GIVE US SOME ZAZZ- ‘The PROM’ by Corine Cohen

THE PROM GIVES US SOME ZAZZ! Press play to hear our review.

What Is The Value Of Fire? How Do You Know? by Joe Patti

Friend o’ the blog, Carter Gillies recently had a piece appear in the Arts Professional UK noting some of the problems with focusing on the instrumental value of the arts. One of the i…

Two Trains Running by Lara Altunian

The post Two Trains Running appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

Ariana Grande Not Attending Grammys After Disagreements With Producers by Jem Aswad

Due to a disagreement with Grammy producers over which songs she would perform, Ariana Grande, who has been featured on billboards promoting the show all over Los Angeles, not only won’…

Marie Colvin — the making of a myth

The late war reporter’s work made her a role model to many. But are we guilty of overlooking the personal cost?

S.O.S. by Lara Altunian

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See Portraits of the Stars at the Theatre Communications Group’s 2019 Gala by Broadway.com

The Theatre Communications Group hosted its 2019 gala at New York's Edison Ballroom on February 4. The evening's honorees were Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushne…

Friends Don’t Let Friends Boost Posts by Ceci Dadisman

You’ll find out what I mean by that ^^^ at an in-depth webinar all about Facebook advertising hosted by the West Virginia Association of Museums. Registration is required but you don�…

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

‘Everything is Wonderful’ at Everyman Theatre. “I commend Everyman Theatre and all those involved in this production for showcasing this beautiful play – everything is wonderfu…

Theater review: Something is missing from “Anna Karenina” at the Denver Center by Lisa Kennedy, The Know

Set in the 1870s, "Anna Karenina" is the story of two romances, entwined and vexed.

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Another Broadway Show Announces Spring Closing, “Tina” Confirms Star, Hollywood Bowl to Stage “Into the Woods” “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Mon…

Photo Coverage: PRETTY WOMAN Celebrates 200 Performances On Broadway! by Jennifer Broski

Today the cast of Pretty Woman celebrates 200 performances at the Nederlander Theatre BroadwayWorld paid a visit to the company celebration as composer Bryan Adams and stars Samantha Barks a…

Singer sets British poetry to Kentucky roots in 'startling idea ' by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The singer/songwriter, who blends Gospel, blues, country, blue grass and more on "Garden of Love - The Songs of William Blake," performs Feb. 9 at Centenary Stage Company.

Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper arrive at Oscars Luncheon by Ap, Ap, Ap

Lady Gaga, Glenn Close, Bradley Cooper and Rachel Weisz were among the stars mingling at this year's Oscar nominees luncheon. (Feb. 5)        

Bradley Cooper opens up about his dad's death: 'I've never seen anything the same since' by Usa Today, Anika Reed, Usa Today

Bradley Cooper talked to Oprah Winfrey about the death of his father: "When he took the last breath I honestly felt like it went into me."        

Review: ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead’ at Annapolis Shakespeare Company by Charles Green

The Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead is a witty, entertaining show with much to say about drama and the theater. Directed by Donald Hicke…

Death of a Salesman to open Queensland Theatre’s 2019 Season by Arts Review

Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, is widely lauded as one of the greatest plays of the 20th century, winning a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play in 1949 and going o…

BWW TV: Celebrating Opening Night of HELLO DOLLY! In Los Angeles by BroadwayWorld TV

Here she comes, world The first national tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival ofHello, Dolly, starring Tony Award winnerBetty Buckley, launched earlier this year from the Stan…

Jeremy Jordan Joins Seth Rudetsky At The Town Hall, 3/11 by BroadwayWorld

The Town Hall Presents the internationally acclaimedBroadway concert series, hosted and music directed by SiriusXM Radio starSeth Rudetskyand produced byMark Cortale,atThe Town Hall123 W. 43…

Downtown Sacramento’s Johnny Cash mural voted 2018’s best music-inspired mural

The 15-story Johnny Cash mural on L Street’s Residence Inn by Marriott downtown has been voted in as 2018’s best music-themed mural by Music on Walls. Music on Walls was … Click to…

Broadway’s Anastasia Will Close Once Upon a March 31 by Jackson McHenry

A journey to the past can only last so long. Broadway’s musical adaptation of the 1997 animated movie Anastasia has announced that it will close on March 31 this year. The musical, with a …

Anastasia Will Complete Its Journey on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

After two celebrated years on Broadway, the beloved musical Anastasia has set a final performance date of March 31, 2019. The show began previews on March 23, 2017 and officially&n…

‘Anastasia’ Musical to Close on Broadway on March 31 by Michael Paulson

The show has an unusually ambitious touring schedule, especially for a musical that was not a huge success on Broadway.

33rd Annual Robby Awards presented in Los Angeles by Rob Stevens

It was a laugh and song-filled evening as awards in 29 categories were given out for Excellence in Los Angeles Theatre by long time critic Rob Stevens.

Review: ‘Everything is Wonderful’ at Everyman Theatre by Patricia Mitchell

Having helmed last season’s widely-acclaimed The Book of Joseph, Everyman Theatre Associate Artistic Director Noah Himmelstein has returned to the director’s chair for Everyman’s lates…

Interview: Theresa Rebeck’s Discusses Her Directorial Feature Debut by Matthew Wexler

Theresa Rebeck (Photo: Heather Sten) By Lindsay B. Davis On the morning I spoke to Theresa Rebeck, the highly prolific playwright, award-winning television writer, producer,… The post …

The Bizarre Deceptions Of A Writer Who Seemed To Have It All by Artsjournal

Nobody has accused Dan Mallory of breaking the law, or of lying under oath, but his behavior has struck many as calculated and extreme. The former colleague said that Mallory was “clever a…

BroadwayWorld Seeks Bay Area Contributors by BroadwayWorld

BWW is always seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in the Bay Area, Mountain View, Santa Rosa, and more. As a Contributing Editor, you will have the opportunity t…

ANASTASIA To Play Final Broadway Performance March 31 by BroadwayWorld

After two successful years on Broadway, the musical adaptation of the hit animated fil, ANASTASIA will play its final performance on Sunday, March 31, 2019.

Theatre Review: ‘The Brothers Size’ at 1st Stage by Mary Ann Johnson

Sometimes a production is so good it reminds you all over again of the power of theatre to demand participation by paying attention and losing yourself in the story. This production of ̶…

Wailing, kicking, crying, drooling. Is this sexy? Is this really what you want? by Katy Dye

We wrote about her ‘ruthless performance‘ in Edinburgh and now we hear from Katy Dye herself on society’s persistent fetishised infantilisation of women in Baby Face. ‘Sh…

City of Sydney helping businesses create a more diverse city after dark by Arts Review

Local businesses with big ideas for creating a more diverse city after dark are encouraged to apply for the latest round of City of Sydney business support grants. Since launching in Septemb…

‘Anastasia’ To End Two-Year Run On Broadway Next Month by Patrick Hipes

Broadway’s musical Anastasia will play its final performance at the Broadhurst Theatre on March 31, its producers said Tuesday. That will make it an even two years of performances on t…

‘Anastasia’ posts closing notice for March 31 by Caitlin Huston

“Anastasia” is ending its run after two years on Broadway. The musical announced Tuesday that it will play its final show at the Broadhurst Theatre on March 31. “Anastasia&…

Anastasia Will End Broadway Run in March by Adam Hetrick

The stage musical based on the 1997 animated film opened on Broadway April 24, 2017.

Odds & Ends: Ethan Slater Releases First Single Richmond Rewrites & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Ethan Slater Releases First Single Richmond Rewrites We've been cheering for multi-talented star Ethan Slater since h…

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Casey Garvin of King Kong by Broadway.com

Casey Garvin stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about King Kong and more with Paul Wontorek.

