“Yabuhara Kengyo” Shows Audiences that Justice isn’t Always Blind by Nobuko Tanaka

Colorful graffiti marks the facade of a shuttered shopping mall. People navigate their way around chain partitions and orange traffic cones. It’s a scene that looks familiar to anyone who …

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Theater: HARLEM DUET (Coronado Playhouse in San Diego) by Tom Chaits

CORONADO PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS HARLEM DUET Coronado Playhouse: A San Diego tradition for 75 years, is presenting Harlem Duet, the critically acclaimed play by Djanet Sears, streaming on-demand …

Theater: FROM NUMBER TO NAME (East West Players) by Nia Liat

East West Players (EWP), the nation’s longest-running professional theater of color and the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work, is presenting From Number to Nam…

Theater: SPITE AND MALICE (Part of Post Theatrical) by Tony Frankel

THEATER BY MAIL..? HEAVEN SENT! A collective of 13 theater companies and individual artists from 8 cities across the globe have joined forces for Post Theatrical, a festival of works that us…

Theater: JERICHO (New Normal Rep) by Gregory Bernard

New Normal Rep (NNR), a new streaming theater company dedicated to producing reflective and inclusive plays, launches this week with its inaugural production: Jericho by Jack Canfora. Dire…

Theater: AN OCTOROON (Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles) by Lamont Williams

L.A. premiere of An Octoroon by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins will launch outdoor performances at Fountain Theatre The Los Angeles premiere of An Octoroon by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins will inaug…

Theater: MR. PARENT (TheaterWorks Hartford) by Lamont Williams

Streaming this week through March 26, 2021, TheaterWorks Hartford presents Mr. Parent by Melinda Lopez and starring Maurice Emmanuel Parent will stream on demand March 7 – 26, 2021 …

Disneyland and Other Theme Parks Prepare to Reopen — and Bring Back Thousands of Workers Amid Pandemic by Elaine Low

With Los Angeles County and Orange County’s COVID-19 cases subsiding enough for each region to potentially leave the most-heightened tier of restrictions, and Disneyland hoping to reopen i…

Los Angeles Movie Theaters Could Reopen as Soon as Saturday by Rebecca Rubin

Movie theaters in Los Angeles county are poised to reopen at limited capacity as soon as Saturday. The county had to meet several requirements, such as distributing two million vaccine doses…

Variety to Host Panel on the Post-Pandemic Future of the Entertainment Industry by William Earl

Variety will host a panel on the post-pandemic future of the entertainment industry on March 23 in the Variety Streaming Room presented by EY. Katrina Cukaj, EVP Marketing, Creative & Ne…

L.A. Opera launches an award for gifted singers. Five winners split $50,000 by Makeda Easter

Originally meant for one or two outstanding singers, the inaugural Eva and Marc Stern Award will go to five opera singers facing pandemic closures.

Enjoy Dinner And A Show For The Final Four Days Of BAD DATES at George Street Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

For the final four days of the virtual engagement, George Street has partnered with the 5-star Stage Left Steak, located next door to the playhouse, to provide a special dinner & show packag…

Delejos (from afar) by Pauline Adamek

Delejos (from afar) is a one-woman immersive theatrical experience incorporating story, song, light, and a sprinkling of magical realism to guide the audience through an “at-home VR experi…

Steven Spielberg to Direct Film Inspired by His Childhood; Tony Kushner to Co-Write Script by Lindsey Sullivan

Oscar winner Steven Spielberg is creating a new film about his childhood growing up in Arizona, Deadline reports. Pulitzer Prize-winning scribe Tony Kushner will co-write the screenplay with…

Opera Australia deliver the magic of Opera to NSW Schools by Peter J Snee

Opera Australia is thrilled to announce it is returning to schools across NSW in 2021, with the relaunch of its

The ACTA Winners: Online Theater Awards for Pandemic Year One by Jonathan Mandell

Below are the winners of the ACTAs — American Connected Theater Awards* — for theatrical storytelling created and presented online during the year between March 2020 and March 2021. Thes…

USITT Breaking News | USITT Fellows Fund Partners with University to Create Unique Learning Opportunity by Michael Eddy

