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“Sky of Darkness” Comes to NYC: A Chinese Reimagination of “Heart of Darkness” in Our Neocolonial World by Siting Yang

Sky of Darkness is enjoying its US premiere June 2-12 at Theaterlab in Midtown Manhattan. The play, written by me, is directed by Rakesh Palisetty, courtesy of Pan Palisetty Production. Sky …

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Meet the 2022 Tony Nominees: MR. SATURDAY NIGHT's Amanda Green

 The countdown to the Tony Awards continues! On June 12, the brightest stars of the 2021-22 season will shine even brighter as they gather at the iconic Radio City Music Hall to celebrate B…

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of ...WHAT THE END WILL BE at Roundabout's Laura Pels Theatre

Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the world premiere of ...what the end will be by Mansa Ra, directed by Margot Bordelon. Last night, the show celebrated its opening night at the Laur…

“The Quality of Life” Dramatically Mingles Romance & Grief—at Altarena by Tyler Jeffreys

Millennial Notes Jane Anderson Bravely Explores Rebirth After Burnout by Tyler Jeffreys The stage is set ablaze—with energy, not fire. We get couple vs. couple, Liberal vs. Conservative, a…

Warren Carlyle (‘The Music Man’ choreographer) on ‘truly joyous’ collaboration with Hugh Jackman [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

“We had the chance to make something truly joyous,” explains Tony nominee Warren Carlyle of “The Music Man.” With Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster as the stars in this revival, the sta…

In this season of ‘Stranger Things,’ a SCSU professor is paying close attention to the asylum imagery. So should you. by Christopher Arnott

Troy Rondinone, a history professor at SCSU, has insights on the use of asylum and mental health imagery in the Netflix series "Stranger Things."

Tony Nominee A.J. Shively Found His Dancing Feet in Paradise Square by Lindsey Sullivan

Paradise Square standout A.J. Shively is celebrating his first Tony nomination. He spoke about his unexpected honor with Broadway.com correspondent Charlie Cooper outside the Ethel Barrymor…

STRAIGHT WHITE MEN Sizzle Reel by Westport Country Playhouse

The critics are applauding the actors, the direction, the choreography, the "glittering" Persons in Charge of STRAIGT WHITE MEN at the Playhouse, now through June 5, 2022 STRAIGHT WHITE MEN…

Samuel L. Jackson plays dementia patient in his most personal project by KCRW

It took Samuel L. Jackson years to find a home for his passion project, “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey.” He’s the star and executive producer of the miniseries, based on a novel by Wal…

Josh Sticklin on a pandemic pivot for Keegan’s Boiler Room Series by Sophia Howes

Now streaming, the series invites audiences to step inside the process of new play development.

DONNA MCKECHNIE: Take Me to the World: The Songs of Stephen Sondheim by Sandi Durell

By Brian Scott Lipton . . . What did you accomplish during the height of the pandemic? Finished a few jigsaw puzzles? Learned to speak a little Italian? Well, Donna McKechnie upped us all, h…

What Did Critics Think of Mansa Ra's ...What the End Will Be Off-Broadway? by Talaura Harms

The Roundabout play about three generations of Black, gay men opened June 2.

How I Learned To Drive Cancels June 4 Matinee by Raven Brunner

The cancellation is due to a non-COVID related illness in the company.

SISTER ACT | Paper Mill Playhouse by Paper Mill Playhouse

Finally, the sisters will sing after a postponement in the spring of 2020. Based on the 1992 hit film, this feel-good musical comedy smash sizzles with powerful music, spectacular dancing, a…

Check Out New Photos From Paper Mill Playhouse's Sister Act by Michael Wiltbank

With a score by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, the musical plays the Tony-winning New Jersey theatre through June 26.

Photos & Video: First Look at SISTER ACT Starring Nicole Vanessa Ortiz & More at Paper Mill Playhouse

Get a first look at photos and video of Sister Act, now playing through Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ). The cast features Nicole Vanessa Ort…

BWW Interview: Nick Adams on Why FIRE ISLAND Is 'Groundbreaking' For Queer Cinema

With roles in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, La Cage Aux Folles, and Falsettos, Nick Adams has recognized that he has created a 'queer-forward' career for himself. Now, as he stars in Hulu…

VIDEO: David Foster Shares an Update on the BETTY BOOP Musical

The musical new musical based on Betty Boop will feature music from David Foster, a book by Tony Award-winner Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Prom) and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead (Jel…

A northern English town lauds the ‘Shakespeare effect’

