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THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN For Today — Review

Theatrely's Off-Broadway review of The Wife of Willesden at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM's) Harvey Theatre in New York City.

Sweeney Todd Broadway Review by Jonathan Mandell

Theatergoers wearing “I ❤️ My Josh” t-shirts filled a row of the Lunt-Fontanne the night I attended the fourth Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s darkly c…

Whole Earth Talk #2: Frédérique Aït-Touati

By . Join us for a Whole Earth Conversation with Frédérique Aït-Touati (France) about the new role theatre, performance can and should play in the new age of the Anthropocene, a geologica…

Review: In ‘The Wife of Willesden,’ a Literary Marriage Falters by Alexis Soloski

Zadie Smith brings her first play, an adaptation of Chaucer’s the Wife of Bath tale, to the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

The Wife of Willesden: Zadie Smith Pays Homage to a Centuries-Old Tale by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★☆ Clare Perkins gives a tour de force performance as the very liberated much-married woman of Chaucerian fame The post The Wife of Willesden: Zadie Smith Pays Homage to a Centu…

The Wife of Willesden: Ever Willing, and Then Some by Sandy MacDonald

★★★★☆ Chaucer's outspoken, sex-positive "Wife of Bath," as updated by Zadie Smith, has some insights to share, along with a remedial agenda. The post The Wife of Willesden: Ever Wi…

Photos: Senator Amy Klobuchar Welcomes HAMILTON To Minnesota, Highlighting The Importance Of The Arts

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar took to the historic Orpheum Theatre stage in Minneapolis last night to welcome the musical Hamilton to Minnesota for its five-week run as part of the …

Disney's Coronado Springs SPRING BREAK ! A real value staycation! resort review Ep. 174 by Framily Travel

The Broadway Bradshaws headed next door from Disney's Animal Kingdom and had a staycation at Walt Disney World's Coronado Springs resort! Lindsay, Georgia and Jared tried lots of grown up d…

LIFE OF PI Wins First-Ever PETA 'Pony Award' For Animal-Friendly Theater Productions

Today PETA announced that the Broadway production of Life of Pi has won its first-ever Pony Award—the organization's version of a Tony, honoring the most animal-friendly theater production…

Tony-Nominee Anika Larsen Partners On Earth Month Series With Broadway Podcast Network

Tony Award nominee Anika Larsen will partner with the “Broadway Gives Back” podcast, hosted by Jan Friedlander Svendsen, for an exclusive podcast and vlog series with Broadway's biggest …

Grief: One Man ShitShow by Tony Marinelli

For the audience, there is an ease of losing sight of the fact that what we are watching is a piece of theatre. Campbell is direct and warm and instructing and sensitive in this piece that h…

Turn off the lights & dance it out 👏 moves: Shannon Atkins 💃: DaisyBoo Allen by DanceOn

'Into the Woods' star talks Sondheim, his NC family and the potential for a strike on tour

Next week also is when “Into the Woods” comes to Charlotte at Belk Theater with its direct-from-Broadway cast intact, including Montego Glover as The ...

Hank Azaria, Sutton Foster, Darren Criss and others to guest on fifth and final season of ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ by Ray Richmond

Longtime “Simpsons” voice Hank Azaria, Broadway superstar Sutton Foster, Darren Criss, Danny Strong, Sean Gunn and David Paymer will be featured as guest stars on the fifth and final se…

Santa Monica Playhouse presents “Ever After Take Two” by Pauline Adamek

From the press release: The newest show in the Family Theatre Musical Series for Kids 2 to 102 returns to Santa Monica Playhouse this April, playing Saturdays at 2:00pm and Sundays at 12:…

Life of Pi Cast Shares the 'Magic’ of the Production’s Puppetry by Caitlin Hornik

Life of Pi has arrived on Broadway. Lolita Chakrabarti’s theatrical retelling of Yann Martel’s novel opened on March 30 at the Schoenfeld Theatre. The play unfolds when a cargo ship sin…

TDF's Education Programs Have Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels by Leah Putnam

This past school year, the organization helped build connections between 10,600 students and the performing arts.

