BREAKING: Andy Karl Powers Through Injury During Groundhog Day Performance by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of the new Broadway musical injured himself during the April 14 performance, stopping the show.

Andy Karl Powers Through Injury During Groundhog Day Performance by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of the new Broadway musical injured himself during the April 14 performance, stopping the show.

How To Get Discount Tickets to Broadway’s Newest Shows by New York Theater

There are 14 shows opening on Broadway in April, 2017, which are available for as little as $30, even though their full-priced can be 500 percent more than. How?  Below, listed alphabetical…

Photo Flash: Broadway Dreams Goes Global with a Master Class in Moscow by BroadwayWorld

Through an unprecedented collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Moscow, the U.S. Department of State, Broadway Moscow, andStage EntertainmentRussia, the not-for-profit performing arts education…

Call Answered: Robert L. Camina: Upstairs Inferno Documentary by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: Robert L. Camina & I have been friends for a few years, so when I found out he was a filmmaker & that his new documentary "Upstairs Inferno," about the deadly 1973 New…

Magic Time!: ‘Off the Leash: A Journey Into Reality One Black Life at a Time’ at Woolly Mammoth Rehearsal Hall by John Stoltenberg

After I watched eleven B.F.A. candidates in Howard University’s Class of 2017 perform a program of self-scripted audition pieces—character-rich monodramas, actually—I had one overw…

St. Louis, the 13th century French king, gets a bath by Mike Faulk St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The mounted French king and namesake of the city is in the midst of a cleaning that takes place about once every 20 years.

Family comes back to life in an Irish memory play by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

'Dancing at Lughnasa' closes the Mustard Seed season

Hotel Valley Ho – Scottsdale Az by Pauline Adamek

      Offering a nostalgic and carefree vibe, the stylishly retro, mid-century modern Hotel Valley Ho is a Palm Springs kind of oasis in Scottsdale,

The time Harvey Fierstein was nearly ‘beaten and steamed’ before a show by Barbara Hoffman

“I was sort of born in the East Village,” says Harvey Fierstein, who actually hails from Brooklyn but came of age at La MaMa and other East Village haunts in the ’70s. Now, after 30 ye…

Queen Latifah replaces Cher in Lifetime ‘Flint’ telefilm by Paul Sheehan

Last month, Cher had to withdraw from “Flint,” a telefilm about the water crisis in the Michigan city due to family reasons. Executive producers  Craig Zadan and Neil Meron ha…

Review: The Wiz (Kokandy Productions) by Catey Sullivan

Kokandy director Lili-Anne Brown takes a literal stance on The Wiz, billing it as an urbanization of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, setting it in the amongst the graffiti-strewn Kansas Home…

Essential Arts & Culture: 'The Encounter's' circular time, L.A. Phil's Icelandic time, Center Theater Group's anniversary time by Carolina A. Miranda

It’s been a busy art week — with stellar plays, Icelandic music and art exhibitions that feature overlooked women. I’m Carolina A. Miranda, staff writer at the Los Angeles Times, with …

ARULA Encourages Audiences to Resist, Rise Up by Ed Rampell

by ED RAMPELL national theater community fired its first shot at the incoming Trump regime November 18, when Hamilton’s cast admonished then-Vice President-elect Mike Pence after a per…

Review: “Evita” at Lone Tree Arts Center aims high but falters by Joanne Ostrow

This "Evita" benefits from an imported cast and creative team, boosting the performance of Denver actor Lauren Shealy as Eva.

Review: Exquisite corpses tell all in “The Drowning Girls” at Arvada Center by Lisa Kennedy

A keenly engaging work about three murdered women whose ghostly recollections get at something more vital than a mere whodunit.

Bottoms Up: Backstage at the Something Rotten! Tour with Rob McClure, Episode 10: Furry Friends by Broadway.com

Rob McClure and the gang are in Greenville, South Carolina! Adorable lemurs, mice and even a newborn kitten await you in this latest episode.

Watch These Uproarious Show Clips of Andy Karl & the Cast of Groundhog Day Over and Over (and Over)! by Broadway.com

Show clips of Groundhog Day, starring Andy Karl.

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with David Williamson of Circus 1903 by Broadway.com

David Williamson stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Circus 1903 and more with Matt Rodin.

Jonathan Groff & More Hamilton Kings Unite, Amelie's Phillipa Soo & More Hit the Recording Studio & Other Marvelous Shots by Broadway.com

The best way to kick off your weekend? A royal King George palooza, a Spring Awakening reunion and Jessica Chastian. Our latest roundup of Broadway hot shots has all bases covered.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 Riffing on Stranger Things Will Draw You Into an Ouroboros of Nostalgia by Halle Kiefer

If you’re old enough to appreciate the Steven Spielberg-ness of Stranger Things’s kid-focused sci-fi adventure, and nerdy enough to have spent your Saturdays trying to tape every Mystery…

“Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” at Antaeus by Pauline Adamek

Renowned for staging classic works, The Antaeus Theatre Company inaugurates its new home in Glendale with a fully partner-cast production of Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning mast…

Creative industries as vital as oil and gas, says arts pressure group by Tim Bano

The government should recognise that the creative industries are as important to the economy as cars, oil and gas, the Creative Industries

BWW TV: Meet Phil (Again and Again) with Highlights from GROUNDHOG DAY on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld TV

Groundhog Day, the Olivier Award-winning new musical featuring music and lyrics byTim Minchinand a book byDanny Rubin, and directed byMatthew Warchus, opens this comingMonday April 17, on Br…

Cleveland theater auditions for April 14 and beyond: Blank Canvas Theatre's "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" & More by Mark Rapp, The Plain Dealer

Cleveland audition notices for Northeast Ohio for April 14 and beyond.

