A Gio Ponti pilgrimage in Italy

On the 50th anniversary of the Concattedrale Gran Madre di Dio, we pay homage to “the father of modern Italian design”

Thomas Banks’ Quest for Love tackles life as a gay man with disability

In Thomas Banks’ Quest for Love, Banks – a writer and comedian with cerebral palsy – addresses the additional taboos experienced by people with disability with diverse sexual identiti…

New online magazine capturing impact of Covid-19 on local artists

Capturing the imagination, mood and impact on local artists during the extended lockdown period, Exhibiting Culture Online is a new online magazine that will feature local artists with con…

Theater Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (Williamstown Theatre Festival on Audible starring Audra McDonald) by Tony Frankel

THIS STREETCAR ROLLS AND HUMS WITH AUTHENTICITY Since struggle for power among the classes is one of the main themes in Tennessee Williams’ still-shocking A Streetcar Named Desire, it make…

2020 Victorian State Schools Spectacular to broadcast on Seven Network by Peter J Snee

The 2020 Victorian State Schools Spectacular was due to be performed twice on Saturday 12 September at John Cain Arena.

Call Answered: Joel B. New Interview: Composer/Lyricist, Undertaking Christmas by Adam Rothenberg

Joel B. New is a composer/lyricist who is the proud recipient of the American Theatre Wing’s Jonathan Larson Grant and MAC's John Wallowitch Award for his songwriting. This holiday season …

There’s no place like home by Peter J Snee

This December, award-winning site-responsive and leading digital theatre-makers Creation Theatre present a surreal and anarchic adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s

Season extended for Sydney Theatre Company’s The Picture of Dorian Gray

Sydney Theatre Company has announced an extension to the season of the critically acclaimed adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray with new dates added at the Roslyn Packer…

AussieTheatre Christmas Advent Calendar #2 by Sean McLoughlin

To celebrate the holiday season, AussieTheatre.com are going theatre crazy and spreading the festive cheer with our Advent Calendar revealing

Museums Victoria acquires the world’s most complete and most finely preserved Triceratops

Museums Victoria has announced it has acquired a near-complete fossil of a 67 million-year-old adult Triceratops horridus. At 87% complete, the specimen is the most complete and most finel…

[HD] MTTP Summer 2020 - They Meet by York Theatre Company

Dragon Mama | Teaser Trailer #2 by American Repertory Theater

Turning dance tours into extra revenue for your studio

Dance tours are known for being fairly costly, not to mention stressful to arrange. But what if instead of being an expense, you could turn them into profit? Your dancers and their families …

Old Friends | New Works: A Benefit for MTC by Manhattan Theatre Club

Women’s Circus to celebrate diversity at Arts Centre Melbourne by Sean McLoughlin

Arts Centre Melbourne alongside the Metro Tunnel Creative Program and Performing Lines are delighted to announce Women’s Circus as the recipient of the Public Realm Performance Pro…

Tantalus: Behind the Mask by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington: Holiday Tings' by The Kennedy Center

Longtime Muny president Dennis Reagan will retire in 2021 by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

After having spent more than 50 years at the theater, he will move to an advisory position in 2022.

To Stream or Not to Stream: Roadkill & Hillbilly Elegy at CurtainUp by Elyse Sommer

New feature for busy streamers. . .

Directing THE WOLVES: Nell Bang-Jensen helms a talented team at PTC by Christopher Munden

THE WOLVES has been reconfigured as a virtual performance, with the same talented all-female-identifying cast and the same devastating drama. The post Directing THE WOLVES: Nell Bang-Jensen …

‘Forsythe Elements’ in Boston Ballet’s BB@yourhome: Questioning what ballet and performance can be

November 19-29, 2020.Streamed on bostonballet.org through subscription.  I remember the first time I saw a William Forsythe work. It was obviously ballet, but it was unlike any work of ball…

Watch Christopher Rice, Jessica Vosk, Ali Ewoldt, Jelani Remy, and More in The 2020 Tappy Christmas Special by Andrew Gans

Written, directed, and choreographed by Rice, the tap dancing-filled musical celebration features five holiday classics.