A new theatre opening in July is already attracting businesses to Prescot on Merseyside

Exclusive First Look: soft by Donja R. Love at MCC Theater by Broadway Black

Check out the exclusive first look at production photos for the new play soft by Donja R. Love at MCC Theater. Running now thru June 26th in the Susan & Ronald Frankel Theater at The Rob…

Livestreaming a Performance: The Urban Bush Women Summer Leadership Institute's Culminating Performance

By . Urban Bush Women presents the 2022 Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) Culminating Performance livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.t…

“The Keeper” Uses Nursery Rhymes to Strengthen our Resolve—at We Players by Tyler Jeffreys

Millennial Notes Ava Roy Navigates a Rocky Voyage, Skillfully by Tyler Jeffreys This feel-good one-woman show is an epic, visual nursery rhyme built on a charming metaphor. Playwrights Ava R…

TodayTix Lottery Announced For One-Night-Only Reading of WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME

What the Constitution Means to Me has partnered with TodayTix to offer a limited number of $40 tickets for its one-night-only reading on June 9, 2022, at 8pm. The evening will benefit …

VIDEO: Check Out the Teaser Trailer for the World Premiere Musical TRADING PLACES

Take a look at the teaser trailer for the world premiere musical Trading Places at Alliance Theatre! Inspired by the iconic and beloved 1983 Paramount Pictures film, Trading Places is a hila…

Bob Cassilly's unfinished Cementland sold at auction for $785,000 by Steph Kukuljan St. Louis Post-Dispatch

It's unclear whether the City Museum founder's vision will continue under new ownership.

Best Bets: Ledisi, REO Speedwagon, 'Urinetown,' Lumineers, plus horseradish and strawberry fests by From Staff Reports

Here are a few of our staff picks for things to do June 3-9.

Walter James: Supported Silent Comedy’s Big Three by Trav S.D.

Stage and screen actor Walter James (1882-1946) had the rare distinction of playing good-sized supporting roles in features by all three top silent comedy stars: Battling Butler (1926) with …

Playbill's Broadway Horoscope Readings: June 2022

Playbill Horoscopes Playbill's Broadway Horoscope Readings: June 2022. It's Gemini season, and this month we check out which characters' journeys ...

Watch AJ Shivley in Exclusive Performance of 'I'm Coming' From Tony-Nominated Paradise Square

Tony Award nominee A.J. Shivley stopped by the Playbill studio for an exclusive performance of “I'm Coming” from the 10-time Tony Award nominated ...

SigSpace Will Feature Samuel D. Hunter World Premiere, Plus Short Plays by David Henry Hwang, Lynn Nottage, More by Andrew Gans

New York's Signature Theatre again joins forces with Theatre for One for a series of plays in Signature's lobby.

The Flea Announces Public Performances Celebrating Juneteenth and Return of Mx. Juneteenth Drag Pageant by Leah Putnam

The Flea has partnered with Black and Brown Equity Coalition of Fire Island to present the pageant, now in its second year.

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Sets World Premiere of Pat Benatar Jukebox Musical Invincible by Raven Brunner

The musical is a reimagining of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

What the Constitution Means to Me Benefit Reading Partners With TodayTix for Lottery by Leah Putnam

Heidi Schreck will lead the original cast in the one-night-only reading benefitting the National Network of Abortion Funds.

Take a Look at World Premiere of R. Eric Thomas' Crying on Television by Michael Wiltbank

The new comedy is playing Baltimore's Everyman Theatre.

Sarah Silverman Joins Cast of Leonard Bernstein Biopic Maestro by Raven Brunner

The upcoming movie features direction by A Star Is Born's Bradley Cooper.

Review: Ballet Is Spectacle in ‘Like Water for Chocolate’ by Roslyn Sulcas

Christopher Wheeldon’s full-length work for the Royal Ballet succeeds best when not meeting the demands of storytelling.

Dance Preview: Howard County’s ‘Bald Ballerina’ Is Back with A Lot of Love at Annual Fundraiser to Combat Breast Cancer by Carolyn Kelemen

  “Returning to dance has been a way to focus on something other than cancer, said Maggie’s mom, Adona Kudirka, “and she’s grateful for all the support.”   Dance bags filled with…

Wicked 2022 Playbill with Rainbow Pride Logo

In recognition of Pride Month, our 2022 limited edition Playbills re-imagine the iconic yellow Playbill logo with the colors of the Rainbow Flag, ...

Meryl Streep, James Earl Jones, Mandy Patinkin, More Featured in PBS' Joe Papp in 5 Acts ...

