Brisbane Writers Festival welcomes Sarah Runcie as new Chief Executive Officer by Arts Review

Brisbane Writers Festival has announce the appointment of Sarah Runcie as Chief Executive Officer. Ms Runcie said she looked forward to helming what she described as “one of the most impre…

Juneteenth: New Bay Area play shines light on Black theater campaign by Randy McMullen

Bay Area theater companies and stage artists are joining Aldo Billingslea, PlayGround and others to unveil a new Black Lives Matter play -- and more.

Philly Culture United urges City Council not to defund the arts by Suzanne Cloud

Suzanne Cloud spotlights Philly Culture United, an action campaign to save the city’s funding for arts and culture.

Adam Hills to host weekly comedy night on Thursdays at Easey Comedy by Peter J Snee

Like all comedy rooms across the globe, Collingwood’s Easey Comedy has been on enforced hiatus during these most Pandemicy of

WATCH KATRINA LENK, PATTI LUPONE, AND THE CAST OF COMPANY PERFORM THE SHOW’S OPENING NUMBER by Robert Shuman

(from Theatermania, 6/15; via Pam Green.) Marianne Elliott directs the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical. Author David Gordon Locations Broadway June 15, 2020 The cast of Stephen Sondhei…

My H8 Letter To The Gr8 American Theatre Review. Diana Oh Sounds Off by Jonathan Mandell

Theater itself makes an appearance almost halfway through Diana Oh’s “h8 letter” to it, in the person of a middle aged white man (Joshua Young.) “You’re doing so good,” Theater t…

🌈 STAGING QUEERNESS with André De Shields, Leigh Fondakowski, Ryan J. Haddad & L Morgan Lee by New York Theatre Workshop

Rebuilding An Indigenous Dance Culture Post-Soviet by Artsjournal

This is part of the traditional dance of the Mari, the region’s indigenous nation. Its sudden intrusion into an otherwise classical production is no coincidence. It is part of an experimen…

The Socially-Distanced Orchestra – What’s The Repertoire? by Artsjournal

Schott/EAM, a publisher of contemporary composers, recently posted an inspiring list of works from its catalog appropriate for social distancing. Universal Edition put out an intriguing sele…

What Should Be Done With Toppled Statues? by Artsjournal

As statues fall around the world in symbolic revolt against the histories of slavery and colonialism, city and town leaders, museum officials and historians faced with these toppled monument…

A Conservative Reckoning In Book Publishing? by Artsjournal

Publishing such authors was once uncontroversial. The conservative publishing industrial complex has been a mainstay ever since Allen Bloom’s The Closing of the American Mind topped the be…

Cash-Strapped British Air To Sell Off Its Art Collection by Artsjournal

The airline is known for its collection of at least 1,500 pieces that includes esteemed works by artists such as Richard Deacon, Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst, Gary Hume, Callum Innes, Anish Kap…

Peter Michael Marino to livestream ‘Desperately Seeking the Exit’ in The Queerly Festival by Deb Miller

With the NYC Pride Parade going virtual for this year’s 50th-anniversary celebration, The Queerly Festival – Frigid New York’s annual Pride platform for LGBTQ+ indie theater artists si…

Goodspeeds 50th Anniversary Gala Celebration 2013 by Goodspeed Musicals

Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson ‘Blue’ Named Best New Opera by American Theatre Editors

The Music Critics Association of North America recognizes their opera about African American life.

The Sol Project Announces 3 Play at Home Commissions by American Theatre Editors

The plays from Virginia Grise, juliany taveras, and Cándido Tirado are available now from Play at Home.

Cousin Tara chats bringing Wukkas to the world wide web! by Gabi Bergman

Cousin Tara (aka Tara Leigh Dowler) was meant to delight audiences at Melbourne Comedy Festival this year… but Coronavirus had

TYA/USA Report on Representation Shows Improvement, and Room for More by American Theatre Editors

The study, conducted with the Center for Scholars & Storytellers, shows that gender and race representation in TYA work has increased over the past decade.

30-Plus Bay Area Theatres Join PlayGround for Juneteenth Justice Play by American Theatre Editors

Vincent Terrell Durham's play 'Polar Bears, Black Boys & Prairie Fringed Orchids' will stream around the country on June 19.

7500 (dir. Patrick Vollrath): Film review by Dan Scully

Taking place entirely within the cockpit of a hijacked commercial airliner, this minimalist performance piece benefits greatly from a high-level of sustained tension.

The 3Views Pivot: From Diversifying Criticism to Memorializing Canceled Shows by American Theatre Editors

How the pandemic shutdown gave the Lillys-backed initiative a chance to refocus efforts to support the field.

Exclusive Interview: Singer/Actor Annie Golden by Kurt Gardner

Annie Golden is one of those fortunate performers who’s managed to do it all — stage, film, concerts and television. From CBGB to Hair to Sondheim, right up to her latest show, she’s a…

Watch Pues Nada by Aziza Barnes LIVE by Jonathan Mandell

  MCC presents its latest live reading of a play in the LiveLabs One Acts series, written by Aziza Barnes, and directed by Whitney White. “Two black femmes tend bar in East L.A. until the…

VIDEO: Ethan Hawke, Debra Messing, John Turturro and More Join DPS ON AIR Monologue Reading Series

This week, Dramatists Play Service's, a?oeDPS On Air,a?? features readings by Ethan Hawke, Debra Messing, John Turturro, Daphne Rubin-Vega and more.

