Theater Review: LOCUSTS HAVE NO KING (New Conservatory Theatre Center in San Francisco) by Chuck Louden

A GAY PLAGUE OF LOCUSTS From the Book of Proverbs: Locusts have no king. But they all move forward in formation. Rough translation: Locusts have no king so they lead a life of smallness and …

Rama Nicholas: Evidence

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Mithu Sen: mOTHERTONGUE

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“SWEAT” Unravels Firing of U.S. Steel Workers—at Center REP by Tom Van Nuenen

Reflections Lynn Nottage Exposes How Corporate Profits Trump People by Tom van Nuenen “Sweat,” the Pulitzer-awarded play by Lynn Nottage, is a powerful examination of the capitalist stra…

‘NEWSICAL THE MUSICAL.’ by Corine Cohen

Listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: ‘Newsical The Musical.’ https://anchor.fm/broadwayshowbiz/episodes/Newsical-The-Musical-e22ina9   SHOW INFORMATION PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:…

‘A Quick 5’ with Composer Peter Hilliard and Lyricist Matt Boresi for ‘Inbox Zero’ by UrbanArias at The Keegan Theatre by Susan Brall

“Inbox Zero,” a monodrama presented by UrbanArias, will be performed as a live stage reading at the Keegan Theatre in Washington, D.C. on May 4, 2023. UrbanArias was founded in 2010 by G…

Theatre Review: ‘Les Misérables’ at the Kennedy Center by Jeannette Mulherin

“Les Mis” is back! A spectacular production of the Tony-Award winning musical is currently playing in the Kennedy Center Opera House, featuring some of musical theatre’s finest actors,…

Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox comes to life onstage at Sydney Theatre Company

The post Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox comes to life onstage at Sydney Theatre Company appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart - A Wondrous Journey of the Soul by Judd Hollander

Reviewed by Judd Hollander The aim of immersive theatre is to have the audience feel they’re actually a part of the story. So it is with the National Theatre of Scotland’s funny, poign…

Early Registration Open for 2023 Symposium on Education in Entertainment and Engineering by Michael Eddy

The Fusion Studio for Entertainment and Engineering is excited to invite you to the 2023 Symposium on Education in Entertainment and Engineering. It will be July 28-29, 2023 at Purdue Univer…

Footscray Community Arts announces new Co-CEO & Executive Director

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Evanston native shines in Steppenwolf Theatre’s Chicago premier of “Describe the Night” by Myrna Petlicki

Oak Park resident Meredith plays Isaac Babel, a Jewish writer who keeps a journal in 1920 chronicling the war. That journal reappears 90 years later in the wreckage of a plane crash.

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Greenville’s Peace Center Announces the 2023-2024 Broadway Season by Matthew Herzog

Myles Frost as Michael Jackson in MJ. Photo: Matthew Murphy. The Peace Center (Greenville, SC) has unveiled its 2023-2024 Broadway season sponsored by Gibbs Cancer Center. “The musical gen…

People You Should Know . . . Maurizio Pippa by Zack Calhoon

(Photo by Azzurra Primavera) MAURIZIO RIPPA is a singer (contraltista) and an actor. Maurizio studied Baroque singing and practice. He was directed by some of the greatest Italian theater d…

‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’: Watch our fun red carpet interviews from the Hollywood premiere [VIDEO] by Latasha Ford

This weekend was all about Margaret! “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” premiered Saturday, April 15 at the Westwood Village Regency Theater in Los Angeles. Gold Derby’s associat…

‘Phantom of the Opera’ items up for auction through April 27 by Caitlin Hornik

Rare “Phantom of the Opera” paraphernalia is available for bidding via online auction through April 27. The auction was announced at the curtain call of the musical’s April 14 charity …

As "The Phantom of the Opera" Closes on Broadway, Its Cast Members Say Good-Bye by Playbill

On April 16, "The Phantom of the Opera" played its final performance on Broadway, after 35 years and 13,981 performances. Playbill was on the closing night red carpet where "Phantom" cast me…

Broadway Babe by Barry Gordin

Nostalgic finds from Broadway Babe feature Elaine Stritch, Bing Crosby, George Burns & Sid Caesar, and Phantom of the Opera. April 17, 2023: Broadway Babe, Randie Levine-Miller is somew…