Design Resource Collection at Cal State LA University Library to Enhance Design Research The USITT Fellows Fund has partnered with the University Library at Cal State LA to establish the Des…

Jenny reads PLEASE, LOUISE this Sunday, 3/14! by Westport Country Playhouse

We’re so excited for the first book in our STORY HOUR WITH JENNY series coming up this Sunday, March 14 — PLEASE, LOUISE by Toni and Slade Morrison! Don’t forget to buy your tickets so…

Watch Now: Ben Platt Talks Dear Evan Hansen Movie Details by Broadway Direct

Ben Platt gives an inside look at what it was like to film the Broadway hit Dear Evan Hansen for film and reveals his favorite design decor is! The post Watch Now: Ben Platt Talks Dear Evan …

Rachael Ward and Mark Hill chat all things THE PRODUCERS by Gabi Bergman

The irony of The Producers will never cease to make me laugh. The Mel Brooks musical revolves around Max Bialystock

Livestreaming a Conversation: Taylor Talks: HERE Resident Artists talk art & process with Taylor Mac

By . HERE presents Taylor Talks: Episode 10 with Maiko Kikuchi and Spencer Lott livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Tuesday 1 Ju…

Livestreaming a Conversation: Taylor Talks: HERE Resident Artists talk art & process with Taylor Mac

By . HERE presents Taylor Talks: Episode 9 with Normandy Sherwood livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Tuesday 18 May 2021 at 10 …

The Shed Plans to Reopen for Covid-Tested Audiences by Michael Paulson

Renée Fleming, Michelle Wolf, Kelsey Lu and the New York Philharmonic will perform in April for limited audiences.

Centre for Architecture Victoria | Open House Melbourne expands the Waterfront program to East Gippsland for the first time

In the News: Brandon Victor Dixon in Conversation With Black Broadway Men, a Rock of Ages Reunion Concert by Talaura Harms

Plus:The Playwrights Realm presents Script Share, a free development opportunity for writers.

Review: Putting A Face On, The Old Vic by Mirren Wilson

Review: Putting A Face On, The Old Vic4.0Overall ScoreIf you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a member, with every penny going towards keeping AYT going and paying ou…

Review: Aisha (the black album), The Old Vic by George Collins

Review: Aisha (the black album), The Old Vic 5.0Overall Score If you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a member, with every penny going towards keeping AYT going and p…

Actor, Husband and Son Collaborate to Stream Play

Broadway actor Andréa Burns stars in the first show of George Street Playhouse’s 2021 streaming season with the premiere of Theresa Rebeck’s BAD DATES, running through March 14. The ful…

Aaron Sorkin on the timeliness of ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ by Susan King

Aaron Sorkin, the writer/director of the red-hot Oscar contender “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” felt the film was “pretty relevant” during production in the winter of 2019. His acclai…

‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ Choreographer Sonya Tayeh Tells Story Through Dance in the Tony-Nominated Show by Jazz Tangcay

The Broadway production of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” was a spectacle that married different dance styles, from cancan and jazz to classic musical theater. Choreographer Sonya Tayeh’s…

Grammy Awards Considered 800 People for 2021 ‘In Memoriam’ Segment by Jem Aswad

The Grammy Awards considered some 800 people for the “In Memoriam” segment of the 2021 show, first-time executive producer Ben Winston tells Variety. While it was not unexpected that a l…

Lillias White to Receive Rosie Award During Amas Musical Theatre Virtual Gala by Andrew Gans

One Day at a Time's Justina Machado will host the evening, featuring performances from four Amas musicals.