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‘Beautiful’ National Tour to Close Following the 2021-2022 Season by Matthew Herzog

Based on recent updates from venues, the current national tour of Beautiful – The Carole King Musical will end this month.  The following statement was provided by the Alberta Bair Theat…

Theater Review: “The Inheritance” — Confronting the Unthinkable by David Greenham

As National Pride Month begins, The Inheritance is a powerful way to honor and remember the impossible journey so many have taken to win the right to simply be themselves in public.

Arielle Jacobs, Adam Jacobs, Stephen Schwartz & More to Take Part in Arts for Autism Concert

On June 20, 2022, Arts for Autism will return to the Gershwin Theatre – home of the blockbuster Wicked – for a one-night-only concert featuring a constellation of the biggest names on Br…

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

This month features audacious performers, iconic gay activists, and the establishment of important cultural institutions.

Sarah Silverman Joins Bradley Cooper's MAESTRO Film

Sarah Silverman will join the previously announced Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer and Maya Hawke in the cast. Cooper developed the new biopic together with Leonard Bernstein’s family. …

Welcome to the DCPA by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

We are the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Our mission? To engage and inspire audiences through the transformative power of live theatre. Whether its our award-winning Theatre Company…

Shop the 2022 Award Nominees on BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop - THE MUSIC MAN, PARADISE SQUARE & More!

Our Theatre Shop features all of your favorite original Broadway-themed designs, plus designs from over 30 hit Broadway shows. The shop is a partnership between BroadwayWorld and The Araca G…

Amaka Umeh is engrossing and revelatory in the Stratford Festival’s ‘Hamlet’ by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Umeh, the first actor of colour to play the role, rivets attention in monologues that take us deeply into her character’s thoughts and feelings.

Broadway Couple Featured on Cooking Channel's AMAZING GRAZE: BOARD GAMES

During the Broadway shutdown, Nicholas Belton and Alicia Monica created a boutique catering company called Sunday Theory, offering botanical-inspired grazing boards, including cheese, char…

The Search for Roxie Winner Emma Pittman on Making Her Broadway Debut in Chicago by Caitlin Moynihan

Emma Pittman entered Broadway.com's competition The Search for Roxie, in which hopefuls sent in audition tapes to play Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway. After being named a top 10 final…

Odds & Ends: Billy Porter & Luke Evans to Play Husbands in Film Our Son by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Billy Porter & Luke Evans to Star in Our Son Film Billy Porter and Luke Evans will play husbands in the upcoming drama Our Son, …

Review: The sparks and danger are real in outdoor Oakland variety show Ruckus and Rumpus Revival by Lily Janiak

Sexy clowns, staple guns, beds of nails and comet tails of sparks are some of the acts in the Ruckus and Rumpus Revival, formerly Tourettes Without Regrets.

Abigail and Shaun Bengson Launch Sovereignty Hymns at La Jolla Playhouse June 3 by Leah Putnam

The composing and performing duo's new work features original songs exploring perspectives on reproductive rights.

How to snag cheap tickets to “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” in Denver June 9-26 by Tiney Ricciardi

And you can tell everybody...

Meet the 2022 Tony Nominees: PARADISE SQUARE's A.J. Shively

The countdown to the Tony Awards continues! On June 12, the brightest stars of the 2021-22 season will shine even brighter as they gather at the iconic Radio City Music Hall to celebrate Bro…

Watch: Broadway Meets Dungeons & Dragons in Broadway Hit Points by Playbill Staff

Theatre references and song performances abound in this home-brewed DnD campaign.

Asked to Adapt a Classic Play, This Writer Rethought Her Life by Jose Solís

As she sought the truth for her characters on the page, Mara Vélez Meléndez’s real self began to emerge. Now she’s making her Off Broadway debut.

‘OTVETKA’ BY NEDA NEZHDANA (THEATRE OF PLAYWRIGHTS IN KYIV/ POPDIPINGDI PRODUCTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE FINBOROUGH THEATRE—VIEW NOW) by Robert Shuman

(Chris Wiegand, 5/31, the Guardian; Photo: of Neda Nezhdana, Litgazeta.com.ua) Neda Nezhdana’s urgent exploration of war is a collaboration with the Theatre of Playwrights in Kyiv. Otvetk…

With ‘Don Quixote’ at the Lyric, Joffrey makes good on a 2-year-old promise by Lauren Warnecke

It took a while to get here, but this wonderfully gaudy ballet is finally open and getting its due.