What Are The Challenges In Translating Comedy For The Stage: Laughs Sans Frontières by Charlie Gobbett

What are the challenges in translating comedy for the stage? And how do you get your translation performed to a paying audience? Charlie Gobbett explains: ‘We’ve been doing this play in …

In the News: Ariana DeBose, Jeremy Pope, More Named to Forbes' 30 Under 30; Maggie Smith Set for Film Version of A German Life by Talaura Harms

Plus: Listen to new song "Stay at Home," featuring Rachel York and Kay Trinidad.

The Prom: Streep and Corden Conquer All, with Sequins by Steven Suskin

★★★★☆ Ryan Murphy brings the Broadway musical to the screen, with sparkling glitz and plenty of heart The post The Prom: Streep and Corden Conquer All, with Sequins appeared first …

Livestreaming a Conversation: Arts & Healing: Bangsokol Virtual Festival

By . ArtsEmerson presents two conversations from Arts & Healing: Bangsokol Virtual Festival livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv…

The Prom: The Big-Hearted Broadway Musical Gets a Lavish, Loving Film by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★✩ As the song says: “Go big or you’ve blown it!” Director Ryan Murphy takes the lyric to heart in this sparkle-, shimmer-, and sequin-heavy adaptation. The post The Prom:…

Norm Lewis, Conrad Ricamora, Emily Skinner & More Set for Virginia's Signature Theatre Season by Lindsey Sullivan

Signature Theatre has announced its 2021 season, which will feature five fully staged plays and musicals, including Simply Sondheim as well as 2020 Tony nominee Daniel J. Watts' The Jam: On…

Podcast Exclusive: THE THEATRE PODCAST WITH ALAN SEALES Presents Carolee Carmello

Carolee Carmello thought theater was something she just needed to get out of her system, but many years and a successful career later this performer opens up about pursuing your dreams to av…

Barrett Wilbert Weed Joins BRIDGE AND TUNNEL on Epix

'Mean Girls' star Barrett Wilbert Weed' has joined the cast of 'Bridge and Tunnel,' an upcoming Epix dramedy series from writer and director Edward Burns. 

Audible's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE With Audra McDonald, Carla Gugino and More Available Tomorrow

The Williamstown Theatre Festival and Audible Theater presentation of A Streetcar Named Desire is available worldwide tomorrow, December 3 at 3 AM ET within the Audible Plus catalog. A …

Exclusive: Carla Gugino On Creating an Audio ''Streetcar Named Desire'' by TheaterMania

How UK Theatres Are Changing During COVID by Artsjournal

Theatres that normally function as places of gathering, storytelling and entertainment have found themselves playing a very different role in the age of coronavirus. – The Stage

What’s Playing in Dallas? With Streaming, I Could Find Out. by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Open-air shows. Joint productions. Filmed dress rehearsals. Here’s a faraway close-up on how one theater community has stayed reasonably robust in adversity.

People’s Light Announces 2020-21 Digital Season by American Theatre Editors

The virtual lineup will include concerts, and episodic series, and a filmed play.

Portland’s 2020 Fertile Ground Fest to Go Online by American Theatre Editors

The 11-day virtual festival of new works will feature 40 projects streaming for free.

VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek of Isaac Mizrahi's Upcoming Concert!

Isaac Mizrahi presents a special concert series full of stories and songs, delivered right to your living room. The first show premieres December 4 at 8pm ET!

Tim Stoltenberg Named Interim A.D. at Dad’s Garage by American Theatre Editors

The former Dad's Garage ensemble member will step in after Jon Carr's departure.