From the Heart: Remembering the 2009 Victorian Bushfires at Melbourne Museum by Arts Review

February 2019 marks the 10 Year Anniversary of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires, one of the most significant natural disasters Victoria has experienced. Museums Victoria will respectfully commem…

Blue/Orange review at Birmingham Repertory Theatre – ‘a smart, stylish staging’ by Fergus Morgan

Blue/Orange is a play that just gets better and better with age. Joe Penhall’s 2000 Olivier-winner is as intelligent and absorbing as

‘Pose’ Star Ryan Jamaal Swain Will Make His Broadway Debut in Choir Boy by Drew Shade

Standout star of FX’s ‘Pose” has joined the cast of Tarell Alvin McCraney’s Choir Boy. He will be stepping in as the cover of the lead role Pharus. This will mark his…

VIDEO: Adrienne Warren Premieres 'River Deep – Mountain High' from TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL by Stage Tube

The first single from the upcomingTINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICALcast album is released today, to download and streamfeaturingAdrienne Warrenperforming the iconic song'River Deep - Mountain H…

The Wonder That Was Aretha by Artsjournal

“Aretha stands at the pulpit, her eyes closed, her chin raised. She hums her way into and around the first note. Then breathes deeply, exhales the music. She sings the first word’s f…

The Posters For Science Talks That Look Like They’re Advertising Cool Bands by Artsjournal

Bob Goldstein’s posters are visually varied, ranging from psychedelic print negatives, to sharp infographic visualizations, to turn-of-the-century scientific etchings, to understated water…

Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson’s Blue, Otello, More Set for Washington National Opera’s 2019–2020 Season by Ryan McPhee

The season begins October 26 at the Kennedy Center.

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Bill Kenwright’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat UK is back in 2019. The Joseph and the Amazing Tech…

Orange Is the New Black’s Alysia Reiner Among Collaboration Award Winners by Andrew Gans

The Women in the Arts & Media Coalition will celebrate the winners in March.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will feature 15 productions, including a world premiere by David M. Lutken.

West End Star Michael Ball Sets Return to Les Misérables After 34 Years by Andy Lefkowitz

Michael Ball, the Olivier-winning star who originated the role of Marius in the 1985 West End premiere of Les Misérables, will step back into the hit musical, this time as Javert, for…

American Theatre Wing Announces Recipients of Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Grants and Scholarships by Adam Hetrick

Over half a million dollars in grants and scholarships have been awarded to 30 students and 13 school communities.

How Richard White Became A Professional Tuba Player by Artsjournal

Only 1.8 percent of U.S. symphony members are African-American. When he was at Peabody, White met with the then-Dean to mull ways to make the institution more diverse and accepting, “becau…

Unfair Comparisons: Social Media Leads Us To Compare Ourselves To Everyone. It’s Exhausting! (And Not Good For Us) by Artsjournal

“We are outnumbered and out-posted by other people and it can make us feel unequivocally terrible if we let it. It’s never been easier to be insecure about ourselves and our achievem…

#GoldOpen Movement Behind ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ To Partner With AMC Theaters by Rachel Yang

#GoldOpen, the Asian community movement that bought out theaters for showings of “Crazy Rich Asians,” has announced a new partnership with AMC Theaters. The collaboration aims to…

First Look at Pretty Yende, Kathleen Turner, and Javier Camarena in La Fille du Régiment by David Gewirtzman

The Donizetti opera begins performances February 7 at the Metropolitan Opera.

VIDEO: On This Day, February 5- Happy Birthday, Alex Brightman by Alexa Criscitiello

Alex Brightmanreceived Tony, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations for his performance as Dewey Finn inAndrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock. Other Broadway credits include…

Michael Ball & Alfie Boe Will Reunite for Concert Version of LES MISERABLES by BroadwayWorld

Ball and Boe are back together again According to the Daily Mail, the British duo will reunite to performa stage concert version of Les Miserables at the Gielgud Theatre beginning August 10-…

American Theatre Wing Names Recipients of Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Programming by BroadwayWorld

The American Theatre Wing announced today the recipients of the Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative's programming, including the 4-Year University Scholarships, the Training Scholarships, and the…

The Emergence of Neuro-Theatre by Edward Einhorn

By Edward Einhorn. Edward Einhorn looks at the innovation inherent to neuro-theatre and how various artists have creatively presented the neurological conditions their plays explore.

How a Dallas Area High School Ended Up With the Original Set and Costumes From Broadway’s Bonnie and Clyde by Adam Hetrick

When the original pieces were auctioned off last fall, The Colony High School seized the opportunity of a lifetime.

Backstage at Be More Chill with George Salazar, Episode 1: Welcome! by Broadway.com

Be More Chill's George Salazar welcomes us backstage at the Lyceum Theatre, where the new musical is getting ready to start performances on Broadway.

Tony Yazbeck to Star in Marc Blitzstein's Folk Opera The Cradle Will Rock at Classic Stage by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony nominee Tony Yazbeck has signed on to headline the upcoming new off-Broadway staging of Marc Blitzstein's folk opera The Cradle Will Rock. The previously announced production of Cla…

Listen: Rising Broadway Star Jeremy Pope’s Advice for Young Actors by Gordon Cox

Jeremy Pope is having the kind of year most young actors dream of: He’s currently making his Broadway debut in the title role of “Choir Boy,” the play by Oscar winner Tarel…

2019 TCG Gala Honored Tony Kusher, Rick Miramontez, and Martha R. Ingram by Nathan Skethway

The evening featured performances by Eva Noblezada, Patrick Page, Ali Stroker, and Beth Malone.

Why Ursula K. Le Guin Made Up Her Own World(s) by Artsjournal

In her 2017 essay collection, No Time to Spare, she argues that fantasy has a subversive streak, because it doesn’t take the current reality for granted. “Fantasy not only asks ‘What …

Radio Free Alcatraz, The Pirate Broadcasts That Spooked The FBI by Artsjournal1

For nine months in 1969-70, Native American activist John Trudell made weekly broadcasts from the shuttered prison in San Francisco Bay, programs that aired on Pacifica Radio stations in Cal…

BWW Interview: Chuck Cooper Preaches to the CHOIR BOY by Naomi Serviss

The Tony Award winner has found a provocative story in Tarell Alvin McCraney's passionate play about outsiders' struggle for acceptance.

Charles Busch’s New Phase Isn’t Drag. It’s Green Paisley. by Elysa Gardner

Busch’s latest cabaret show, “Native New Yorker,” brings a change of sartorial style and the music of the 1970s to Feinstein’s/54 Below.

Top Theatre Stories: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 by Roberto Araujo

The latest about NBC's Hair, Tina—The Tina Turner Musical, and more.

Tony Yazbeck, Lara Pulver, Eddie Cooper, More Cast in CSC’s The Cradle Will Rock by Andrew Gans

Tony winner John Doyle will direct the Marc Blitzstein play with music.

Something for Everyone in TEVYE SERVED RAW by Shoshy Ciment

And let me be clear: I don’t think you have to be Jewish or even Jewishly inclined to enjoy what this touching and hilarious show has to offer. “Tevye Served Raw” has something for eve…

Navy Pier to offer free rides on the iconic Centennial Wheel for Valentine’s Day by Michael J. Roberts

Feature Photo Courtesy of Navy Pier Navy Pier is celebrating “wheel love” with free Centennial Wheel rides in [...]

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF ‘RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES’ by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce that individual tickets for RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO [...]

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From the birth of actor Phyllis Frelich to the opening of Vancouver's Arts Club Theatre Company and premieres by Albee and Nottage, February has been a significant month for theatre.

