Regional Reviews: St. Louis - "The Karate Kid - The Musical" - 6/4/22 by Richard Green

The Karate Kid - The Musical, now having its world premiere at Stages St. Louis, and boldly promised for Broadway. There are plenty of admirable moments of spiritual elegance, in apposition …

Alexandria Wailes on Deaf Dancing, CODA Switching and Turning Purple by Jonathan Mandell

When Alexandria Wailes was growing up, people would stop her mother, incredulous, and ask her: “ Your deaf daughter is dancing!? How is that possible?” She reminded Wailes of this over …

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jason Donovan and Joseph to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jason Donovan and Joseph are celebrating The Queen's Platinum Jubilee with the release of Any Dream Will Do. This post Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jason Donovan…

Family Garden Days at the Gary Marshall Theatre by Pauline Adamek

“Beyond these gates awaits an adventure!” It’s the opening weekend for a fun new show at the Gary Marshall Theatre in Toluca Lake. Family Garden Days is a 90 minute experience for f…

HELEN MIRREN: HOW I GOT HERE by Robert Shuman

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What is artistic sign language? CODA's Alexandria Wailes replies in ASL by NewYorkTheater

Alexandria Wailes, who was director of artistic sign language for the Oscar-winning movie "CODA," and performed as the Lady in Purple on Broadway, explains the difference between artistic si…

See an Off-Broadway Show! by TDF

Celebs spill on why Off Broadway is the place to be. Check tdf.org for Off Broadway offerings.

Pride 2022: Thousands showing their pride from Grant Street to the North Side by Polly Higgins / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Queens of the West End by Kitty Underwood

In honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend, we’ve rounded up our favourite Queens of the West End and what makes them and their stories so compelling – and often inspiring! The …

Theatre Review: ‘A Raisin in the Sun,’ National Players at Olney Theatre Center by Susan Brall

The National Players returns to Olney Theatre Center with the American classic, “A Raisin in the Sun,” by Lorraine Hansberry and directed by Christopher Michael Richardson. “A Raisin i…

Julie White (‘POTUS’) on being the ‘engine’ of a new farce and fighting tears with comedy [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

“I read the play and laughed so hard I was sweating,” exclaims actress Julie White of the new play “POTUS.” The Broadway veteran portrays Harriet, the White House Chief of Staff task…

A Kid Like Rishi by Joel Benjamin

Origin Theatre Company’s stark production of Kees Roorda’s A Kid Like Rishi is a totally involving Rashomon-like take on a real-life tragedy:  In November of 2012, 17-year-old Rishi Cha…

Broadway Jukebox: 50 Songs for Your Pride Party!

We've pulled together 50 of our favorite showtunes that celebrate pride. From beloved classics like La Cage Aux Folles, to new favorites like Everybody's Talking About Jamie, we've got your …

Dance Preview: ‘A Tribute to Classical Ballet’ by The Classical Ballet Theatre of Maryland and L’Etoile Ballet Academy by Carolyn Kelemen

      Pretty, pastel costumes, new ribbons on the toe shoes, tiaras that sparkle bright as a shiny new penny. These are signs of spring recitals where young dancers awaken to the beauty o…

Best of NMJ June 2022 by NPR

This week as we (hopefully) say goodbye to Zoom shows, we feature Kacey Musgraves, Brian Cox, Audra McDonald, and Woody Hoburg.

‘How the Word Is Passed’: 2022 Stowe Prize winner Dr. Clint Smith on understanding the different ways America reckons with its history of racism by Deidre Montague

The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center held its first back-in-person Big Tent Jubilee fundraiser since the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday to celebrate this year’s Stowe Prize winner, Dr. Clint S…

IMAGINE at Broadway Kids Studio - Performances May 21, 2022 - PLAYBILLder

IMAGINE - May 21. Broadway Kids Studio. Cover · Photos · Back Page. Page 19 of 19. Copyright © 2022 Playbill Online Inc. All marks used by ...