With 3 grants honoring Hartford woman, foundation to bring Black artists into major institutions by Christopher Arnott

A new fund from the Roberts Foundation will offer residencies to Black artists at three major Hartford arts institutions: Hartford Stage, Hartford Symphony and the Amistad Center. The fund w…

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Nigel Richards by Sarah Day

By Sarah Day This week on Throwback Thursday Nigel Richards talks to Sarah Day about his career in musical theatre. This post THROWBACK THURSDAY: Nigel Richards first appeared on British The…

WHAT IS THE CITY BUT THE PEOPLE? Shakespeare, Art, and Citizenship | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Public Shakespeare Initiative Presents: WHAT IS THE CITY BUT THE PEOPLE? Shakespeare, Art, and Citizenship December 3, 2020 7pm ET With Eisa Davis, Stephen Greenblatt, and Jill Lepore In …

Mustard review – stinging tale of love, revenge and condiment addiction by Kate Wyver

Available online A young woman takes an unusually sticky route to recovery in Eva O’Connor’s solo story about obsession and heartbreak The mustard gathers in a globule on Eva O’Connor�…

BWW Prompts: Our Readers Share Which Broadway Showtunes Made Their Spotify Wrapped 2020 Playlists!

We want to hear from you! Submit your response to our daily #BWWPrompts, where we ask our readers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram questions to spark some theater conversation.

IRELAND: COVID-19–ANGER AS THEATRE SECTOR PONDERS WHY IT’S NOT ALLOWED REOPEN by Robert Shuman

(Ronan McGreevy’s article appeared in the Irish Times, 12/2: Photo: Abbey Theatre directors Graham McLaren (left) and Neil Murray: Calling on the Government to “look again at the reopeni…

Broadway Checklist: How Many of These Shows at the Minksoff Theatre Have You Seen? by Marc J. Franklin

Look back at the 10 most recent productions to play over 100 performances at the venue.

Vote Today For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards

The BWW Cabaret Awards honor exemplary performers and productions in New York from October 1st, 2019 to September 30th, 2020. Nominees in all categories excluding Special Event - Solo and Sp…

VIDEO: Ana Gasteyer Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Thursday at 4pm!

Tune in tomorrow, December 3 (4pm), as he chats with stage and screen superstar Ana Gasteyer. Ana will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, December 6 (8pm) and …

Photo Flash: Go Inside the 16th Annual Fred Ebb Awards Virtual Ceremony

On Monday night, The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company presented the sixteenth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the tea…

How COVID Turned One Of The Year’s Hottest Plays Into A Site-Specific Work by Artsjournal1

After the pandemic blew up the plans of every American stage company for this year, Blanka Zizka, director of the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia, got the idea to create a COVID bubble for cas…

Dear Evan Hansen Star Jordan Fisher Marries Ellie Woods by Dan Meyer

The newlyweds got hitched November 21 in a socially distant ceremony at Disney World.

An immersive production and livestream of ‘The Nutcracker at Wethersfield’ by BalletCollective by Deb Miller

A Christmas tradition has been reimagined for our time of social distancing by NYC’s BalletCollective (BC), with an exclusive safety-compliant live engagement of The Nutcracker at Wethersf…

Wait Wait's Letter from the Editors IV by NPR

A bonus podcast featuring material from Wait Wait's cutting room floor. This week an exciting new amusement park and a questionable experiment with animals.

Don’t Miss: Live & In Color’s ‘2020 Roasting on an Open Fire’ by Matthew Wexler

Live & In Color will be kicking it old school this month with '2020 Roasting on an Open Fire,' a retro online holiday special premiering December 17. The post Don’t Miss: Live & I…

Experience Pam Tanowitz Dance like never before only at The Joyce by Joycetheater

Norm Lewis, Solea Pfeiffer, Conrad Ricamora, Emily Skinner, More Set for Signature's Simply Sondheim, Part of 2021 Season by Andrew Gans

The Virginia venue's cinematic season will also include Daniel J. Watts' The Jam: Only Child, Dominique Morisseau's Detroit ’67, and more.

Review: Unfamiliar at Home, ArtsDepot by Ryan Van Champion

Review: Unfamiliar at Home, ArtsDepot2.0Overall ScoreReader Rating 0 VotesThere are an infinite list of questions to be weighed about parenthood: Can we afford a child? Will we make good par…

Review: Goodman’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ is an audio play this year, a familiar story to warm your family’s season by Chris Jones

The Goodman Theatre's seasonal tradition is available for free this December as an audio play. Comforting, entertaining and well worth a listen.