Three Sisters Two, a sequel to Chekov by Cogency

Three Sisters Two by Reza de Wet. Brenna Geffers directs for EgoPo Classic Theater, Philadelphia, February 2019.   There’s a connection between Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters, Reza d…

A Superhero On & Off The Stage, Camille A. Brown Brings ink by Drew Shade

Camille A. Brown‘s dance company, Camille A. Brown & Dancers, tours nationally and internationally and will be presenting six performances featuring the debut of ink at The Joyce …

Visual Arts Review: “Respeto/Respect” — A Conversation After Centuries of Silence by Rebekah Bonner

Given the tensions in our current political and social environment, conversations and alliances such as these, that generate respect through listening to the voices of others, is essential. …

Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre Celebrates Next Wave of Librettists & Lyricists by Matthew Wexler

2019 Kleban Prize Winners (l to r): Shaina Taub, Charlie Sohne and Sarah Hammond. (Photos provided by Keith Sherman & Associates) By Bobby McGuire Dueling suffragettes,… The post …

Watch Colton Ryan and Molly Gordon Sing Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater’s ’Afternoon’ From Alice by Heart by Andrew Gans

The new musical, co-written by director Jessie Nelson, plays the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space.

Historians Set Out Their Case Against “Hamilton” by Artsjournal

It’s not just the portrait of Hamilton that has drawn fire. Critics also say Miranda’s portrait of Burr is horribly distorted and argue that Hamilton’s sister-in-law, Angel…

There’s A Fundamental Problem With Trying To Justify Why The Arts Are A “Good” Thing by Artsjournal

Carter Gillies: “Either we say that improving health, wellbeing and social outcomes is our proper motivation, or we admit that the value of the arts is different to this. If instrument…

A Deal With The Devil? Rushdie’s ‘The Satanic Verses’, 30 Years On by Artsjournal1

It was on Valentine’s Day of 1999 that the Ayatollah Khomeini issued his notorious fatwa decreeing that author Salman Rushdie should be executed on grounds of blasphemy for the novel, …

Anybody Have a Map? Ben Platt Announces Tour Cities Following New Album SING TO ME INSTEAD by Paul Smith

He has a Tony, Grammy, Emmy and now a tour Following his new album release, Ben Platt will take to the road performing a series of concerts.

VIDEO: Watch Molly Gordon & Colton Ryan Sing 'Afternoon' from ALICE BY HEART by Stage Tube

Previews are underway for the New York premiere of the musical Alice By Heart with book by Steven Sater with Jessie Nelson, music by Duncan Sheik, lyrics by Steven Sater and directed by Jess…

Jonathan O’Boyle directs the European premiere of new musical The View Upstairs at the Soho Theatre

It’s had a successful Off-Broadway run and now London audiences are going to get a chance to see young up-and-coming artist Max Vernon’s new LGBTQ+ musical The View Upstairs from 18 July…

NBC Cancels “Hair Live!”; Seeking Titles with Wide Appeal by Drew Shade

Not too long ago, NBC announced that the musical “Hair Live!” would have life on the network and air May 19 with Broadway director Diane Paulus at the helm, reprising her positi…

Dance Theatre of Harlem Sets 50th Anniversary Tour by Adam Hetrick

The season will honor late founder Arthur Mitchell.

Maestro Antony Walker Previews ‘Le vin herbé’ by Wolf Trap Opera and Washington Concert Opera by Whitney Fishburn

Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde, the composer’s operatic meditation on the metaphysical nature of love, sex, and death, is generally accepted to be the “before/after” point in the histo…

Ever After’s Sierra Boggess to Play Feinstein’s at the Nikko by Adam Hetrick

The Phantom of the Opera and Little Mermaid star will head to San Francisco in April.

Tony Shalhoub, Rachel Bloom, Danai Gurira, Billy Porter, Mj Rodriguez, Anthony Rapp and More to Appear at PaleyFest LA by Adam Hetrick

Talks and panels take place March 15–24 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

YouTube Intros: Watch Performance Videos of the Five Broadway Stars Playing The Temptations in Ain’t Too Proud

Check out the videos of the five young Broadway stars who will play The Temptations in new bio-musical Ain’t Too Proud.

Adrienne Warren Will Star In Tina The Tina Turner Musical On Broadway by Drew Shade

As previously reported, Tina the musical about the iconic entertainer Tina Turner will be headed to Broadway this fall. Announced today, Adrienne Warren who currently stars in the produc…

Navigating the Backstage Halls of the Metropolitan Opera With Aida Garifullina by Ryan McPhee

Playbill shadowed the Russian soprano at the prestigious house as she prepared to make her Met debut in Mozart's Don Giovanni.

Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre Hosted by ASCAP, BMI by Sandi Durell

The annual KLEBAN PRIZE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE presentation took place Monday, February 4 at ASCAP, 250 W. 57th Street.  Broadway’s  legendary musical theater creators and up-and-comers …

Mark Murphy to depart from REDCAT, leaving DTLA theater in search of a new director by Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

Mark Murphy will step down as executive director of REDCAT at the end of the season, the organization said Tuesday, leaving a key vacancy at one of downtown L.A.’s primary homes for bounda…

The Absurdity Of The Debates Around The Leonardo Painting by Artsjournal

“Of course, we are all entitled to our opinions. But how did we come to live in a day when the opinions of those who are not experts can stand head and shoulders alongside science-info…

How Wildfire-Ravaged Paradise, Cal. Managed To Put On Its ‘Nutcracker’ (Even If It Was A Month Late) by Artsjournal1

The worst fire in California destroyed Trudi Angel’s ballet school in Paradise, along with costumes and sets for the Nutcracker she’d been putting on there for 33 years (and alon…

With Arrival Of Social Justice And Inclusion Movements, Museums Have To Question Everything About Themselves by Artsjournal1

“Recently, activists have begun to apply increasing pressure on a number of leverage points in museum systems: leadership and curatorial staff, financial backers, and the institutions&…

Hollywood Bowl 2019 Summer Series Features INTO THE WOODS and More by BroadwayWorld

The Los Angeles Philharmonic announces its 98th summer season at the Hollywood Bowl. The Hollywood Bowl summer season features a world-class artists ranging from classical and pops to jazz, …

BWW Poll: Which BANDS VISIT Song Is Your Favorite? by Bww Polls

As BroadwayWorld reported yesterdaythat the 10-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical The Band's Visitwill play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, April 7, 2019. In honor of the show…

92Y Will Host Come From Away Second Anniversary Celebration by Adam Hetrick

Cast members Happy McPartlin, Jim Walton, and Julie Reiber will take part in the March 3 event.

Lucrecia Martel Steps in for John Tiffany to Helm Björk’s Theatrical Concert by Ryan McPhee

Björk’s Cornucopia will play New York’s new arts center The Shed in the spring.

What’s in a Year: A Look Ahead at the “Year of Chicago Theatre” by Amanda Finn

The highly anticipated citywide initiative has the potential to attract new audiences to the theater and steer regular theatergoers to new companies.

Dame Libby Komaiko, fearless founder of Ensemble Espanol in Chicago, dies at 69 by Lauren Warnecke

Dame Libby Komaiko, the founding artistic director of Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance Theater, died Saturday at Chicago’s Illinois Masonic Hospital of pneumonia, according to Ensemble Espan…

A Wake in Progress: the show that's a dress rehearsal for death by Bridget Minamore

Can you do jokes about terminal illness and mourning? The team behind a ‘big, soppy hug of a show’ think soIt’s not uncommon in theatre to see an actor dying on stage. But how often do…

4 Arthur Miller plays you can see in London this year by Robin Johnson

Arthur Miller's salient impact will soon be on display across Theatreland, as four of his masterpieces open in the next few months. The post 4 Arthur Miller plays you can see in London this …

I Interview Playwrights Part 1023: Sanaz Toossi by Adam Szymkowicz

Sanaz Toossi Hometown: Irvine, CaliforniaCurrent Town: NYC & Southern CaliforniaQ:  Congrats on P73! What do you plan on working on during your fellowship?A:  Thank you! I’m…

World Premiere Musical Dave Earns 7 Helen Hayes Nominations by Andy Lefkowitz

Arena Stage's world premiere production of Dave, a musical adaptation of the 1993 White House comedy flick, has earned seven nominations for the 2019 Helen Hayes Awards, w…

The Secret of My Success Musical Sets World Premiere at Chicago's Paramount Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

The highly anticipated musical based on the 1987 Universal Pictures flick The Secret of My Success has scheduled a world premiere staging at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, Illinois. Gordon…

London Calling with Imogen Lloyd Webber: My Fair Lady's Rosemary Harris, Hamilton West End Makes History & More by Broadway.com

Imogen Lloyd Webber sits down with My Fair Lady's Rosemary Harris to talk about her decades-long career and gives a thumbs up to Hadestown.

