Musical Mondays #34 by Gabi Bergman

Welcome back to Musical Mondays! In case you’re new here, this column is a peek into the depths of the

Ned Beatty, actor known for ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ and ‘Deliverance,’ dies at 83 by Carmel Dagan

Film and TV actor Ned Beatty, who was nominated for an Oscar for his supporting role in "Network" and appeared in a number of the most significant American films of the 1970s, has died. He w…

Ned Beatty, Actor Known for ‘Deliverance’ and ‘Network,’ Dies at 83 by Carmel Dagan

Film and TV actor Ned Beatty, who was Oscar nominated for his supporting role in “Network” and appeared in a number of the most significant American films of the 1970s, has died. He was …

Ned Beatty, Actor Known for ‘Network’ and ‘Deliverance,’ Dies at 83 by Neil Vigdor

Mr. Beatty’s career spanned more than four decades and more than 150 roles in movies such as “Superman,” “All the President’s Men,” “Rudy” and “Back to School.”

In Missouri, First Lanford Wilson Festival Develops Five New Plays Aimed for College Life by Kenneth Jones

The First Annual Lanford Wilson New American Play Festival welcomes playwrights, other theater practitioners, students and theatergoers from around country to shine a spotlight on new works …

Vidya Makan chats about MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG by Peter J Snee

Since graduating from the Queensland Conservatorium in 2015, multi-talented Australian performer Vidya Makan has certainly made her mark in the

Ned Beatty, versatile and prolific actor of stage and screen, dies at 83 by Adam Bernstein

He made a harrowing movie debut in “Deliverance,” received an Oscar nomination for “Network” and was a renowned character actor.

Adventures With the Painted People review – romantic revenge on a roamin’ Roman by Mark Fisher

Pitlochry Festival theatreA Caledonian witch holds a Roman officer captive in David Greig’s drama of attraction and philosophical opposites Pitlochry Festival theatre already has a claim …

The Delaware Symphony Orchestra presents its Classics Series VI by Gail Obenreder

For its Classics VI concert, Delaware Symphony Orchestra honored composer Claude Baker with its annual A.I. duPont Composer’s Award. Gail Obenreder reviews.

The Delaware Symphony Orchestra presents is Classics Series VI by Gail Obenreder

For its Classics VI concert, Delaware Symphony Orchestra honored composer Claude Baker with its annual A.I. duPont Composer’s Award. Gail Obenreder reviews.

Ned Beatty, indelible in 'Deliverance,' 'Network,' dies, 83 by Associated Press

Beatty's manager, Deborah Miller, said Beatty died Sunday of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by friends and loved ones. The post Ned Beatty, indelible in 'Deliverance,' …

Episode 48- VIP TOUR OF DISNEY WORLD! No Lines! Epic Magic! Part 1- Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom by Framily Travel

The Broadway Bradshaws were invited to join their friends VIP TOUR of Disney World! Thanks to Framily Travel, our tour guide Kate and these VERY Generous friends, We rode things in Pandora,…

Review: Mates, Et Cetera Theatre by Nick Ferris

Review: Mates, Et Cetera Theatre4.0Overall ScoreLondon is not a city designed for hot days. There’s not enough ventilation nor air-conditioning. And the mixture of pollution and the wet cl…

Review: Labyrinth Diet, The Space by Asia C

Review: Labyrinth Diet, The Space 4.0Overall Score The Space’s Labyrinth Diet is a nuanced, comical and intelligent dive into contemporary issues surrounding self-acceptance. The protagoni…

Exclusive: Matthew Morrison Sings 'Singin' In The Rain' With Seth Rudetsky; Concert Re-Airs Tonight at 8pm!

Matthew Morrison's concert, as part of the Seth Concert Series, premiered today at 3pm and re-airs tonight at 8pm. Check out a clip from the concert below, featuring Matthew singing 'Singi…

Kiln Theatre announce NW trilogy by Moira Buffini, Suhayla El-Bushra and Roy Williams by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Kiln Theatre announce the NW trilogy by Moira Buffini, Suhayla El-Bushra and Roy Williams to open in September 2021. This post Kiln Theatre announce NW trilogy by Moira B…

Trailer released for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s film adaptation Jonathan Larson’s Tick Tick Boom by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Netflix have released a trailer of Jonathan Larson's Tick Tick Boom directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda starring Andrew Garfield. This post Trailer released for Lin-Manuel Miranda…