Christopher Morahan, a Producer and Director of ‘The Jewel in the Crown,’ Dies at 87 by William Grimes

Beyond that heralded TV series and plays for television, Mr. Morahan’s career spanned the stage and film.

Video Flash: Kevin Kline, Cobie Smulders, and Others Bubble With Present Laughter

Check out footage from Noël Coward's comedy at the St. James Theatre.

Tony-Winning Broadway Musical Fun Home to Play London’s Old Vic in 2018 by Andy Lefkowitz

Fun Home, the musical based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel, is heading across the pond to London, according to the U.K.’s Daily Mail. The winner of the 2015 Tony Award fo…

Get a First Look at Laura Linney & Cynthia Nixon Switching It Up in The Little Foxes by Broadway.com

The Little Foxes opens at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on April 19. Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon have already started switching it up (and rocking fabulous dresses designed by Jane Green…

Watch: Speech and Debate Premiere by John Vermeer

Speech and Debate, a new film Directed by Dan Harris and written by Tony winner Stephen Karam, is a love letter for theater kids everywhere. This stage to film adaptation captures the passio…

Luck Be a Lady: Look Back at Nathan Lane and Faith Prince in Guys and Dolls by Hannah Vine

The 1992 revival played the Martin Beck Theatre.

Exclusive! Nick Blaemire Premieres Jazzadelic New Track 'Trees' with Joan of Arc's Jo Lampert by Lindsey Sullivan

Actor-composer Nick Blaemire is a busy guy, but his latest track off of The Ampsersand EP has immediately put us in the swingin', easy-breezy summer mood we've been craving. As previ…

Duncan Sheik Aims to Return Recent Broadway Musical American Psycho to London Stage by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' novel American Psycho, which played a short run on Broadway in 2016, may be headed home to its debut city of London, says songwriter Duncan S…

Egg-celent! Bandstand's Laura Osnes Dyes Easter Eggs In A New Episode of Side By Side By Susan Blackwell by Broadway.com

Bandstand's Laura Osnes and Susan Blackwell spread the joy of Spring by dying Easter eggs in this brand new episode of Side By Side.

Odds & Ends: Cynthia Nixon on Playing ‘Polar Opposites’ in Little Foxes, Steven Pasquale's TV Return & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Cynthia Nixon on Playing Dual Roles in The Little Foxes Cynthia Nixon stopped by Live with Kelly

Here, There, Everywhere - Test Your Knowledge Of European Capitals With Matt Rodin On The Opening Night of Oslo by Broadway.com

On the opening night of Oslo, Matt Rodin quizzes the cast on capital cities of European countries.

Broadway Breakout! Meet Groundhog Day's Leading Lady Barrett Doss by Broadway.com

If she had her time again, Barrett Doss would do it all the same. Skies are sunny for the 28-year-old Minneapolis native, who's currently starring alongside Andy Karl in Broadway's l…

Justin Peck, Misty Copeland curate ‘Ballet Across America’ series by Sarah L. Kaufman

For the first time, the Kennedy Center taps artists to program a showcase of regional dance.

John Lithgow Will Share Stories From His Life and Career, From M. Butterfly to 3rd Rock by Robert Viagas

The two-time Tony winning actor plans an April appearance in Greenwich Village.

Add “Man on the Flying Trapeze” to the National Film Registry! by Trav S.D.

Please join the campaign to vote for Man on the Flying Trapeze as the next W.C. Fields film added to the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. Go to to www.wcfields.com where th…

How will festgoers greet Lady Gaga? Plus speculation on Lorde, Kendrick and more by Randall Roberts

Sunday Routine: How the Actor Josh Charles Spends His Sundays by Kara Mayer Robinson

Viewers of “The Good Wife” gasped when the lawyer played by Mr. Charles was suddenly killed. In real life, he is a guitar-strumming family man.

Review: Man of La Mancha

A Noise Within revives this quixotic musical.

Photo Flash: Laura Osnes and Corey Cott Swing Away in New Bandstand Photos

Andy Blankenbuehler directs the musical at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

Music News: Billy Porter to Perform a Richard Rodgers Classic With India.Arie at Barnes & Noble

The Tony-winning actor will promote his newly released album Billy Porter Presents the Soul of Richard Rodgers.

Milagro 2017-18 Season to Include 3 World Premieres by American Theatre Editors

Next season at the Portland Latinx theatre will include new plays by Georgina Escobar, David Valdes Greenwood, Tracy Cameron Francis and Roy Antonio Arauz.

15 Off-Broadway Shows Not to Miss April 14–May 1 by Olivia Clement

Catch Kate Bornstein, Dianne Wiest, and Max von Essen, among others.

Review: ‘Bradley’s Bucks’ at Franky Bradley’s by Deb Miller

Acrobatic, athletic, comic, and erotic, Bradley’s Bucks have it all and delivered it all upstairs at Franky Bradley’s in their latest high-energy offering. Founded, led, and directed by …

Preston Lane Receives Literary Arts Fellowship by American Theatre Editors

The fellowship, which spans three years, is awarded through the Montalvo Arts Center of California.