UKRAINIAN PHOTOGRAPHER TURNS WAR WOUNDS INTO WORKS OF ART by Robert Shuman

   (Austin Malloy’s report appeared on Radio Liberty/Radio Free Europe, 4/4.) A new photo project by Ukrainian photographer Marta Syrko captures stunning images of soldiers and civilians…

TDF School Programs Serve 10,600 NYC Public School Students in 2022-23 School Year

This spring, with the completion of TDF’s 27th year of school programs, 10,600 students from over 160 schools will have been served through a variety of programs for public school stu…

‘Life of Pi’ cast shares the ‘magic’ of the production’s puppetry by Caitlin Hornik

“Life of Pi” has arrived on Broadway. Lolita Chakrabarti’s theatrical retelling of Yann Martel’s novel opened on March 30 at the Schoenfeld Theatre. The play unfolds when a cargo shi…

Interview: PINK LADIES Stars Tricia Fukuhara & Ari Notartomaso on How Musical Theatre Prepared Them For the GREASE Prequel

BroadwayWorld caught up with Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies stars Tricia Fukuhara and Ari Notartomaso to discuss how their musical theatre training prepared them for the new series, what …

Photos: Step Inside The Pink: An Intimacy Ritual at Primary Stages by Margaret Hall

A reading of the new work was presented April 3.

Viola Davis Will Be Part of Brooklyn Children's Theatre Gala by Andrew Gans

The evening, celebrating the launch of the Viola Davis Summer Program, will also feature performances by Aisha Jackson and Manu Narayan.

The Tank Launches Producers Cohort Program by Margaret Hall

The fellowship will help to support early career theatrical producers who have traditionally been excluded from producing opportunities.

Theatrical magic— “Dimanche” at The Broad Stage by Pauline Adamek

Somewhere in the near future, a family is about to spend their Sunday together as strong winds and torrential rains rage outside. Meanwhile, three filmmakers journey to the edge of the earth…

Sea Creatures, Hampstead Theatre review – mysterious and allusive by Aleks.sierz

New play about family trauma and loss is an experiment in poetic drama Is it possible to successfully challenge naturalism in British theatre today? At a time when audiences crave feelgood d…

Ashwini Ramaswamy’s “Let the Crows Come” at The Broad Stage by Pauline Adamek

Evoking mythography and ancestry, Ashwini Ramaswamy’s Let the Crows Come uses the metaphor of crows as messengers for the living and guides for the departed. The Indian dance form Bharat…

Believable Characters by Andrew Koch

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Sutton Foster, Darren Criss & More to Appear in MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL Season Five

Sutton Foster, Darren Criss, Alexander Gemignani, and more will appear in the new season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. The appearances will reunite Sutton, Strong and Gunn with creator Amy…

Jo Martin Reflects Power Of Seasons At Z Event With ChamSys by Michael Eddy

Seasons set the cadence that the beautiful flow of nature moves through as it sustains life and nourishes our planet. It is only fitting then that Z Event chose a seasonal theme for its most…

Fabulous Fox Theatre ownership question headed to trial by Steph Kukuljan St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The question of who will fully owns the Fabulous Fox Theatre after its complicated lease agreement expires in 2025 is headed to trial.

Army tragedy by Kerry Reid

Though it premiered in 1981 with the Negro Ensemble Company, won the 1982 Pulitzer Prize for drama, and was subsequently turned into the well-received 1984 film A Soldier’s Story, Charles …

Review: A potent and intimate take on 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' enthralls at A Noise Within by Charles McNulty

Manuel Puig's dramatic adaptation of his novel "Kiss of the Spider Woman" is directed by Michael Michetti at A Noise Within in Pasadena.

Sonya Tayeh, Bryan Cranston, Anaïs Mitchell, More Win 2023 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

Cranston won for his performance in Power of Sail, sharing the honor with Blues for an Alabama Sky's Nija Okoro.

Bryan Cranston, ANIMAL FARM & More Receive 2022 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced the award recipients for 2022. See the full list here!