Audra McDonald, Adrienne Warren, Brandon Victor Dixon and More to Appear on STARS IN THE HOUSE

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced three exciting upcoming episodes of a?oeStars In The House,a?? featuring theatre and dance legends who are tirelessly advocating for change in th…

Summer camp is back—online and in person by Kerry Reid

Storytelling, circus arts, and social justice all find a place in youth training programs. Summer performing arts camps and training programs usually provide a p…

Watch THE BOY FROM OZ Original Company in ‘I Go To Rio’ Virtual Reunion by Peter J Snee

The Boy From Oz Original Company reunion fundraiser for the Actors Benevolent Fund of NSW. The Original production of Gale

Bette Midler, Sarah Paulson, Issa Rae, More Will Star in Paul Rudnick's Coastal Elites for HBO by Andrew Gans

The September special will be produced entirely under quarantine.

Danielle Brooks to Moderate Black Women in Theatre Appreciation Day, Featuring Audra McDonald & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Stage and screen star Danielle Brooks will moderate an all-day virtual conference of workshops and panels for Black Women in Theatre Appreciation Day. This event, which begins at noon on Jun…

Center Theatre Group’s Seasons Postponed to Spring of 2021 by Pauline Adamek

Artistic Director Michael Ritchie announced Center Theatre Group’s 54th season at the Ahmanson Theatre, previously referred to as the 2020 – 2021 season, will begin later than originally…

IFFLA Over the Years: 17 days celebrating 17 years of Indian cinema by Pauline Adamek

Laksh The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) – the premiere venue for the best annual showcase of independent cinema from India and its Diaspora – announced today a special …

Goodspeed postpones ‘South Pacific,' last remaining show of its 2020 season by Christopher Arnott

With the moving of "South Pacific" to next year, Goodspeed Musicals has now postponed or canceled every one of the shows it planned for its 2020 season.

Revisit David Byrne’s American Utopia on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The theatrical concert, filmed by Spike Lee, is set to premiere on HBO later this year.

Rachel Redux by Ann Haskins

She studied ballet in Paris until her Jewish family fled the Nazis, first to Portugal then to Brazil, and then to New York. After WWII, she traveled between the U.S. and Paris, studying Ant…

San Francisco Opera Cancels Fall 2020 Season in Wake of Coronavirus by Ryan McPhee

The organization aims to reopen the War Memorial Opera House in spring 2021.

Ndo-Mshkogaabwimi - We are standing strong by Stratford Festival

In Conversation with Adam Gopnik on King John | Stratford Festival On Film by Stratford Festival

VIDEO: Joshua Turchin Welcomes MRS. DOUBTFIRE's Analise Scarpaci and More to THE EARLY NIGHT SHOW

The Early Night Show with Joshua Turchin- Virtual Edition (Corona Cabaret) released a new episode today. Season three, episode nine features special guest Analise Scarpaci (Broadway's Mrs. …

Black Women on Broadway Presents Black Women in Theatre Appreciation Day With Danielle Brooks, Audra McDonald & More

Black Women on Broadway will be presenting Black Women in Theatre Appreciation Day June 29, beginning at noon! The all-day virtual conference will feature workshops, panels and more, and ce…

VIDEO: THE BOY FROM OZ Original Australian Cast Reunites for 'I Go to Rio'

As a 20th Anniversary Celebration, the Original Australian Company of The Boy from Oz reunited to go back to Rio! Watch as the cast reunites to perform the show's joyous finale: 'I Go to Ri…

Musical Theatre is a Big Part of Kalen Robinson's Purpose - Next on Stage

We're chatting with the contestants in the top 10 for Next on Stage! Catch up with Kalen and learn about why Next on Stage came at just the right time for her!

VIDEO: Watch FREE SPEECH VOLUME 3: Next Generation on STARS IN THE HOUSE

Stars in the House continued today (2pm) with Plays In The House: FREE SPEECH VOLUME 3: Next Generation: Spoken Word, Song, and Dance with students and alumni from Montclair State University…

Raúl Esparza, J. Smith-Cameron And More Help THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES Fundraise For Juxtaposition Arts

Last night, The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues released nine all-new pieces to benefit Juxtaposition Arts. A storied group of writers and actors paired up to write, rehearse, perform and pr…

The Five Lesbian Brothers Talk Brave Smiles, Lesbian Tropes, and Laughter by Dan Meyer

Lisa Kron, Moe Angelos, Babs Davy, Dominique Dibbell, and Peg Healey discuss their satire ahead of Pride Play’s primetime presentation June 22.

Drillosophy: Using Drill Music To Teach Philosophy, And A Million Young People Sign On by Artsjournal

“Young people who break the rules, who don’t want to conform, are natural social scientists. They’re natural philosophers, questioning what’s around them. You might not be channellin…

Martha Graham’s Lost Spanish Civil War Solo, Reimagined Twice by Artsjournal1

The choreographer created Immediate Tragedy in 1937 as Franco’s Fascist campaign raged on. Before the COVID-19 shutdown, the Martha Graham Dance Company had been working on a reconstructio…

‘Dracula’ Wasn’t Inspired By Transylvania — It Was Inspired By Ireland by Artsjournal1

The town of Sligo, specifically, and the dire cholera outbreak there in 1832. Dracula author Bram Stoker’s mother lived through that epidemic, and there’s evidence, circumstantial but co…

Olympia Dukakis and Kaye Ballard Documentaries to Stream This Summer by Dan Meyer

The stories of the two Broadway alums will air on ABCinemaNOW in July.