What goes around comes back around by Amanda Finn

A simple lit rooftop, church steeple, or body-as-a-temple metaphor greets you as you enter the theater. Two bright lines meet in the middle, seemingly pointing upwards towards something grea…

‘Fat Ham’: Broadway’s latest take on ‘Hamlet’ joins a long list by Susan King

James Ijames Pulitzer Prize-winning “Fat Ham,” which opened to strong reviews on Broadway April 12 after a SRO engagement at the Public Theater, is the latest reinvention of a Shakespear…

Despite Mediocre Reviews, ‘Camelot’ Extends by Billy McEntee

There will never be another Camelot? Not quite: audiences are getting more of this classic musical, now at Lincoln Center. The post Despite Mediocre Reviews, ‘Camelot’ Extends appeared f…

Lincoln Center Theater’s anachronistic ‘Camelot’ takes the legendary magic out of a Broadway classic by Deb Miller

An iconic figure since the Middle Ages, King Arthur still remains the subject of debate as to whether he was a fictional character or an actual historical person in post-Roman Britain of the…

Kerry Washington, Ariana DeBose, Marisa Tomei & More To Launch VOICES OF A PEOPLE'S HISTORY at Town Hall

Leading artists and activists including Marisa Tomei, Kerry Washington, and Stephanie Hsu will gather at The Town Hall for the book launch of Voices of a People's History of the United State…

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Student-Written Plays at Barrington High School - Performances April 20, 2023 to April 22, 2023

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Masks, Tears, and Chandeliers: Reflections on the Final Phantom of the Opera Performance by Logan Culwell-Block, Talaura Harms

Two Playbill writers attended Phantom's last Broadway show, and they have some (kind of sad) thoughts about it.

Drama Desk Awards will have genderless acting categories; nominations date announced by Caitlin Hornik

The Drama Desk Awards, honoring artistic excellence on Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway, have announced several updates for its 2023 ceremony. For the first time, all performance …

Patti LuPone to Appear on THE VIEW Tomorrow

Patti LuPone is slated to appear on The View tomorrow, Tuesday, April 18. LuPone will discuss her new film, Beau Is Afraid, which premieres in theaters this Friday, April 21. The film also …

Producing A.D. Paul Pierce to Step Down From Springer Opera House by American Theatre Editors

After 35 seasons at the helm of the landmark state theatre, Pierce will make way for new leadership.

Meet the Cast of ‘Monsoon Wedding,’ Coming to St. Ann’s by Billy McEntee

Filmmaker Mira Nair and screenwriter Sabrina Dhawan’s 2001 film, an “intimate family flick," was a runaway success. The post Meet the Cast of ‘Monsoon Wedding,’ Coming to St. Ann’s…

‘Chicago’ Becomes Longest Running Musical Currently on Broadway by Billy McEntee

And just like that, the music of the night is out and all that jazz is in. The post ‘Chicago’ Becomes Longest Running Musical Currently on Broadway appeared first on The BroadwayBlog.

Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James to Star in New Atlantic Musical by Billy McEntee

Adam Guettel and playwright Craig Lucas reunite in their first collaboration since "The Light in the Piazza." The post Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James to Star in New Atlantic Music…

'Lives Are Being Attacked, and People Are in Danger': Director Tina Landau on Why the World Needs a Transparent Stage Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

See exclusive photos from the first rehearsal for the world premiere of the musical adapted from the Amazon Studios series.

Here's Who Will Star in World Premiere of Jackie Sibblies Drury, Justin Peck, and Sufjan Stevens' Illinois by Leah Putnam

The new musical will debut as part of The Fisher Center at Bard's SummerScape 2023

Review: In 'Ava,' Elizabeth McGovern casts a spell at Geffen Playhouse as a classic Hollywood femme fatale by Charles McNulty

It's hard to imagine 'Ava: The Secret Conversations' getting produced at the Geffen Playhouse without Elizabeth McGovern on the marquee as the show's star.