Broadway Q&A: Brooks Ashmanskas of 'The Prom' by Jeryl Brunner

Broadway veteran Brooks Ashmanskas shares why 'The Prom' is his ultimate party.

A Bevy of Beulahs by Trav S.D.

Another post in observance of Black History Month. It’s interesting and instructive that Beulah has dropped out of the public consciousness as a cultural signifier for racist stereotyp…

Jekyll & Hyde May Split Theater Lovers But Will Please Fans by Bill Hirschman

Frank Wildhorn’s Jekyll & Hyde is one of those Continental Divides in musical theater: You either love it – or tolerate it. But if you’re going to perform a work by the pioneering…

Into the Woods to Play the Hollywood Bowl Summer 2019 by Ryan McPhee

The Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical will be staged at the Los Angeles amphitheatre venue in July.

Into the Woods to Play the Hollywood Bowl in Summer 2019 by Ryan McPhee

The Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical will be staged at the Los Angeles amphitheatre in July.

'Girl in the Red Corner' by Broken Nose Theatre: Fists fly, and a woman finds herself in the ring by Chris Jones

When the name of your theater company is Broken Nose Theatre, the temptation must arise to live up to your own billing. If not broken noses, bruised cheeks, tired calves and a whopping heada…

Disney on Broadway Celebrates Black History Month by Nathan Skethway

More than 50 members from the casts of The Lion King, Aladdin, and Frozen partnered with photographer Darnell Bennett for the shoot.

“Creditors”: A Brilliant Conspiracy of Vengeance, at Aurora, Berkeley by Evelyn Arevalo

Millennial Notes August Strindberg Transforms Marriage into Reality TV  by Evelyn Arevalo Director Barbara Damashek reincarnates August Strindberg’s exploration of vengeance and hatred in…

The Secret of My Success Musical Will Make World Premiere in 2020 at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre by Andrew Gans

Gordon Greenberg will direct the new musical based on the 1987 film starring Michael J. Fox.

VIDEO: This World Will Remember Them! Texas High School Theater Acquires Broadway Sets from BONNIE & CLYDE by Paul Smith

The students of Colony High School in Dallas, Texas have quite the exciting legacy with their production of Bonnie amp Clyde. All their sets, costumes and props, which includes three cars, c…

BWW TV: Charles Busch Connects to His New York Roots in His Latest Show at Feinstein's/54 Below by Eugene Ebner

Tony nominee and MAC Award winner Charles Busch, one of the leading playwrights and entertainers of our time, has created an exciting night of songs and stories in celebration of his early y…

BroadwayHD Releases Streaming Playlist of Theatre Greats for Black History Month! by BroadwayWorld

In time for Black History Month, BroadwayHD, the premiere streaming service for live theater in the US and countries across the globe, has pulled together a special playlist that honors Afri…

Classic Hubris? The Rise And Fall Of The Newseum by Artsjournal1

“The distress sale of its building to Johns Hopkins University … has become a cautionary tale of bloated budgets and unrealized ambition. The museum has been weighted down by crushin…

So What Happened To The News Business? by Artsjournal

Last week there were thousands of layoffs at news organizations. Not just at traditional newspapers either. Buzzfeed, one of the buzziest new digital titles, downsized itself in an attempt t…

Review: 'The Tempest' ushers in a magical new era at the Public by Christopher Rawson

Director Marya Sea Kaminski is off to a great start with a cast led by Tamara Tunie, in Shakespeare’s fantasy of revenge and forgiveness.

The Atlanta Opera’s Dead Man Walking delivers killer drama by Mark Gresham

Powerful, socially relevant drama was in store on Saturday when the Atlanta Opera presented its opening night performance of Dead Man Walking, a contemporary operatic masterpiece by compose…

‘The audience has a central role in driving the play’: Liz Bacon directs A Wake In Progress at the Vault Festival by Emma Clarendon

Director Liz Bacon spoke to LLLC’s Emma Clarendon about A Wake in Progress at the Vault Festival.

WATCH: Disney’s Paige O'Hara On Finding Her Belle Voice for the Original Beauty and the Beast by Ruthie Fierberg

The original Belle shares her favorite scene, the song she thinks is the smartest, and who she sounded like in the recording booth before finding the right voice.

Why The Music Man’s Harold Hill Has Always Been Norm Lewis’ Dream Role—And How He Hopes to Bring It to Broadway by Keith Loria

Stories from the rehearsal room, tips to prevent getting tongue-tied in “(Ya Got) Trouble,” and Lewis’ Broadway goals.

Which 4 Famous Broadway Beltresses Started As Classical Sopranos? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth spills inside scoop from concerts with Jenna Russell and Judy Kuhn, why Sunday in the Park With George is good luck, and more.

Wesleyan University Expands Hamilton Prize for Creativity by Andrew Gans

Beanie Feldstein, Bradley Whitford, and Angela Yee join alumni selection committee.

Review: The Brothers Size at 1st Stage, captivating performances by Steven McKnight

The Brothers Size is a deceptively simple three-character play that tackles themes of brotherhood, devotion, and freedom.  It is receiving an outstanding production at 1st Stage. The story …

Review: Everything Is Wonderful, a hardspun joy of a play at Everyman by Jayne Blanchard

We quickly learn that Everything Is Wonderful is Amish shorthand for “Shut your pie hole, I beg you.” But you wouldn’t want to miss a single plainspoken word of this magnificent, whole…

Curse Words by John Simon

Persons of extreme sensitivity or puritanical leanings might as well stop reading right here; others might find, as I do, each language ‘s choice of curse words and  purported profani…

Arthur Sheekman: Outgrowing Groucho’s Shadow by Trav S.D.

Happy birthday to Arthur Sheekman (1901-1978), best known to many of us a F.O.G. (Friend of Groucho), but in the end he had much more going for him than that. Sheekman was a popular Chicago …

The Band's Visit's Katrina Lenk Offers a Stirring 'Omar Sharif' on The Tonight Show by Andy Lefkowitz

The Band's Visit may be ending its Broadway run on April 7, but the Tony-winning hit is still spreading the word about David Yazbek's Tony-winning score and its talented cast. Katrin…

Kate Baldwin Sings the Moving Showstopper 'What's Happening to My Boy?' from Superhero by Andy Lefkowitz

Performances are underway for the new musical Superhero, making a talent-packed world premiere at off-Broadway's Tony Kiser Theatre. Second Stage has just released a music video featurin…

Adrienne Warren to Reprise Performance as Tina Turner in Broadway Musical Tina by Andy Lefkowitz

She's simply the best! Adrienne Warren, the Tony-nominated star currently debuting the title role in the West End premiere of the Tina Turner bio-musical Tina, has signed on to play the …

FIRST LOOK: Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 the musical at the Savoy Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 the musical is now in previews at London’s Savoy Theatre. Enjoy these great images from Pamela Raith. Dolly Parton presents 9 to 5 the music…

At Actors' Gang, a timely return of the political madness of Dario Fo's 'Anarchist' by Charles McNulty

As part of its politically incisive season, Tim Robbins' company takes on the Nobel Prize winner's wild play about corrupt authority, "Accidental Death oh an Anarchist."