How The Color Purple Touches Contestant Terrence Bogan's Heart - Next on Stage

We're chatting with the contestants in the top 10 for Next on Stage! Terrence shares a memory from seeing one of his favorite shows, The Color Purple!

Producer Cameron Mackintosh Slams British Government For Offering Theaters No “Practical Support”, Says West End ‘Hamilton’, ‘Phantom Of The by Greg Evans

Blasting the British government for what he says has been “no tangible practical support,” producer Cameron Mackintosh says his company’s West End productions of Hamilton, The Phantom …

10 Reasons to Book Your Ticket to the Virtual International Thespian Festival

Thinking of attending the International Thespian Festival this year? Check out 10 reasons you should get your tickets!

About Alice, or When Social Distancing Ends by American Theatre Editors

In this excerpt from a new journal by theatre artists, the author recounts how she confronted racism in a loved one with more love.

Review: A Bracing Trial by Zoom in ‘State vs. Natasha Banina’ by Maya Phillips

Anchored by a charismatically off-kilter performance, this one-woman show asks viewers to judge a young Russian accused of a crime of passion.

We Should Ask For More by Josh McIlvain

The arts sector is speaking up against the city’s proposed cutting of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund. How about skipping that request and shoot for $40 million instead?

BABYTEETH (dir. Shannon Murphy): Film review by Dan Scully

An A-rate tale of flawed, kindhearted humans doing their best to be as good as they possibly can.

Barnes & Noble Closes Its Doors at Upper East Side Location

According to Patch.com, Barnes & Nobles Upper East Side has closed its doors at 150 East 86th St. in search of a smaller location in the neighborhood. The site has been home to many B…

Day Made! Watch the Original Australian Company of The Boy from Oz 'Go to Rio' by Lindsey Sullivan

The Boy from Oz, which tells the story of the life of singer-songwriter Peter Allen, premiered in Australia in 1998. The musical went on to play Broadway in 2003 and won Hugh Jackman a To…

HBO to Present COASTAL ELITES, Starring Bette Midler, Kaitlyn Dever, & More!

HBO will present Paul Rudnick's comic satire COASTAL ELITES, featuring an all-star cast playing characters from New York to Los Angeles coping with politics and the pandemic.

Melissa Errico to be Featured on LIVING THE CLASSICAL LIFE

For a special live YouTube premiere on June 20 at 6PM, Tony Award-nominee Melissa Errico will join the award-winning show Living the Classical Life as the first distinguished non-classical …

Blue, by Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson, Wins MCANA's Best New Opera Award by Ryan McPhee

The piece follows a Black couple in Harlem—one a police officer—grappling with the killing of their son.

Reflecting Shakespeare TV: Episode 4 - Outgrowing a Reputation, Change in Self and Others (Henry V) by The Old Globe

Recitatives Workshop with Ms. Ashley: Lincoln Center Pop-Up Classroom by Lincoln Center

Steep Theatre Co. is losing its longtime Edgewater home by Doug George

The building on Berwyn Street has been sold and Steep Theatre Co. must move out in September. But the change was not caused by the current shutdown.

Broadway Podcast Network Celebrates Pride With Caitlin Kinnunen, Daisy Eagan, Jeremy O. Harris and More

The Broadway Podcast network will celebrate Pride month with a special section of the website highlighting a variety of programming to mark the occasion.

Watch Raúl Esparza, J. Smith-Cameron, More, in Latest Edition of The 24-Hour Plays: Viral Monologues by Dan Meyer

The performances benefit Juxtaposition Arts, a teen-staffed arts space in Minneapolis providing leadership alternatives to the police.

Submit Your Questions for College Theatre Auditions With Otterbein University and Kent State University by Logan Culwell-Block

Faculty from the two university theatre programs will join Playbill live June 19.

Globe to Go - Shakespeare's Language by The Old Globe

Boarded Up Museums Send The Wrong Message by Artsjournal

Why did most of New York’s largest museums botch this chance to connect to a younger audience—one that has grown distrustful of their boards, labor practices, executive salaries, and eve…

Kristin Linklater, Revered Vocal Coach For Actors, Dead At 84 by Artsjournal1

“For more than a half-century, Ms. Linklater taught vocal technique to A-list stars like Patrick Stewart, Donald Sutherland and Sigourney Weaver; to students at New York University, Emerso…

Dance Critic Sally Banes, 70 by Artsjournal

Banes was the first dance critic to write about the exciting new urban form known as break dancing. Her article “To the Beat Y’All: Breaking is Hard to Do,” in the Village Voice in Apr…

Sometimes ‘Dad-Gummit’ Just Won’t Do: Researchers Say That Profanity Can Increase Pain Tolerance by Artsjournal1

British researchers found that subjects could bear a painful stimulus for 33% longer by repeating the f-word than by repeating a regular or a made-up word. Why? They think (for now) that it�…

Lincoln Center Theater - Act One (2014) by Lincoln Center

Stars in the House Presents Free Speech Volume 3: Next Generation: Spoken Word, Song, and Dance June 17 by Andrew Gans

The live stream benefits the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

Debut Deferred Series with Skylar Brandt by American Ballet Theatre

LaChanze, Britton Smith, Mykal Kilgore, and More Tapped for Juneteenth Jubilee by Olivia Clement

The event, which will lift up the Black Queer and Trans community, will kick off at 3 PM in Harlem on June 19.