‘Eden Prairie, 1971’ explores love, hope and war during divided times by Susan Harper

BETC production an amusing, thoughtful and rich production of Mat Smart’s play

The Philadelphia Film Society presents SpringFest 2023 by Stephen Silver

This year’s PFS SpringFest featured 18 films in three days, including Ray Romano’s directorial debut, genre-bending action in Polite Society, and Sisu, about a violent rout of the Nazis …

Interview: Veteran PHANTOM Cast Member Carrington Vilmont on the Final Chandelier Fall

In January 2001, Carrington Vilmont made his Broadway debut in The Phantom of the Opera. He has spent the majority of the years since in the company, appearing in the final company as the Au…

SIX: THE MUSICAL to Perform on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN Tonight

The cast of the tour includes Khaila Wilcoxon as Catherine of Aragon, Storm Lever as Anne Boleyn, Jasmine Forsberg as Jane Seymour, Olivia Donalson as Anna of Cleves, Didi Romero as Katherin…

Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising at Der Shteyn by Julia Gergely

The annual gathering will take place on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at Der Shteyn, a memorial stone in Riverside Park between 83rd and 84th Street. The event will include speeches and performance…

Patti LuPone, Sierra Boggess & Sutton Foster to Star in Sondheim Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl

Patti LuPone will lead a glittering cast of Broadway luminaries for Everybody Rise! A Sondheim Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl. See how to purchase tickets!

CHICAGO Becomes Longest Running Show Now Playing on Broadway

The Phantom of the Opera ended its 35-Year Run on Broadway, making Chicago the longest running show now playing on Broadway.

People You Should Know . . . Paola Minaccioni by Zack Calhoon

(Photo by Francesca Lucidi) Paola Minaccioni After studying at the major school for Cinema acting, the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, she started to do theater Csc, with the Compa…

Wannabe comics on a caper in ‘Finding Neil Patrick Harris’ at Nu Sass by John Stoltenberg

Two bickering nail salon workers decide to grant a client his dying wish.

"The Phantom of the Opera" Closing Night Curtain Call and Speeches by Playbill

"The Phantom of the Opera" had its final performance April 16, after 35 years on Broadway. Playbill was there to capture the curtain call of the event, which included speeches from producer …

Watch Jinkx Monsoon Belt Out Chicago Anthem at RuPaul’s Drag Race Finale by Andrew Gans

The two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race winner recently returned to the hit TV reality competition to celebrate a new winner.

Noble Sissle, Jr. to Host Celebration of Shuffle Along at 54 Below by Margaret Hall

Noble Sissle, Jr. is the son of Noble Sissle, the lyricist of the groundbreaking 1921 musical.

Summer for the City Returns to Lincoln Center! by Lincoln Center

Join us this summer for "Summer for the City," the ultimate New York Festival, which returns to Lincoln Center from June 14 to August 12, 2023. Visit http://SummerForTheCity.org to learn mo…

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*mark (A solo performance of the Gospel of Mark) by Christopher "caz" Caswell

Fortunately for us, “Magisian” Drance is quite the storyteller. Under the reasonably succinct direction of Jackie Lucid, he spryly moves around the space, emphasizing parables with chalk…

New Ethan Coen movie ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ gets fall release date by Christopher Rosen

Ethan Coen’s first narrative movie as a solo director will arrive in theaters this year. On Monday, Focus Features announced Coen’s road-trip comedy “Drive-Away Dolls” will debut on …

In Memoriam: John Iacovelli, Production and Scenic Designer, 64 by Michael Eddy

PLSN was saddened to learn of the death of John Iacovelli, Production and Scenic Designer at the age of 64. Iacovelli was an Emmy-winning scenic designer whose work was seen on both stage an…

People You Should Know . . . Marco De Simone by Zack Calhoon

  (Photo by Francesca Laghezza) MARCO DE SIMONE (Salerno 1992) is a playwright, actor and director with a degree  in classical guitar from the Conservatory in Salerno and one in philoso…

Video: Andrew Lloyd Webber Talks Broadway Economics, PHANTOM Closing & More on MORNING JOE

Andrew Lloyd Webber appeared on Morning Joe this morning to discuss The Phantom of the Opera closing on Broadway. The legendary composer also discussed The Phantom of the Opera's resurgance …

Meet the Recipients of the 2023 Drama League Directors Project Fellowships, Assistantships, and Residencies by Leah Putnam

This year's 14 stage directors will be formally introduced at the 89th Annual Drama League Awards.

Get Exclusive 1st Look at Environmentally-Sustainable Production of The Knight of the Burning Pestle by Leah Putnam

The Elizabethan comedy plays Off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theatre starring a Broadway alum-studded cast.