Adrienne Warren: Broadway’s Tina Turner by Mark A. Robinson

Producers of the forthcoming musical Tina – The Tina Turner Musical have announced who will star in the titular role when the musical opens on Broadway this fall. Tony-nominee Adrienne War…

At Actors' Gang, a timely return of the political madness of Dario Fo's 'Anarchist' by Charles McNulty

Opportunities to see high-caliber productions of the work of Dario Fo — the Italian clown, political radical and Nobel laureate who died in 2016 — don’t come around all that often. My …

Magic Time!: ‘The Brothers Size’ at 1st Stage by John Stoltenberg

“You fucked up! You fucked up! You fucked up!” rails the older brother, berating the younger. “You fucked up! You fucked up! You fucked up!” he goes on, as if he cann…

Cities should establish tourist tax to fund the arts – report by Giverny Masso

A tourist tax that is ring-fenced for culture is one of the recommendations from an independent enquiry looking ways cities can grow

‘Every aspect is superbly well done’: THE RUFFIAN ON THE STAIR – Hope Theatre ★★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

The Ruffian On The Stair is a terrific introduction to Joe Orton with a superbly well done production of a lesser known play – the cast of three are absolutely spot on.

Will Amazon’s Northern Virginia HQ2 Help Crowd Out DC’s Always-Strapped Small Theater Companies? by Artsjournal1

Synetic Theater, for instance, has had its stage right in the Crystal City complex that Amazon is taking over. “That catapulted Synetic back to its start-up roots, scrambling for place…

Liam Neeson Knows The Story About His Racist Revenge Fantasy Is Appalling. That’s Why He Told It by Artsjournal1

“It was horrible, horrible, when I think back, that I did that … It’s awful. But I did learn a lesson from it. I understand that need for revenge, but it just leads to more rev…

VIDEO: Katrina Lenk Performs 'Omar Sharif' on THE TONIGHT SHOW by Stage Tube

On last night's episode of 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' the cast of Tony Award-winning Broadway musical 'The Band's Visit' performeda scaled-down version of 'Omar Sharif' with Ka…

VIDEO: Watch Kate Baldwin Perform New Tom Kitt Song from SUPERHERO! by Paul Smith

Second StageTheater has released a sneak peek music video of 'What's Happening to My Boy' from the World Premiere musical,Superhero. The song is performed by cast member Tony nominee Kate Ba…

Adrienne Warren Will Lead TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL on Broadway This Fall by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award nominee Adrienne Warren, who currently portrays the title role of Tina in London's West End through April 13, 2019, will reprise her critically-acclaimed performance when the show…

Photo Flash: Casts of Disney's FROZEN, ALADDIN and THE LION KING Celebrate Black History Month! by BroadwayWorld

In celebration of Black History Month, the Broadway casts ofThe Lion King,AladdinandFrozenpartnered with photographerDarnell Bennettfor a very special photo shoot, involving more than 50 cas…

Watch Kate Baldwin Sing ’What's Happening to My Boy?’ From New Off-Broadway Musical Superhero by Andrew Gans

The Hello, Dolly! Tony nominee performs the new song by composer-lyricist Tom Kitt.

The latest addition to our Development Slate.

Yesterday, I announced a project that I’ve been bursting at the “scenes” to talk about. I’ve always been a fan of Harry Belafonte, but it wasn’t until I had th…

Broadway Grosses w/e 2/3/2019: Going Deep for the Deep Freeze

The following are the Broadway grosses for the week ending February 4, 2018. The Broadway grosses are courtesy of The Broadway League Read more here:

Joffrey Ballet announces 2019-20 season, with return of 'Don Quixote' and Chicago premiere of 'Jane Eyre' by Doug George

The Joffrey Ballet announced its 2019-20 season Tuesday, with the Chicago premieres of Cathy Marston’s “Jane Eyre” and a work by Justin Peck, as well as the returns of “Don Quixote�…

Black Women Playwrights Shine at Third Annual JAG Productions Festival JAGFest3.0! by Drew Shade

For the past two years, JAG Productions has been making waves in the theatre community of White River Junction, Vermont and the ripple effect has made its way to the Big Apple more than a fe…

Broadway Finds Its Tina Turner: Adrienne Warren Cast In Upcoming Bio-Musical by Greg Evans

Adrienne Warren will reprise her critically lauded West End portrayal of Tina Turner on Broadway this fall when Tina – The Tina Turner Musical makes its New York debut. The casting was…

First look at 9 To 5 The Musical production photos by Robin Johnson

Is that the smell of cups of ambition being poured at the Savoy Theatre? The star-studded cast of 9 To 5 The Musical are certainly headed straight to the top – and we’ve a first look at…

LISTEN: First single released from Tina the musical cast album by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Tina – The Tina Turner Musical and Ghostlight Records present the first single from the upcoming original cast album. This post LISTEN: First single released from Tina …

New Musical Dave Among Helen Hayes Award Nominees by Adam Hetrick

The Arena Stage production earned seven nominations.

Adrienne Warren to play title role in ‘The Tina Turner Musical’ on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Adrienne Warren will reprise her role as Tina in “Tina — The Tina Turner Musical” on Broadway. Warren is currently playing the role on the West End and will come with the show …

Quiz: Tell Us About Your Pet And We’ll Tell You What % Drama Queen You Are by Kailey Hansen

Finally, a quiz acknowledging the fact you named your hamster Patti LuPone. More The post Quiz: Tell Us About Your Pet And We’ll Tell You What % Drama Queen You Are appeared first on T…

“River Deep – Mountain High” from TINA: The Tina Turner Musical by Broadwaydirect

Watch the music video to the first single from the TINA The Musical cast album featuring Tony Award-nominee Adrienne Warren. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her transformati…

Lady Gaga, Glenn Close, others get together for Oscar class photo by Ap, Ap, Ap

Best actress candidates Glenn Close and Lady Gaga, director Spike Lee, actors Mahershala Ali and Rami Malek pose for group photo at Oscar Nominees Luncheon. (Feb. 5)     …

Superhoe review – frank and fragile account of sex work by Kate Wyver

Royal Court, LondonNicôle Lecky’s astute one-woman show, punctuated with rap, pins down the financial and moral dilemmas of her peersBusiness and pleasure collide and combust in Nicôle L…

Adrienne Warren Will Reprise Title Role in Tina—The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway by Ryan McPhee

The Tony nominee currently stars in the musical’s premiere engagement in London’s West End.

Characters come vividly to life in Katya Kabanova at the Royal Opera House, London

Amanda Majeski leaves no emotion unstirred in the title role of Janacek’s opera

New York City Ballet, Lincoln Center, New York — Balanchine’s skewering lacks sharpness

The choreographer’s 1974 duet Variations for a Door and a Sigh deserves more imaginative treatment

SPONGEBOB, THE BAND'S VISIT, HAMILTON, and More Announced For Broadway in Hollywood Lineup! by BroadwayWorld

The Hollywood Pantages, a Nederlander Theatre, has announced the BROADWAY IN HOLLYWOOD 2019-20 Season, consisting of eight Los Angeles premieres, all direct from Broadway. This season will m…

Photo Coverage: TCG Gala Honors Tony Kushner, Rick Miramontez & Martha R. Ingram by Jennifer Broski

Theatre Communications Group just presented its 2019 Gala, directed by Tony Award-winner Michael Mayer and featuringperformances from Oklahoma's Ali Stroker, Hadestown's Patrick Page and Eva…

Max Vernon’s The View UpStairs to Make London Debut by Ryan McPhee

The queer-themed musical will begin performances in July at Soho Theatre.