In the TikTok ‘Ratatouille,’ It’s the Little Things That Count by American Theatre Editors

In sharing plans for a musical based on the Pixar film, creators have crystallized a moment in which we miss all the ingredients of making theatre.

THE DYBBUK To Mark Centennial With Virtual Production by BroadwayWorld

This month marks the 100th anniversary of THE DYBBUK, the world's most famous Jewish play, by S. Ansky. The Congress for Jewish Culture is celebrating this historically significant milestone…

Get in the Holiday Spirit with the December Episode of Broadway Profiles by Broadway.com

Before it airs nationwide, we're offering a sneak peek at the newest installment of Broadway Profiles. Hosted by PIX11's Emmy-winning anchor Tamsen Fadal and powered by Broadway.com, the …

Moulin Rouge! The Musical to Premiere in Australia in August 2021 by Lindsey Sullivan

Yes, they can can can! As previously reported, Moulin Rouge! is heading to Australia in 2021, and now new details are emerging about the Tony-nominated sensation. The show is scheduled to…

Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal: December 2020 by Broadway.com

This month, we hear talk with Grinch: The Musical star Matthew Morrison, A Christmas Carol: Live star Jefferson Mays and Tony winners James Monroe Iglehart and John Lloyd Young. Plus, we he…

Dear Evan Hansen's Jordan Fisher Ties in the Knot in Magical Disney Wedding by Caitlin Moynihan

Words fail! Dear Evan Hansen star Jordan Fisher married his longtime partner Ellie Woods during an intimate ceremony after-hours at Disney World on November 21. The couple got engaged in Ma…

Theater to Stream: Holiday Specials Edition by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Alan Cumming and Patti LuPone add their voices to this season’s tidings, plus a gender-bending Scrooge and a live broadcast of “The Grinch Musical!”

Ali Stroker on Christmas Ever After and Bringing Disability Representation to Romantic Comedies

Christmas Ever After crowns the Tony winner the Lifetime holiday queen.

THE SHOWS MUST GO ON Presents 42 STREET Starring Bonnie Langford

Join The Shows Must Go On from this Friday 4th December for the multi-award winning production of 42nd Street starring stage legend Bonnie Langford! The show will be available to view for 4…

VIDEO: Joshua Dela Cruz, Ali Ewoldt & More Join Broadway Barkada In 'You Will Be Found' Music Video

Broadway Barkada today announced the release of a music video honoring essential workers and first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. In conjunction, they have started up a GoFundMe pa…

"Adeste Fideles" | Merry TUBACHRISTMAS! by The Kennedy Center

Arlington’s Signature Theatre will put its best musical foot forward online in 2021 by Peter Marks

A five-play program begins with composer Stephen Sondheim and ends with dramatist Dominique Morisseau.

Signature Theatre Announces 2021 Five-Show Season, Featuring Norm Lewis, Solea Pfeiffer, Daniel J. Watts and More

Signature Theatre has announced the full lineup for Signature Theatre’s 2021 Signature Features season, five fully-staged plays and musicals, made exclusively for the screen and profess…

A Christmas Magic Show at the Union Theatre by Kitty Underwood

We could all do with a touch of magic right now... So here’s the chance to join four of the hottest members of the world-famous Magic Circle for a show packed full of magic and merriment! …

VIDEO: Ben Rauch, Rachel York, Christine Pedi and More Release 'Stay At Home'

As coronavirus cases begin to increase nationwide, American Songwriting Award-Winner Ben Rauch (The Emoji Song) has teamed up with several theater and television stars to release the new …

Just Me and the Music and the Green Screen by Melissa Errico

How very 2020: Making a “Meet Me in St. Louis” where no one ever meets. An actor’s report.

Actor Harry Lennix plans to build ‘the Black version of Lincoln Center’ on Chicago’s South Side by Chris Jones

An old brick warehouse on S. Cottage Grove will house both the Congo Square Theatre Company and the new African American Museum of Performing Arts.