Photos: First Look at the New LGBTQ+ THE FANTASTICKS at Flint Repertory Theatre

Get a first look at production photos of the new LBTQ+ production of The Fantasticks, the world’s longest-running musical, at Flint Repertory Theatre. The Fantasticks runs this summer, Jun…

British Players to open ‘the little play that could,’ ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ by Guest Author

The production was challenged by not only the pandemic but an earthquake.

Mona Mansour's Beginning Days of True Jubilation to Play New Ohio Theatre by Leah Putnam

Scott Illingworth will direct the production, performed in repertory with Emily Zemba's The Strangers Came Today.

Registration Open for Times Square Alliance's Solstice in Times Square Yoga Event by Logan Culwell-Block

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the annual all-day outdoor yoga event held on the longest day of the year.

Holiday Tour of Elf Musical Will Launch in November by Andrew Gans

Sam Scalamoni will direct the production based on the 2003 film.

Singer/songwriter Carol Lipnik discusses her upcoming ‘Blue Forest’ concert at Joe’s Pub in NYC by Deb Miller

To celebrate the release of her new EP Blue Forest on her Mermaid Alley label, singer/songwriter Carol Lipnik will make a special one-night-only return to Joe’s Pub on Wednesday, June 8, a…

VIDEO: Go Inside the Sitzprobe for Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOOD

Check out video from the sitzprobe of Asolo Repertory Theatre's new musical HOOD! Five-time Tony-nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane reunites with composer and lyricist Lewis Flinn, hi…

Broadway’s Beloved Basement Club, Feinstein’s/54 Below, Turns 10 by Elysa Gardner

The venue beneath what was once Studio 54 will pick up a Tony Award for excellence in the theater as it marks its anniversary with a pair of concerts.

Full Cast & Production Team Announced for CHICAGO at The Muny, Starring J. Harrison Ghee, Emily Skinner & More

The Muny announced today its full cast, design and production teams for the theatre's production of Chicago, June 13-19. The cast features Sarah Bowden (Roxie Hart), J. Harrison Ghee (Velma…

Aran Bell Rehearsing Basilio | DON QUIXOTE by American Ballet Theatre

Join us for DON QUIXOTE this June 13 – 18 at the Metropolitan Opera House! Don't miss #ABTPrincipal Aran Bell's New York debut of Basilio 🔥 #ABTMet22 Get your tickets now: https://bit.…

WATCH: Hannah Corneau Stars in 'Getting Closer' Music Video

Songwriting team Will Reynolds and Eric Price, winners of the Fred Ebb Award for Musical Theatre Writing, have released of a music video for their song “Getting Closer” from their forthc…

Second Stage Theater Set to Host Fair Chance Job Fair by Raven Brunner

The theatre company's social justice initiatives were launched alongside the production of Lynn Nottage's play Clyde’s.

Playbill's Broadway Horoscope Readings: June 2022 by Emily McGill, Alaina Newell, Jeffrey Vizcaino

It’s Gemini season, and this month we check out which characters’ journeys from the 2021-2022 Broadway season foreshadow your reading for the month of June.

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster Talk Laughing on Stage in THE MUSIC MAN & More!

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster share with Jess Cagle how the crowds for their show make them laugh night-after-night.

VIDEO: Watch the Acceptance Speeches From the Recipients of the 2022 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre

Watch the recipients of the 2022 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre give their acceptance speeches! The award was given to the Asian American Performers Action Coalition (AAPAC); Broa…

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP & ITS PRODUCTIONS SECURED $79 MILLION IN U.S. AID (EXCLUSIVE) by Philip Boroff

As lead producer and landlord of Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite, Ambassador Theatre Group has bragging rights to the most commercially successful play of the 2021-22 Broadway season. The average…

Mike Pearson obituary by Adrian Kear

My friend and colleague Mike Pearson, who has died aged 72, was professor of performance studies at Aberystwyth University and an influential theatre director and author. He was at the foref…

Grenfell on stage: can a harrowing new play help the drive for justice? by Arifa Akbar

Dictating to the Estate uses documentary evidence to tell a story of everyday heroism and scandalous political neglect While the nation commences its parties for the Queen’s Jubilee this w…

New Musical Female Troubles to Receive Concert Presentation at Bucks County Playhouse's Oscar Hammerstein Festival by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway-aimed work features lyrics by Mr. Saturday Night's Amanda Green and music by Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Emmy nominee Curtis Moore.

Check Out Production Photos From World Premiere of Duncan Sheik and Kyle Jarrow's Noir by Michael Wiltbank

Houston's Alley Theatre presents the new musical starring Christy Altomare, Adam Kantor, David Guzman, Morgan Marcell, and more.