Theater Kids Trade a Big Stage for Highlight Tapes and Heartache by Laura Collins-Hughes

Thousands of students should have been gathering to cheer on the year’s best shows. But this isn’t a typical year.

Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Vanessa Williams, and More Form Black Theatre United

The coalition will combat racism in the theater industry.

BroadwayHD to Present Free Falsettos Sing-Along Edition in Honor of Pride

The free stream of the 2016 Broadway production will air on June 25.

Broadway Vet Douglas Lyons to Help Fund Scholarships for Black Theater Artists

Lyons created the initiative with the Directors Company.

Black Women in Theatre Appreciation Day Will Feature Lillias White, Audra McDonald, Amber Iman, More by Andrew Gans

Danielle Brooks will moderate the all-day virtual conference.

Florida Theatre Broadway Palm Details New Safety Measures for Summer Re-Opening

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this week, many continue to debate both the safety  and practicality of live theatre this summer and beyond in the wake of the pandemic. How soon is too s…

BWW TV: Meet the Cast of Rodney Hicks' New Play, JUST PRESS SAVE!

A part of PRIDE Plays this season is a new work from Broadway veteran turned playwright Rodney Hicks (Come From Away, Rent)- Just Press Save.

Caroline Segars Talks About Sharing the Stage with Her Dad - Next on Stage

We're chatting with the contestants in the top 10 for Next on Stage! Caroline shares a memory from when she did Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with her dad!

Street Scene by Elmer Rice (1929): Chosen by Committee Episode 11 by Phindie Podcasts

Josh, John, and Chris discuss and praise the 1929 Pulitzer winner for drama

VIDEO: Watch FREE SPEECH VOLUME 3: Next Generation on STARS IN THE HOUSE- Live at 2pm!

Stars in the House continued today (2pm) with Plays In The House: FREE SPEECH VOLUME 3: Next Generation: Spoken Word, Song, and Dance with students and alumni from Montclair State University…

David Henry Hwang and More Featured in 'The Flashpaper: Theatre's Thoughts on Right Now'

Arts journalist and editor Mark Blankenship announced the debut of The Flashpaper: Theatre's Thoughts on Right Now, a new journal dedicated to the urgent ideas of contemporary theater artist…

NEWS: Cameron Mackintosh announces West End closures until 2021, starts redundancy consultations by Press Releases

Cameron Mackintosh has delayed the return of his West End productions of Les Misérables, Mary Poppins, Hamilton and The Phantom of the Opera until as early as practical in 2021.

Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson's BLUE Wins MCANA's Best New Opera Award

The Music Critics Association of North America has announced that its 2020 Award for Best New Opera has been given to composer Jeanine Tesori and librettist Tazewell Thompson for BLUE.

Olivia Zenetzis Kept Performing, Even in An Earthquake - Next on Stage

We're chatting with the contestants in the top 10 for Next on Stage! Olivia shares the story of an earthquake hitting in the middle of her performance of All That Jazz in a production of Chi…

Ahead of the Antonyo Awards, a Look at the Nominees for Best Play, Musical, and Revival by Marc J. Franklin

The awards ceremony, celebrating Black theatre artists and contributors from the Broadway and Off-Broadway community, is set for June 19.

Les Mis and Hamilton shut until 2021 as Cameron Mackintosh starts redundancy process by Chris Wiegand

West End producer also delays Mary Poppins and The Phantom of the Opera as consultation over possible job losses begins Four of London’s most successful stage musicals will not reopen unti…

UK theatre faces ruin amid coronavirus crisis, say top cultural figures by Mark Brown and Lanre Bakare

Exclusive: almost 100 leading creative figures sign letter calling for government action to prevent demise of sector Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Britain…

Immersive theatre and drive-in gigs lead way for return of UK performing arts by Lanre Bakare

Physical distancing rules prompt companies to find innovative ways for the show to go on Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Covid-19 has presented a challenge …

BWW Exclusive: Ricardo Pitts-Wiley, Co-Founder of Mixed Magic Theatre- 'The New Better Will Not Be an Accident'

Ricardo Pitts-Wiley, co-founder of Mixed Magic Theatre, has penned an article exclusively for BroadwayWorld, discussing his thoughts on this current moment in time, the theater's plans for …

Les Miserables, Mary Poppins, Hamilton and Phantom will not return until 2021 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Producer Cameron Mackintosh today announced that Les Miserables, Mary Poppins, The Phantom and Hamilton will not return to the West End until 2021. This post Les Miserables, …

Black Theatre United launches campaign to tackle industry racism by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Celebrity voices of Billy Porter, Phylicia Rashad, Viola Davis and many more focus on awareness, accountability, advocacy and action. 

TheaterMania Live with Julie Halston by TheaterMania

3 Marvelous Melodies Ahead of 'At Home with Rebecca Luker' Airing Tonight!

At 8pm EST tonight, the luminous Rebecca Luker will be presenting a benefit with music and conversation titled At Home with Rebecca Luker to benefit first ever ALS drug candidate Prosetin.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is in the cockpit for hijack thriller 7500

Both aircraft and Patrick Vollrath’s movie soon run in trouble

A Message from the H.L. Mencken Academy of How to Alienate Friends and Turn Off People by Trav S.D.

