After the Pandemic: Nicola Piovani and the Reopening of the Trianon Viviani Theatre in Naples by Maria Pia Pagani

The Trianon Viviani Theatre is located in the Forcella quarter of the ancient center of Naples. It was inaugurated on November 8, 1911, with the famous comedy, Miseria e Nobiltà (Poverty an…

In The Heights Movie: 10 Changes from the Broadway Musical by Jonathan Mandell

Thirteen years after Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical about the Latino community of Washington Heights opened on Broadway, “In The Heights” is now an exuberant, sentimental movie musical d…

Opera Review: DON PROCOPIO (Pacific Opera Project in L.A.) by Tony Frankel

SILLY PROCOPIO LEFT ME IN OSTRITCHES Well, last Sunday night, courtesy of Pacific Opera Project’s presentation of Don Procopio, I had my first foray to a live production since the pandemic…

New York Theater: THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JORDAN KLEPPER (Elevator Repair Service) by Gregory Bernard

ONE-NIGHT-ONLY EVENT FROM ELEVATOR REPAIR SERVICE On June 23, the celebrated Off-Broadway theater company Elevator Repair Service will present The Tonight Zoom with Jordan Klepper A Celeb…

BONNIE AND CLYDE to open at Hayes Theatre Co in September by Sean McLoughlin

Producer Joshua Robson, who brought In the Heights and Violet to Hayes Theatre Co, is thrilled to announce that Teagan

IN THE HEIGHTS is Projected to Bring in $13M in its Opening Weekend

The new film adaptation of 'In The Heights' has brought in box office numbers that are lower than predicted. The film was expected to generate more than $20 million. However, with it bringin…

KATORI HALL WINS DRAMA PULITZER FOR ‘THE HOT WING KING’ by Robert Shuman

 (Julia Jacobs’s article appeared in The New York Times, 6/11; via Pam Green. Photo:  Katori Hall in New York City last year. The playwright was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for “The Hot…

Box Office: ‘In the Heights’ Dancing to Subdued $13 Million Debut by Ellise Shafer

Warner Bros. movie musical “In the Heights” is poised to top the domestic box office this weekend, though its 3-day estimate now sits lower than previous predictions. Earlier in the week…

Review: ‘GMCW Turns 40’ by Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC by Liz Ruth-Brinegar

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC is celebrating 40 years of singing for justice and equality in our nation’s capital and abroad with a new streaming celebration, “GMCW Turns 40.�…

‘A Quick 5’ with Ann Turiano and Makeima Freeland, co-founders of the new Baltimore theatre company, Sisters Freehold by Susan Brall

Ann Turiano and Makeima Freeland have a new theatrical calling with their new, innovative theatre company in Baltimore. They are the co-founders and co-artistic directors of Sisters Freehold…

Throwback to Opening Night of IN THE HEIGHTS on Broadway with Lin-Manuel Miranda by BroadwayWorld

See more footage from opening night HERE: http://bway.world/ITHThrowback Pop the champagne! The much anticipated film adaptation of In the Heights has officially arrived, and though we can'…

Axis dance Workshop by The Old Globe

Join us for a fun morning of Movement

LIVE VIEWING PARTY: Antony and Cleopatra (2014) by Stratford Festival

Welcome to the Stratford Festival’s Live Viewing Party of our 2014 production of Antony and Cleopatra, featuring Geraint Wyn Davies and Yanna McIntosh. [FOR CAPTIONS, CLICK VIDEO LINKS BE…

Investing With Imagination. What Kind Of Fool Am I? by Broadway Joe

In terms of investing, I’ve given you a pretty simple easy path forward.  Simple little things, ETFs and Mutual Funds, there’s nothing like em’.  But today we’re going to deepen …

Chris Bosh by NPR

NBA legend Chris Bosh plays our game about Pringles called "Chris Bosh, Have A Crisp Nosh." He is joined by panelists Charla Lauriston, Roxanne Roberts, and Alonzo Bodden.

VIDEO: Apple Promotes New iPad Using 'Part Of Your World' From THE LITTLE MERMAID

The ad features someone using an ‌M1‌ ‌iPad Pro‌, Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil, while other users are seen struggling with their old PCs indoors, hoping to be 'part of that worl…

Joanna Griffin: ‘I dreamed Pacey from Dawson’s Creek took me for a watermelon Bacardi Breezer’

The writer, comedian and actor on the things that make her laugh the most Kemah Bob. She has a drag king act called Lil’ Test Ease who is a right-wing rapper claiming to be a men’s right…

‘Will give pause for thought’: THE CLOAK OF VISIBILITY – The Space (Online review) by John Chapman

While The Cloak Of Visibility from The Space may not particularly break any new ground thematically or stylistically it is a solid enough piece which plays well and will give pause for thoug…

News: Children’s Theatre of Annapolis Resumes Live Productions with ‘Frozen Jr.’ by Laura Tayman

