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL by Linda Lenzi

The much anticipated, brand-new production of The Lightning Thief The Percy Jackson Musical opened last night at theLucille LortelTheatre 121 Christopher Street. The show is set torun throug…

The Maxamoo Podcast Previews an Incredible April in New York Theatre by Maxamoo

Jack, Liz, and Lindsay share what they're looking forward to at the theater this month Samara by Richard Maxwell with music by Steve Earle from Soho Rep, The Antipodes by Annie Baker at Sign…

PHOTOS: Inside rehearsals with Lenny Henry & the Artuor Ui cast by Press Releases

Rehearsals are well under way for Bruce Norris’ new translation of Bertolt Brecht’s satirical masterpiece The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, directed by Simon Evans with design by Peter …

The Emperor Jones by Carey

Originally published in Paste Magazine View this story online The steady beat of tom-toms seems go on for eternity in the breathtakingly realized production of The Emperor Jones at off-Broad…

REVIEW: Tommy, New Wolsey Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies We are going to have to find a new word for disabled, as this company rubs the President’s face in that word. This is a wonderful production- feel it, hear it, but, above …

Sheena Easton debuts at West End in '42nd Street' musical

LONDON (Reuters) - Grammy award-winning artist Sheena Easton has made her West End debut in the musical "42nd Street", with Britain's Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, actor Morgan Freema…

Blogs: Les Miserables is perfect, too perfect

As Matt Trueman finally sees Les Miserables he reflects on the experience of watching such a slick show

Review: Lucy McCormick: Triple Threat at Soho Theatre by Brendan Macdonald

A divine and dirty awakening: Brendan Macdonald reviews the gospel according to Lucy McCormick The post Review: Lucy McCormick: Triple Threat at Soho Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Magazin…

Natives review – teenage angst goes digital in fable of networked culture by Lyn Gardner

Southwark Playhouse, LondonThree young people find that online validation comes at a price, in Glenn Waldron’s hugely enjoyable dramaParental neglect can come in many forms, and it does so…

The Lottery of Love review – sex and sadism in a class-hopping comedy of manners by Michael Billington

Orange Tree, Richmond Servants and employers swap places with a great deal of amorous confusion in a sparkling revival of Marivaux’s classicIn the past, we’ve seen Marivaux’s classic c…

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Wonderland legend Dave Willetts by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

I first remember seeing Dave Willetts playing The Phantom in The Phantom of The Opera; it was my first real experience of live theatre. So it was nice to catch up and have a chat with this h…

Diary: Gary Barlow’s Star Wars turn by Tabard

Mancunian crooner Gary Barlow is the Eeyore of pop – loveable, but dour – who has of late made a number of

Diary: Can number crunching predict Olivier award winners? by Tabard

Picture the scene: the curtain rises on a typical 1950s American home. A woman in her mid-20s – let’s call her Cindy

Hamlet: April 6 by Harry Venning

In pictures (April 6): Chinglish at the Park Theatre, RSC’s Antony and Cleopatra, Orange Tree Theatre, Tonic Awards and more… by The Stage

The latest press night parties, new shows in rehearsal, events and awards from the theatrical world in pictures. This week’s highlights include the first

Theatre should fight Brexit (your views, April 6) by The Stage

How sad to read in The Stage of the negligible contribution this country is making to World Theatre Day, and that the

‘Sweeney Todd,’ ‘Hadestown’ Lead 2017 Lucille Lortel Nominations

The demon barber of Fleet Street has slashed his way to the front of the pack. The Off-Broadway League announced April 4 this year’s Lucille Lortel Awards nominees over 19 categor…

H.T. Darling’s Incredible Musaeum, a rich phantasmagorical experience (review) by Jill Kyle-Keith

Lovers of the new, the weird and the wonderful, take note: everything you’re looking for is in Baltimore, at Submersive Productions’ fantastical new piece,  H.T. Darling’s…

Exclusive Podcast: On New 'Behind the Curtain,' Mark Twain Needs a Melody & Nathan Lane Needs a Nyquil by Behind The Curtain

Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and under appreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing …

BWW's On This Day - April 5, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 5 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

VIDEO: Jennifer Lopez Talks NBC's BYE BYE BIRDIE LIVE: 'It's Very Close to My Heart' by TV News Desk

At a press event held this week, Jennifer Lopez shared her excitement over starring in NBC's next live musical broadcast BYE BYE BIRDIE.