Audible Theater Announces New Slate of Streaming Productions by Leah Putnam

The platform is releasing four new titles recorded at Off-Broadway's Minetta Lane Theatre.

NAATCO's Inaugural National Partnership Project Queen Completes Run June 5 by Leah Putnam

Madhuri Shekar's new work, directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar, will soon play New York City followings its run at Connecticut's Long Wharf Theatre.

Joaquina Kalukango (‘Paradise Square’) on earning standing ovations and ‘honoring lost voices’ [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

“It’s a New York story that not a lot of people knew about,” explains Tony nominee Joaquina Kalukango of the musical “Paradise Square.” The actress plays Nelly, a born-free Black w…

Photos: First Look at Christy Altomare, Adam Kantor & Morgan Marcell in the World Premiere of Sheik & Jarrow's NOIR

The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre is presenting the world premiere musical Noir, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak through July 3, 2022. Check out photos of Christy Altomare a…

Emily Skinner, Jason Danieley, Sierra Boggess, Mary Beth Piel to Star in A Little Night Music

The Sondheim musical will run this summer in the Berkshires at Barrington Stage Company.

6 of the Greatest Breakthrough Dramatic Performances on Broadway EVER by Susan Haskins-Doloff

(For nearly 30 years, Susan Haskins-Doloff was co-host and executive producer of the classic PBS TV show “Theater Talk,” featuring fascinating and witty interviews with the leading stars…

The origins of Shakespeare in the Park by Diana Chan

Joe Papp built a stage on a 35 foot portable truck so he could bring Shakespeare to other communities. "I found myself directing all the plays on the mobile unit, because I felt this was the…

Emily Skinner, Jason Danieley, Sierra Boggess, and Mary Beth Peil to Lead A Little Night Music at Barrington Stage Company by Logan Culwell-Block

The Sondheim musical will be directed by outgoing BSC Founder and Artistic Director Julianne Boyd.

Ivo van Hove's A Little Life Will Run At BAM's 2022 Next Wave Festival by Raven Brunner

The play is based on the best-selling novel by Hanya Yanagihara.

Watch Broadway’s Nick Adams Perform 'She’s All That' From Drag: The Musical by Roberto Araujo

The studio album of the musical also features Peppermint, Max von Essen, Bob the Drag Queen, and more.

Jonathan Brielle to Star Opposite Tovah Feldshuh and Veanne Cox in A Monkey and Me World Premiere at New Jersey's Axelrod by Leah Putnam

Also featured in the production will be Bruce Sabath, Jennifer Sanchez, Nancy Ticotin, and Kate Marilley.

ADJ Will be at InfoComm 2022 with a Range of Lighting & Video Products by Michael Eddy

ADJ is preparing to showcase its range of professional lighting fixtures and LED video panels to the pro-AV industry next month at the 2022 InfoComm trade show in Las Vegas (Booth #N3350). T…

VIDEO: Meet MOULIIN ROUGE!'s New Stars- Derek Klena & Ashley Loren!

Richard Ridge catches up with Moulin Rouge!'s newest stars Ashley Loren and Derek Klena, as they discuss what it's been like sharing the stage with one another, what they remember from their…

Q. Smith, Shaakirah Nazim-Harris, Bryce Valle, More Set for Readings of New Musical When We Get There by Andrew Gans

Pat Golden will direct the industry readings with music direction by Mary Ann Ivan.

Nicholas Barasch, David Baida, Michele Ragusa, More Will Star in World Premiere of The Butcher Boy at Irish Rep by Leah Putnam

Asher Muldoon's musical adaptation of Patrick McCabe's novel will play the Off-Broadway company beginning in August.

Local 802 Executive Board Issues a DO NOT WORK Order for Distinguished Concerts International New York

The Local 802 Executive Board has issued a DO NOT WORK order for Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY), which is has been designated an unfair employer under Article 4, Secti…

'Britannicus' review — classical drama brings fresh energy and adventure by Matt Wolf

Sirine Saba is Agrippina and Nathaniel Curtis Britannicus in rare sighting of 17th-century classic by Racine, directed by Atri Banerjee

It happens in 3 days. by Ken Davenport

Last week, I was finally able to announce that A... The post It happens in 3 days. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

Dive into these five cool family theater shows for a break from blazing summer by Howard Pousner

It’s no secret that, for kids freshly out of school, summertime ATL... The post Dive into these five cool family theater shows for a break from blazing summer appeared first on ARTS ATL.