Jeff Dunn by Jeff Dunn

Jeff Dunn is a Hollywood-born composer and photography judge who’s had careers as a National Park ranger, geology professor, IT project manager, and music critic for various publications. …

French Exhibitors Demand Netflix Release Its Cannes Movies in Theaters by Elsa Keslassy

PARIS — The selection of two movies backed by Netlix, Bong Joon-Ho’s “Okja” and Noah Baumbach’s “The Meyerowitz Stories,” has triggered protests from Fr…

Life after Studio: Joy Zinoman, A free, fierce spirit for 35 years and counting by Christopher Henley

“Since it was my decision and my timing and my will, it was easy, on that level,” Joy Zinoman said when I asked her if it had been easy to stop leading The Studio Theatre, the compan…

BWW Review: J.T. Rogers' Fascinating OSLO Transfers To Broadway and to The Trump Administration by Michael Dale

When J.T. Rogers' fascinating play about the power and beauty of human interaction and diplomacy, OSLO, premiered Off-Broadway this past July at Lincoln Center's Mitzi Newhouse Theater, it w…

Serving Up Theatrics: ‘Cuisine & Confessions’ by Matthew Wexler

by April Stamm If only your dinner parties were this cool: your adorable kitchen packed with well-placed hipster kitsch and peopled with fascinatingly gorgeous, mustachioed, skinny-jeans-wea…

Review: The Gun Conversation by Michael Block

By Michael BlockThere's no denying why this play now. Church & State by Jason Odell Williams is more than relevant in our political climate. The political comedy playing New World Stages…

Film Review: “Get Out” — A Different Kind of Horror Flick by Arts Fuse Editor

Get Out owes much to the small but precious film genre that dares to cultivate bizarre and hip satire.

Book Review: “The Hunger Saint” — Courage in a World of Pain by Arts Fuse Editor

Olivia Kate Cerrone tells this story in raw, blunt terms, in a naturalistic mode worthy of Zola.

Review: ‘A Conversation with Alec Baldwin’ at Smithsonian Associates by Marlene Hall

A sold out crowd Wednesday night enthusiastically enjoyed the Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning actor, writer, producer, comedian, and political activist Alec Baldwin…

Is Tony-Winning Musical Fun Home Heading to London? by Andrew Gans

The Young Vic is reportedly in negotiations to present the groundbreaking musical.

Gerard & Roth On The Tony Awards Races, Garth Drabinsky And The Pulitzer Prizes by Jeremy Gerard

EXCLUSIVE: Deadline theater critic Jeremy Gerard and Jujamcyn Theatres president Jordan Roth discuss the hottest topics on the Rialto, the only precondition being: no holds barred. GER…

Broadway Scenic Designer Helen Pond Dies at 92 by Stephanie Wild

The Cape Cod Times reports that renowned set designed Helen Pond has died in her home at age 92, after a recent decline in her health.

Photo Flash: Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon Do Double Duty in The Little Foxes Photos

The show opens at Broadway's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on April 19.

Theater News: Christopher Sieber, Beth Leavel, and More Join Nunsense TV Series

The Office's Phyllis Smith, Darlene Love, and other stars of stage and screen will appear in the series pilot.

The Little Foxes Isn’t Cynthia Nixon’s First Time Playing Two Roles by Ruthie Fierberg

The Sex and the City actor remembers the last time she played two roles, albeit at two different theatres.

Review: ‘Daniel’s Husband’ at The Cherry Lane Theatre by Richard Seff

Family plays have changed so in the past few decades. They once concerned themselves with sibling rivalry for power and control (The Little Foxes), long held lies that are finally unearthed …

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - Kevin Kline Brings on the Funny in PRESENT LAUGHTER by Ken Fallin

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his latest …

DVR Alert: Casts of AMELIE, 'EVAN HANSEN' and 'GREAT COMET' to Perform on NBC's 'Today' by BroadwayWorld

BWW has learned that the Broadway casts of AMELIE, DEAR EVAN HANSEN AND NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 will perform on upcoming episodes of NBC's TODAY.

Disney Theatricals President Thomas Schumacher Talks Inclusion With Broadway Casting Directors Tara Rubin and Bernie Telsey by BroadwayWorld

In a recent feature for Backstage, Thomas Schumacher, president and producer of Disney Theatrical Productions, sat down with Broadway casting directors Tara Rubin and Bernie Telsey to discus…

Sutton Foster Shines At Lincoln Center Tonight! by Corine Cohen

Friday, April 14, 2017, 7:30 pm Sutton Foster With “the voice of a trumpet and a big, gleaming presence that floods the house” (New York Times), two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster is a g…

First Look at Laura Osnes and Corey Cott in Broadway Musical Bandstand by Hannah Vine

The new swing musical officially opens April 26.

Nunsense Pilot, Featuring Beth Leavel and Christopher Sieber, Sets Online Premiere by Andrew Gans

Watch a sneak peek of the pilot episode.

Paper Mill Will Honor Chita Rivera at 2017 Gala; THE WIZ LIVE!'s Shanice Williams and More to Perform! by BroadwayWorld

Paper Mill Playhouse,recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, is hosting its largest fundraising event of the year, the Paper Mill Playhouse Gala on Friday, May 12, at the renowned…

Theater News: Paper Mill Playhouse Will Honor Chita Rivera at Annual Gala

The Wiz Live!'s Shanice Williams joins the evening's roster of performers.

Music News: The Great Comet Announces Original Broadway Cast Album Release Date

Josh Groban and Denée Benton costar in the new Broadway musical.

Cynthia Nixon and Laura Linney Alternate Roles in The Little Foxes by Hannah Vine

The Broadway revival, directed by Daniel Sullivan, began performances March 29.