BWW Interview: Choreographer Peggy Hickey on Designing the Dances for Broadway's ANASTASIA by Bob Rizzo

ANASTASIA choreographer Peggy Hickey talks all things dance on her journey with the romantic and adventure-filled new musical......

New York theater awards guide: Tonys vs. Drama Desk vs. Lucille Lortel by Paul Sheehan

Of the 100 plus shows that were eligible this season, 39 received some recognition from these kudos, which are named for the renowned actress turned producer. (Read the full report on the …

NEWS: Political journalist Paul Mason premieres his first play Divine Chaos by Press Releases

Award-winning political journalist and Guardian columnist Paul Mason makes his playwriting debut this month at the White Bear Theatre with Divine Chaos of Starry Things, about French feminis…

Lucille Lortel Awards Nominations by Sandi Durell

  The Off-Broadway League has announced the following nominations in 19 categories for the 32nd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway. The Lortel Awards …

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall review at Octagon Theatre, Bolton – ‘a sure-footed adaptation’ by Chris Bartlett

Youngest Bronte sister Anne is considered by many these days as a grittier and more radical writer than her older siblings. In

Broadway Theater Review: Significant Other by Lauren Yarger

Lindsay Mendez and Gideon Glick. Photo: Joan MarcusSignificant OtherBy Joshua HarmonDirected by Trip CullmanRoundabout Theatre CompanyBooth TheatreBy Lauren YargerA strong ensemble cast…

Critics are raving about... 42nd Street

What have the critics had to say about 42nd STREET - not to mention Kate Middleton in a red dress (and Morgan Freeman in jeans) on the red carpet? Here's Terri Paddock's round-up of all key …

Photos: First look: Lenny Henry and the cast of The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui in rehearsals

The show opens at the Donmar Warehouse in May

Review: Review: Natives (Southwark Playhouse)

Glenn Waldron's play looks at how digital and real worlds collide for young people today

Lucille Lortel Awards nominations: Full list led by ‘Hadestown,’ ‘Sweeney Todd’ by Paul Sheehan

The winners of the 32nd annual edition of the Lucille Lortel Awards honoring the best of off-Broadway will be announced on May 7 at a ceremony at the NYU Skirball Center. One-time “SNL…

Great Lakes Theater conjures a 'Hamlet' with Elizabethan charm, postmodern chill (review) by Andrea Simakis

In an ingenious bit of staging, director Charles Fee brings the audience onstage to be members of a jury - witnesses to a prosecution.

In Chicago Dance Month, free shows and a 'peek behind the curtain' by Lauren Warnecke

With more than 200 dance companies in Chicago, those of us who are immersed in the scene can feel easily overwhelmed by the volume of dance in our city, and the depth and breadth of artists …

Robert Lepage's show 887 is all about memory and legacy: Fricker by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Being open to feedback and change is part of the theatremaker's signature style.

Church and State by Jk Clarke

        by JK Clarke   If you’re one of those policy wonks who just can’t get enough of political discussions that to others can be frustrating and depressing, t…

Consent review – love and justice on trial in fierce courtroom drama by Michael Billington

Dorfman, London The audience become judge and jury in Nina Raine’s intelligent play about a rape case full of opposing narratives, starring Anna Maxwell Martin and Ben ChaplinAside from Jo…

Jon Ole Olstad finds his home

For many dancers, the stage, the performance space, is their home. But for Jon Ole Olstad, the studio is where he thrives. It’s his sacred place of growth, celebration, no judgment, of bei…

Photos: Daniel’s Husband Opening Night by Jk Clarke

    Daniel’s Husband opened last night at the Cherry Lane Theatre followed by an after party at Sushi Samba where cast members and guests celebrated.  Theater Pizzazz’…

Lucille Lortel Awards nominations: Tony Awards contenders ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ ‘Indecent,’ ‘Oslo’ at 4 each by Paul Sheehan

The new folk opera “Hadestown,” which premiered at the New York Theatre Workshop, and the Barrow Street Theater revival of the Tony-winning “Sweeney Todd” reaped sev…