The Constant Crises Of British Theatre by Artsjournal

The UK’s theatrical culture is obsessed with the idea of theatre as storytelling, both as a discourse and as a conditioning of what the work is and should be like. This is extremely rigid:…

Sam Harris Talks HAM: A MUSICAL MEMOIR and More on BACKSTAGE LIVE by BroadwayWorld

From March 10, 2021. Richard Ridge chats with Sam Harris, whose award-winning Off-Broadway show, "HAM: A Musical Memoir," filmed live on stage, is now available to stream on BroadwayHD. Wa…

Actors’ Equity praises passage of new stimulus bill by Caitlin Huston

Actors’ Equity praised the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act Wednesday, citing several measures that should help Broadway’s workforce.  The $1.9 trillion relief plan includes COBR…

‘You’re not getting married today’: Kyle De Santis on shuttering his family’s Drury Lane enterprise by Chris Jones

One year ago as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, DeSantis of Drury Lane had to shut down one show, abandon plans for another and tell a bunch of brides their wedding were off. "I just felt l…

“HOUSE OF GUCCI” first look by Pauline Adamek

Lady Gaga (Patrizia Reggiana) and Adam Driver (Maurizio Gucci) in HOUSE OF GUCCI Director: Ridley Scott Cast: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Jared Leto, Jack Huston L…

Principal Trumpet Christopher Martin Performs J.S. Bach's Little Fugue by New York Philharmonic

Principal Trumpet Christopher Martin does quadruple duty, performing all four parts of J.S. Bach's Little Fugue in G minor, arranged for four trumpets by Louis Davidson. For more informatio…

London's Frozen, Starring Stephanie McKeon and Samantha Barks, to Open in August by Lindsey Sullivan

Coronation day is coming! The West End production of Frozen will now open on August 27. The London mounting, which will play the newly refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lane, had delayed its o…

Everything You Wanted to Know About USA 829 for Non-Members Session, April 14 by Michael Eddy

Are you curious about what United Scenic Artists has to offer its members? Are you wondering what a union is? Are you planning your business model and wondering if union membership would ben…

In the Pipeline by York Theatre Company

In The Pipeline is The York's newly-named streaming series featuring writers and composers discussing their in-progress musicals, accompanied by selections from the shows. Hosted by York's …

Arts Leaders Discuss the Future of Theatre and Cabinet-Level Representation by Dan Meyer

The new roundtable focuses on the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to the arts.

The Show Goes On: Casa Valentina Reunion by Manhattan Theatre Club

MTC invites you to revisit some of our greatest hits and rare gems with our monthly series, The Show Goes On. In 2014, MTC produced the world premiere of Casa Valentina written by Harvey F…

FRENCH THEATRES OCCUPIED AS PROTESTERS DEMAND REOPENING by Robert Shuman

(Rana Moussaoui’s article appeared on Yahoo.com, 3/10. Photo: A march in Paris ended with around 50 protesters forcing their way into the Odeon Theatre and refusing to leave.) French prot…

ABT National Training Curriculum Web Portal by American Ballet Theatre

📢 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! The #ABTCurriculum has launched a new subscription-based web portal providing access to selected content from the ABT National Training Curriculum and its specia…

Congress Passes American Rescue Plan Act Following Biden Proposal, Delivers Comprehensive Relief for IATSE Members by Michael Eddy

On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, the House of Representatives passed the Senate amended language of the American Rescue Plan Act by a vote of 220-211. The bill once again passed largely along p…

Why Did Eva Noblezada's Kim Always Cover Tam's Ears in Miss Saigon? by Seth Rudetsky

This week, Seth Rudetsky shares more stories from his birthday celebration on Stars in the House.

Livestreaming a Conversation: Mentorship Programs

By . Producer Hub presents the conversation Mentorship Programs with their series Producing Ethically in 2021 livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV network a…

Livestreaming a Conversation: Economic Transparency in the Commercial Theatre

By . Producer Hub presents the conversation Economic Transparency in the Commercial Theatre with their series Producing Ethically in 2021 livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-pro…

A New ‘Aida’ Lands in the Middle of France’s Culture Wars by Joshua Barone

The production, which examines the work’s colonial legacy, opened after the far right accused the Paris Opera of “antiracism gone mad.”

Idris Goodwin reflects on Hype Man by American Repertory Theater

Idris Goodwin's Hype Man asks us: who has the responsibility to speak up in the face of social injustice? Company One's Hype Man Streaming April 8 - May 8, 2021 https://americanrepertorythe…

When A Slow Page Load Time Is Brilliant Marketing by Ceci Dadisman

It is imperative that we look outside of our industry for trends, best practices, and sometimes things that are just plain cool. For the month of February, the Heinz website took 57 minutes …

Neil Meron and Stephen Schwartz Join Educational Theatre Foundation Honorary Board by Logan Culwell-Block

The arts education advocacy group also adds Sarah Jane Arnegger, Tim Kashani, and Craig Pospisil to their National Board of Trustees.