Don Your Habits! NUNSENSE: THE TV SERIES Sets Premiere Date by TV News Desk

Dan Goggin's internationally acclaimed musical sensation, Nunsense will premiere the sinfully funny pilot episode of 'Nunsense The TV Series' online, Tuesday,April 25, 2017.The new series, w…

Photo Coverage: OSLO Company Celebrates a Peaceful Opening Night on Broadway! by Walter McBride

Lincoln Center Theater's smash hit production of J.T. Rogers' new play Oslo, directed by Bartlett Sher, opened just night, Thursday April 13, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater 150 West 65 Stree…

News: Out Front Theatre faces protests from religious group over “Most Fabulous Story” by Jim Farmer

As Paul Conroy was piecing together programming for the inaugural season of his Out Front Theatre Company — the company he founded and that is dedicated to telling stories of the LGBT …

IT’S NOT YET MIDNIGHT… – Roundhouse by Daniel Perks

It’s Not Yet Midnight is devised to highlight the success of collaboration and the danger of trying to accomplish everything solo. Working together, the acrobats build towers four people t…

Sowing and Reaping: A Review of Blood at the Root at The Yard and Jackalope Theatre by Kevin Greene

Theater News: Roslyn Ruff and More to Judge August Wilson Monologue Competition

Students will compete for the top prize at Broadway's August Wilson Theatre.

Theater News: Graham Rowat and Others Join Berkshire Theatre Group Season

Rowat will appear in Arsenic and Old Lace.

Anastasia by Billboard

Veteran songwriting team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty describe the development of the new musical based on the 1997 animated movie with stars Christy Altomare and Derek Klena.

Theater News: The Secret Garden, Starring Daisy Eagan, Set to Begin Performances

Opening night is set for April 20 at 5th Avenue Theatre.

Broadway Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 4/14/2017 by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Rush, Lottery amp Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 4142017.

STAGE TUBE: Bonnie Milligan Performs an Ode to Streisand From RACHAEL LILY ROSENBLOOM by Stage Tube

On March 13, Paul Jabara's campy cult musical Rachael Lily Rosenbloom...and don't you ever forget it came to Feinstein's54 Below. Bonnie Milligan played the title role at this concert produc…

AUDIO: Listen to Billy Porter and Pentatonix Revamp OKLAHOMA! Classic on 'SOUL OF RICHARD RODGERS', Out Today at No. 2 on iTunes R&B Chart! by BroadwayWorld

Tony and Grammy Award-Winner Billy Porter releases his new studio album, Billy Porter Presents The Soul of Richard Rodgers via Bee amp El Sony Masterworks Broadway today - available on all d…

Tina Fey Reportedly Turns Down Offer to Host 2017 TONY AWARDS by Caryn Robbins

The 2017 TONY AWARDS are just around the corner andtheater fans are anxiously awaiting wordas to who will take on hosting duties for this year's ceremony.

Seven Questions About Oslo, My Fair Lady & Kelli O'Hara with Tony-Winning Director Bartlett Sher

Bartlett Sher talks being inspired by Kelli O'Hara, the challenge of Oslo, casting My Fair Lady, and more.

Lady Gaga will make history as female headliner at Coachella

NEW YORK (AP) - Lady Gaga will make history when she performs at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival this weekend, marking a decade since a solo woman has been billed as a headliner…

Lady Gaga will make history as female headliner at Coachella by Mesfin Fekadu

NEW YORK (AP) -- Lady Gaga will make history when she performs at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival this weekend, marking a decade since a solo woman has been billed as a h…

Don’t Miss The Top 8 Stories From This Week by Playbill Staff

Watch Playbill’s video recap of the essential Broadway news from April 10–14.

Betty Buckley Walks Us Through Highlights of Her New Album by Robert Viagas

The Tony Award winner’s Story Songs was recorded live.

A Gambler’s Guide to Dying by David Kaufman

“To some he was dad, to some he was mate,” says McNair, at the top of his monologue, “to others he was liar, cheat, addict, hero, story teller.” Over the course of the next 70 minute…

Dobama Theatre Sets 2017-18 Season of New Plays by American Theatre Editors

The Cleveland theatre will present seven plays, including a world premiere by Greg Vovos.

AUDRA McDONALD IN CONCERT – Leicester Square Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Let’s face it, you do not win six Tony Awards for being average, you win them for being sensational.

The 5 best episodes of ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ in honor of its return by Nick Vadala

The comedy sci-fi weirdos from Mystery Science Theater 3000 are up to their spacey old antics again, thanks to a reboot of the classic series that debuted today on Netflix.

Theater News: Alex Brightman Makes Surprise Return to School of Rock on Broadway

The show's original Tony-nominated star fills in for two weeks at the Winter Garden Theatre.

Angela Lansbury to Introduce Irish Rep’s June 13 Sondheim Tribute by Robert Viagas

Tickets are now on sale for the star-studded New York event.

Denee Benton & Josh Groban's Voices Will Soar Over Your Speakers! Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 Cast Album Set to Land by Lindsey Sullivan

Raise a glass, fans of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812. The Broadway cast of Dave Malloy's cult fave will release a cast recording. Featuring the vocals of leading lady Den…

J.T. Rogers' Oslo, Starring Jennifer Ehle & Jefferson Mays, Opens on Broadway; See the Red Carpet Pics! by Broadway.com

J.T. Rogers' Oslo, starring Jennifer Ehle and Jefferson Mays, opened on the Great White Way at the Vivian Beaumont Theater on April 13. Check out the glitzy guests who came out for the o…

Josh Groban, Denée Benton & Stars of Broadway's Great Comet Sing Out on Good Morning America by Andy Lefkowitz

The stars of Broadway’s epic musical Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 stopped by Good Morning America on April 14 to show off their new show. The cast, led by Josh Groban …

The Teacher Is Back! Alex Brightman Returns to SCHOOL OF ROCK on Broadway Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Alex Brightman returns to his Tony Award nominated role, 'Dewey Finn,' in Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit, School of Rock - The Musical tonight, Friday, April 14 - Sunday, April 30, 2017.