Interview: Aaron Tveit & Dove Cameron Reveal How They Prepared to Take on HAIR, CABARET & More in SCHMIGADOON

Aaron Tveit and Dove Cameron channel Cabaret, Chicago, Hair, Pippin, Godspell, and more in the new season of Schmigadoon! Watch a video of Tveit and Cameron to discuss how they prepared to t…

Jordan Donica, Holly Gould, Heath Saunders, More to Star in At The Barre Concert by Margaret Hall

The new musical will present a selection of songs at Green Room 42

Photos: See Exclusive Portraits Of the Cast of Grey House by Heather Gershonowitz, Diep Tran

The new thriller play starring Laurie Metcalf and Tatiana Maslaney begins performances on Broadway April 29.

NYC’s Downtown Urban Arts Festival Lineup Announced by American Theatre Editors

This year's festival will present 16 plays (nine shorts and seven one-acts) by playwrights from America’s burgeoning multicultural landscape.

Reimagining Stratford: the theatre festival city is ready to put on a show — with new initiatives, attractions all over town by Glenn Sumi - Special To The Star

Stratford Festival 2023 has provided the impetus for restaurants, bars and the city to work together to create big changes and attract a younger crowd

Theatre Review: Submersive Productions presents: ‘Katalepsis’ at The Peale Center by Kateri Pelton

For those of us who were enthralled by HBO’s recent adaptation of “The Last of Us,” the thought of fungi has induced new horrors of apocalyptic pandemic forecasting. Although the seedl…

THE HARDER THEY COME Set Tour | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

THE HARDER THEY COME SET TOUR! 🛠 🎉 See how the production's amazing scenic team transformed the Newman Theater into vibrant 1970s Jamaica for the musical adaptation. Our fabulous team …

The Little Mermaid the Musical’s Littlest Turtle by Stagelight

The Little Mermaid the Musical Off-Broadway at the Players Theatre NYC is going swimmingly, with its joyful cast and crew working hard to share the magic of this undersea adventure with audi…

ADJ’s New Mini Ellipsoidals Pack A Mighty Punch by Michael Eddy

ADJ has expanded its portfolio of theatrical lighting fixtures with the introduction of two new compact and versatile LED-powered ellipsoidal luminaires: the Encore Profile Mini Color and En…

Juicy Disco - Fat Ham Broadway by Fat Ham Broadway

We know how to PARTY up in here. 🎉 The Fat Ham cast and team had a wonderful time celebrating our show on Broadway at the Juicy Disco. Thank you Colman Domingo for such a FABULOUS celebra…

Review: Laughing, and Crying, in the Face of ‘Grief’ by Brittani Samuel

In his solo show about the death of his teenage children, Colin Campbell recounts his calamitous relationship with the darkest of emotions.

RADIO GOLF (Arden): Hearts on one side, heads on the other by Kathryn Osenlund

A crippling honesty and family ties mark August Wilson’s Radio Golf, a play that flows with humor along with sharply incisive dialogue and a clever story line. The post RADIO GOLF (Arden)…

GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Starring Sean Hayes Begins Previews On Broadway Tomorrow

Broadway previews begin tomorrow, Friday, April 7 for Good Night, Oscar starring Sean Hayes. See how to purchase tickets!

[NYC] SWEENEY TODD (Lutt-Fontanne): How to review a show that is just about perfect? by Toby Zinman

I should have such a problem all the time: how to review a show that is just about perfect.  The post [NYC] SWEENEY TODD (Lutt-Fontanne): How to review a show that is just about perfect? ap…

Kevin Cahoon (‘Shucked’) channels Dust Bowl comedians to play a hysterical ‘simple philosopher’ [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

“It’s hilarious, sweet, universal,” declares Kevin Cahoon of the new Broadway musical “Schucked.” Original works spend years in development before they make it to the rialto, and t…

Will Aaron Sorkin’s First Musical Be a Hit? Why Broadway Director Bartlett Sher Thinks ‘Camelot’ Will Shine by William Earl

It’s the second day of tech rehearsals for the new adaptation of Lerner and Loewe’s “Camelot,” the 1960 musical based on the Arthurian legend — this time rewritten by Aaron Sorkin …

The Darkness and Black Stone Cherry Co-Headliner Blasts Around the UK with Robe by Michael Eddy

A rock-tastic double bill of art house chaos from The Darkness and big-rock-show mayhem from Black Stone Cherry tore through the UK arenas like a whirlwind, delighting fans on a short but hi…

Helen George and Darren Lee Will Star in West End Return of The King and I by Andrew Gans

Bartlett Sher again directs the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

Video: THE LION KING Celebrates Shaun Escoffery & George Asprey's 15th Anniversary in London

Watch past and present company members of The Lion King surprise Shaun Escoffery (Mufasa) and George Asprey (Scar) as they celebrate 15 years with the show.