#1 Tip for Keeping Your Dance Floor Slip-Free

Slippery dance floors are frustrating for dancers, not to mention, dangerous. So how can you keep your studio floors slip-free? Here’s the number one tip for a slip-free dance floor: D…

Press Pass: All the 42nd Street overnight reviews (& Kate Middleton pics) by Terri Paddock

The second massive New York import in less than a month, 42nd Street brought its lullaby of Broadway to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane last night. In addition to their transatlantic journeys, …

‘Rigoletto’ at San Francisco Opera, San Francisco by Blouin Artinfo

San Francisco Opera presents “Rigoletto” from May 31 to July 1, 2017.Rigoletto is a court jester for whom his daughter Gilda is the love of his life. When the Duke of Mantua develops a d…

Photos: Duchess of Cambridge, Morgan Freeman and cast of 42nd Street celebrate opening

The musical opened at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane last night

‘Studio: Spring 2017’ at The Roy and Edna Disney/Cal Arts Theater, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

The Roy and Edna Disney/Cal Arts Theater (REDCAT) will present “Studio: Spring 2017” from April 9 to 10, 2017.REDCAT’s Studio series is an ongoing, interdisciplinary program featuring …

Roanne Dods obituary by Kate McGrath

My friend Roanne Dods, who has died of cancer aged 51, was founding director of the Jerwood Charitable Foundation, through which she distributed £14m of grants to a vast range of arts organ…

Clarence Barlow at The Roy and Edna Disney/Cal Arts Theater, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

The Roy and Edna Disney/Cal Arts Theater (REDCAT) will present a concert by Clarence Barlow on April 8, 2017.The Calcutta-born composer is an internationally recognized pioneer of electro-ac…

Wakefield’s Faceless Arts closes after funding double whammy by Tim Bano

Wakefield-based charity Faceless Arts has closed after losing its funding from both the local authority and Arts Council England. The charity, which

Liz Wilson steps down as CEO of York Theatre Royal by Georgia Snow

Liz Wilson is to step down as chief executive of York Theatre Royal after seven years in the role. Wilson, who oversaw

London music venue the Forge closes, citing ‘exceptionally tough times’ by Giverny Masso

London music and arts venue the Forge has closed down, with its founders citing “exceptionally tough times”. The small venue in Camden,

‘Man of La Mancha’ at A Noise Within, Pasadena by Blouin Artinfo

A Noise Within presents a play titled “Man of La Mancha” directed by Julia Rodriguez-Elliott. The play will be staged till May 21, 2017.The show is Don Quixote’s musical misadventures …

NEWS: Briefs return to Underbelly Southbank with Close Encounters premiere by Press Releases

The Briefs boys are back in London with a new show, Close Encounters, which receives its UK premiere at this summer's Underbelly Festival, running from 14 July to 30 September 2017.

Photo Flash: The Duchess of Cambridge, Morgan Freeman & More at 42ND STREET West End Opening by BroadwayWorld

Last night, musical 42ND STREET opened at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London's West End. The show received a royal seal of approval from Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who was given a …

Tommy review at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich – ‘a revelatory staging’ by Fergus Morgan

The Who’s Tommy – the original rock opera – is a sprawling, kaleidoscopic storytelling experience. So it makes sense for Kerry Michael’s staging – a

Lucille Lortel Nominations 2017 Off-Broadway: Hadestown, Sweeney Todd Lead by Jonathan Mandell

Hadestown and Sweeney Todd each led the Lucille Lortel Award nominations this year, with seven apiece, including Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Revival respectively.  Sweet Charity…

UGLY LIES THE BONE – National by Carole Woddis

Women and modern warfare. Women have fought to be treated as equals on the front line. A question of equality. The corollary to that is, they are open to being just as badly injured.