Stream the stage with Step Afrika! | Streaming April 1-14 by Joycetheater

The first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping, Step Afrika! honors the spirit of resistance and activism of their enslaved ancestors in STONO. With the soundscape of …

Victoria Ekanoye: My Turning Point | Theatre Artists Fund by Official London Theatre

Ruth Madeley shares her turning point story. On March 16 2020 Theatres were first into lockdown & will be the last to reopen. Thousands cannot do the jobs they have trained to do and many ha…

What to Expect From the 2021 Oscar Nominations by Kyle Buchanan

It should be the most diverse Oscar lineup in ages, and history may be made in the best-director category. Still, expect some snubs and controversies.

SAG Awards: Breaking Down the 2021 Ballot by Danielle Turchiano

Variety breaks down each category at the 27th annual SAG Awards ceremony, to be held on April 4. Cast in a Motion Picture There was a time when it seemed a film couldn’t win a best picture…

Art, ritual, and connection to meet up at ‘Shrines’ by the Arcanists by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

The Arcanists, creators of the cult-hit interactive variety show The Tarot Reading, have devised a new site-specific experience called Shrines, led by multi-award-winning scenic and costume…

Our Top 5: Historical Theatre Facts by Official London Theatre

From Shakespeare to the 60's satire boom, Ruth takes you through her top 5 historical theatre facts. Official London Theatre is the number one site to get theatre tickets, news and exclusiv…

Livestreaming a Conversation: Anti-Racism and How We're Addressing It

By . Producer Hub presents the conversation Anti-Racism and How We're Addressing It with their series Producing Ethically in 2021 livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced Ho…

Review: Royalty as Horror Show in ‘Duchess! Duchess! Duchess!’ by Jesse Green

An uncanny new play imagines Meghan (and Kate, too) trapped in a nightmare palace where racism reigns.

Livestreaming a Performance: Sonic Gathering In Person

By . CultureHub presents Sonic Gathering In Person with Re-Fest livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Wednesday 7 April 2021 at 3 …

Andréa Burns: Broadway, BAD DATES, Legacy, Life Lessons, IN THE HEIGHTS, Lin-Manuel Miranda, ON YOUR FEET!, Gloria Estefan by Adam Rothenberg

Andréa can currently be seen in George Street Playhouse's virtual production of Theresa Rebeck's BAD DATES, which streams through March 14.

Hollywood Stars, The Theater Needs Your Help! by Artsjournal1

“In one of the more surprising revelations of the shutdown, it turns out that the American theater has no towering figure even attempting to lead it through this crisis, the way Andrew Llo…

Waves: V12.7 of Waves Plugins by Michael Eddy

Waves’ V12.7 plugins feature a new User Preset System that makes it easier to save, load and organize your own custom-created plugin presets, and share them with other users or between dif…

Les Misérables Sets New West End Dates for Staged Concert and Production by Lindsey Sullivan

Les Misérables is set to return to the West End. The staged concert will play the Sondheim Theatre from May 20 through September 5. The full production is scheduled to begin performances�…

Check In with A Solider's Play Tony Nominee David Alan Grier, Josh Groban & More on Broadway Profiles by Lindsey Sullivan

Before it airs nationwide, we're offering a look at the latest episode of Broadway Profiles. Hosted by Emmy-winning anchor Tamsen Fadal and powered by Broadway.com, this installment will …

Liza Minnelli’s 75th Birthday Party Will ‘Give You Goosebumps,’ Producer Promises by Marc Malkin

Welcome to this week’s “Just for Variety”… We’re just a couple days away from Liza Minnelli’s birthday, which is March 12. As I first told you, the Hollywood legend — and Varie…

Streaming soon from MTC, SoHo Playhouse, and Keen by Deb Miller

Three mainstay Off-Broadway companies are closing out the week with debuts of their next online offerings this Thursday-Saturday, March 11-13. One is a reunion reading by the original cast o…

Rock of Ages All-Star Reunion Concert Set for April

Casts from around the world will come together to celebrate the beloved musical.