See New Kids on The Block’s Joey McIntyre Return to Broadway in Waitress by Marc J. Franklin

The singer stepped into the role of Dr. Pomatter in the Sara Bareilles musical February 4.

Watch The Band’s Visit Star Katrina Lenk Sing ‘Omar Sharif’ on The Tonight Show by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner performed David Yazbek’s stunning Broadway tune shortly after the show announced a spring closing.

MoMA To Close For Four Months This Summer, And Will Reopen Completely Reconfigured by Artsjournal1

“[The goal is] to reconfigure its galleries, rehang the entire collection and rethink the way that the story of modern and contemporary art is presented to the public. The Picassos and…

Peter Oundjian’s Next Job: Director Of Colorado Music Festival by Artsjournal1

The violinist-turned-conductor, who stepped down as music director of the Toronto Symphony last summer after 14 seasons, will be “the fourth conductor to lead the six-week long annual …

Orlando Ballet Asks Its Customers Flat-Out If They’re Willing To Pay Extra For Live Music by Artsjournal1

“A survey from the ballet has been arriving in email inboxes with only two questions for recipients: ‘How much does live music affect your decision to purchase tickets to Orlando…

C.Y. Lee, Author Of ‘Flower Drum Song’, Dead At 102 by Artsjournal1

“Over a career spanning seven decades, Mr. Lee wrote nearly a dozen volumes of historical fiction, but his best-known work was his debut novel, The Flower Drum Song, which brought inst…

Eleanor Burgess’ The Niceties Will Play the Geffen Playhouse by Adam Hetrick

The play has been seen previously at the Huntington Theatre Company and the McCarter Theatre Center.

‘A smart production of a play that has endured well’: DI & VIV & ROSE – White Bear Theatre by Ian Foster

Flying Rabbit Productions’ Di & Viv & Rose at the White Bear Theatre is a smart production of a play that has endured well.

Playwright/performer Coco Mbassi: ‘Just let people sing from their hearts’ by Giverny Masso

Having been a singer-songwriter since the age of 18, Coco Mbassi is presenting her first theatre work at London’s Ovalhouse this February,

Rising Up: Power OUCH! Festival Explores Violence and the Individual Experience by Sharon Hoyer

The four day festival at Links Hall looks at how we confront, arm ourselves against, appropriate and perhaps move beyond violence.

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 by Susan Grace

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Broadway in Hollywood: 2019-2020 Season Revealed by Mark A. Robinson

The Hollywood Pantages has announced that eight Broadway shows will soon make their way to The Hollywood Pantages and Dolby Theatres. Broadway in Hollywood 2019-20 Season will mark the firs…

The One With Hurricane Diane by Victoria Myers

We speak with members of the cast and creative team of Hurricane Diane, the new play by Pulitzer finalist Madeleine George and directed by Leigh Silverman. With a nod to Greek drama, Hurrica…

The Wiz (Ford’s Theatre) and Fly By Night (1st Stage) are most nominated 2018 Helen Hayes productions by Lorraine Treanor

Last night, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered in the National Theatre’s Helen Hayes Gallery for theatreWashington’s announcement of the nominees for t…

Glimmer in the Grey: A Preview of Ingri Fiksdal at the MCA Chicago by Alyssa Motter

A temporary reprieve from the bleakness of February.

Final Casting Set for Broadway Revival of All My Sons by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is complete for the highly anticipated new staging of Arthur Miller's All My Sons, arriving at Broadway's American Airlines Theatre on April 4. Jack O'Brien will direct&n…

Prost! Downtown St. Louis to host Oktoberfest this fall by From Staff Reports

The group behind the festival wanted to create an experience like the Oktoberfest in Munich.

Maxine Elliott: The Beauty as Builder by Trav S.D.

Theatre is ephemeral. We often think of architecture as it’s opposite, the most enduing form of human expression, but here is a reminder that it, too, is temporary at best. I’d l…

‘Perceptive & well-developed’: THE SHY MANIFESTO – Touring ★★★★ by Michael Davis

How often have you heard: “He’s a bit on the shy side.” “She doesn’t say much does she..?” Directed by Cat Robey, Michael Ross’ The Shy Manifesto looks at the way the world tre…

‘Frozen,’ ‘Mean Girls,’ ‘SpongeBob’ on Tap for Pantages, Dolby by Shalini Dore

“Frozen,” “Mean Girls,” a Donna Summer musical and a “SpongeBob SquarePants” tuner are among the shows lined up for Hollywood in the 2019-20 season. And f…

Hollywood Bowl 2019 lineup: John Legend, Hugh Jackman, Cyndi Lauper and, yes, Harry Potter by Jessica Gelt

If you love pop-driven R&B, singer-songwriter John Legend will headline opening night of the Hollywood Bowl’s 2019 season. Fan of Hugh Jackman’s boisterous brand of musical theater? The …

Hamilton to Return to L.A.; Season Also Includes Mean Girls and The Band’s Visit at the Dolby by Ryan McPhee

Eight Broadway musicals will make their Los Angeles premieres in the 2019–2020 season.

Benjamin Walker, Francesca Carpanini, Michael Hayden, Jenni Barber & More Join ALL MY SONS on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announcedthe company and design team for the new Broadway production of Arthur Miller's All My Sons starring Golden Globe winner and Academy, Tony amp Emm…

BWW's On This Day - February 5, 2019

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

Now Freed From ISIS But Still Badly Damaged, Mosul Museum Partially Reopens by Artsjournal1

“Mosul’s celebrated museum has not recovered since Islamic State group jihadists ravaged its ancient treasures several years ago, but part of the complex reopened Tuesday to show…

Bollywood Releases Its First Lesbian Love Story by Artsjournal1

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (roughly, “I felt something when I saw that girl”) isn’t the first-ever lesbian movie from India — Deepa Mehta’s indie film Fire cam…

UK’s Last Record Store Chain, HMV, Saved From Bankruptcy By New Buyer by Artsjournal1

“Doug Putman, who runs the Canadian retailer Sunrise Records, has bought the UK music and film retailer, … [which] collapsed into administration just after Christmas, blaming tough c…

And So It Begins: English-Language Theatre In Germany Won’t Audition British Actors Because Of Brexit by Artsjournal1

Due to uncertainty over what visa and employment regulations will be in place after March 29, “the English Theatre of Hamburg said it was only interested in seeing actors who held a pa…

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 UPDATED by Matt Tamanini

Listen: NBC Pulls “Hair: Live,” “The Band’s Visit” to Close, “All My Sons” Casting Update, Recapping “Skittles Commercial: The Musical” …

Benjamin Walker Joins Broadway’s ‘All My Sons’ Production by Greg Evans

Benjamin Walker, a Broadway star since his 2010 breakthrough in Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, will join Annette Bening and Tracy Letts in the Roundabout Theater Company’s upcoming revi…

Benjamin Walker, Francesca Carpanini, Hampton Fluker join ‘All My Sons’ cast by Caitlin Huston

The revival of Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons” has announced its Broadway company, after a prior casting dispute led to the resignation of its original director. Alongside the previously…

Benjamin Walker Joins Annette Bening and Tracy Letts in All My Sons Broadway Revival by Olivia Clement

Francesca Carpanini, Hampton Fluker, Nehal Joshi, and Chinasa Ogbuagu are also tapped for the spring production.

Theatre News: 2019 Helen Hayes Awards Nominations by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

On Monday, February 4, 2019, at a celebration honoring theatre excellence on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered in the N…

The Band’s Visit Closing. #HairLive Dead. Super Bowl Snooze. #Stageworthy News of the Week by Jonathan Mandell

Theater is not the only activity vulnerable to bad reviews. A sportswriter called last Sunday’s football game “the worst Super Bowl ever…” (“boring, lame, non-…

How NSDF acts as a bridge for young people into the industry by Fergus Morgan

It may be a tiny organisation, but the National Student Drama Festival has a mighty impact, offering students and young people the

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Cost of Living at Hampstead Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Martyna Majok’s Cost of Living.