African American Museum of Performing Arts on Chicago's South Side

A building at 4343 South Cottage Grove Ave. is slated to be the African American Museum of Performing Arts and a theater.

New York to receive 170,000 doses of Pfizer vaccine by mid-December by Caitlin Huston

New York expects to receive 170,000 doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine by Dec. 15, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday.  In a press conference, Cuomo said New York would follow recently…

Spotlight on Plays Presents TIME STANDS STILL Reunion With Laura Linney, Brian d'Arcy James and More

 The “Spotlight on Plays” series will continue with a first-time reunion of the original Broadway Manhattan Theatre Club production of Donald Margulies’ TIME STANDS STILL on Thursd…

NEWS: Cast & further date announced for Sasha Regan’s All-Male The Pirates of Penzance at the Palace Theatre by Press Releases

Nimax Theatres have added a second night for Sasha Regan’s all-male take on W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance at London’s Palace Theatre. The show will now ru…

VIDEO: John Lloyd Young Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Thursday at 12pm!

Tune in tomorrow, December 3 (12pm ET) as he chats with with Tony winner John Lloyd Young, who headlines a holiday concert at The Space on December 4 (9pm ET).

Brand new photos of Christmas At The (Snow) Globe by Kitty Underwood

Sandi Tokvig's charming Christmas storytelling extravaganza is going online in 2020, beaming wintery joy straight to your screens.  The post Brand new photos of Christmas At The (Snow) Glob…

New York City's Gay Men's Chorus to Present Sweet Is the Sound: A Holiday at Home With (Chosen) Family by Talaura Harms

L Morgan Lee will host the online concert, also featuring the a cappella group Tonewall.

Discovery joins second wave of streaming launches

Group behind HGTV and Eurosport hopes global reach will compete in Netflix- and Disney-dominated market

Exclusive: Carla Gugino on Creating an Audio Streetcar Named Desire

Williamstown and Audible team up to create a season of audio plays.

Mank — David Fincher’s ravishing Valentine to old Hollywood

Gary Oldman plays the screenwriter sidelined by Orson Welles in a true-ish Citizen Kane origin story

Small Axe: Alex Wheatle — a hymn to south London’s West Indian links

The latest in Steve McQueen’s film series takes place in the tinderbox of 1981 Brixton

Margot Robbie stars in aestheticised crime yarn Dreamland

The movie wants to say something about sex and violence but ends up tongue-tied

Judy Kuhn, Ann Harada, Shoshana Bean, More to Join Frontline Workers in Streaming Holiday Benefit Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Brave Hearts for Broadway's Holidays From the Heart will benefit The Actors Fund and stream on Playbill.

American Utopia — who better than David Byrne to reinvent the concert film?

Spike Lee’s film of the Broadway show captures a bittersweet embrace of the communal

Dr. Anthony Fauci Says Widespread Vaccine Use Could Reopen Broadway By Fall 2021 by Greg Evans

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says widespread, national use of an efficacious vaccine this spring and early summer could allow Bro…

George Street Playhouse to Participate in "Healing Voices: Caregiving Stories" by BroadwayWorld

George Street Playhouse announced today it will once again participate in "Healing Voices: Caregiver Stories" a program of the New Jersey Theater Alliance. New Jersey professional and family…

Gotta sing! Gotta dance! Stage-storming musicals – in pictures by All Images By Tristram Kenton

Guardian photographer Tristram Kenton raids his archive for shots of sensational musicals, from Chicago to Bombay Dreams Continue reading...