HARMONY RULES IN “IN THE HEIGHTS” by Robert Shuman

(Anthony Lane’s article appeared in The New Yorker, 6/11; PHOTO: Anthony Ramos stars in Jon M. Chu’s film of the Broadway musical.Illustration by Katty Huertas.) Jon M. Chu’s adaptatio…

Book Review: “Broadway Goes to War — American Theater During World War II” by Joan Lancourt

For many dramatists, the label of 'leftism' was not pejorative: it was about fighting for human decency and political reform. The post Book Review: “Broadway Goes to War — American Theat…

Signature Theatre’s ‘After Midnight’ has Christopher Jackson in it, but misses that live, in-person heat by Peter Marks

The production, directed and choreographed by Jared Grimes, is available until Aug. 4.

Passionate Pieces to Celebrate Pride by Performerstuff

Passionate Pieces to Celebrate Pride Written by Amanda Grace June 13th, 2021 Happy Pride! Standing strong in who you are can be a journey, but through the ups and downs, these ten ch…

ICYMI: Watch the Finale for Next on Stage: Season 3!

Next on Stage season 3, our online singing competition, wrapped up this week! Missed the announcement of our winners? Check out the episode here!

This Week on Broadway for June 13, 2021: Marilyn Maye by James Marino

Peter Filichia, Jena Tesse Fox, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Marilyn Maye. This Week on Broadway has been coming to you every week since 2009. It is the longest running Br…

Donald York, Musical Director of Paul Taylor Company, Dies at 73 by Penelope Green

Mr. York, a former child prodigy who was raised on jazz and choral music, wrote scores that matched Mr. Taylor’s eclectic choreography.

Review: 'A Thousand Ways (Part Two): An Encounter' at the Public Theater by Laura Collins-Hughes

The experimental company 600 Highwaymen is back with theater of the most intimate kind, starring you and a stranger at close range.

G7 partners’ trip to theatre backfires after minister’s gaffe by Steven Morris

Oliver Dowden wrongly boasts that Minack received emergency government funding G7 summit: latest news and reaction A visit to a beautiful open-air clifftop theatre in Cornwall by partners of…

Tommy Kail on Meeting Lin-Manuel Miranda, IN THE HEIGHTS, and More! by BroadwayWorld

Get the latest on the Drama Book Shop HERE: http://bway.world/DramaBookShop Learn more about In the Heights HERE: https://www.broadwayworld.com/topic/IN-THE-HEIGHTS-Movie Longtime friends …

Box Office: ‘In the Heights’ Disappoints With $11 Million Opening Weekend by Rebecca Rubin

“In the Heights,” the acclaimed adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway show, didn’t hit all the right notes in its box office debut. The Warner Bros. movie generated a wane $11.…

Review: No Strings Attached, King’s Head Theatre by Órla Quilligan

Review: No Strings Attached, King's Head Theatre3.0Overall ScoreNo Strings Attached is a new play, written by Charles Entsie and performed at the King’s Head’s Ignition room, which is tr…

MTI’s All Together Now! by Alexandra Appleton

Have you heard about MTI's All Together Now: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre? Discover the new (free!) musical revue and the songs included here!

Counting Towards Equity by Martha Wade Steketee

On June 10, 2021, a new theater research consortium released a resource and collaboration hub to address equity and accountability in theatrical productions. The Counting Together website br…

Theatre Review: ‘A Musical!’ presented by Howard Community College’s Theatre Program by Susan Brall

Director Bill Gillett and musical director Drew Wutke found a wonderful solution for several very talented, theatre students — some still in high school and others from HCC and nearby coll…

Visiting The Drama Book Shop by Jonathan Mandell

I had one question above all others when I visited the reopened Drama Book Shop over the weekend in its new location at 266 West 39th Street, a very long 28 months after a rent hike chased …

A concert, a reading, and a gala to start the week by Deb Miller

An all-star concert, a classic reading, and an Off-Broadway gala number among the latest events streaming from NYC this week. Starting tonight, a star-studded line-up performs eponymous show…

What to Watch: June 13

THE DESTRUCTION OF JANE is an unauthorized parody of the King of the Jungle is told from the point of view of Miss Jane Parker. The miniseries stars stars Paul Pecorino and Rob Eco as Jane a…

John Berkes: From Broadway to the Bowery by Trav S.D.