Reflections On A Year Without Theatre by Andrew Lowy

This week marks one year since theaters were forced to close at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thinking back to one year ago, who could have imagined that one year later, the theaters w…

Waitress Comes to Tokyo! Watch Scenes From Japanese Production of Sara Bareilles's Musical by TheaterMania

The first Japanese-language production of Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson's musical Waitress has opened at the Nissan Theatre in Tokyo, and we've got some newly released clips fro you to en…

Backstage Video: Costume Designer Joanna Schmink on her Designs for The Threepenny Carmen by Michael Eddy

The Atlanta Opera has created the Sidebar series, where artists and designers discuss their concepts, processes, and inspirations for their designs. In this episode, Costume Designer for the…

New Musical ‘The Time Traveller’s Wife’ Headed to the UK by Matthew Wexler

"The Time Traveller's Wife" follows Henry, a man with a genetic disorder that causes him to time travel unpredictably, and Clare, his wife, who has to cope with his frequent absences. T…

Hot Clip of the Day: Ryan McCartan's The Rocky Horror Show "Once In A While"

Before the film that prompted interactive midnight showings throughout the world with enthusiastic moviegoers dressing up in bedazzled costumes throwing toast at the screen of 1975's The Roc…

PreSonus: Second Major Update to Studio One 5 by Michael Eddy

PreSonus is shipping Studio One 5 Professional version 5.2, the second feature update to its award-winning digital audio workstation software for macOS and Windows. Version 5.2 adds more tha…

Video Auditions Roundup: Manhattan Theatre Club, Magic Theatre, True Colors Theatre Company, More Seeking Performers by Playbill Staff

Find your next job with self-tape audition opportunities for shows across the country.

‘A Quick 5:’ Tom Barylski, ‘She Kills Monsters’ Director at The Montgomery Playhouse by Guest Author

This March, The Montgomery Playhouse, in cooperation with Arts on the Green, will present a virtual performance of “She Kills Monsters” by Qui Nguyen, from the City of Gaithersburg’s A…

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 10 March by Hira Desai

New dates announced for the opening of Frozen The Musical and a celebratory milestone for Theatre Support Fund+ in todays Theatreland news! The post London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 10 M…

Resounding Will Have a Month-Long Residency at Radial Park at Halletts Point Play by Andrew Gans

The theatrical drive-in experience will feature audio plays of Treasure Island, The Tempest, and more.

Milwaukee Repertory Theatre Will Pay Its Employees To Get Vaccinated by Artsjournal

“We are incentivizing each one of our employees with a payment of $200 to get vaccinated,” Chad Bauman said. “We believe it’s incredibly important not only in terms of protecting our…

RC4 Wireless | USITT21​ RC4DoesThat Webinar, March 12 by Michael Eddy

As a part of USITT21​ Virtually Anywhere Conference and Stage Expo, RC4 Wireless is holding a webinar, #RC4DoesThat​ – Advanced Applications for Wireless Lighting and Motion Control on…

George Takei’s Allegiance To Debut on BroadwayHD by Broadway Direct

BroadwayHD, the premiere streaming service for live theater, announced today that the critically acclaimed Broadway hit, George Takei’s Allegiance, which also features Broadway stars Telly…

Allegiance, Starring George Takei, Lea Salonga, and Telly Leung, Joins BroadwayHD Lineup

The musical is directed by Stafford Arima.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Starring Sienna Miller, Joins National Theatre Streaming Service

Benedict Andrews directs the Tennessee Williams classic.