Review: Theatrical Outfit’s “Tiny Beautiful Things” dives deep into human condition by Denise K. James

There is something therapeutic about writing a letter, especially when done under... The post Review: Theatrical Outfit’s “Tiny Beautiful Things” dives deep into human condition appear…

Save the Date: 2023 Event Safety Summit by Michael Eddy

Houston, The Event Safety Alliance has an announcement! The Event Safety Alliance (ESA) has confirmed the launch of the 2023 Event Safety Summit in Houston, TX, November 7-9. Join them in th…

SGM Light Announces New Touring VPL by Michael Eddy

Founded in 1975 and reinvented in 2009, SGM Light has pushed the limits of the professional LED industry towards a more powerful, flexible, and efficient approach. Now SGM has updated its V…

Review: A Passion by Erin Kahn

Most people today (myself included) have an absence of ritual in their lives, and never is this more apparent than at this time of year–when Catholics worship in specifically orchestrated …

Michael Urie, Gaten Matarazzo, Rob McClure, More Star in Interactive Murder Mystery Series Foul Play by Margaret Hall

Created by Andrew Barth Feldman and Alex Boniello, the digitally immersive party game premieres later this month.

Ezra Knight to Host The Acting Company's Annual Reimagined Renaissance Gala by Leah Putnam

Honoring Rainn Wilson and Dakin Matthews, the gala's performance line-up will also include Tony nominee Sara Bareilles.

Video: Watch Andrew Durand and Company in 'Best Man' from SHUCKED

Watch a clip of Best Man, featuring Andrew Durand and the cast of Shucked in this video!

Photos: Samantha Pauly, Jackie Burns, Shereen Pimentel & More Perform at BROADWAY ON THE BOWERY

See photos of Samantha Pauly, Jackie Burns, Shereen Pimentel and more performing at Abingdon Theatre Company's Broadway on the Bowery: The Music of Judy Garland!

My Quick Take Review: Broadway's "The Wanderers" by Frank Rizzo

The show: ”The Wanderers” off Broadway What is it?: New pay by Anna Ziegler, directed by Barry Edelstein for Roundabout Theatre Company What makes it special?: It stars Katie Holmes. It�…

The Kimmel Cultural Campus presents the national tour of Into the Woods by Cameron Kelsall

The national tour of Into the Woods loses the thread of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s fairy-tale parable. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

How often does a closed play revival win at the Tonys? by David Buchanan

The contest for Best Play Revival at this year’s Tony Awards is shaping up to be a true nail-biter, even in the nominations round of voting. Five of the eligible productions — “A Doll�…

Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody Sitcom Gets Series Order at Showtime by Logan Culwell-Block

The married couple's son, Gideon Grody-Patinkin, will executive produce the series inspired by the Tony winner's viral Instagram and TikTok videos.

Jodie Comer's 2023 Olivier Award for Prima Facie Got Her Dad a Free Lunch by Leah Putnam

The soon-to-be Broadway star told Stephen Colbert how her parents had to take the award home as she had a return flight to NYC for the show's Broadway rehearsals.

Andrew Barth Feldman & Alex Boniello's Murder Mystery Game FOUL PLAY To Launch This Month

The world premiere of the five-part series FOUL PLAY – a digital, immersive, improvised comedy, murder mystery party game - will premiere on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Review: Georgia Ensemble’s “Bright Star” ends the season on a shining note by Denise K. James

Strong performances, excellent bluegrass music and a clever script from Edie Brickell... The post Review: Georgia Ensemble’s “Bright Star” ends the season on a shining note appeared fi…

Ezra Knight & Sara Bareilles Join The Acting Company's Annual Reimagined Renaissance Gala

Ezra Knight will host The Acting Company’s annual Reimagined Renaissance Gala, featuring a performance by Sara Bareilles. See how to purchase tickets!