Carlo Rizzi: ‘Conducting is not telling people what to do – you convince them’ by George Hall

Introduced to the UK opera scene by Lesley Garrett, conductor Carlo Rizzi had two stints as musical director at Welsh National Opera

An ‘Unbearable Act Of Cultural Delinquency’: Young Adult Book Fair In Paris Slammed For Using Too Much English by Artsjournal1

“The proliferation of English words on display at the book fair, where the ‘scène YA’ was set to feature ‘Le Live’, a ‘Bookroom’, a ‘photoboo…

PHOTOS: Enter the giant graphic novel world of The Animals & Children took to the Streets by Featured Content

Have you experienced the hybrid work of 1927 Productions yet? Peek into the creepy graphic world brought to life in their dystopian hit The Animals and Children took to the Streets. The show…

Vault Odyssey: Hard Relate by Alice Saville

Alice Saville writes on ideas of relatability and representation in three Vault Festival shows. The post Vault Odyssey: Hard Relate appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

Anna Thorvaldsdóttir, the most exciting force in Icelandic music since Björk

Mighty natural forces seem to be at play in the composer’s work

REVIEW: The Ruffian On The Stair, Hope Theatre ✭✭✭ by Tim Hochstrasser

By Tim Hochstrasser Tim Hochstrasser reviews Joe Orton’s The Ruffian On The Stairs now playing at The Hope Theatre. This post REVIEW: The Ruffian On The Stair, Hope Theatre ✭✭✭ f…

Lookback: a pair of lists by Terry Teachout

From 2009: Mr. Elegant Variation has posted a list by James Wood of what he regards as the best British and American writing since 1945. The list was drawn up in 1994 and consists in the mai…

Almanac: Leo Strauss on reading the classics by Terry Teachout

“Our understanding of the thought of the past is liable to be the more adequate, the less the historian is convinced of the superiority of his own point of view, or the more he is prepared…

Second Night of the Living Dead stage production announced by Georgia Snow

A stage adaptation of the horror film Night of the Living Dead, which is claiming to be the only authorised version, will

See Hailey Kilgore Make Her Debut at Feinstein's/54 Below by Nathan Skethway

The Tony-nominated Once On This Island star will play an encore performance April 17.

Royal Shakespeare Company to tour three productions in rep for first time by Giverny Masso

The Royal Shakespeare Company is to tour three productions in repertoire for the first time to six regional venues. Productions of As

Wake Up With BWW 2/5: THE BAND'S VISIT Closing, NBC Pulls HAIR LIVE!, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Catch up on the latest Broadway new below

VIDEO: Watch the Music Video For 'River Deep - Mountain High' From TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL by Stage Tube

The first single from the upcoming TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL cast album is released today, to download and stream, by the Producers of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical and Ghostlight Reco…

Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, and More Receive 2019 Helen Hayes Award Nominations - Full List! by BroadwayWorld

Last night, at a celebration honoring theatre excellence on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered in the National Theatre's…

GALLERY: Peek into the rehearsal room for aerial show, Flight Paths by Featured Content

You would probably expect to find crash mats, silks and a host of technical-looking people in the rehearsal room for new show Flight Paths, which combines aerial performance, music, narrativ…

Night of the Living Dead stage show planned for London run by Matthew Hemley

A stage production based on George A Romero’s Night of the Living Dead is to run in a new immersive space in

New musical The View Upstairs to have European premiere by Eleni Cashell

We love seeing a new musical arriving into Theatreland, so we’re excited to see that The View Upstairs will have its European premiere at the Soho Theatre soon!The View Upstairs is the st…

‘At its best when it explores generational conflict’: MY DAD’S GAP YEAR – Park Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Tom Wright’s My Dad’s Gap Year, a new play about gender fluidity and family love, has some good moments.

A Performance from The Band's Visit: Omar Sharif by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Photo Coverage: Joey McIntyre Takes His First Bows in WAITRESS by Walter McBride

Joey McIntyre is now donning the white coat of Dr. Pomatter His first performance was last night, Monday February 4 at 7 PM. He plays a limited run through April 7, alongside Stephanie Torns…

Photo Coverage: Sarah Hammond, Shaina Taub, and Charlie Sohne Honored With 2019 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

The annual KLEBAN PRIZE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE presentation took place Monday, February 4 at ASCAP, 250 W. 57th Street. Broadway's legendary musical theater creators and up-and-comers alike, ca…

‘We laugh & cry together, I couldn’t do this without her’: Sisters Stacey & Nicola Bland on co-writing, producing & performing in Ca by Featured Content

Sibling rivalry isn't nearly as fun as sibling collaboration. We caught up with sisters Nicola and Stacey Bland about their debut play Call Me Vicky, which they've co-written, co-produced an…

New post-show Q&A: Join Terri for Gently Down the Stream & author Martin Sherman’s 80th birthday by Terri Paddock

As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, on Wednesday 20 February 2019, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock will be at the UK premiere of Martin Sherman's latest play Gently Down the Str…

East London Academy of Dramatic Art’s Behsat Ahmet: ‘Question everyone who is put on a higher level of authority’ by John Byrne

How did you start off in theatre? I started out as a contemporary dancer, then worked in physical theatre, subsequently moving on

Doctor Who casting director Andy Pryor: ‘Stage management was a great route into what I do now’ by John Byrne

I started out at as an assistant stage manager at Londons’ Royal Court and went on to be a stage manager at

The Green Room: Can you make your own luck in an acting career? by Jon Dryden Taylor

Meet our panel: We have given our panellists pen-names and used stock images but their biographies reflect their real career details…​​​​​​​​​​ Albert

‘Intriguing but strangely disconnected’: When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other – National Theatre by Tom Bolton

The publicity for Martin Crimp’s new play, gleefully stoked by the National Theatre, has been all about Cate Blanchett and ‘bondage’ scenes

How many musicals could you perform at the drop of a hat? Watch Terri's Showstopper post-show Q&A

How many musicals have you committed to memory: plot, songs, choreography, musical style? For the Showstoppers, they've got a library in their improv brains of more than 300. Watch Faves fou…

Kelli O’Hara and Will Chase on Teaming Up in Kiss Me, Kate by Kathy Henderson

Kiss Me, Kate offers a rare mix of passionate romance, theatrical hijinks, and knockabout comedy, set to a Cole Porter score that’s as captivating today as in 1948, when the show won the f…

Ibsen, Osborne, Pinter & Martin Crimp: The First Modern Man’s Michael Barry pays tribute to his influences by Featured Content

We hope Mate Aleks Sierz adds some of these top quotes to his Text of the Day series! Sixteenth-century thinker Michel de Montaigne certainly had a way with words. How many of these pithy ap…

On the Couch with Christos Tsiolkas by Arts Review

Who is Christos Tsiolkas? I am a writer, a lover, a friend, a son, an uncle, a neighbour, a citizen, a volunteer on 3RRR, an ambassador for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, a patron for W…

Kiss Me, Kate Is a Valentine’s Day Treat by Gordon Cox

Scott Ellis and Warren Carlyle never thought they’d bring Kiss Me, Kate back to Broadway. The duo behind Roundabout Theatre Company’s recent popular revivals of She Loves Me, On the Twen…

An Exclusive Look at Kiss Me, Kate in the Rehearsal Studio by Broadwaydirect

Step inside the Kiss Me, Kate rehearsal room as Tony Award-winning choreographer Warren Carlyle workshops "Too Darn Hot." In the constellation of musical comedy masterpieces, Kiss Me, Kate …

Jeremy Pope by Variety

The fast-rising Broadway star on what he wishes he knew as a young actor.  