Audio Review: The Steve Cooper Orchestra’s CDs Cover the Great American Songbook by Dr. Mark Dreisonstok

The Steve Cooper Orchestra offers a wonderful window into the American musical past, playing ballrooms in the Chicago area and also sharing their music on CD recordings. Mr. Cooper is especi…

SETC | Summer & Outdoor Theatre Auditions, March 26-27 by Michael Eddy

Registration is now open for the SETC Summer & Outdoor Theatre Auditions, moved from its traditional January dates to March 26-27, 2021. Due to COVID-19 issues this event will be 100% vi…

Ballet Is Hard Enough. What Happens When You Lose a Year? by Gia Kourlas

An elite male principal. A veteran ballerina. A rising apprentice. Three dancers talk about life and work during the pandemic.

CONSTANT STANISLAVSKI (113) by Robert Shuman

The words and wisdom of Constantin Stanislavski: Competition as is well known is the best mover of progress, especially in all that is related to the theatre. (MLIA)

‘A significant achievement of this third lockdown’: Late Night Staring at High Res Pixels – Finborough Theatre (Online review) by Maryam Philpott

When we left 1 and A in Episode 14 of Athena Stevens’ Late Night Staring at High Res Pixels they were both in some kind of moral and emotional jeopardy, and it seemed appropriate on Intern…

Discovering Broadway, Inc. Hosts Writer's Retreat for The Devil Wears Prada Creative Team by Talaura Harms

The Broadway-bound musical is the first to participate in the new development program in Carmel, Indiana.

In Australia, Hollywood Stars Have Found an Escape From the Virus. Who’s Jealous? by Livia Albeck-Ripka

Dozens of international film productions have been lured to the country, where cases of the coronavirus are few. In turn, actors have found almost paradise.

Stars in the House Spotlights Broadway for Racial Justice March 10 With Brandon Michael Nase, Cindy Tsai, Celia Keenan-Bolger by Andrew Gans

Laura Benanti hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefiting The Actors Fund.

Broadway's Caitlin Kinnunen to Star as Millennial Nun in New CW Pilot by Lindsey Sullivan

Praise be! Caitlin Kinnunen, who received a 2019 Tony nomination for her performance as Emma in The Prom, is set to star in a new CW pilot centered on two millennial nuns. She joins Bella Or…

Green Hippo: Hippotizer V4.6 | Coming Soon by Michael Eddy

Coming soon! Hippotizer™ software version 4.6 introduces an entirely new way to design, prepare, and deliver. The Hippotizer TYDE workflow is a series of new features that combine the flex…

Get a Sneak Peek of Nicholas Edwards' ‘Shiksa Goddess’ From Virtual The Last 5 Years by Dan Meyer

The star plays Jamie opposite Nasia Thomas as Cathy in the upcoming streaming production.

Thur., 3/11 @ 7:00 pm (ET) Quarantine & Cocktails by Sue Matsuki

Lee Lessock & Robert Bannon present Quarantine, Cabaret & Cocktails! Featuring: Ali Stroker, Kelli Rabke, Amelia Gold, Alexander Diaz and Richard Skipper. 4 PM (Pacific) / 7 PM (East…

Review: Birds and Bees, Theatre Centre in association with Soho Theatre by Tricia Wey

Review: Birds and Bees, Theatre Centre in association with Soho Theatre 4.0Overall Score If you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a member, with every penny going towa…

Review: Mid Life: The Skin We’re In, Bristol Old Vic by Anna Perry

Review: Mid Life: The Skin We’re In, Bristol Old Vic3.0Overall ScoreIf you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a member, with every penny going towards keeping paying …

INTERVIEW: George Street Playhouse streams ‘Bad Dates’ starring Andréa Burns by John Soltes

George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, New Jersey, much like other theaters in the United States, has shut its doors to paying customers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that hasn’t st…

Opera Dissection Podcast Aria Code Returns for 3rd Season, Premiering March 10 With 'Nessun Dorma' by Ryan McPhee

Rhiannon Giddens hosts the series from WQXR and The Metropolitan Opera.

Tomorrow: Oscar Micheaux’s “Within Our Gates” by Trav S.D.

Tomorrow, March 11, at 7:30pm, The Smith Center for the Arts is presenting a virtual discussion of the silent film  WITHIN OUR GATES (1920), produced and directed by the pathbreaking blac…

David Ireland: 'As a writer, I want to be socially irresponsible' by Mark Lawson

He’s no stranger to walk-outs and trigger warnings. So the daring dramatist is amazed the BBC is broadcasting his dark new play about a Belfast woman’s lockdown crisis A decade ago, Davi…

London's Les Misérables Concert Will Resume West End Performances in May by Andrew Gans

The limited engagement will continue through September, with a full production of the international hit musical to follow.