This is a summation of notices I have posted regularly on social media over the past decade, but social media being what it is (and Facebook no longer allowing you to pin a permanent status)…

The Mighty Haag Shows by Trav S.D.

For roughly half a century the Haag name was a force to be reckoned with in the realm of American traveling shows, especially in the Southeast. Founder Ernest Haag (1866-1935) was the son of…

Hamilton, Les Misérables, Phantom & More Delay in the West End Through 2021 by Lindsey Sullivan

West End theaters remain shut down in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. As a result, producer Cameron Mackintosh, his producing partners and Delfont Mackintosh Theatres have announced that…

Rent Opens in South Korea and Offers Tribute to Theater Artists: 'I Hope It's a Beacon of Light' by Lindsey Sullivan

The previously announced production of Rent began performances in South Korea on June 16. With both Broadway and the West End still shut down in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, Seensee C…

SOLT, UK Theatre and industry leaders call for government support in open letter by Hira Desai

A powerful alliance of leading industry figures has signed an open letter calling for government action to prevent the sector from crumbling. Read it here. The post SOLT, UK Theatre and indu…

Donnetta Lavinia Grays, Donja R. Love, Diana Oh, and More Are 2020 Helen Merrill Award Winners by Olivia Clement

Kimber Lee, Mona Mansour, and Sung Rno are also recipients of the $25,000 prize from The New York Community Trust.

Jesse Eisenberg re-enacts Marcel Marceau’s wartime heroism in ‘Resistance’

A nuanced lead performance as the young mime artist is let down by distracted direction

College Theatre Auditions: Otterbein University and Kent State University by Playbill

Bushnell announces new dates for ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ ‘Hadestown’ tours by Christopher Arnott

The Bushnell continues to shuffle its schedule of Broadway tours. "Dear Evan Hansen" and "Hadestown" now have firm dates, but won't be coming to Hartford until over a year from now.

Murilo Ohl Talks About His Before-Show 'Theater Pray' Ritual - Next on Stage

We're chatting with the contestants in the top 10 for Next on Stage! Learn which show inspired Murilo to pursue theatre!

COVID-19 theater think tank looks at reopening strategies by Caitlin Huston

A COVID-19 theater think tank has launched a website to help theaters across the country identify risks and areas of improvement related to the virus.  Created by producer and publicist Mat…

Hairspray and Carousel Director Jack O'Brien Joins Playbill Live June 17 to Answer Your Questions by Logan Culwell-Block

The interview is the latest from Playbill and The Growing Studio's The Broadway Q&A series.

Martin Scorsese Eager to Direct New "Joseph" Adaptation After Learning There's a Narrator by Broadway Beat

by Jonah Mensch. @jpmensch. NEW YORK, NY - Director Martin Scorsese, fresh off of his 2019, Oscar-nominated film The Irishman, is reportedly “very interested...

Managing Editor Russell M. Dembin to Leave American Theatre Magazine by American Theatre Editors

A longtime staff member, he helped keep the magazine's copy clean, budgets balanced, and deadlines met.

Dads — a chipper documentary celebrating basic competence

Bryce Dallas Howard visits the terror of new fatherhood, the escape hatch of absenteeism and many points in between

Rosamund Pike is indelible as Marie Curie in ‘Radioactive’

Marjane Satrapi’s factually heavy biopic recounts how the genius physicist discovered radium

L.A.’s Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson, and Kirk Douglas Theatres Will Stay Closed Until Late Next Spring by Artsjournal1

“Center Theatre Group announced on Tuesday that it would remain dark until spring 2021 to help curb the spread of COVID-19 — an unprecedented, more than 56-week closure period. The large…

Chicago’s Mercury Theater Closes Permanently Due To Corona-Lockdown by Artsjournal1

“Opened in 1920 as a silent film nickelodeon, the movie theater would undergo several retail business incarnations in the decades that followed. … It ‘reopened’ in 2011 under the cur…

A Fisherman May Have Just Found A 700-Year-Old Statue Lying In A Riverbed by Artsjournal1

“The mossy and somewhat eroded form of a granite statue of the Virgin Mary and child that could date from the 14th century … was discovered 11 days ago in the Sar River on the outskirts …

Humboldt Forum In Berlin Will Open Before Year’s End (They Swear!) by Artsjournal1

Well … “As long as there are no further pandemic-related hold-ups or lockdowns, the first parts of the complex will open on the ground floor and first floor in December, the Humboldt For…

A New Indie Online Bookstore Has Soared During Lockdown. Can It Continue? by Artsjournal

Some wonder whether Bookshop will remain a viable player in the online retail ecosystem as stores begin to reopen, and customers who turned to the site during the shutdown revert to in-store…

Review: Could this be love? Round House Theatre’s Homebound, Part 7, “The Date” by Kelly McCorkendale

If any of Homebound’s episodes have been pure joy, it is episode 7, “The Date,” written by Dani Stoller, who finally finds Maboud (Maboud Ebrahimzadeh) a match in the charming pixie-i…

Music for the movement: Skin on the Drum, Michael Franti & Spearhead by Lorraine Treanor

Recommended by Anastasia Wilson, DC actor now based in Atlanta. “And as the pepper gas clears And police and protestors go home Just as the morning dew are tear drops of the night My emot…

Celebrate Juneteenth with Bosses in Bonnets and Preach by Brianna Wellen

The groups are teaming up for an all-day comedy party on June 19. On June 19, 1865, news of the Emancipation Proclamation freeing American slaves finally reached…

Babbling by the Brook | Episode 5 - JoAnn M. Hunter by Paper Mill Playhouse

Center Theatre Group Postpones Season Until April 2021 by American Theatre Editors

The adjusted season will begin April 29, 2021, with the extended closure resulting in $40 million in lost revenue.