MRS DOUBTFIRE National Tour Is Holding Virtual Open Call

The national tour of Mrs. Doubtfire, which is set to begin rehearsals in August 2023, is seeking technical dancers for its ensemble and understudy for Lydia Hillard (18+). Submissions are du…

"Tantalizingly thought-provoking" | Golden Shield by Manhattan Theatre Club

GOLDEN SHIELD Written by Anchuli Felicia King Directed by May Adrales With Cindy Cheung, Fang Du, Kristen Hung, Daniel Jenkins, Michael C. Liu, Max Gordon Moore, Ruibo Qian, Gillian Saker. -…

Zachary Kropp, Julian Manjerico, and Clayton Matthews to Star in Star Trek Parody Khan!!! The Musical! Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The "Parody Trek-Tacular" pays homage to 1982's Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

Wicked Star Brittney Johnson to Make Solo NYC Concert Debut by Andrew Gans

The evening will feature arrangements and music direction by James Sampliner.

Tony Nominee Colman Domingo Brings the Beat to Fat Ham With a Juicy Disco; Check Out Photos by Leah Putnam

Domingo is a producer for the James Ijames' play's Broadway premiere, currently in previews.

Video: Broadway Gets Miscast at Miscast23!

Miscast is one of the most anticipated and exciting theater events in New York each year. The biggest stars of stage and screen took to the stage at Hammerstein Ballroom, performing songs fr…

Harvey Guillén, Michael Urie Join Kennedy Center Spamalot by Logan Culwell-Block

They will share the stage with Alex Brightman, James Monroe Iglehart, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Rob McClure, and more.

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About A Little Life in London's West End? by Leah Putnam

Directed by Ivo Van Hove, the stage adaptation of Hanya Yanagihara's book is receiving its English language world premiere.

How Miki Abraham and Alex Joseph Grayson Planned Their Wedding While Opening Broadway Shows by Molly Higgins

He's in Parade. She's in Shucked. And they're getting married this weekend.

The Color Purple Movie Musical Shifts Opening Date by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway alums Danielle Brooks and Fantasia Barrino lead the stage-to-screen adaptation.

Showtime Orders SEASONED Comedy Series Starring Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody

Showtime has ordered six episodes of Seasoned, a new series starring Mandy Patinkin and his wife, Kathryn Grody. The scripted comedy - inspired by the couple's real life and relationship - …

The Venue at Thunder Valley Wows Opening Weekend Audiences with State-of-the-Art Elation Rig Supplied by SP&L by Michael Eddy

For its opening weekend in mid-February, The Venue at Thunder Valley Resort Casino debuted in a big way with sold-out shows by big-name acts the Eagles, Bruno Mars, and Santana. Located in L…

Summer 1976 | Laura Linney and Jessica Hecht on The Broadway Show by Manhattan Theatre Club

Laura Linney and Jessica Hecht on the power of female friendship 💛 Video reposted from The Broadway Show and the full interview is available to watch at broadway.com! #Summer1976Play By …

Summer 1976 | Jessica Hecht by Manhattan Theatre Club

Jessica Hecht explores her character’s personality, the complexities of a two person play and why it’s extra special to be working with director Dan Sullivan again. ---------------------…

#PaulMescal thinking about his post-awards McDonalds.. #Shorts by Official London Theatre

Paul Mescal after he won #BestActor in a Musical for his performance in A Streetcar Named Desire #OlivierAwards

If only she had her harmonica… 🎶 #soundofmusic #classicfilm #musical #comedy #shorts by Rodgers & Hammerstein

Fifteen Lessons on Theatre from Maureen Shea by Alex Ates

By Alex Ates. Alex Ates honors his mentor, the late director Maureen Shea, by sharing learnings from his time with her.

Kate O'Flynn to Star in All of It in London's West End by Margaret Hall

The Alistair McDowall piece consists of three interconnected short plays.

Cast Complete for Regent's Park Once on This Island, Starring Gabrielle Brooks by Andrew Gans

The Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty musical will play the outdoor London venue beginning in May.

Watch: Go Onstage, Backstage, and Everywhere in Between at West End's Mamma Mia!—Via Drone by Logan Culwell-Block

The long-running London production is celebrating its 24th birthday by giving fans a bird's-eye view at the Novello Theatre in the West End.