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 by Susan Grace

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L.A. premiere of ‘An Octoroon’ by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins will launch outdoor stage at Fountain Theatre by Fountaintheatre

The Los Angeles premiere of An Octoroon by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins will inaugurate the new outdoor stage at the Fountain Theatre later this spring. Judith Moreland will direct. Winn…

Caitlin Kinnunen to Play a Nun in CW Pilot by Dan Meyer

The Tony nominee from The Prom will star opposite Bella Ortiz.

New Shubert executive director brings Broadway experience to New Haven theater by Christopher Arnott

The Shubert has announced its new executive director. Anthony McDonald is only the second person to hold that position since the theater was taken over by the CAPA management company 20 year…

‘A cornucopia of solo pieces’: Aisha (The Black Album) / Putting A Face On / Burn – Old Vic (Online review) by John Chapman

Three monologues from the Old Vic for International Women's Day cover a range of issues.

Village Theatre receives $3M gift to help recover from pandemic shutdown by Crystal Paul

After a difficult year that has taken a significant financial toll on Village Theatre, this week an anonymous donor gave a $3 million gift to the theater. The gift will be used for reopening…

Waitress Comes to Tokyo! Watch Scenes From Japanese Production of the Sara Bareilles Musical

This is the first production of the show to open since the pandemic started.

Les Miserables UK Tour 2021-22 – Tour resumes November 2021 – On Sale Now! by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Acclaimed musical Les Miserables UK Tour will resume in November 2021. Les Miserables UK Tour tickets now on sale. This post Les Miserables UK Tour 2021-22 – Tour resumes N…

Shining the Spotlight on Great Contemporary Female Playwrights by Kevan Dunkelberg

We continue to commemorate Women’s History Month with a celebration of some brilliant contemporary female playwrights! Who else would you add to this list?

Goodman Theatre opens the vaults and offers a new chance to see ‘Smokefall.’ Grab it. by Chris Jones

"Encore" by the Goodman Theatre puts videos of past shows online to stream for free, a rare opportunity not to be missed.

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

Three NY Venues Announce Reopenings in the Next Month, Women to Watch on Broadway, “35MM: A musical Exhibition” Available Now “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, p…

Les Misérables -The Staged Concert to return in May with full production to return in September by Hira Desai

Performances are set to return for the spectacular production of Les Misérables -The Staged Concert at the Sondheim Theatre. Today (10 March 2021) it is officially announced that the show w…

"Hit Songs" From Broadway Misfires: Character Revelations by JK

They say characters in a musical sing when plain spoken words aren't enough. Emotions come out in a number of ways in musicals, to be sure. But one of my favorite things about such songs are…

Men en pointe: ballet dancers kick against gender stereotypes by Matilda Martin

Performing on the tips of the toes is part of the mystique of a female ballerina but male dancers devoted to the pointe technique want to be taken more seriously “I was always attracted to…

Stephen Boxer: My Turning Point | Theatre Artists Fund by Official London Theatre

Stephen Boxer shares his turning point story. On March 16 2020 Theatres were first into lockdown & will be the last to reopen. Thousands cannot do the jobs they have trained to do and many h…

Tim Minchin is BACK (again) – 2021 Encore Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Tim Minchin - the internationally renown artist returns to the UK stage with more dates on his critically acclaimed BACK tour. This post Tim Minchin is BACK (again) – 2021 …

Bay Area superfan leaps from ‘Star Trek’ to Shakespeare and back again by Lily Janiak

Jay Yamada attended California Shakespeare Theater productions night after night until the COVID-19 pandemic put a stop to that. Here's how he's been filling that void.