‘There are death-defying close calls’: LA CLIQUE – Underbelly Festival Cavendish Square by Laura Kressly

Suffice to say, this is probably one of the strongest line-ups in the La Clique show over the last few years, and it is thoroughly enjoyable throughout.

Emily Skinner, Jason Danieley, Sierra Boggess and Mary Beth Piel Will Lead A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Barrington Stage Company

Barrington Stage Company (BSC) has announced casting for its new production of A Little Night Music, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler. 

Tony Nominated Choreographer, Actor and Director Sammy Dallas Bayes Dies at 82

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony nominated choreographer, director, and actor Sammy Bayes has died at 82.

Liza Minnelli's Record-Breaking 1979 Carnegie Hall Concerts Will Be Released on LP and CD in July by Andrew Gans

The three-CD set of Live in New York 1979 will feature previously unreleased material.

André De Shields to Reprise His Frederick Douglass Solo Show in Queens by Raven Brunner

The two performances are part of the Queens Rising celebration in honor of Juneteenth.

Meet the 2022 Tony Nominees: Broadway for All

 The countdown to the Tony Awards continues! On June 12, the brightest stars of the 2021-22 season will shine even brighter as they gather at the iconic Radio City Music Hall to celebrate B…

Watch A.J. Shivley in Exclusive Performance of 'I’m Coming' From Tony-Nominated Paradise Square by Playbill

Tony Award nominee A.J. Shivley stopped by the Playbill studio for an exclusive performance of “I’m Coming” from the 10-time Tony Award nominated Paradise Square. Watch the video above…

Megan Mullally, Glynn Turman & More Join PERCY JACKSON Series on Disney+

Megan Mullally, Virginia Kull, and Glynn Turman have joined the cast of the upcoming Percy Jackson and the Olympians series on Disney+ in recurring roles. The series will also star Jason Man…

Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Announces 2nd Annual Concert by Margaret Hall

The free event is a part of the Broadway League's Black to Broadway initiative.

Luis Salgado to Direct and Choreograph New On Your Feet! National Tour by Margaret Hall

The jukebox biomusical is inspired by the life and music of Emilio and Gloria Estefan.

Film Notes: Out on Film’s Stonewall Month screenings; Fox Theatre summer flicks by ArtsATL Staff

You don’t have to wait until September for Out on Film to... The post Film Notes: Out on Film’s Stonewall Month screenings; Fox Theatre summer flicks appeared first on ARTS ATL.

Benediction by Kathleen Sachs

The recountal is tinged with documentary footage and nigh-experimental scintilla attempting to visualize the stuff of poetry that hint at this being something exceptional from a master’s i…

The Phantom of the Open by Maxwell Rabb

The Phantom of the Open is a biopic of a refreshingly under-told story of an amateur player that let nothing stop him from etching his name into golf history. The post The Phantom of the Ope…

Top Gun: Maverick by Maxwell Rabb

Somehow Cruise’s foray back into the danger zone will be remembered more than the original, setting a new standard in the era of reboots. The post Top Gun: Maverick appeared first on Chica…

GRACE NOTES: Friday, June 3, 2022 by Susan Grace

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Lesli Margherita, Bonnie Milligan, and More Join Broadway Bares: XXX by Margaret Hall

The annual charity strip show is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

Theatrefolk: Your Questions Answered by Lindsay Price

You have questions. We have answers! We’ve rounded up some of the most common questions we receive about Theatrefolk – our plays, our resources, and much more. Read on to find out more a…

Inside the New Batman Interactive Attraction Set to Open at New York City’s Spyscape (EXCLUSIVE) by Todd Spangler

On Eighth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, right next to a Chik-fil-A, is Spyscape — a two-floor, futuristic-looking museum/interactive experience space that gives spycraft lovers a close-up l…

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 6/03/22. Jacques Lamarre, Jeffrey Roberson, Varla Jean Merman by Mark G. Auerbach

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Jacques Lamarre’s new play Secondo premieres at TheaterWorks this summer, and his frequent collaborator, Jeffrey Roberson, creator o…

The hero and his squire ride again in the Denver Center’s vibrant production of “Quixote Nuevo” by Lisa Kennedy

It’s tempting to say that Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra’s Don Quixote never gets old. But aging is very much the point in playwright Octavio Solís’ “Quixote Nuevo” on stage at the…

Matilda Jr. at Ramona Middle School - Performances June 4, 2022 - Cover - PLAYBILLder

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How the 2022 Tony Nominees Celebrated Their Nominations - Playbill & More Trending News

Champagne, Flowers, Cronuts: How the 2022 Tony Nominees Celebrated Their Nominations – Playbill & More Live News. All this news that I have made and ...