Video: Watch the GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES Series Premiere Episode

To celebrate the series' premiere, Paramount+ has released the full first episode of Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies for free as a video on YouTube. The episode features several new musical …

Harvey Guillén, Michael Urie, and More Join SPAMALOT at the Kennedy Center

Complete casting has been announced for the Broadway Center Stage production of Monty Python’s Spamalot, which plays the Eisenhower Theater at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performin…

Carmelo Anthony and Asani Swann Join Producing Team of THE HARDER THEY COME as Show Sets Sights on Broadway

Carmelo Anthony joined the team of The Harder They Come at the Public Theater as an executive producer. Anthony’s long-time business partner Asani Swann will also serve as an executive pr…

What to see, do and hear: Pop star musicals, Nigerian art and much more by ArtsATL Staff

THEATER  Summer: The Donna Summer Musical at Lawrenceville’s Aurora Theatre closes this... The post What to see, do and hear: Pop star musicals, Nigerian art and much more appeared first …

Enter to Win the Ultimate BroadwayWorld Experience; Mario Cantone, Myles Frost, Constantine Maroulis, Seth Rudetsky and Marc Shaiman Concert Lineup!

Are you BroadwayWorld's biggest fan? Have you been following the site since its inception? In celebration of their 20th anniversary, BroadwayWorld, the #1 online destination for Broadway, th…

‘Wicked’ to Become Fourth-Longest Running Show in Broadway History by Rebecca Rubin

“Wicked,” the untold story of everything that happened before Dorothy dropped down in Oz, is poised to make Broadway history. When the hit musical plays its 7,486th performance on Tuesda…

Now Hiring: General Manager, Casting Assistant, & More - BWW Classifieds

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 4/6/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

To Catch a Thief Stage Musical In Development Via Perry Street Theatricals by Meg Masseron

The musical, based on David Dodge's bestselling romantic-crime thriller of the same name, will feature music by Kevin Purcell and a book and lyrics by Peter Sham.

Teach Me How To Die Begins Performances Off-Broadway April 6 by Margaret Hall

Written by Lisa Monde, the play centers on a suicide note–writing masterclass led by a philology professor.

Sarah Einspanier’s Lunch Bunch Extends Run by Meg Masseron, Leah Putnam

The workplace comedy play, presented by PlayCo and Clubbed Thumb, follows seven public defenders on a frenzied quest for the perfect lunch.

Wicked to Become 4th Longest-Running Production in Broadway History by Andrew Gans

Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's international hit musical continues at the Gershwin Theatre.

William Jefferson: From Gallstones to Keystone by Trav S.D.

If you’re like me, you can’t read the name William Jefferson (1876-1946) without your brain involuntarily supplying “Clinton” after it. It’s a conditioned response, it can’t be h…

Tuneful Folk-County Music & Soaring Actress Power Actors’ Playhouse’s Bright Star by Bill Hirschman

Actors Playhouse’s lively Bright Star is a folk-country fable replete with spirited dances, classic character types, a genuine respect for everyday folk, and, ultimately, a moral about be…

Video: Jodie Comer Reacts to Her Olivier Award for PRIMA FACIE on COLBERT

Jodie Comer appeared on The Late Show With Stephan Colbert last night to discuss starring on Broadway in Prima Facie. On Sunday, Comer won an Olivier Award for playing the role on the West E…

WICKED Will Become The 4th Longest Running Show In Broadway History On April 11

WICKED will play its 7,486th performance on Tuesday, April 11th at 7:00pm, surpassing Cats to become the 4th longest running production in Broadway history. The musical will also celebrate i…

Video: Watch Choreographer JoAnn M. Hunter and The Hunks Perform 'Man's Man' From Bad Cinderella by Molly Higgins

In this Playbill exclusive, the dancers perform an athletic routine, while Hunter explains how she choreographed it.

From Brookline to Broadway: Comedian Alex Edelman presents ‘Just for Us’ by New York Times Service

The comedian, who grew up in an Orthodox Jewish home in Brookline and turned the antisemitism of his online critics into material for his monologues, brings the show to Boston for a nearly t…

6 theater productions to add to your April calendar by Jerald Pierce

From new works to classics, adventurous takes on Shakespeare to open-hearted looks at Wilson, there's an abundance of theater options around Seattle this April.