‘Gazillion Bubble Show’ at New World Stages, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“Gazillion Bubble Show” is being performed at the New World Stages in New York through November 19, 2017.In 2007, Fan Young brought his unique artistry of bubbles to New York and has wow…

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Big Stars Head to Shakespeare in the Park, Lortel Awards Announce Nominations, and Adam Feldman Posits a Mind-Blowing “Into the Woods” Theory! “Today on Broadway…

Sutton Foster performs at the Lincoln Center, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Sutton Foster will be performing at the Lincoln Center in New York on April 14, 2017.Two-time Tony award winner, Sutton Foster is not only a well-known Broadway artist but has also worked in…

‘San Francisco Symphony’ at Carnegie Hall, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“San Francisco Symphony” will be performing at Carnegie Hall in New York on April 7, 2017.The San Francisco Symphony orchestra will be performing works by three visionary 20th-century co…

‘The Boss Baby’ at Cobble Hill Cinemas, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“The Boss Baby” is now playing at Cobble Hill Cinemas in New York through April 13, 2017. Directed by Tom McGrath, The Boss Baby is a hilarious universal film about the impact a new…

Review: Review: Consent (National Theatre)

Nina Raine's new play is a scorching look at the legal system and the issue of consent

Katie Mitchell and Richard Jones to direct work in Oliver Mears’ first season at Royal Opera by Georgia Snow

The first Royal Opera season with Oliver Mears at the helm has been announced, and includes the premiere of a new work

‘Chaplin, Modern Times’ at House of the Radio, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

House of the Radio, Paris presents “Chaplin, Modern Times,” a cine concert on April 22, 2017.The National Orchestra of France has proposed this season to discover a masterpiece of cinema…

Royal Ballet gambles on new talent and competitive spirit to invigorate classics by Judith Mackrell

For its 2017-18 season, the Royal Ballet pays tribute to Kenneth MacMillan and Leonard Bernstein – and brings in Liam Scarlett, Edmund de Waal and a take on a deranged silent movieOne of t…

Caste review at Finborough Theatre, London – ‘sweet and sentimental’ by Neil Dowden

TW Robertson was a pioneering playwright and director who helped to modernise mid-Victorian theatre by bringing a new quality of realism to

‘Open Screen: Gorge Coeur Ventre’ at Ciné 104, Pantin by Blouin Artinfo

Ciné 104, Pantin presents “Open Screen: Gorge Coeur Ventre,” a film screening on April 6, 2017 at 8.15 pm.A death factory. Where do the cows, pigs, sheep, dozens come by? …

42nd STREET – West End by Jonathan Baz

42nd Street at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane is a feast of musical theatre. This revival of the 1980s show, itself inspired by the 1930s recession busting movie of the same name, is nothing l…

First Night Takeover: 42nd Street at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane - with Kate Middleton!

As part of our #FirstNightTakeover series, Perry O'Bree joins the Duchess of Cambridge, Morgan Freeman and other celebrities at the West End opening (on 4 April 2017) of Broadway dance extra…

Theatre News: Exclusive: Casting announced for European premiere Working at Southwark Playhouse

Stephen Schwartz's musical features compositions from Lin-Manuel Miranda and James Taylor

POSH – The Pleasance Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

“I’m sick of poor people” shouts one of the thrusting young men seated around a table groaning with empty wine and champagne bottles. Uniformed buttons have been unfastened, waistbands…

Consent review at the Dorfman, National Theatre, London – ‘witty and bitter’ by Natasha Tripney

Nina Raine knows her shit. Or, rather, her shits. She excels at writing charismatic, intelligent, affluent, articulate shits. But her new play,

Louis CK: 2017 review – buttons are pushed but the set doesn't achieve lift-off by Elise Czajkowski

Abortion and suicide are hot topics in this latest hour of standup for Netflix, but the quirky left turns that once made this material feel so fresh can’t be foundWhen I saw Louis CK perfo…

Competition: Win tickets to Footloose, starring Gareth Gates, at Richmond Theatre by The Stage

Everybody cut loose as the explosive 1980’s rock ‘n’ roll sensation bursts onto the stage in a remastered show for 2017 starring

BWW Morning Brief April 5th, 2017 - PRESENT LAUGHTER, 'SIX DEGREES' and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's big news SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION starts on Broadway, and PRESENT LAUGHTER, starring Kevin Kline, takes its opening bows tonight

‘Greater Tuna’ Rendition Takes a Tumble at Crighton by David Dow Bentley III

Many years ago in New York I reviewed the opening night of a new musical titled, “The Devil of Delancey Street. I opened my report with these lines: Richard Nixon famously remarked, “I a…