Thanks be to friend and colleague Jenny Lee Mitchell for calling my attention to stage and screen comedian John Berkes (1895-1951). Berkes’ early life in Trenton is an enigma but he made g…

Red Grange: A Halfback in Hollywood by Trav S.D.

Like many other pro athletes, Jazz Age football star Red Grange (Harold Grange, 1903-1991), a.k.a. The Galloping Ghost also dabbled in show biz. Grange played for the University of Illinois …

Grodin on Letterman by Darryl Reilly

Grodin created his meta gag in 1973, which was that he was playing a snide and combative version of himself. He was so good at it that some audience members gasped at his rudeness and home v…

Go Inside In the Heights on This Week's Elaine Paige on Sunday by Broadway.com

Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show Elaine Paige on Sunday. On this week's episode, Paige is taking her listeners to N…

‘Playful, intriguing & thrilling’: Michael Pickering features in new musical Lady Chatterley’s Lover by Kirsty Herrington

Michael Pickering will be starring as gamekeeper Mellors in new musical Lady Chatterley’s Lover which plays at the Shaftesbury Theatre on 18 and 19 June 2021. I caught up with Michael to f…

ABTKids Daily | Hidden Talents: Marshall Whiteley by American Ballet Theatre

Before beginning a career in ballet, ABT dancer Marshall Whiteley was a nationally ranked ice hockey player by the age of 11. While it’s been a few years since Marshall’s hit the ice, le…

‘Disturbing & edgy’: JERK – Brighton Fringe (Online review) ★★★★ by Louise Penn

Jerk is Nick Edgeworth’s curious and original sci-fi-influenced drama from Mudlarks Theatre, a company based in Hampshire. It’s currently showing in the Brighton Fringe and is written by…

Celia Keenan-Bolger and Shakina Nayfack Explore Identity and Leadership on the Latest Sunday Pancakes by Dan Meyer

Playwright, performer, and activist Nayfack discusses her role in the Trans community

Explore London's West End From Your Home June 13 by Victoria Cairl

Learn about centuries of theatrical history in a virtual walking tour from Neil Maxfield and Playbill Experiences.

Historic London theatre to reopen after multimillion-pound restoration by Vanessa Thorpe

Hit musical Jersey Boys will be first show at the 630-seater Trafalgar theatre in the West End The curtain goes up on Monday on at least one piece of certain good news for the troubled West …

The week in dance: Balanchine and Robbins; British Ballet Charity Gala; Dangerous Liaisons – review by Sarah Crompton

Royal Opera House; Royal Albert Hall; Sadler’s Wells, LondonVadim Muntagirov excelled in a celebration of American ballet while Darcey Bussell staged an impressive showcase of UK talent Th…

Sir Ian McKellen: ‘What does old mean? Quite honestly I feel about 12’ by Tom Lamont

It’s half a century since Sir Ian McKellen first played Hamlet. Now he’s starring as the Dane again – at 82. He talks about his extraordinary life, why he’ll never write his memoir �…

The week in theatre: After Life; The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars – review by Susannah Clapp

Dorfman; Theatre Royal Stratford East, LondonGhosts confront bureaucracy and memory; and a murdered man’s spirit inspires his twin sister to tackle racial injustice Here are ghosts bringin…

Edinburgh fringe performers feel ‘jilted’ as Covid closes venues again by Vanessa Thorpe

Only a handful of events will be staged this year as producers complain about ‘dithering’ by council and Scottish government Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus cover…

Dance: THE PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY (The Music Center in L.A | Abraham’s “Only the Lonely” & Taylor’s”Promethean Fire”) by Tony Frankel

THE MUSIC CENTER WELCOMES BACK PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY Los Angeles’s Music Center has a hit on its hands with its DANCE AT DUSK outdoor performance series. First, we had amazing tap dan…

Review: Pauline, Pleasance Theatre by Shirley Both

Review: Pauline, Pleasance Theatre4.0Overall ScoreTW: suicide mention. We were already on this planet when our grandmother was pregnant with our mother. That is the statement with which Soph…

‘Equally impressive’: SWEATBOX / BLIS-TA – Clean Break (Online review) by Aleks Sierz

Although some theatres are tentatively reopening, the creative vigour of other companies like Clean Break is undimmed.

Wed., 6/16 from 7:00-9:00 Oberlin & Firth Celebrate 25 Years @ West Bank by Cabaret Hotspot!