Moving Backwards: A Review of “A Town Called Progress” by Promethean Theatre Ensemble by Tristan Bruns

“A Town Called Progress,” a new comedy written by Trina Kakacek and directed by Anna C. Bahow, explores a hypothetical scenario in which communism, feminism and utopianism are given an h…

Today on Broadway: Thursday, April 6, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

Alex Edelman Coming to Broadway, Lortel Award Nominations, ‘Schmigadoon’ Musical References “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre hea…

“The Iliad” at Betty Nansen Theatre, Copenhagen by Duška Radosavljević

It’s about two years since I moved to the Oresund region, the liminal place between southern Sweden and eastern Denmark – also known as the greater Copenhagen area. Though I have begun t…

THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Shifts Release Date to Christmas Day

As BroadwayWorld previously announced, a movie musical film adaptation of Alice Walker's The Color Purple will premiere later this year. The film, previously set to come to cinemas on Decem…

Around the World in 80 Days review – wittily inventive travelogue speeds along by Mark Fisher

Theatre by the Lake, KeswickAn eight-strong cast and a revolving stage take us on an extraordinary adventure for adults and kids, with time-keeping as a theme Jules Verne’s 1872 novel trad…

The King and I returns to the West End with Helen George and Darren Lee by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I is to return to the West End in January 2024 starring Helen George and Darren Lee. This post The King and I returns to the West End w…

Black Canadians confront racism in ‘Consecrated Ground’ at Laurel Mill Playhouse by Guest Author

Jacqueline Youm as the strong-willed mother, wife, sister, and niece makes the play crackle with energy.

Photos: The Cast Arrives on the Red Carpet at Opening Night of SHUCKED

Shucked is officially open at the Nederlander Theatre and BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for all of the excitement on opening night. Check out photos of the cast's arrivals!

Baltimore Center Stage announces 2023/24 season by News Desk

Stephanie Ybarra's final season as BCS Artistic Director includes world premieres, fresh takes on classics, local and national partnerships, and more.

‘Feels incredibly modern, relevant & powerful’: For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy – Apollo Theatre ★� by Olivia Mitchell

For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy at the Apollo Theatre is a powerful and thought-provoking production which offers a unique perspective on the challenge…

Broadway at The National announces 2023/24 season by News Desk

The lineup of musicals features highly anticipated DC premieres and beloved Broadway favorites.

The 2023 JKTS Awards Are Coming Soon! by JK

 The 2023 JKTS Awards Are Coming Soon! We are so excited to announce that we are bringing back our annual awards to celebrate all those great things about the 22/23 Broadway musical seaso…

A wordless death, a dazzling new talent and a 50-day squat: is Athens the hotbed of European theatre? by Michael Billington

Thirty directors from all over Europe converged on Greece for a showcase of its fizzing new talent that even included a play about the Nazis by Tony Kushner. What did they learn on this five…

Visitors review – searing study of ageing family frictions by Mark Lawson

Watermill theatre, NewburyBarney Norris’s revival radiates the pain of older parents trapped on deteriorating paths, while their son and end-of-life au pair struggle to find their own Youn…

On the Couch with Tess Branchflower

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Kitty Flanagan Live!

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New play 'Perseverance' captures jeweler's memories of the Holocaust and new life in Pittsburgh by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

In the 1970s, Melvin Goldman bought a tape recorder and talked through his memories of his early life and the Holocaust...

Hamnet | First look at rehearsals by Official London Theatre

Selling out ahead of its world premiere at the newly restored Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon this April, this new play based on Maggie O’Farrell’s best-selling novel, adapted by awa…

Wake Up With BWW 4/6: Lortel Award Nominations, Plus a Message From Christian Borle!

Top stories: Check out the full list of nominations for the Lucille Lortel Awards, plus Wicked tour casting, Alex Edelman's Just For Us on Broadway, and a message from Christian Borle in hon…

The Enduring Appeal of ‘Wagatha,’ Now on Stage and Screen by Isabella Kwai

A dramatization of the trial between the wives of two soccer stars is returning to the West End in London, joining TV shows, podcasts and documentaries about the high-profile spat.