BroadwayHD Will Stream Free Sing-Along of FALSETTOS Next Week

BroadwayWorld has learned that Broadway HD and Live From Lincoln Center will host a free sing-along screening of Falsettos on June 25 at 8pm.

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Jeff Daniels and Brendan Gleeson in THE COMEY RULE

SHOWTIME has announced that the new limited series THE COMEY RULE, starring Jeff Daniels (The Newsroom) as former FBI Director James Comey and Brendan Gleeson (Mr. Mercedes) as President Don…

For classical music fans, virtual season packs plenty of thrills by Georgia Rowe

From Valley of the Moon fest, to SF Girls Chorus to Oakland Symphony to Opera Paralléle to SF Opera, lots of great music is available online.

Theatre News: New Theatre Journal “The Flashpaper: Theatre’s Thoughts on Right Now” on Sale Now by David Roberts

Arts journalist and editor Mark Blankenship is pleased to announce the debut of The Flashpaper: Theatre’s Thoughts on Right Now, a new journal dedicated to the urgent ideas of contemporary…

Actors Fund Benefit by Barry Gordin

Step Forward Entertainment Celebrates the Music of the Legendary Neil Sedaka A Virtual Concert to Benefit The Actors Fund. Streaming on June 20th and 21st @ 7pm EDT / 4pm PDT. June 16, 20…

Kristin Chenoweth, K. Todd Freeman, More Join ACT of CT's Virtual Gala by Andrew Gans

Extended Intermission Edition! will stream June 26.

JoyceStream: Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca by Joycetheater

Starry New Coalition Vows to Fight Racism in Theater by Michael Paulson

Among its founders: Audra McDonald, Phylicia Rashad, Billy Porter and Wendell Pierce. Among its plans: mentorship programs for young black artists.

London Productions of Hamilton, Mary Poppins, More Won’t Reopen Before 2021 by Dan Meyer

Cameron Mackintosh Limited and the shows’ producing teams will keep all of their shows closed for the rest of 2020.

Seattle's ACT – A Contemporary Theatre Cancels 2020 Mainstage Season by Andrew Gans

Canceled performances include all 2020 Mainstage performances, the ACTLab season, and the Young Playwrights Program.

The Tiger Who Came To Tea rescheduled for summer 2021, tickets now on special offer!

The highly anticipated return of The Tiger Who Came To Tea to the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London has been postponed, it has been announced. The beloved children's production will now …

Every day a little death….. by Mark Shenton

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GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 by Susan Grace

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‘Strips back perceptions of what theatre should be’: ENTITLED – Quarantine (Online review) by Louise Penn

Up to Manchester for this Zoom screening of 2011’s mix of movement and words from Quarantine, followed by a discussion with the creatives. Entitled is “a show about nothing” on …

Broadway Catch Up: June 17 - Tituss Burgess, Josh Gad, Rachel Bloom, and More!

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's highlights from some of your …

VIDEO: Zachary Quinto Shares His Experience Protesting on THE TONIGHT SHOW

Zachary Quinto was a guest on Tuesday's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to talk about the second season of NOS4A2, the AMC series he stars in!

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, June 17- with CHAOS TWINS, Josh Gad, and More!

Today (June 17) in live streaming:The premiere of CHAOS TWINS, Josh Gad visits Backstage LIVE and so much more!

VIDEO: Gwyneth Paltrow Talks Working with Ben Platt and Judith Light on THE POLITICIAN

Gwyneth Paltrow was a guest on The Tonight Show on Tuesday to talk about the second season of Netflix's The Politician, which she stars in alongside Ben Platt, Judith Light, and Bette Midler!

SONDERImmersive Presents an Immersive Shakespeare Experience From the Comfort of Your Car

Salt Lake City-based SONDERimmersive is bringing live immersive Shakespeare to patrons from the comfort of their car, with Through Yonder Window.

New Study Shows Lack of Racial Diversity in Live Theatre for Young Audiences

Key findings demonstrate that the TYA industry has made strides for increased representation in terms of gender and race across the last decade, but racial diversity in live theatre for youn…

Theaters for Young Audiences Say They Need to Be More Diverse by Michael Paulson

A new sector-wide study finds programming and creative teams are far more white than the audiences.

Stars of ‘The Prom’ kick off Pride episodes of ‘My Broadway Memory’ on BPN by Deb Miller

Co-hosts Michael Kushner and Brian Sedita welcome actors Caitlin Kinnunen and Josh Lamon to kick off their first Pride episode of “My Broadway Memory” on Thursday, June 18, at 7 pm. The …

The Protest review – superb set of dramas for the Black Lives Matter movement by Arifa Akbar

Available onlinePain, anger and everyday racism are examined in this powerful series of short films from the Bush theatre A week ago, the Bush theatre asked six writers for their dramatised …

Australia’s Largest State Set Aside $50 Million For COVID Arts Relief. None Of It Has Been Given Out by Artsjournal1

New South Wales was slow to establish a fund to aid struggling arts organizations, not even announcing a plan until May 24, about 10 weeks after shutdowns began. Even as Australia begins the…

‘Live From Here With Chris Thile’, Successor To ‘A Prairie Home Companion’, Cancelled by Artsjournal1

American Public Media, the Minnesota-based public radio network that produced the shows, announced the layoff of 28 employees and the immediate end of the weekly program that was heard on ro…

COVID Could Cost UK’s Arts And Culture Sector $94 Billion And 400,000 Jobs: Study by Artsjournal1

“The report predicts that the country’s creative sector will be hit twice as hard as the wider economy in 2020, with one in five creative jobs expected to be lost. The loss could have a …

What's happening in Pittsburgh (and online) this weekend: June 18-21

Juneteeth events include Freedom Day Walk and honoring the memory of Antwon Rose II.