‘Hamilton’ at The Private Bank Theatre, Chicago by Blouin Artinfo

The Private Bank Theatre in Chicago presents a musical performance entitled ‘Hamilton’ through April 30, 2017. Hamilton, writer-composer-lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda’s biograp…

Phil Willmott: It’s time to consider a world without critics by Phil Willmott

Like anxious courtiers of the ailing Henry VIII, it may be judicious for us to anticipate future regimes. You see, a day

Mark Shenton: I felt like asking Don Juan to get help for his sex addiction by Mark Shenton

One of the joys of going to the theatre is that we each have our own responses to it. There’s no right

Tom Clutterbuck: Technicians are here to help, but we can’t fix everything by Tom Clutterbuck

When your job appears to be to know the answer to all the questions, it’s very hard to draw a line between

‘Beauty and the Beast’ at El Capitan Theatre, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

‘Beauty and the Beast’ is being screened at El Capitan Theatre, Los Angeles through April 30, 2017.Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' is a live-action adaptation of the studio's animat…

‘Mr. Gaga’ at Music Box Theatre, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“Mr. Gaga” is playing at Music Box Theatre in New York through April 6, 2017.Directed by Tomer Heymann, this documentary chronicles the life of Ohad Naharin, the artistic director of the…

‘The Wiz’ at Theatre Wit, Chicago by Blouin Artinfo

‘The Wiz,’ a musical is staged at Theatre Wit, Chicago through April 23, 2017. ‘The Wiz’ is a compact, talent-packed staging of the 1975 musical updating of The Wizard…

‘Our Trojan War’ at BAM, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“Our Trojan War” will be performed at BAM in New York from April 19 through April 23, 2017.A collaboration between The Aquila Theatre and American combat veterans of the Warrior Chorus, …

Icelandic Puffins by Arts Review

Deploying great sculptural skill, using traditional hand-carving technique inherited from her toy-maker family to create each piece, Emily Floyd presents Icelandic Puffins – her ten…

VIDEO: On This Day, April 5- What's New, Buenos Aires? The Broadway Revival of EVITA Opens at the Marquis Theater by Stage Tube

On this day in 2012,Tim RiceandAndrew Lloyd Webber's landmark musical EVITA received its first Broadway revivalat the Marquis Theatre. It was the firstnew Broadway production of the seven-ti…

Get Ready to Guffaw! Meet the Full Company of PRESENT LAUGHTER, Opening Tonight on Broadway by Meet The Cast

Present Laughter, starring Academy Award- and two-time Tony Award-winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, opens tonight, April 5th, at the St. James Theatre 246 West 44th St…

Expecting an Awesome April by Maxamoo

Jack, Liz, and Lindsay share what they’re looking forward to at the theater this month: Samara by Richard Maxwell with music by Steve Earle from Soho Rep (1:55) The Antipodes by Annie Bake…

Hitting the Streets of Austin with Josh Henderson by Young Hollywood

Hitting the Streets of Austin with Josh Henderson YH hits the streets of Austin, Texas, with actor Josh Henderson to take in the SXSW vibe and hear all about his role in the E! series, "The …

Opening Night: Present Laughter, Starring Kevin Kline and Kate Burton, Opens on Broadway

The production also features Cobie Smulders and Kristine Nielsen.

Anoushka Shankar performs at The Town Hall, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Anoushka Shankar will be performing at The Town Hall in New York on April 5, 2017.The first and youngest female recipient of a British House of Commons Shield, Anoushka Shankar is a stunning…

‘Ghost in the shell’ at Pacific Theatres Glendale 18, CA by Blouin Artinfo

‘Ghost in the shell’ is screened at Pacific Theatres Glendale 18, CA.The movie is directed by Rupert Sanders and casts Scarlett Johansson, Michael Pitt, Juliette Binoche, Michael Wincott…

The Arts on the Stamps of the World — April 5 by Doug Briscoe

An Arts Fuse regular feature: the arts on stamps of the world.