Top 5 Stratford Festival 2023 must-see productions by Joshua Chong - Staff Reporter

Theatre critic Joshua Chong spotlights five shows he can’t wait to watch, including “Rent,” “Richard II,” “King Lear,” “Grand Magic” and “Women of the Fur Trade.”

Five ways to save at the 2023 Stratford Festival by Joshua Chong - Staff Reporter

From rush tickets to two-for-one evenings, here’s how to make your money go further at this year’s Stratford Festival.

Edward H. Walters, musician who performed in numerous pit orchestras and longtime educator at Maryland, dies by Frederick N. Rasmussen

Edward H. Walters, a musician who played multiple woodwinds and later was a musical contractor for several area theaters, died March 11 at the Village at Rockville, a Rockville nursing cente…

Two Hearts: We’re Pregnant And The Baby Is Music

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Beverley Knight: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical at the #OlivierAwards | #Shorts by Official London Theatre

Beverley Knight wins Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical at the Olivier Awards 2023 with Mastercard! #theatre

A Little Life review: A naive and psychologically incurious narrative of abuse by Alice Saville

Ivo Van Hove’s adaptation is cold, surgical and humourless

THE LION KING: Celebrating Shaun Escoffery and George Asprey's 15th anniversary in London by Disney On Broadway

In April 2023, Shaun Escoffery (Mufasa) and George Asprey (Scar) celebrate 15 years in THE LION KING in London. They thought they were sitting down to talk about their time in the show. They…

NGV Triennial 2023

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Is Ticketmaster Powerless Before An English Accent? by Joe Patti

You may have seen a rise in backlash against Ticketmaster fees coming from performing artists. Neil Young recently posted that exploitative ticketing fees were taking the fun out of touring.…

A Little Life, Harold Pinter Theatre review - unrelenting trauma by Aleks.sierz

Ivo van Hove’s stage version of Hanya Yanagihara’s bestseller is a real misery fest Wow! James Norton naked! Wow! New play by Ivo van Hove. Wow! It’s four hours long. Wow! Wow! Wow! Th…

'Banksyland' reveals site for upcoming 3-day exhibition in St. Louis by Jane Henderson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Original works by the anonymous street artist have been sold at auction for millions of dollars.

Pinchgut Opera: Membra Jesu Nostri

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Bob Fosse’s Dancin’ by Joel Benjamin

Perhaps it’s the difficulty of finding dancers who can perform the intricate, body isolation moves so emblematic of Fosse’s very individual style, but to those who know and experienced h…

Josie Rourke-Directed Dancing at Lughnasa Revival Begins Previews April 6 by Leah Putnam

The National Theatre production stars Derry Girls' Siobhán McSweeney and Louisa Harland alongside Alison Oliver, Bláithín Mac Gabhann, and Justine Mitchell as five sisters.

Exploring Caregiving and Technology, Off-Broadway's Smart Opens April 6 by Leah Putnam

Ensemble Studio Theatre presents playwright Mary Elizabeth Hamilton's Off-Broadway debut.

Review: Fosse for the Modern Age by Michael Block

by Michael Block Let me preface this review with a story. When I was in sixth grade, my English teacher Mrs. Marokovich asked us to do a biography report and create a puppet for our presenta…

TICK, TICK... BOOM? I Have IBS and Ate Cheese an Hour Ago by Broadway Beat

by J.R. Gudeon. @j.r.__gudeon. NEW YORK, NY - Despite my better judgment and the fact that I have IBS, I ate cheese an hour ago. Is this...

Weird: Recent Lottery Winner Only Biddy Biddy Bums Half The Day by Broadway Beat

by Rebecca Ballinger. @reberkk. ELKRIDGE, Maryland - This tight-knit community is baffled by last month’s lottery winner, Sean Wilson,...

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Renowned Portrait Photographer, Mark Mann on the Transformative Experience of Creating his First Dance Book ,"Movement at t by The Dance Enthusiast

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Photographer Mark Mann on the Transformative Experience of Creating his First Dance Book Movement at the Still Point : " Movement at the Still Point is a gorgeous …

I Don’t Care What She Says; I’m Not Selling Kimberly Akimbo Booze by Broadway Beat

by James La Bella. @james.la.bella. NEW YORK, NY - I am a man with high moral character, and I cannot in good conscience sell Seagram’s...