Non-Stop! James Monroe Iglehart and Brian D'Arcy James Join the Broadway Cast of HAMILTON Tonight! by BroadwayWorld

These two are non-stop Tonight, Brian D'Arcy James and James Monroe Iglehart join the Broadway cast of Hamilton. Iglehart will be playing the dual roles of Marquis de Lafayette andThomas Jef…

7 Events NYC Actors Need to Add to Their Calendars

Step out of the spotlight and step into the weekend. Even though we know the training never truly stops, performers in the busy, beautiful city need to pencil in a break every once in a…

The Wild Party’s Over (But Not Really, You Have One More Chance) by Trav S.D.

We have been following the progress of Jennifer Harder’s The Wild Party’s Over with great avidity ever since she won the well-deserved First of May Award from the Bindlestiff F…

‘Amazing Grace’ Is Heading to the Museum of the Bible in Washington by Andrew R. Chow

The former Broadway musical is to be the first production at the new museum.

CasablancaBox by Darryl Reilly

“The structure of 'CasablancaBox' is inspired by another filmmaker’s technique, Robert Altman’s roaming camera,” writes playwright Sara Farrington and director Reid Farrington in the…

WATCH: Jefferson Mays and Jennifer Ehle on the Opening Night Red Carpet of Broadway’s Oslo by Ruthie Fierberg

The company of Broadway’s Oslo share their most personal realizations about the groundbreaking new play.

2 BECOME 1 – King’s Head by Shanine Salmon

Have you ever had a night in with the girls and found yourself singing along to Britney into your hairbrush and dancing on the sofa, pretending to be a girl group from the ’90s? Don’t li…

Photo Flash: Oslo, Starring Jefferson Mays and Jennifer Ehle, Opens on Broadway

J.T. Rogers' drama tells of events leading up to the signing of the historic 1993 Oslo Accords.

The Great Comet, Starring Josh Groban and Denée Benton, Will Release a Cast Recording by Ryan McPhee

The two-disc album will be released in May.

Alex Brightman Returns to Broadway’s School of Rock by Andrew Gans

The Tony-nominated actor will play a limited engagement in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

THE PLAYBILL RECAP: April 10-14

Don't miss our recap on this week's top Broadway stories.

Watch Josh Groban and Cast of The Great Comet Perform Two Songs by Andrew Gans

The cast from the critically acclaimed new musical performed on Good Morning America.

Josh Groban and Company Bring a Lively Great Comet Performance to GMA by Andrew Gans

The cast from the critically acclaimed new musical performed on Good Morning America.

The Story of Tonight! Broadway’s Hamilton Welcomes Brian d’Arcy James & James Monroe Iglehart by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway hit Hamilton officially adds James Monroe Iglehart to the cast as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson and Brian d’Arcy James as King George on April 14. As previously a…

Broadway.com Culturalist Challenge! Rank the Top 10 Frontmen/Frontwomen You Want to See on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

The Broadway.com staff is crazy for Culturalist, the website that lets you choose and create your own top-10 lists. Every week, we’re challenging you with a new Broadway-themed topic t…

VIDEO: 'GREAT COMET's Josh Groban Reveals How His Fat Suit Saved Him from Injury by BroadwayWorld

Josh Grobanand the cast of Broadway's THE GREAT COMET performed live on today's ABC's GOOD MORNING AMERICA. Prior to the performance, Groban chatted about the experience of making his Broadw…

THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Original Cast Recording Out 5/19; Pre-Order Now by BroadwayWorld

The new Broadway musical NATASHA, PIERRE amp THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 and Reprise Records will release an original Broadway cast recording, featuring Josh Groban as 'Pierre' and Denee Benton …

Christian Borle, Renee Elise Goldsberry & More to Visit CBS's LATE SHOW by BroadwayWorld

BWW has learned that Jennifer Hudson THE COLOR PURPLE, Christian Borle CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY and Rene Elise Goldsberry HAMILTON are set to stop by next week's LATE SHOW WITH STEP…

Review: Oslo at curtainup.com/ http://www.curtainup.com/oslolcbway17.html by Elyse Sommer

it's a talky play, but the talk is wonderful in this welcome Broadway production

The Play That Goes Wrong – review by Lyn Gardner

Trafalgar Studios, LondonA sleeper fringe hit that has been steadily gathering momentum, this farce about an incompetent amateur dramatic staging of a murder mystery began at the Old Red Lio…

Much Ado About Nothing review – Sh!t-faced Shakespeare does the Bard blotto by Mark Lawson

Leicester Square theatre, LondonThis tipsy performance of giggly, off-script improvisation is pointless if it’s put-on, cruel if it’s real, and staggeringly bad if you’re soberThe most…

“The Town Hall Affair” Renews Raucous Revolution, at Z-Space, S.F. by Bdhorwitz

The Wooster Group Reignites Feminist Fireworks by Barry David Horwitz New York’s experimental Wooster Group has brought us “The Town Hall Affair,” a docu-drama with the emphasis on the…

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Teatro Pomodoro’s Simone Tani by Daniel Perks

Simone Tani, one of the founders of Teatro Pomodoro, must be completely shattered. Speaking to me over Skype, he has just become a father and is also trying to finalise bringing the company�…

Stephen Colbert Will Welcome Renée Elise Goldsberry and Jennifer Hudson by Andrew Gans

Two-time Tony winner Christian Borle will also appear on the late-night talk show the week of April 16.

Renée Elise Goldsberry and Jennifer Hudson Line Up TV Appearances by Andrew Gans

Two-time Tony winner Christian Borle will also appear on the late-night talk show the week of April 16.

New Block of Tix Now on Sale for Broadway’s The Play That Goes Wrong by Andrew Gans

The new comedy recently opened at the Lyceum Theatre.