Orpheus by Arts Review

What sets Midsumma apart from other LGBTIQ+ Festivals throughout the country is the diverse art forms on offer. From theatre to visual arts to cabaret and, in the vase of the Forest Collecti…

Hannah Gadsby announces Nanette follow-up: ‘The humour will be back in’ by Steph Harmon

‘I don’t have any intention of workshopping any of my traumas on stage again,’ Gadsby says of her new live show, which will tour US and is named for her dog DouglasAustralian comedian …

“New Breed” is a Love Letter to New Orleans by Blouin Artinfo

Dawn Richard, the Louisiana artist, shot to fame for her role in the girl group Danity Kane, which formed on the third iteration of P. Diddy’s MTV series “Making the Band.” Apart from …

Brexit fears prompt German theatre to rule out hiring UK actors for English-language show by Georgia Snow

A German theatre has declared it will be not considering British actors when casting its next production, sparking fresh fears over Brexit’s

Sydney Film Festival’s Screen Day Out returns for high school students in 2019 by Arts Review

Sydney Film Festival has announced the return of Screen Day Out – an exciting program for high school students at the State Theatre on Thursday 6 and Thursday 13 June 2019. The 2019 S…

Catching Up to the Past by Artsjournal1

Buckle your seatbelt and fire up your time machine. You are about to blast yourself back nearly fifty years to a simpler time when America was at war, the country was polarized, a crazed and…

“La traviata” at Lyric Opera, Chicago by Blouin Artinfo

Sung in Italian with projected English translations, “La traviata” will be on stage at Chicago’s Lyric Opera from February 16-March 22, 2019.Verdi’s ambitious “La traviata” compl…

PARAMOUNT THEATRE ANNOUNCES NEW SEASON INCLUDING KINKY BOOTS by Michael J. Roberts

Eight seasons. 32 productions. 1,362 performances. 41,000+ subscribers. Today, Aurora’s Paramount Theatre – now the [...]

Andrew Lippa’s “Unbreakable” Original Cast Recording Releases Feb. 8 on Ghostlight Records by Michael J. Roberts

Ghostlight Records has announced the release of Unbreakable – Original Cast Recording in physical, digital and streaming formats on Friday, [...]

Northlight Theatre Critically Hailed “Nina Simone: Four Women” Continues Through March 2 by Michael J. Roberts

Photo credit: Michael Brosilow Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and [...]

Ad Infinitum’s Nir Paldi and George Mann: ‘A show is like a baby, each with its own life and personality’ by Lyn Gardner

Newlyweds Nir Paldi and George Mann founded theatre company Ad Infinitum more than 10 years ago, but they are facing a new

Wozzeck by Arts Review

William Kentridge’s stunning interpretation of Alban Berg’s 1925 expressionist opera Wozzeck, with his desolate charcoal animations superimposed over a huge rough wooden setting, caused …

Your Last Supper? by Artsjournal1

I’d never heard of cicerchie, or grass peas, so I read it was “an ancient pulse” — nice vampiric phrase — and that the recipe for Zuppa di cicerchie (Grass Pea Soup)is similar to t…

Is it time to resurrect the artistic leader discretionary fund? by Artsjournal1

After decades of watching the nonprofit professional theater sector play musical chairs with leadership positions, a number of top posts have gone to women, or people of color, or others who…

Transfigured Night by Artsjournal1

I am always amazed by the dances that Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker creates for her Belgium-based company, Rosas. To begin with, I’m never sure what I’ll see or where I’ll have to go in o…

Playwright Tom Wright: For now, I applaud straight actors making space for LGBTQ+ talent by Tom Wright

Actor Darren Criss, who won a Golden Globe for playing a gay character this month in The Assassination of Gianni Versace, has

Stage manager Katie Jackson: Table work’s not just about making tea – it prompts vital discoveries by Katie Jackson

“We’re going to spend the first week doing table work,” the director announces on day one of rehearsals. The deputy stage manager’s

0604: Everybody's Moaning about Les Mis by MusicalTalk

Nick and Rachael talk about the reaction that the news that Les Miserables is to change forever has caused amongst theatre fans and why they think it's not a bad thing...  They then talk ab…

Guster at Beacon Theatre, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Alternative rock band Guster will take stage at New York’s Beacon Theatre on March 16, 2019.According to Wikipedia, Adam Gardner and Ryan Miller were the founding members after which Brian…

‘TEVYE RAW.’ by Corine Cohen

My review of ‘TEVYE RAW.’ Photos taken at the show. They asked the audience to take photos during the show and post them on social media. These are cell phone shots by me.  

Third Nature by Arts Review

Classical Indian dancers Raina Peterson and Govind Pillai take the audience on a sensual, playful and intimate journey. They represent a place where western ideas of otherness do not exist. …

The Broadway Boys: Mr. February 2019: Frederick Weller by JK

Back in December, we honored the wonderful Gideon Glick as our man of the month. Currently co-starring with Mr. December in To Kill a Mockingbird is Frederick Weller, who plays a w…

Netflix Signs Multi-year Deal with Darla Anderson by Blouin Artinfo

Netflix has entered into a multi-year overall deal with the Academy Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA award-winning producer Darla Anderson (“Coco,” “Cars,” “Toy Story 3”). Anderson…

Alibaba Pictures Announces the Release of Chinese Peppa Pig Movie by Blouin Artinfo

Alibaba Pictures has announced the worldwide release of “Peppa Celebrates Chinese New Year,” the full-length feature film based on the popular British cartoon series “Peppa Pig.”“P…

Channel 4 to Air “The Tiger Who Came to Tea” for Christmas 2019 by Blouin Artinfo

The much-loved “The Tiger Who Came to Tea” by Judith Kerr will get a special animation adaptation from the makers of “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” and “The Snowman and The Snowdog…

“The Simpsons” Producer Teams Up With YouTube for Sci-fi Dramedy Series by Blouin Artinfo

Emmy and Peabody Award Winner David Merkin has teamed up with YouTube and Producer and Distributor of Dynamic Television for a live-action sci-fi dramedy series, “Jeff of the Universe,” …

Can someone else’s dreams ever be compelling? Daria Martin at the Barbican

The artist achieves the impossible in her installation of a dreamworld made real

IMPRESSIONS: Cuba Festival at the Joyce Theater with Malpaso Dance Company, LOS HIJOS DEL DIRECTOR, and Compañía Irene Rodríguez by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Cuba Festival at the Joyce Theater with Malpaso Dance Company, LOS HIJOS DEL DIRECTOR, and Compañía Irene Rodríguez, "There were hits and misses, but overall, the Cuba Fe…

IMPRESSIONS: Miguel Gutierrez’s “This Bridge Called My Ass” presented at The Chocolate Factory as part of American Realness by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Miguel Gutierrez’s “This Bridge Called My Ass” presented at The Chocolate Factory as part of American Realness, "While we all feel the power of the collective chanting,…

Athol Fugard’s Boesman and Lena Begins Off-Broadway February 5 by Olivia Clement

Yaël Farber directs the Signature revival, starring Zainab Jah and Sahr Ngaujah.

Pasadena Playhouse’s Ragtime Begins February 5 by Andrew Gans

David Lee directs the award-winning musical.

Historians say smash hit musical Hamilton out of tune with its portrait of U.S. founding father by Mark Kennedy

Many academics argue the portrait of Alexander Hamilton, the star of U.S. $10 bills, is a counterfeit. Now they’re escalating their fight against the musical.

NBC cancels ‘Hair Live!’ broadcast that Diane Paulus was co-directing by The Boston Globe

Paulus’s Broadway revival of “Hair’’ earned her a Tony Award nomination, greatly heightening her name recognition.