Can't get to the theatre this Christmas? Open an online advent calendar by Chris Wiegand

Until theatre lovers can experience that alchemy on stage again, this initiative is one way to brighten up the month for those who can’t visit a venue Never mind The Nutcracker – the mos…

Cabaret's Joel Grey: 'Life is tough. But it's also beautiful' by Chris Wiegand

From winning an Oscar to starring opposite Rock Hudson – and coming out at 82, the theatre legend has done it all. But he came close to giving up acting to work on a hotdog stand “Shame …

Nate: A One Man Show review – outrageous and electrifying comedy by Brian Logan

Natalie Palamides’s drag king show remains both raucous and subtle, as it explores grey areas around consent There can be sacrifices when live comedy transfers to TV – and I expected the…

Stars in the House Welcomes Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens Stars December 2 by Andrew Gans

Stopping by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series are J. Harrison Ghee, Jayne Houdyshell, Marisha Wallace, Robin Lord Taylor, and Vicki Lewis.

Watch Now: Laura Benanti’s Homeschool Musical Official Trailer by Broadway Direct

A documentary that shines a light on the Class of 2020’s personal experiences and incredible perspectives as we hear directly from them – in words and song. Streaming December 17 only on…

Watch Viola Davis in a Clip From Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom by Dan Meyer

The Oscar and Tony winner plays the legendary 1920s blues singer in Netflix's adaptation of the August Wilson play.

PBS to Air In Concert at the Hollywood Bowl Nationwide With Kristin Chenoweth, Audra McDonald, Sutton Foster, Brian Stokes Mitchell, More by Dan Meyer

The weekly series airs on PBS beginning January 2021.

Longtime Muny President and CEO Denny Reagan Announces Retirement by Andrew Gans

Beginning in January 2022, Reagan will assume the role of senior advisor of the St. Louis venue.

Elegies for empty stages, by Whitney White and Psalmayene 24 by Guest Author

Remembering The Amen Corner at Shakespeare Theatre Company By Whitney White with Daniel Soule Working on James Baldwin’s The Amen Corner was one of the most fulfilling artistic experienc…

Dr. Anthony Fauci Sheds Light on What Coronavirus Vaccine Efficacy Means for Broadway by Ryan McPhee

“It’s really going to be up to us as a community to realize that getting vaccinated is the gateway to getting out of this dilemma that we’re in.”

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of ELEGIES FOR ANGELS, PUNKS, AND RAGING QUEENS on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with a 'Elegies' Reunion with Jayne Houdyshell, J Harrison Ghee, Marisha Wallace, Robin Lord Taylor and Vicki Lewis.

Raúl Esparza, Krysta Rodriguez Set for Reading of Theresa Rebeck's Christmas Carol Adaptation

The play is directed by Rebeck and co-adapted by Erin Daley.

Snoop Dogg, Joaquina Kalukango to Headline Virtual Reading of Katori Hall's Hurt Village

The play will be presented free on YouTube, with donations suggested.

‘A witty, fast-paced musical adventure’: THE LEGEND OF MOBY DICK WHITTINGTON – Sleeping Trees (Online review) by Liz Dyer

The Sleeping Trees’ The Legend of Moby Dick Whittington is a witty, fast-paced musical adventure that’s full of surprises and will have audiences of all ages joining in from (and possibl…

Walkie Talkies brings together history, nature, and storytelling by Catey Sullivan

With a trio of walkabout podcasts, Chicago Children’s Theatre urges kids to go take a hike. Aztec deities. Sistine Chapel replicas.…

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 by Susan Grace

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VIDEO: Josh Groban Jokes That He Was the Inspiration for 'Dear Evan Hansen' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW

It may not be Thursday, but Josh Groban still has some great #TBT stories to share!

Broadway Stays Merry: Listen to Holiday Albums and Singles From Stage Favorites by Felicia Fitzpatrick

A list of holiday music from theatre performers you won't want to miss, including Carly Hughes, Jawan M. Jackson, and Megan Hilty.

VIDEO: What Has Mondays Dark Accomplished in 7 Years?

Mondays Dark was created by Cheryl Daro & Mark Shunock with a passion to give back to the community. Every two weeks, Mondays Dark raises $10,000 for a Las Vegas Charity in need. Celebra…

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, December 2 with Carmen Cusack, Jayne Houdyshell, and More!

Today (December 2) in live streaming: Carmen Cusack visits Backstage Live, the cast of Elegies for Angels, Punks, and Raging Queens reunites on Stars in the House, and so much more!