GRACE NOTES: Friday, April 14, 2017 by Susan Grace

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Oslo’s Opening Night on Broadway by Hannah Vine

J.T. Rogers’ acclaimed political drama opened at Lincoln Center Theater’s Vivian Beaumont Theater.

VIDEO: Josh Groban & Cast of 'GREAT COMET' Perform Live on GMA! by BroadwayWorld

Josh Grobanand the cast of Broadway's THE GREAT COMET performed 'Prologue' and 'Pierre' live on today's ABC's GOOD MORNING AMERICA. Watch the appearance in full below

Constellation’s next season where the unexpected meets the wild by Lorraine Treanor

The Constellation Theatre Company, operating out of the Source theater on 14th Street NW, has decided to focus on stories from the first half of the last century for their 2017-2018 ‘S…

1st Stage next season ranges from Guirgis to Bartlett and a musical by Lorraine Treanor

1st Stage’s 2017-2018 will feature two plays by acknowledged masters, two other plays by up-and-coming artists (including a world premiere from a local playwright) and an evening of so…

The Mentor review – F Murray Abraham skewers writerly ego in a prickly comedy by Michael Billington

Ustinov studio, BathThe Homeland actor plays a tetchy older author clashing with a younger dramatist in Daniel Kehlmann’s compelling study of creative anxietyThis show has the aura of an e…

Bobbleheads and droids lure collectors to Disney's 'Star Wars' event

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - For die-hard "Star Wars" collectors, this weekend's fan convention in Orlando, Florida, is a must-attend event. The annual Star Wars Celebration is the only place Wal…

Theater: New and Noteworthy

New This Week Camelot (Broadway Pitman Theatre). Rodgers and Hammerstein's musicalization of one of literature's great love triangles. Saturday through May 14.

Livestreaming Arab Classic Plays at the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center in New York City—Wed, April 19 by [email protected] (thea)

By HowlRound TV. The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center in New York City presents Arab Classic Plays: Yusuf Idris (Egypt), Issam Mahfouz (Lebanon) + Sa’dallah Wannous (Syria) livestreaming on …

Livestreaming PS122: Past and Future at the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center in New York City—Mon, April 17 by [email protected] (thea)

By HowlRound TV. The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center in New York City presents PS122: Past and Future with Vallejo Gantner, Mark Russell, and Jenny Schlenzka livestreaming on the global, comm…

GUARDS AT THE TAJ – Bush Theatre by Aleks Sierz

For its reopening, Younis has looked across the pond for a new play. He has chosen Rajiv Joseph’s Guards at the Taj, which was first staged at the Atlantic Theatre, New York, in 2015, pick…

Ways of Knowing: the Work of Honey Pot Performance by [email protected] (ramona)

By Meida McNeal, Honey Pot Performance. Meida McNeal writes about the ethos and processes of creative collective Honey Pot Performance.

Announcement: Exeunt’s new columnists by Exeunt Staff

Introducing Ifeyinwa Frederick and Aniqah Choudhri, the joint winners of our call-out for a new black or minority ethnic columnist. The post Announcement: Exeunt’s new columnists appea…

BWW's On This Day - April 14, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 14 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our Broadway World - 4/14; A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Arena Stage, JC SUPERSTAR in Raleigh and More! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature…

Review: A Number at the Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh by Christine Irvine

Underdeveloped and ultimately forgettable: Caryl Churchill's dissection of the nature/nurture debate is staged as part of the Edinburgh Science Festival. The post Review: A Number at the Lyc…

Damian Lewis: ‘We were a very loud family, not a lot of listening, plenty of talking’ by Interview By Joanna Moorhead

The Homeland actor talks about going to boarding school aged eight, why his family notion of duty is not always helpful and how his mother told him not to marry an actorI grew up in London, …

Danny Baker: ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000 nearly killed me’ by Rachel Aroesti

From crisps to his co-host Danny Kelly, the long-serving radio personality reveals the things that make him laugh the mostNot exactly standup, but Monty Python at Drury Lane in 1974. I had t…

ON BROADWAY: Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 by Simon Parris

Entering the space, the Imperial Theatre auditorium and stage are unrecognisable, reconfigured into an immersive arena without any trace of a traditional proscenium arch.

Review: Guards at the Taj, Bush Theatre by Daniel Perks

Everything Jamie Lloyd touches seems to turn to gold, the current Midas of the directing world. A long-standing partnership with designer Soutra Gilmour is certainly one of the reasons that …

Review: Betroffenheit, Sadler’s Wells by Josephine Balfour-Oatts

Co-created by choreographer Crystal Pite, her company Kidd Pivot, and actor-playwright Jonathon Young of Electric Company Theatre, Betroffenheit returns to Sadlers Wells following its UK pre…

Features: What's in my dressing room? - Honk's Liam Vincent-Kilbride

The actor currently playing the Ugly Duckling in Stiles and Drewe's musical took us backstage at the Union Theatre

Blogs: Why the decline of school theatre trips is extremely worrying

Holly Williams considers the implications of a decline in schools taking children to the theatre

IT’S NOT YET MIDNIGHT… – Roundhouse by Shanine Salmon

Beginning with a single altercation between two members of the cast, the performance quickly develops beyond a brawl featuring nearly everyone in the troupe to a sequence of acrobatic set pi…

The Bean's a winner! How we're changing how we spend our time and money by Chris Jones

Which is the biggest tourist attraction in the Midwest? For years, that honor has gone to Navy Pier with about 9 million visitors a year. On Travel & Leisure's 2014 list of America's most-vi…

Photos, video & podcast: Creating a musical out of wartime prejudice in Miss Nightingale by Terri Paddock

What a great way to get the Bank Holiday weekend off with a swing. Last night, I hosted a post-show Q&A at MISS NIGHTINGALE. This original British musical is now in its sixth iteration &…

Review: Mindgame at Malvern Theatres by Geoff Mills

The pleasing paradox of insanity: Geoff Mills plays mindgames of his own with Anthony Horowitz. The post Review: Mindgame at Malvern Theatres appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

Michael Mitnick's The Siegel Portrays Love as the Horror Show It Is by Joel Beers

It's as sharp as the pop of a whip, entertaining and endearing. But it also may break the last shard of any heart you still possess.