‘Ghost in the Shell’ at Bow Tie Cinemas, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“Ghost in the Shell” is now playing at Bow Tie Cinemas in New York. Based on the manga written by Junichi Fujisaku, this Hollywood live-action adaptation is directed by Rupert Sande…

‘The Zookeeper's Wife’ at Pacific Theatres at the Grove, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

‘The Zookeeper's Wife’ is screened at Pacific Theatres at the Grove, Los Angeles.This movie is based on the non-fiction book of the same name by Diane Ackermanis, directed by Niki Caro a…

Olivia Wilde Will Make Broadway Debut In 1984; Full Cast Announced by Chris Luner

Looking ahead to the 2017-18 season on Broadway, full casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of George Orwell’s 1984. Producers Sonia Friedman and Scott Rudin proudly ann…

Phoenix teen recreates 'La La Land' intro to invite Emma Stone to prom by The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic

Video inviting Emma Stone to teen's prom recreates the opening scene from 'La La Land.'        

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Toby’s Dinner Theatre. “Toby’s production of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” is the MUST-SEE family event of the spring!” –…

‘T2 Trainspotting’ at Sundance Cinemas, Madison by Blouin Artinfo

‘T2 Trainspotting’ movie is currently on view at Sundance Cinemas in Madison.The movie is directed by Danny Boyle and casts Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle and Ewen Bremn…

Concert Review: Mozart’s ‘Symphony No. 40 in G Minor’ by The National Philharmonic Featuring Eric Lu at the Strathmore by Katie Gaab

It comes as no surprise that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart continues to entrance listeners and challenge musicians with his compositions. What one may find baffling, however, is how Mozart constru…

Noel Coward’s Present Laughter, Starring Kevin Kline, Opens on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The new Broadway revival of Noël Coward’s Present Laughter, starring two-time Tony winner Kevin Kline, opens tonight. The production at the St. James Theatre plays began previews …

Allison Janney and John Benjamin Hickey Return to Broadway as Six Degrees of Separation Begins by Andy Lefkowitz

John Guare’s Six Degrees of Separation returns to Broadway tonight in a new revival directed by Trip Cullman. The production starring Tony nominee Allison Janney, Tony winner John Benj…

The Dance Enthusiast Asks Rafa Reyes of " A Mexican Affair" - coming soon to NYC's Metropolitan Room- about Stage Fright & more by The Dance Enthusiast

"I believe this is a great opportunity in time to speak to the topic of immigration and the relationship between Mexico and the United States," says Rafa Reyes of A Mexican Affair.

IMPRESSIONS: Doug Varone and Dancers Celebrates 30 Years at BAM Harvey by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Doug Varone and Dancers Celebrates 30 Years at BAM Harvey, "Who can resist the exuberance that contours the jabbing kicks, swinging arms, surging paces, and luscious seesaws…

IMPRESSIONS: Sydney Dance Company, Gauthier Dance and the Hamburg Ballet at The Joyce Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Sydney Dance Company, Gauthier Dance and the Hamburg Ballet at The Joyce Theater, "I happily spent the month of March making row N my home away from home to see the select t…

What Makes Interactive Theatre So Fascinating? - Two dramaturgs geek out over immersive performances

Welcome to Geek Out/Freak Out, where theatre fans get enthusiastic about thingsToday, translator and dramaturg Maria Inês Marques geeks out with fellow Yalie dramaturg, Nahuel Telleria…

The Perfect Set for This Trashy, Classy Story - The design of Pearl Theatre's 'Vanity Fair'

The design of Pearl Theatre's Vanity Fair---Yes, of course, the Pearl Theatre Company's production of Vanity Fair is set in a series of high-society homes and schools in the early 19th-centu…

Present Laughter Opens on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Noël Coward comedy plays the St. James Theatre starring Kevin Kline.

Schools of the Stars: Where Present Laughter Cast and Creators Went to College by Sarah Jane Arnegger

Where the cast and creative team of the Broadway revival of Present Laughter pursued their college studies.

Gently Down the Stream, Starring Harvey Fierstein, Opens April 5 by Olivia Clement

The world-premiere production plays the Public Theater Off-Broadway.

Six Degrees of Separation Begins on Broadway April 5 by Olivia Clement

John Guare’s award-winning play is revived starring Corey Hawkins, Allison Janney, and John Benjamin Hickey.

7 Movie Stars That Got Their Start on the Stage by Logan Culwell-Block

You'll never guess which Hollywood celebs have a stage background.

How Well Do You Know Your Iconic Playbill Covers? by Logan Culwell-Block

A show's Playbill cover is often its most iconic calling card, but if we take the title away, can you still name the show?