Larissa FastHorse to become first female Native American playwright on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Second Stage Theater announced the addition of two new productions for its 2022-2023 season. Rachel Chavkin will direct Larissa FastHorse’s “The Thanksgiving Play,” which is set to ope…

Like Water for Chocolate review: The Royal Ballet’s dramatic saga weaves familial jealousy into stylish narrative by Zoe Anderson

Glowing stage pictures are full of atmosphere, while a charismatic cast bring warmth to this ambitious work

Stage Top 5: June 2022 by Brian Hieggelke

A music-infused month of theater

The Bodyguard Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The award-winning international smash hit musical The Bodyguard will tour the UK and Ireland opening at Glasgow King’s Theatre on Saturday 28 January 2023. This post The Bo…

Art, records, and the great outdoors by Micco Caporale, Kerry Reid and Salem Collo-Julin

Looking for stuff to do this weekend and beyond? Read on! FRI 6/3 Do-Division Street Fest (Division between Damen and Leavitt) benefits from handing over its music programming to outside loc…

Today on Broadway: Friday, June 3, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

“Almost Famous” Announces Broadway Cast/Dates, Second Stage Announces 2022-23 Shows, Colella to Rejoin “Come from Away” 1) Broadway News “Almost Famous” Announces Broadway Dates …

New Production of Cat On a Hot Tin Roof by Sandi Durell

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, in a new production by Ruth Stage (www.RuthStage.org), will play The Theater at St. Clements (423 W. 46th Street) beginning previews July 15, and opening night is…

Theatre Openings: from w/c June 6 onwards by Mark Shenton

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Listen: MEAN GIRLS' Renee Rapp Releases First Single 'Tattoos'

Broadway's Renee Rapp has released her first single, 'Tattoos'! Rapp is an American singer and actress who made her Broadway debut in Mean Girls as Regina George in 2019. She won the 'Best…

Mark Rylance on ‘Jerusalem’ and the Golf Comedy ‘Phantom of the Open’ by Dave Itzkoff

The acclaimed British actor explains the links between his tour de force stage turn and a recent string of subdued screen roles.

For Better or Worse, We Still Live in Joe Papp’s World by American Theatre Editors

The Public Theater founder's life and legacy, traced in a documentary on PBS, may be best understood, and built upon, as part of the U.S. regional theatre movement.

Like Water for Chocolate review – Christopher Wheeldon’s delectable take on a magic-realist love story by Lyndsey Winship

Royal Opera House, LondonWheeldon choreographs Mexican novelist Laura Esquivel’s 1989 tale of food and forbidden passions into a fulfilling ballet full of buoyant movement and visually ar…

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Julius Caesar at Shakespeare’s Globe by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon takes a look at what critics have had to say about Diane Page’s production of Julius Caesar at Shakespeare’s Globe.

Texas educator Roshunda Jones-Koumba announced as 2022 Excellence in Theatre Education Tony Award recipient by Caitlin Hornik

Texas drama teacher Roshunda Jones-Koumba has been announced as the recipient of the 2022 Excellence in Theatre Education Award, presented to a K-12 theater educator by the Tony Awards and C…

‘Almost Famous’ announces Broadway run by Caitlin Hornik

“Almost Famous” will open on Broadway this fall, producers Lia Vollack and Michael Cassel Group announced Thursday. Previews are set to begin on Sept. 13 with an official opening schedul…

Wake Up With BWW 6/3: ALMOST FAMOUS Broadway Transfer, Jenn Colella Returns to COME FROM AWAY, and More!

Today's top stories include the Broadway transfer of Almost Famous, which will open this fall starring Anika Larsen, Solea Pfeiffer, Drew Gehling, and more! Plus, Jenn Colella will return to…

How church officials, a modern dance troupe, artists and musicians came together to bring awareness to climate change as it affects bodies and land by Christopher Arnott

"Body and Land: Exhibition for Eco-Justice" is an artistic exploration to bring awareness to, and also celebrate, the environment. The free, weeklong event opens Saturday at Hartford’s Chr…

‘Servant of Two Masters’ is a comic romp at Classic Theatre of Maryland by Charles Green

Performed on Tuesdays outdoors in Annapolis, it's a delightful summer evening of theater.

Chekhov Two Ways, With a Robot and Baryshnikov Along for the Ride by Elisabeth Vincentelli

With its production of “The Orchard,” juxtaposing the human and the virtual, the Arlekin Players continue taking creative leaps.