In January 2020, over 100 young people from ages 7 to 14 stood in line to register to audition for the Children’s Theatre of Annapolis’ long-awaited production of “Frozen Jr.” Two da…

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama: News About This Year's Winner—And About My New Podcast on Winners of Yesteryear by Jan Simpson

The Pulitzer Prizes were announced yesterday and the winner for the drama prize was Katori Hall for her terrific play The Hot Wing King. I had several dogs in this fight. Like most theater …

ABTKids Daily | Teaching Artist Tuesday: Learn the Dance of Bottom from The Dream with Mr. Adam by American Ballet Theatre

Explore dance phrase patterns inspired by Bottom, the most lovable character from Frederick Ashton’s The Dream. Join ABT Teaching Artist Adam Holms and some of his friends to learn these…

Brian Stokes Mitchell Sings for the American Theatre Wing Centennial Concert on BroadwayHD by American Theatre Wing

We’re partnering with BroadwayHD for a Summer Celebration honoring the theatre community. June 13-20, you can watch our Centennial Concert for FREE on BroadwayHD. Learn more: https://bit.l…

Laura Osnes Sings for the American Theatre Wing Centennial Concert on BroadwayHD by American Theatre Wing

We’re partnering with BroadwayHD for a Summer Celebration honoring the theatre community. June 13-20, you can watch our Centennial Concert for FREE on BroadwayHD. Learn more: https://bit.l…

Dolly Kay: Hard-Hearted Hannah by Trav S.D.

Dolly Kay (Dora Kirschenbaum, 1900-1981) was a vaudeville and nightclub singer whose greatest fame came through recordings. She also performed under the names Margaret White and Sally Freema…

‘Every song is a certified banger’: THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER – Curve Leicester by Not Exactly Billington

The songs featured in The Music Of Andrew Lloyd Webber have become standards for a reason and it is a pleasure to hear them performed by an excellent cast.

The Girl Next Door review – Ayckbourn’s inventive time-bending comedy by Clare Brennan

Two sets of neighbours from 2020 and 1942 interact in an entertaining tale of love and endurance If the title leads you to expect hallmark Alan Ayckbourn split set and inventive staging, the…

Washington Ballet concludes its virtual season with a breath of fresh air, captured on film by Kelsey Ables

At Wolf Trap, Silas Farley makes another career leap, choreographing “Werner Sonata” for Marquee TV.

#MichaelMott Interview Excerpt #Shorts #Composer by Call Me Adam

Award winning composer Michael Mott discusses the music behind the composer! Known for his theatrical pop sound, Michael's latest EP takes the listener on a journey through love, quarrels & …

First Person: Director Maria Aberg on drawing fresh inspiration for the future by Maria Aberg

The theatre-maker sets out her stall for an ambitious, pan-European venture When theatres in the UK closed last March, I found myself in a vacuum. Having been a freelance theatre director f…

Andrew Lloyd Webber, the theatre impresario risking prison

The garlanded composer insists that the show must go on, even in defiance of Covid restrictions

How 'In the Heights' pulled off its most moving, ambitious musical number of all by Ashley Lee

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jon M. Chu, Olga Merediz and others break down 'Pacienda y Fe,' the immigrant ballet sure to give viewers a 'big gasp moment.'

Amber Martin in Bathhouse Bette

‘There is something for absolutely everyone’: WEST END MUSICAL CELEBRATION – Palace Theatre ★★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

As the final chorus of The Greatest Showman’s ‘From Now On’ rang out “and we will come back home”, I was reminded that the theatre really is home and if West End Musical Celebratio…

Adelaide Cabaret Festival – The Variety Gala

Illuminate Adelaide: Adelaide Festival of Ideas – line up announced

Asian Adaptations of Shakespeare Today by Alexa Alice Joubin

During the AAPI (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) heritage month, let us explore the fascinating works by East Asian directors and actors. The AAPI month honors the living, hybrid Asia…

The Sleeping Beauty, Queensland Ballet by Deborah Jones

QPAC, Brisbane, June 4. When Queensland Ballet performed The Sleeping Beauty in 2015, artistic director Li Cunxin cast international superstar Alina Cojocaru as first-night Aurora. She was…

How Many Musical Theatre Tangos Can You Identify From Their Lyrics? by Talaura Harms

Hint: all of the tunes have "tango" in the song title.

Blair Brown Leads Play-PerView Production of Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Living Document June 12 by Talaura Harms

Proceeds for the streaming presentation benefit the ACLU and Chicago's A Red Orchid Theatre.

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: June 12 by Playbill Staff

Kirsten Childs' Bella: An American Tale opens at Playwright Horizons in 2017.

Dreamgirls Concert Stars Audra McDonald, Lillias White, Heather Headley, More Reunite on Stars in the House June 12 by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.