KAREN OBERLIN & TEDD FIRTH celebrate TWENTY YEARS OF MUSIC MAKING 7pm to 9pm WEST BANK CAFÉ 407 WEST 42ND ST No cover, no minimum Reservations strongly recommended: 212-695-6909 or WEST…

Thurs., 6/17 @ 7:00 pm Feinstein’s 54 Below Re-Opens with Salazar & Iconis by Cabaret Hotspot!

Feinstein’s 54 Below returns for LIVE performances with George Salazar & Joe Iconis in “Two Player Game” All Show @ 7:00 pm Thursday, June 17th Friday, June 18th Tuesday, June 22nd…

Thurs., 6/17 @ 7:00 pm Marieann Meringolo LIVE in “Here’s to the Ladies!” by Cabaret Hotspot!

FLUSHING TOWN HALL PRESENTS: Pride Trilogy II – Marieann Meringolo “Here’s to the Ladies! A Salute to Great Ladies of Song” THURSDAY, JUNE 17 @ 7:00 PM FLUSHING TOWN HALL PRESENTS: P…

Fri., 6/18 & Sat., 6/19 @ 7:00 pm Anthony Nunziata @ GR42 by Cabaret Hotspot!

Green Room 42 proudly presents Anthony Nunziata in Concert! Friday, June 18 7:00 PM EST & Saturday, June 19 7:00 PM EST @ The Green Room 42 @ The Yotel (41st Street & 10th Ave) Ticke…

Sat., 6/19 @ 8:00 pm (Leanne) Borghesi’s Back @ DTM by Cabaret Hotspot!

2019 MAC Award Nominee Leanne Borghesi hosts “BORGHESI’S BACK!” Saturday, June 19th  @ 8:00 pm & Saturday, July 23rd  @ 8:00 pm LIVE at Don’t Tell Mama “A sumptuous feast of …

Sun., 6/20 @ 7:00 pm Tym Moss Celebrates PRIDE @ Pangea by Cabaret Hotspot!

TYM MOSS (A) Live:  Fun! Fabulous! Flamboyant! TYM MOSS is bringing back his live one man show for One Night ONLY! You’ll Laugh!  You’ll Cry!  You’ll Sing Along! Sun June 20 at 7:00…

Monday, July 5th CAST PARTY IS BACK LIVE @ BIRDLAND by Cabaret Hotspot!

Cast Party is back LIVE hosted by the one and only Jim Caruso! Starting Monday, July 5 @ 8:00 pm and every Monday thereafter! SPECIAL WELCOME BACK Cover Charge just .99 cents (original 1949 …

Zoe Lewis’ Live & Virtual Summer Schedule by Cabaret Hotspot!

JUNE Sun 20th 4pm CONNECTICUT PRIDE WOMENS MUSIC FESTIVAL  – LIVE! – Danbury, CT. (Noon-7pm. She performs at  4pm) https://www.ctpridecenter.org/pride-womens-music-festival JULY Sun 4t…

Bonnie & Clyde to make Australian premiere at Hayes Theatre Co in September

Review: Hushaby Mountain, Hope Mill theatre/Stream.Theatre by Amy Evans

Review: Hushaby Mountain, Hope Mill theatre/Stream.Theatre 4.0Overall Score The initial artwork for Johnathan Harvey’s Hushaby Mountain hints at the Angels in America aesthetic and the con…

Review: How to Hug, The Vaults/Frumpish Theatre by George Collins

Review: How to Hug, The Vaults/Frumpish Theatre4.0Overall ScoreIn St James’ park, almost a year ago, I reviewed a version of How to Hug where the pandemic was easing into a summer lul. I c…

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About “The Elephant in the Room” by Aleks Sierz

Online performance, streamed instead of attended, has given theatre companies an immense amount of flexibility. Suddenly, the digital world offers all kinds of different freedoms. A good exa…

Ramin Karimloo, Mazz Murray, Zizi Strallen, More Star in London Sunset Boulevard Concerts Beginning June 13 by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical plays two performances at the Alexandra Palace Theatre to socially distanced audiences.

Jake Gyllenhaal, Lea Salonga, Vanessa Williams, More Are Part of Show of Titles Streaming Concert June 13 by Andrew Gans

The Actors Fund benefit, directed by Lonny Price, features over 20 title tunes from Broadway musicals.