Broadway workers navigate a year without live theater by Caitlin Huston

Before the shutdown, Broadway was primed for its spring season. Nik Walker had recently taken over as lead in “Ain’t Too Proud” and was getting into a groove with the role. Nikki René…

Nurtured by Regina Evans, A Garden Grows in Oakland

by Nicole Gluckstern Regina Y. Evans is looking forward to 60. As a playwright and costumer, her creative work is in high demand. As a survivor, advocate, and modern-day abolitionist for se…

In Disastrous Times, Theatre Makers Share the Burden with Mutual Aid

by Rotimi Agbabiaka The 2017 Tubbs Fire lit a spark under Debbie Yarrow. When that wildfire, the most destructive in California up to that point, razed Sonoma County, where Yarrow works as …

Where Is Hollywood When Broadway Needs It? by Laura Collins-Hughes

A critic writes a plea to the film and TV stars who got their starts in the theater and can do more to aid its rescue.

‘Everything about this ballet is distinctive’: VICTORIA – Northern Ballet (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Cathy Marston’s ballet Victoria has been made available for audiences to watch at home until 20 March 2021.

Performance Venues Wait For Aid From Earlier COVID-19 Relief Measure by Ryan Kailath

A bailout for live music and other event venues passed in the last relief bill. But one month after applications were scheduled to launch, they have not, and many venues are barely hanging o…

Wake Up With BWW 3/10: BLINDNESS to Open Off-Broadway Next Month, and More!

Today's top stories: Blindness opens off-Broadway next month, first look at Waitress in Japan, and more!

MQFF bringing communities together in 2021

Pasadena Cancels COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic After Slots Filled by Hollywood and Media Employees by Ellise Shafer

A COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Pasadena, Calif., set to take place on Thursday was cancelled on Tuesday after the majority of its time slots were filled with those who work in Hollywood and th…

March 10: The fissures of racism run deep in Britain by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post March 10: The fissures of racism run deep in Britain first appeared on Shenton Stage.

Moving the Field Forward Faster at American Regional Theatres by Robert Barry Fleming, Courtney Sale

By Robert Barry Fleming, Courtney Sale. Robert Barry Fleming, executive artistic director of Actors Theatre, and Courtney Sale, artistic director of Merrimack Repertory Theatre, converse abo…

“Typical” at The Soho Theatre by Aleks Sierz

As the events of last year made clear, the police have a problem with race on both sides of the Atlantic. In the UK, BAME people are more than twice as likely to die in police custody while …

On the Couch with Shakira Dugan

Would You Start Taking Piano Lessons From A 14 Year Old? by Joe Patti

A few weeks ago economist Tyler Cowen discussed how he had taught chess when he was 14-15 years old. His regular clientele were two adults in their 50s and 20s and a child prodigy around 10-…

Midsumma Festival Live at the Bowl

Girls Can’t Surf

Episode 31! Beach Club DVC studio! Stormalong Bay, Hurricane Hannah's, Trattoria al Forno! by Framily Travel

Join the Broadway Bradshaws for a review of a Beach Club DVC studio! Enjoying Stormalong Bay (warning: bands required!) including a Pirate Ship waterslide and pool games, exploring the Boar…

Look Back at Be More Chill's Journey to Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Following a New Jersey premiere and an Off-Broadway production, the Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz musical opened on Broadway March 10, 2019.

20+ Stage Performances to Watch March 10-11 - See a 'Three Days of Rain' reunion reading, 'Swan Lake,' Bryan Cranston and more

With in-person theatre out of commission for the foreseeable future, many companies and performers from Broadway and beyond are showcasing their work online. Below are performances you can w…

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Cynthia Oliver, Ni’Ja Whitson & JanpiStar On What Being A 2021 USA Fellow Means To Them by The Dance Enthusiast

Cynthia Oliver, Ni’Ja Whitson & JanpiStar On What Being A 2021 USA Fellow Means To Them

Look Back at Be More Chill by Marc J. Franklin

Following a New Jersey premiere and an Off-Broadway production, the Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz musical opened on Broadway March 10, 2019.

Listen to a New Play About Angelina Weld Grimké From Classical Theatre of Harlem's ICONS Series by Felicia Fitzpatrick

In honor of Women's History Month, five audio plays highlighting Black women from the Harlem Renaissance will release on Playbill.