REPLACEMENTS: GUTS & GLORY

Theatre Yesterday and Today, January 28, 2023, by Ron Fassler.

F*ck7thGrade by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Singer/songwriter Jill Sobule’s life story is on display in the charming cabaret musical "F*ck7thGrade" – with a difference. Sobule, the original “I Kissed a Girl” composer/lyricist,…

Matt de Rogatis, Actor, Producer, January 27, 2023 by Barry Gordin

Creating anti-racist theater is topic of three convos on Zoom Mondays at noon by News Desk

George Mason University School of Theater's Guest Artist Series features LGBTQ+ theater-makers who are leading practices around anti-racism and inclusion in theatrical spaces.

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ALAN CUMMING HANDS BACK HIS OBE CITING THE ‘TOXICITY OF EMPIRE’ by Robert Shuman

(Tim Jonze’s article appeared in the Guardian, 1/27; via Pam Green; ‘I was incredibly grateful to receive [the OBE] in 2009,’ wrote Alan Cumming. Photograph: Kristina Bumphrey/REX/Shu…

Organ and Orchestra by the American Symphony Orchestra by Edward A Kliszus

<em>Organ and Orchestra</em> by the American Symphony Orchestra OpeningNight.Online The program opened with Camille Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 3 in C minor “Organ” (1886). …

Matt de Rogitas, Actor, Producer, January 27, 2023 by Barry Gordin

Sunset Boulevard Is the 'Grand Prize' Of Theatre, According to Stephanie J. Block by Meg Masseron, Ethan Treiman

The upcoming Kennedy Center production, which stars the Tony winner as Norma Desmond, features a 20-piece orchestra.

The work that went into ‘Fall on Your Knees’ is inspiring and humbling by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Camellia Koo’s set is visually striking — tall diagonal wooden slats create a frame over the stage — and Leigh Ann Vardy’s lighting helps shift location and mood in sometimes natural…

BEOWULF (Benjamin Bagby): A rare theatrical experience by Toby Zinman

Benjamin Bagby takes on the role of the scop, the storyteller The post BEOWULF (Benjamin Bagby): A rare theatrical experience appeared first on phindie.

A deeply touching ‘Jump’ explores loss and recovery at Everyman Theatre by Colleen Kennedy

Charly Evon Simpson’s poignant drama about family, forgiveness, and healing will stay with you for a long time.

Sylvia Syms, star of British film and stage, dies at 89 by Brian Murphy

Ms. Syms appeared in notable British dramas such as “Victim” and “Ice Cold in Alex.”

A Beautiful Noise *** by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter January 28, 2023: Before I discuss A Beautiful Noise, the middling new jukebox musical at the Broadhurst Theatre featuring the songs of Neil Diamond, here’s a pers…

Why do we keep getting the same old musical revivals? by Cameron Jones

New major musicals rarely make it mainstream for a variety of reasons. One reason is that producing a musical is

tanzmainz: “Soul Chain” by Joel Benjamin

Three solos were stunning in their display of physical endurance.  One woman moved forward, repeatedly kicking one leg behind her nearly touching her head with her foot.  Another, tall and…

Natasha Lyonne by NPR

Natasha Lyonne is an actor, writer, and director with one of the most recognizable voices in the world. She stars in the new series Poker Face, so we ask her three questions about getting bo…

‘A fantastic debut play’: THE BOYS ARE KISSING – Theatre 503 by The Family Stage

In a week where a petition to remove LGBTQ+ education from the primary school curriculum has reached the threshold for a parliamentary debate, you will struggle to find a more relevant piece…

REPLACEMENTS: GUTS & GLORY by Ron Fassler

Tovah Feldshuh (left) and Lea Michele (right) as Mrs. Brice and Fanny Brice in “Funny Girl” (2022).Theatre Yesterday and Today, January 28, 2023, by Ron Fassler. When an original cast …

Why the OCC (and Me) Made the Switch to More Gender-Inclusive Acting Awards by Jan Simpson

Giving awards can be tricky. We all want to—and should—celebrate extraordinary theatrical talent. But every time one person is ushered into the winner’s circle, a whole lot of other fo…

Blanche: The Life and Times of Tennessee Williams’s Greatest Creation by New York Theater

Vivien Leigh said it tipped her over into madness. It left Ann-Margret “twisted and shaking, confused, agitated, and staring ahead in a daze.” For Jessica Lange, “I don’t think ther…

Almeida Theatre’s production of A Streetcar Named Desire transfers to Phoenix Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Paul Mescal, Patsy Ferran, Anjana Vasan and Dwane Walcott reprise their roles in the West End transfer of A Streetcar Named Desire This post Almeida Theatre’s production of…

Dorothy Donnelly: Mother of Poppy by Trav S.D.

Our principal reason for celebrating Dorothy Donnelly (1875-1928) may differ from many other folks’, for she was the woman who wrote to book and lyrics to Poppy (1923), the hit Broadway sh…

‘Narcissistic behaviour is central to the performance’: PICASSO – Playground Theatre by Elaine Chapman

Grandeous narcissistic behaviour is central to the performance throughout Picasso, which brings the world renowned artist Pablo Picasso to life in the production currently playing at the Pla…

Acosta Danza: Spectrum; Julie Cunningham: How Did We Get Here? – review by Sarah Crompton

Royal Opera House; Sadler’s Wells, LondonBig personalities shine out in the Cuban company’s celebratory show. And Mel C holds her own in Cunningham’s opaque new work In ballet, the dan…

‘I told my gran: You don’t touch Aidan’s hair!’ Jenna Coleman and Aidan Turner on friendship and their daring new play by Kate Wyver

Having starred in some of Britain’s biggest TV shows, the pair are taking to the stage for Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons, a minimalist two-hander where words are strictly rationed. An…

Under the Radar Festival: 2023 Highlights by Cindy Sibilsky

Lovers of avant-garde, cutting-edge performing arts in tune with the current pulse rejoice! The Public Theater’s annual theater festival, Under the Radar, is back after a hiatus since its …

Stage Combat 101: Actions & Reactions by Kerry Hishon

Stage combat is more than simply memorizing choreography and learning proper technique. Yes, those are extremely important for ensuring that the stage combat is safely and properly executed.…

Brooke Bloom and Lynn Collins Star in Lucy at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre January 28 by Leah Putnam

Audible presents the world premiere from playwright-director Erica Schmidt at Minetta Lane Theatre.