VIDEO: Bryan Cranston Settles Holiday Arguments on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT

Bryan Cranston teaches Stephen how to make a delicious cocktail and then settles some holiday arguments in a segment called, 'Bryan Cranston's Yule Of Law.' You can see more Bryan Cranston i…

Broadway’s pandemic shutdown: an oral history by Hadestown’s cast and crew. by Madeline Ducharme

The cast and crew of Hadestown recall the night Broadway shut down—and consider what it will take to eventually reopen.

Mr. Broadway November 2020: The Minutes' Tracy Letts by JK

Due to some technical issues throughout November, we're going to do a little catch up this week. Thank you, 2020. Unlike Ms. November, I've never seen any of Mr. November's performance. Ev…

Alf Reeves: Chaplin’s Right Arm by Trav S.D.

I’ve long wanted to do a post on Alfred “Alf” Reeves (1876-1945). There’s not much to be said, but he deserves to be honored. The brother of the better remembered Billie Reeves, Alf …

On the Slinky Fontaine La Rue by Trav S.D.

The title of this post is of course a screen name. It belonged to Matilda Fernandez (1897-1976), a local Los Angeles girl, who initially danced on the stage before an injury forced her to re…

Holiday Cheer from BroadwayHD by Barry Gordin

BroadwayHD presents a dazzling line up of holiday classics and the premier of Peter Rothstein’s All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 plus Forever Plaid 20th Anniversary Special. …

Longtime Muny President and CEO Denny Reagan Announces Retirement

After 52 years, Denny Reagan, Muny President and CEO, has announced plans to retire in December of 2021. Beginning January 2022, Reagan will assume the role of senior advisor. In this role, …

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, December 2, 2020 by Matt Tamanini

Reviews Come in for “The Prom,” Theatre Stars on 30 Under 30 List, Marie’s Crisis to Re-Open “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre …

Alvin Ailey’s ‘Revelations’ has a place of honor in company’s first virtual season by Celia Wren

Troupe experiments with filming outdoors and creates “Testament,” an homage to the beloved 1960 work.

Who Is Prioritized In Programming Decisions by Joe Patti

The Atlantic ran an article about how museums are having to deal with questions about equity and representation in their programming that are posed by both external and internal constituenci…

Snapshot: Lenny Bruce appears on The Tonight Show by Terry Teachout

Lenny Bruce appears on The Tonight Show. This episode, which was portrayed on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, was originally telecast by NBC on April 5, 1959: (This is the latest in a series o…

‘Perfect family entertainment’: JACK & THE BEANSTALK – Online review by Emma Clarendon

Peter Duncan’s made for online audiences pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk is filled with plenty of giggles and has plenty of imagination.

Sadler’s Wells’ Alistair Spalding on weathering the shutdown

The dance theatre director discusses redundancies, artistic responses to Black Lives Matter and his plans for reopening strongly

Almanac: Kierkegaard on comedy by Terry Teachout

“The more one suffers, the more, I believe, has one a sense for the comic. It is only by the deepest suffering that one acquires true authority in the use of the comic, an authority wh…

Digging into Urbanity Underground

Urbanity Dance, located in Boston, MA, was founded in 2008. In addition to providing dance education and community engagement opportunities around the Boston area, the company has evolved fr…

Spotify Wrapped: Users ‘embarrassed’ as Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton soundtrack dominates end-of-year lists by Isobel Lewis

‘Spotify Wrapped exposed my depressed phase where I listened to nothing but the Hamilton soundtrack for a month straight,’ one fan commented

New production images released for Hampstead Theatre’s 60th anniversary production of The Dumb Waiter by Hira Desai

New production images are released for Hampstead Theatre’s 60th anniversary production of The Dumb Waiter ahead of the venue reopening on 3 December 2020.  The post New production images …

How to get ready for Gatsby's party by Official London Theatre

On the Couch with Olga Cironis

Who is Olga Cironis? I am a multidisciplinary artist living in Fremantle. I am the daughter of Greek Civil War Refugees born in what was then Czechoslovakia, a sister, partner, mother and a …