Les Misérables, Mary Poppins, Hamilton and The Phantom of the Opera won’t reopen in the West End before 2021 by Sean McLoughlin

It is being reported that Sir Cameron Mackintosh is currently in consultation over possible redundancies for all employees on his

King John Live Viewing Party | Stratford Festival On Film by Stratford Festival

Russell Simpson: California Codger by Trav S.D.

I am amused to note that Russell Simpson (1880-1959) shares a birthday (June 17) with Flora Finch and David “Stringbean” Akeman. Apparently something in the stars has decreed that this w…

Hot Clip of the Day: "All Will Know!" A John Gallagher, Jr. Curbside Tune For His Birthday

June 17th is the marvelous birthday of Best Featured Actor in a Musical Tony winner John Gallagher, Jr.

BroadwayHD to Present Free Sing-Along Stream of Falsettos by Ryan McPhee

The Broadway revival, starring Christian Borle, Andrew Rannells, Stephanie J. Block, and Brandon Uranowitz, will stream as a fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

BroadwayHD and Lincoln Center to Present Free Sing-Along Stream of Falsettos by Ryan McPhee

The Broadway revival, starring Christian Borle, Andrew Rannells, Stephanie J. Block, and Brandon Uranowitz, will stream as a fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Audra McDonald, Billy Porter, More Form Black Theatre United Coalition by Ryan McPhee

The new collective of Black theatre artists and industry members puts a spotlight on awareness, accountability, advocacy, and action.

VIDEO: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Perform 'Harmony, Perfect Harmony'

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons released a video on YouTube and Facebook, performing a virtual rendition of 'Harmony, Perfect Harmony.'

BEST OF THE DECADE: The Broadway Top 40 Countdown: #20 - 11 by JK

As Casey Kasem used to say, "On with the countdown!" This week our list of the 40 best new songs from the past decade of Broadway shows continues with numbers 20-11. In case you missed any o…

Delfont Mackintosh Theatres delay return of productions until 2021 by Hira Desai

In light of the current social distancing measures, Cameron Mackintosh and Delfont Mackintosh Theatre's delay return of shows until 2021. Read more here. The post Delfont Mackintosh Theatres…

Edinburgh International Festival announces outdoor event The Ghost Lights for this August

It has been announced that the spirit of the Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) will be revived at least in one way, shape, and form with a new outdoor event entitled "The Ghost Lights."…

Patrons’ loyalty buoys local arts groups amid COVID-19 losses by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Arts groups across America have suffered huge losses, but local ticket buyers and patrons are trying to help.

Social media movement calls for support for disabled artists in the UK by Hira Desai

Join us today as we show our support for disabled artists with the #WeShallNotBeRemoved movement. Read our full story and find out how you can help! The post Social media movement calls for …

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 by Matt Tamanini

“American Utopia” to Debut on HBO this Year, Black Broadway Greats Launch Black Theatre United, Rachel Bloom Singing “Stacy’s Mom” “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday throug…

Ticket Bookings For JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Open Friday

Ticket bookings for the 2021 production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, will open this Friday at 10am!

Five Questions with Anna Hastings by Anita Martin

ITO and lifelong performer has family tradition of giving back The post Five Questions with <br/>Anna Hastings appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

The School Of American Ballet Presents Virtual Workshop Premiere Celebration July 9 by Broadwayworld.com

Vanessa Carlson and Broadway's Justin Peck, Sara Mearns, Tiler Peck, Sarah Jessica Parker, Lawrence Leritz, Megan Mullally and Chita Rivera.

UK creative industries facing £74bn drop in income after lockdown by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Report says 400,000 jobs likely to be lost across sectors including music, theatre and art Britain is facing an irreversible “cultural catastrophe” with a projected £74bn drop in revenu…

Snapshot: a TV interview with Mark Knopfler by Terry Teachout

Mark Knopfler is interviewed by Michael Parkinson on Parkinson, originally telecast by the BBC in 2000: (This is the latest in a series of arts- and history-related videos that appear in t…

The Inaugural Antonyo Awards Honor the Best of Black Theater by David Cote

Audra McDonald, Tituss Burgess and LaChanze are among the celebrity presenters slated to appear at the Antonyo Awards, which kicks off its first edition via a livestream.

Almanac: George Saintsbury on the test of good criticism by Terry Teachout

“I wish that I could save myself constant repetition by printing across the dog’s-ear place of these pages the warning, ‘Never judge a critic by your agreement with his likes and disl…

VIDEO: Todrick Hall Judges the Todrick Hall TikTok Challenge on THE LATE LATE SHOW

After seeing Todrick's fantastic quarantine song and video 'Mask, Gloves, Soap, Scrubs,' Corden challenged members of his staff to create their own TikTok versions of Todrick's song. During…

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of June 15 - Mike Birbiglia's THE NEW ONE, and More!