Review: 42nd Street, Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Beatrix Swanson Scott

A very jovial Jae Alexander raises his conducting baton, and everybody is buzzing for the show to begin. As the cheerful overture comes to an end, the curtain raises a fraction to reveal a c…

Review: Executioner Number One, Soho Theatre by Steph J. Watkins

What do you get when you mix classic British humour with hanging people for a living? Well, Executioner Number One, of course. The piece, written and performed by Toby Whithouse combines the…

Angels in America: how Tony Kushner's gay fantasia moved heaven and earth by Declan Donnellan

Twenty years ago director Declan Donnellan brought Kushner’s great play about the Aids crisis to London. Its latest revival at the National is a reminder of its profundity and wicked witAt…

The Lion King and The Legend of Mulan: this week’s best UK theatre and dance by Lyn Gardner and Judith Mackrell

Two tales tackled by Disney are reimagined for the stage. Plus: Sally Cookson adapts Fellini’s La Strada and Dance International Glasgow returns1 The Lion KingIn hindsight it seems absurd …

101 – Theatre N16 by Laura Kressly

Oneohone – a company specialising in interactive pieces – showcase a series of six shows, and I can only imagine that the other pieces were more successful than the piece that I see, whi…

Today on Broadway: Friday, April 14, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Critics Weigh in on “Oslo,” Betsy Wolfe Heads to “Waitress,” and “Beauty and the Beast” Breaks the Billion Dollar Barrier! “Today on Broadwa…

Review: Review: The Mentor (Theatre Royal, Bath)

Homeland actor F Murray Abraham stars in Christopher Hampton's translation of Daniel Kehlmann's play

Features: 10 of the best theatre Guinness World Records

From Shakespeare marathons to the smallest theatre in the world, we've collated some of the very best stagey world records

Impossible to Stage? Multimedia Impresarios Take On Paul Auster by Roslyn Sulcas

59 Productions has turned its talents to the mind-bending detective novel “City of Glass”

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying review – sprightly revival scales the corporate ladder by Michael Billington

Wilton’s Music Hall, LondonDerived from a mocking tome on how to lie and cheat your way to the top, this musical brings a welcome note of satire amid a daft plot with beguiling songsMusica…

The 10 best things to do this week: from Jude Law's new play to Rookie's podcast by The Guide

The actor finally returns to the Barbican stage and the precocious Tavi Gevinson interviews her pal Lorde, while elsewhere Stormzy’s cousin plays liveCambridge literary festivalAlthough ma…

Review Round Up: Consent, National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Nina Raine’s new play is now playing at the National Theatre, starring Anna Maxwell Martin. But what have critics been saying about it?

Summer courses can lead to full-time training by Susan Elkin

A really good summer school can be like drama school in miniature. It may not offer the in-depth training of a two

Dear West End Producer: ‘What is the best way to get cheap seats at the theatre?’ by @westendproducer

@westendproducer @TheStage What is the best way to get ‘filler’ seats on opening nights. And must you be young and pretty to

Review: The Plague at the Arcola Theatre by Brendan Macdonald

Neil Bartlett brings to life "infuriating bureaucratic non-speak" in his adaptation of Albert Camus's La Peste. The post Review: The Plague at the Arcola Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Mag…

Los Angeles Music Review MARTHA ARGERICH & STEPHEN KOVACEVICH (Recital at Disney Hall) by Tony Frankel

PRIMO AND PRIMO A strange thing happened on the way to the duo piano recital of the once-married pianists Martha Argerich and Stephen Kovacevich at Disney hall last Saturday. A few minutes b…

BWW Morning Brief April 14th, 2017 - ERNEST SHACKLETON, THE LUCKY ONE and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld This weekend's big news ERNEST SHACKLETON LOVES ME begins Off-Broadway tonight, and A.A. Milne's THE LUCKY ONE starts at Mint Theater Company

IT’S NOT YET MIDNIGHT… – Roundhouse by Laura Kressly

Compagnie XY live and work together, sharing each other’s rhythms and routines. The work they make as a collective captures this ebb and flow of human energy and emotion within a larger gr…

‘The Roundabout’ at 59E59 Theaters, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“The Roundabout” will be performed at 59E59 Theaters in New York from April 20 through May 28, 2017.Written by one of Britain’s most prolific playwrights J. B. Priestley, “The Rounda…

Red review – vivid portrait of Rothko's brushes with comedy by Helen Meany

Lyric, BelfastPatrick O’Kane embraces both the humour and humanity of the troubled abstract expressionist in John Logan’s award-winning playHumour is not readily associated with the abst…

‘Der Rosenkavalier’ at The Metropolitan Opera, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“Der Rosenkavalier” is being performed at The Metropolitan Opera in New York through May 13, 2017.Robert Carsen, the director behind the Met’s recent Falstaff, in his new production re…

‘Neighborhood Concert: Cécile McLorin Salvant with Sullivan Fortner’ at Carnegie Hall, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“Neighborhood Concert: Cécile McLorin Salvant with Sullivan Fortner” will be performed at Carnegie Hall in New York on April 20, 2017.Vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant and pianist Sulliv…

DVR Alert: Josh Groban & Cast of 'THE GREAT COMET' to Perform on GMA by Bww News Desk

BWW has learned that today, April 14th, Josh Groban and the cast of Broadway's THE GREAT COMET will give a live performance on ABC's GOOD MORNING AMERICA. Be sure to set your DVR's.