“Melancholy Play” Opens a Window to a Wistful Time—at Lunatico by Lynne Stevens

Sarah Ruhl Turns Doldrums to Delight by Lynne Stevens We take our seats opposite the minuscule, stark, black stage. The only set pieces are five black stools and two window frames hanging fr…

‘On Your Feet!’ launches national tour full of DC-grown talent by News Desk

Represented by Columbia Artists Theatricals through a special license from Theatrical Rights Worldwide and General Managed by Evan Bernardin Productions, a brand-new production of the …

Meet the 2022 Tony Nominees: PARADISE SQUARE's Christina Anderson

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…

‘Humorous & bawdy’: BLEAK EXPECTATIONS – Watermill Theatre, Newbury ★★★★ by Elaine Chapman

Anthology Theatre productions and David Wolstencroft have adapted the BBC Radio 4 comedy production Bleak Expectations and bought it to the stage. Its cast of nine brings many of the famous …

"Dreaming Zenzile" Gets Lost in Its Reveries by Jan Simpson

Dreaming Zenzile, the musical that opened at New York Theatre Workshop this week, began as a tribute concert.  And it probably should have stayed one.   The show, a co-production with the…

Australia’s George Wallace by Trav S.D.

Well now, here is a third famous George Wallace we have to keep straight in our heads, a comedian, yet not the same as the contemporary African-American one, and certainly not the same as th…

A New Book on Nevada Ned by Trav S.D.

Having already mentioned him in an article and lecture on medicine shows, I’m pretty certain I’d not have otherwise written an entire dedicated post about Edward Oliver Tilburn (1859-194…

Two New Productions Added to 2d Stage by Sandi Durell

Tony Award-nominee Bess Wohl will return to the Tony Kiser Theater (305 West 43rd Street) this Fall with the New York premiere of CAMP SIEGFRIED, directed by Tony Award-winner David Cr…

Meet the 2022 Tony Nominees: THE MUSIC MAN's Hugh Jackman

 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…

Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

Broadway Update: Almost Famous, Thanksgiving Play, Theater for Salesman By: David Sheward June 4, 2022: We're almost at the very end of the 2021-22 Broadway/Off-Broadway season. Now we …

‘A gripping yarn’: BRITANNICUS – Lyric Hammersmith ★★★★ by Rev Stan

While elements of Britannicus at the Lyric Theatre Hammersmith feel like hollow embellishment, as a family drama about a toxic family who happens to be the ruling class it is a gripping yarn.

Step Afrika!’s fiery ‘Drumfolk’ dances to the beat of not-so-distant history by Barbara Mackay

A story about a rebellion and a suppression begins a multi-year partnership between Arena Stage and the renowned African American dance company.

Mona Mansour and Scott Illingworth Launch New Theatre Company | Playbill

The NYC-based Society will see members generate new material through rigorous research, improvisation, and discussion.

Take Me Out Limited Edition Official Opening Night Playbill

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A Pulitzer Prize winner's modern take on Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' - Knowledia

Michael R. Jackson's A Strange Loop Wins 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Drama - Playbill.com. 2 years ago. www.playbill.com.

The lonely legacy of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY by Amanda Ellison

John Donne, sixteenth-century poet and cleric, knew a thing or two. If his name doesn’t ring a bell, perhaps  his

Delightful symphonic fairytale ‘Third Bird’ at NYC’s Guggenheim Museum holds appeal for all ages by Deb Miller

The latest installment in the series of Works & Process at the Guggenheim is the delightful Third Bird, an original work by fashion designer and artist Isaac Mizrahi (libretto), Nico Muh…

Alison Lieby's Oh God, A Show About Abortion Bake Sale Held June 4 by Raven Brunner

The event features over 20 NYC bakeries, will all proceeds going to Brigid Alliance.

Asolo Repertory Theatre's Eureka Day Closes June 4 by Raven Brunner

The new comedy was written by Jonathan Spector.

Jason Alexander-Directed Windfall Opens June 4 by Raven Brunner

Scooter Pietsch's new comedy will run through June 19.

André De Shields, Cynthia Nixon, Peppermint, More Are Part of PBS' True Colors: LGBTQ+ Our Stories, Our Songs, Premiering June 4 by Andrew Gans

The broadcast features musical performances and also offers a unique look at the history of the LGBTQ+ community in the U.S.

Best Of: David Sedaris / Political Discord In The White Evangelical Church by NPR

Humorist David Sedaris talks about his new collection of personal essays, called Happy-Go-Lucky. This book has some pretty serious writing about his late father, who died a year ago at the a…

REPORT: It’s Not “Guys and Dolls", It’s "Guys and Action Figures” by Broadway Beat

by Chris Petraglia. @cpetraglia00. PITTSBURGH - Local man Samuel Lee was heard this morning loudly claiming that the guys in Frank...