Need something new to listen to, read, or watch? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases, including Mike Birbiglia's The New One, the Sing Street cast recording, and more!

Black Broadway and West End stars to perform online charity concert live at Cadogan Hall

The benefit concert entitled TURN UP! will take place in early July and will feature a whole host of major Black-British and African-American actors.

On the Couch with Jason Noble by Arts Review

Who is Jason Noble? A clarinettist and long standing member of leading contemporary music group Ensemble Offspring. I grew up on the Mid North Coast of NSW in Port Macquarie, one of a clan o…

‘It’s important to remain positive’: Brixton House’s Owen Calvert-Lyons on the future of fringe theatre post lockdown by Rev Stan

Head of theatre and artist development at Brixton House (formally Ovalhouse*) Owen Calvert-Lyons talks about life during the lockdown, the post-Covid future for fringe theatre and streaming.

Alternative degree shows — the art college graduates finding creative platforms

With the cancellation of final-year exhibitions, students have lost a vital showcase

Sadler’s Wells offers rare opportunity to watch one of the world’s greatest dance works by Hira Desai

Sadler's Wells Digital Stage series will be releasing Dancing at Dusk – A moment with Pina Bausch’s The Rite of Spring next month. Find out more here! The post Sadler’s Wells offers ra…

Wake Up With BWW 6/17: AMERICAN UTOPIA Coming to HBO, and More!

Today's top stories: David Byrne's American Utopia is coming to HBO, and more!

Oxford Economics reveals latest figures for UK’s creative industries by Hira Desai

Newly commissioned research from Oxford Economics today revealed that over 400,000 creative jobs could be lost along in the UK. Read the full story here. The post Oxford Economics reveals la…

NGV launches video series inspiring floral arrangements drawn from works in the Collection by Arts Review

The National Gallery of Victoria has launched a new three-part instructional video series, inspiring audiences to create at-home floral arrangements inspired by art works from the NGV Collec…

Zimbabwean Theatre after Lockdown: What’s the Way Forward? by Takudzwa Chihambakwe

The coronavirus pandemic has completely reconfigured society’s world over. Health experts say the new normal, in most countries, which sees many cuddling with masks and observing social di…

'We use Shakespeare's heartbeat': lockdown theatre for autistic audiences by Miriam Gillinson

Flute Theatre’s game-based production of Pericles, performed for one family at a time, is designed to create a sense of calm Hottest front-room seats: best theatre and dance online Kelly …

In Memoriam: Sally Banes (1950-2020) by Artsjournal1

A tribute to the brash, quick-talking, brilliant, no-nonsense scholar, writer, colleague, and friend whom I once taught, worked with, and learned from. – Deborah Jowitt

Why review theatre? by Alan Smason

By HARRY DUKE, originally published in NORTH BAY BOHEMIAN What is the point of reviewing theatre? If you had asked me that question 90 days ago, my answer would be to provide potential audie…

Crossword: You Gotta "Lovett"

Test your theater knowledge with our new crossword puzzle.

Queensland Government provides $22.5 million to support creative recovery plan after COVID-19 by Arts Review

A new $22.5 million Arts and Cultural Recovery Package will focus on stabilising local arts companies and securing jobs for artists and arts workers, as an important part of the Queensland G…

How Liberal Arts Theatre Programs Are Failing Their Students of Color by Miranda Haymon

By Miranda Haymon. Miranda Haymon argues that liberal arts theatre programs are failing their students of color and offers four concrete steps that colleges and universities can adopt as the…

Thinking big creates new art drawcards across Victoria by Arts Review

The Victorian Government is supporting the creation of large-scale art featuring silos, app trails and open-air galleries under a program that will connect communities, boost cultural touris…

$22.5 million to support creative recovery plan after COVID-19 in Queensland by Peter J Snee

A new $22.5 million Arts and Cultural Recovery Package will focus on stabilising local arts companies and securing jobs for

Broadway Must See for June 17th: Three Time Tony Nominee Rebecca Luker Will Be Feted Online by Katie Couric, “Tootsie” Star Santino Fontana by Roger Friedman

Rebecca Luker is one of Broadway’s great stars. She has three Tony nominations, ranging from 1995 to 2007. She was most recently

VIDEO: On This Day, June 17: A STRANGE LOOP Opens Off-Broadway

On this day in 2019, Michael R. Jackson's A Strange Loop opened off-Broadway at Playwright's Horizons.

Lincoln Center Honors Pride with Light Installation on Iconic Plaza and Fountain by The Dance Enthusiast

In Lincoln Center Honors Pride with Light Installation on Iconic Plaza and Fountain, "For the first time in its 60+ year history, Lincoln Center lights its iconic plaza with a rainbow desig…

At Home With Rebecca Luker, Evening of Song With 3-Time Tony Nominee Luker, Streams June 17 by Andrew Gans

The evening, a streaming benefit for promising new ALS drug candidate Prosetin, is hosted by Tony winner Santino Fontana and features a conversation with Katie Couric.

Can You Name the Longest-Running Show in Each Broadway House? by Marc J. Franklin

Test your theatre history knowledge!

Revisit the Pulitzer Prize-Winning Fairview Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Jackie Sibblies Drury’s acclaimed drama opened at Soho Rep June 17, 2018.