Amy Trigg and Ahlam announced as winners of The Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2020 by Hira Desai

The winners of The Women's Prize for Playwriting 2020 were announced last night. Find out more about the winners and their plays. The post Amy Trigg and Ahlam announced as winners of The Wom…

The Australian Ballet reveals 2021 Season

The Australian Ballet has announced its 2021 season, the first programmed by its incoming Artistic Director, David Hallberg. Hallberg has curated an ambitious program that will lead The Aust…

Born to be wild – revelling in the design and desire of the motorcycle

Motorcycles are such a guy thing, right? Think Steve McQueen in The Great Escape, Arthur Fonzarelli in television’s Happy Days and Daniel Craig’s James Bond. All blokes, exuding controll…

Ben Lawson: To My Country

On 10 January 2020, Ben Lawson touched the hearts of Australians with the reading of his poem To My Country in response to the Australian bushfires. Ben was preparing for another Christmas a…

Flo Bert: Bride of El Brendel by Trav S.D.

Tribute today to Flo Bert (Florence Bert, 1898-1981), sometimes rendered as Flo Burt, or Flo Sophie Bert, but never apparently as “Flaubert”. She is not to be confused with African Ameri…

Dragon Mama | Teaser Trailer #1 by American Repertory Theater

The Triad (Anjimile, Brandie Blaze, & Kaovanny) | Teaser Trailer by American Repertory Theater

Work On Those Re-Opening Venue Images by Joe Patti

Even pre-Covid the general guidance for promotional images and text was to focus on the audience experience. Regardless of whether the venue you perform/show your work at is allowed to open,…

AussieTheatre Christmas Advent Calendar Giveaway #1 by Sean McLoughlin

AussieTheatre’s Advent Calendar Giveaway #1 To celebrate both the launch of AussieTheatre’s new Merch Lab and the countdown to Christmas,

The June Clyde Story by Trav S.D.

A few words on early talkie star June Clyde (Ina Parton, 1909-1987), whose screen career and name both seem like a mash up of June Haver and Andy Clyde. Billed as Baby Tetrazini, Clyde began…

Creativity in Strange Times / Creatividad en tiempos extraños by Cris Tengono

By Cris Tengono. Cris Tengono talks about how, thanks to the pandemic, a virtual artistic world has begun to develop in Colombia—one of infinite possibilities and without borders, where na…

The Prom on Netflix Review: Movie Stars as Broadway Divas, Hams and Indiana Lesbians by Jonathan Mandell

Meryl Streep made me laugh out loud, repeatedly, during “It’s Not About Me,” which she sings in her role as the self-absorbed Broadway diva Dee Dee Allen in “The Prom,” Ryan Murphy…

NOT AN EVENT TO REMEMBER by Brian Scott Lipton

Ryan Murphy applies his “more is more” style to a star-studded, slightly gooey film version of the Broadway musical.

New Lambeth Palace Library is a brick tower laden with treasures

The curious but compelling building will house artefacts such as a 12th-century Bible and Mary Queen of Scots’ death warrant

Ryann Redmond, Justin Mortelliti, Diana Huey, More Perform Excerpts From New Musicals December 2 by Dan Meyer

New York Theatre Barn’s New Works Series returns with The Ladies Man and Millennials Are Killing Musicals.

Virtual 2-Part Hamilton Tour, With Playbill Social Selects and Broadway Up Close, Begins December 2 by Dan Meyer

Retrace the steps of Alexander Hamilton—and the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical's creation—with Tim Dolan.

Old Vic's In Camera: Playback Series Begins December 2 With Andrew Scott in Three Kings by Andrew Gans

The Zoom offerings, which also include Faith Healer and Lungs, were originally presented as part of the Old Vic: In Camera series.

Phylicia Rashad, Dylan McDermott, and More Star in Stream of The Night of the Iguana Starting December 2 by Andrew Gans

Emily Mann directs the Tennessee Williams drama as a benefit for The Actors Fund.