‘All These Sleepless Nights’ at the IFC Center, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“All These Sleepless Nights” is screened at the IFC Center in New York through April 20, 2017. After Kris breaks up with his girlfriend, he decides to make the most of it with his b…

‘Rameau, Mozart, Beethoven’ at Maison de la Radio, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Maison de la Radio, Paris presents “Rameau, Mozart, Beethoven,” a symphonic concert on April 28, 2017 at 8 pm.The Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra along with Daria van den Bercken on …

‘Adventure Voice’ at Berliner Philharmoniker, Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

Berliner Philharmoniker, Berlin presents “Adventure Voice”, a family concert on April 29 and April 30, 2017.This concert will focus on two compositions by one of the most important compo…

‘Mariss Jansons conducts Sibelius, Weber and Bartok’ at Berliner Philharmoniker, Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

Berliner Philharmoniker, Berlin presents “Mariss Jansons conducts Sibelius, Weber and Bartok”, a concert from April 27 through April 29, 2017.The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra along with…

‘Portrait of Nicolas Bacri’ at Maison de la Radio, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Maison de la Radio, Paris presents “Portrait of Nicolas Bacri,” a symphonic concert on April 27, 2017 at 8 pm.The symphonic concert celebrates the music of French composer Nicolas Bacri …

Rules of Seconds by Steven Morris

The post Rules of Seconds appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

Howard Sherman: Broadway’s peak capacity is short-lived by Howard Sherman

Last week and this current week mark a fairly rare moment on Broadway. Every available theatre – all 40 of them –

Tituss Burgess, Julie Andrews & More Featured on JULIE'S GREENROOM Soundtrack, Out Today by Bww News Desk

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

Ado Arrieta’s ‘Belle Dormant’ at Zumzeig Cinema, Barcelona by Blouin Artinfo

'Belle Dormant', directed by veteran director Adolfo Arrieta, is being screened at Zumzeig Cinema, Barcelona, through April 18, 2017.The film is based on a story of a handsome…

Mick Jackson’s ‘Negación’ playing at Arenas de Barcelona Multicines, Barcelona by Blouin Artinfo

'Negación' (Denial),  a 2016 British-American historical drama film directed by Mick Jackson and written by David Hare, based on Deborah Lipstadt's book&n…

What’s on TV Friday: ‘Fortitude’ and ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return’ by Kathryn Shattuck

“Fortitude,” which brought terror to Norway, moves to Amazon Prime and adds Dennis Quaid. And the “Mystery Science Theater 3000” reboot is on Netflix.

Why Tristin Mays is a Real-Life "MacGyver" by Young Hollywood

Why Tristin Mays is a Real-Life "MacGyver" We sit down with actress Tristin Mays in the YH Studio to get the scoop on her badass character Riley Davis from CBS's "MacGyver", and all the ways…

Video Flash: Flashback Friday: With Easter Approaching, Judy Garland and Fred Astaire Sing a Classic

This video will make you the hit of your Easter Parade.

Theater News: Brian d'Arcy James and James Monroe Iglehart Join Broadway's Hamilton

Iglehart takes on the dual roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson.

VIDEO: On This Day, April 14: MOTOWN Motown The Musical Opens on Broadway by Stage Tube

On this day in 2013, Motown the Musical opened at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

Watch: Broadway Stars Join Playbill in Supporting the National Endowment for the Arts by Ryan McPhee

Several theatre artists come together to urge you to help protect the NEA as it faces an uncertain future.

The Arts on the Stamps of the World — April 14 by Doug Briscoe

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

Review: The Profane at Playwrights Horizons by Kev Berry

Kev Berry reviews Zayd Dohrn's play about Muslim American identities. The post Review: The Profane at Playwrights Horizons appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

Billy Porter’s Richard Rodgers Tribute Album Now Available by Robert Viagas

Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Renee Elise Goldsberry are among the album’s guests.

TDE Asks Rajika Puri And Tina Croll About From The Horse's Mouth's Celebration Of Indian Dance In America at the 14th St Y by The Dance Enthusiast

In TDE Asks Rajika Puri And Tina Croll About From The Horse's Mouth's Celebration Of Indian Dance In America, "Most people might not know that although we say 'Indian,' each…

Use This Script to Call Your Representatives and Voice Your Support for the NEA by Playbill Staff

We need the arts, and now the arts need you.

Why Doing Two Shows at Once Brought Out the Best in Tony Nominee Jefferson Mays by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor infamous for playing multiple roles in Broadway’s Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder and more savored working simultaneously on fall’s The Front Page and this s…

49 of the Most Iconic Playbill Covers in Broadway History by Hannah Vine

From A Chorus Line to Rent to West Side Story, see the Playbills that have made their mark on the Great White Way.

James Monroe Iglehart and Brian d’Arcy James Step Into Broadway’s Hamilton by Ryan McPhee

D'Arcy James reprises his performance from the Public Theater run Off-Broadway.

Playbill Supports the NEA

Broadway stars come together to support the National Endowment for the Arts.

7 Must-Hear Pop Covers of Musical Theatre Standards by Logan Culwell-Block

The Hamilton Mixtape isn’t the only time pop stars have gotten into the Broadway showtune game. From renditions of Pippin to Wicked, listen to the theatre songs these pop stars nailed.

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” on Broadway

Golden tickets, Oompa Loompas, the great glass elevator: the world that Roald Dahl conjured in his 1964 children’s novel, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” was as fanciful as it was…