HANGMEN

HANGMEN by Martin McDonaugh Directed by Matthew Dunster John Golden Theatre Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer A little known fact in the US is that, until capital punishment was ba…

MJ

MJ Book by Lynn Nottage Directed by Christopher Wheeldon Neil Simon Theatre Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer I’m as entertained—well, almost as entertained—as anyone by the …

MACBETH

MACBETH By William Shakespeare Directed by Sam Gold Starring Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga Longacre Theatre Official Site Reviewed by David Spencer Director Sam Gold’s staging of Macbeth is…

MR. SATURDAY NIGHT

MR. SATURDAY NIGHT Book by Billy Crystal, Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandell Music by Jason Robert Brown Lyrics by Amanda Green Directed by John Rando Starring Billy Crystal and David Paymer Ne…

Platinum Jubilee London Attractions 2022 – Royal things to do in London if you visit this year by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Tourists are flooding into London to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. We've compiled Platinum Jubilee London Attractions This post Platinum Jubilee London A…

Off-Broadway Review: EXCEPTION TO THE RULE (Roundabout) by Kevin Vavasseur

EXCEPTIONAL EXCEPTION High school is a time of many rules, sometimes excessively so. How to dress, who to hang with, what’s in, what’s out, where to go, what to listen to — do you iden…

Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody by Aussie Theatre

Aussie Theatre has 2 x double passes to giveaway to Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody at The George

REVIEW: The Glass Menagerie, Duke Of York’s Theatre 2022 ✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Tennessee Williams' memory play The Glass Menagerie starring Amy Adams at the Duke Of York's Theatre London. This post REVIEW: The Glass Menagerie, Duk…

(RE)GENERATE Youth Dance Performance by Aussie Theatre

Experience the energy of live performance from the next generation of dancers at (RE)GENERATE, the marquee performance event for the

“Balikbayan Box” Delivers the Steps to Love—at TheatreFirst by Patricia L. Morin

Jeffrey Lo Highlights Struggles of Filipino Immigrants in America  by Patricia L. Morin Playwright Jeffrey Lo takes us on the touching journey of a young couple who clash over traditional F…

Theater Review: MAN OF GOD (Geffen Playhouse) by Tony Frankel

GODDAMNED MEN Four Korean teen missionaries from Los Angeles — Kyung-Hwa (Ji-Young Yoo), Samantha (Shirley Chen), Jen (Emma Galbraith), and Mimi (Erin Rae Li) — have arrived in Bangkok w…

Meet the Tony Nominees: Deirdre O'Connell, Les Waters, and Mikhail Fiksel on Building Dana H.

Lucas Hnath's drama ran on Broadway last fall and led these three collaborators to their first nominations.

The Fantasticks Creator Tom Jones Rewrites Classic Musical as Gay Love Story, Premiering June 3 in Michigan by Andrew Gans

Matt and Lewis fall in love in the Jones-Harvey Schmidt musical at Flint Repertory Theatre.

Meryl Streep, James Earl Jones, Mandy Patinkin, More Featured in PBS' Joe Papp in 5 Acts, Premiering June 3 by Andrew Gans

The American Masters presentation spotlights the founder of New York's Public Theater.

2022 Tony Nominee Sharon D Clarke Says Caroline, or Change Is the 'Gift That Keeps on Giving' by Andrew Gans

The Olivier winner will return to Broadway in the fall in a revival of Death of a Salesman.

With Four Shows Running in NYC, Ellenore Scott Hopes You Can't Tell She Choreographed Them All - The insanely busy dance-maker talks about her long ro by Regina Robbins

The insanely busy dance-maker talks about her long road to Broadway --- How's this for a cool move? When Ellenore Scott made her Broadway debut as a choreographer this spring, she did it wit…

With 4 Shows in NYC, Ellenore Scott Hopes You Can't Tell She Choreographed Them All - The insanely busy dance-maker talks about her long road to Broad by Regina Robbins

The insanely busy dance-maker talks about her long road to Broadway --- How's this for a cool move? When Ellenore Scott made her Broadway debut as a choreographer this spring, she did it wit…

12 Shows to See Off Broadway in June - Catch Mikhail Baryshnikov in Chekhov, a new Will Arbery play, three new musicals and more by Raven Snook

Catch Mikhail Baryshnikov in Chekhov, a premiere by Pulitzer finalist Will Arbery, three new musicals and more --- School may be out for the summer, but Off Broadway is still in session. Our…