‘The Wilting Point’ at Keegan Theatre bursts with urgency of climate change by Chad Kinsman

This first play in Graziella Jackson's ecological tetralogy has a pressing message.

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Claypaky Fixtures Help Energize the Crowd for Bagossy Brothers Company Tenth Anniversary Concert in Budapest by Michael Eddy

Hungarian pop-rock band the Bagossy Brothers Company marked their tenth anniversary with a spectacular concert at Budapest’s MVM Dome recently where a dynamic complement of Claypaky li…

Patti LuPone, Sierra Boggess, Sutton Foster Set for Hollywood Bowl Stephen Sondheim Celebration by Andrew Gans

Everybody Rise! will be curated by Robert Longbottom and Kevin Stites and conducted by Stites.

The New York City Ballet Opens Its Spring 2023 Season with Balanchine's Concerto Barocco by James Sutton

This masterwork from George Balanchine has never left the company's repertoire.

Musical Adaptation of Rumplestiltskin, Golden, Will Get Industry Presentation by Margaret Hall

Golden features music and lyrics by John Hodges and Geordy Wells, and a book by Francesca Peppiatt with Whit Cook.

Discover the power of rELATIONships at Prolight + Sound 2023 by Michael Eddy

At Elation, we believe that great rELATIONships are the foundation of success. Whether it’s through our innovative technology, personalized assistance, or exceptional customer service, we�…

Andrew Lloyd Webber Pens Essay on THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Closing & the Future of Broadway

Andrew Lloyd Webber penned an essay on The Phantom of the Opera's Broadway closing, commenting on Broadway's future, and more.

Liz Kingsman to Bring West End Hit One Woman Show to New York City

Television by Tony Marinelli

Bossert directs his own work here, thereby unfortunately removing any crucial distance from the material.  Where the story of the play and the relationships we see are engaging, the play-wi…

World Premieres by Justin Peck, Tiler Peck & More Set for New York City Ballet's 2023-24 Season

New York City Ballet has announced its 2023-24 season featuring world premieres by Justin Peck, Tiler Peck, and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

Jennifer Weber (‘& Juliet’ and ‘KPOP’ choreographer) on being ‘inspired by the explosion of numbers in pop concerts’ [Exclusive Video by Sam Eckmann

”I love working with actors, it’s so fun,” says Jennifer Weber in our recent webchat. She adds, “Because you get to find what’s unique about each person and the way they bring thei…

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World Premieres by Justin Peck, Tiler Peck, More, in New York City Ballet's 2023-24 Season by Natan Zamansky

The company's 75th anniversary season will showcase highlights from the company's history, and an exploration of the future of the company's repertory.

ABT'S SUMMER SEASON | June 22-July 22 at the Metropolitan Opera House by American Ballet Theatre

Experience the magic of #ABTMet23 as America's National Ballet Company® returns to the Metropolitan Opera House stage with a spectacular New York Premiere by two-time Tony Award® winner Ch…

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Review: ‘Is God Is’ is a dark revenge tale in its Chicago premiere at A Red Orchid Theatre by Emily McClanathan

In the small storefront A Red Orchid calls home, the violence of "Is God Is" is always in your face and content warnings are plentiful.

Daya Curley, Adina Verson, Sarah Stiles to Lead A Transparent Musical in LA

Actors' Equity Members and League of Resident Theatres Ratify New Agreement

Actors’ Equity Association and the League of Resident Theatres have ratified a new four-and-a-half-year agreement. 

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SWEENEY TODD, SHUCKED, & JULIET and More to Perform at Manhattan Theatre Club Spring Gala 2023

Manhattan Theatre Club will present its annual Spring Gala on Monday, May 22 at Cipriani 42nd Street. See who is performing, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Video: Watch Jinkx Monsoon Perform 'When You're Good To Mama' From CHICAGO on the RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Finale

Fresh off her record-breaking run in Chicago on Broadway, Jinkx Monsoon performed 'When You're Good to Mama' on the season 15 finale of RuPaul's Drag Race. Monsoon returned to the series aft…

Brompton Technology’s industry-changing innovation TrueLight® set to steal the show at NAB 2023 by Michael Eddy

Brompton Technology is set to make history at the NAB Show in Las Vegas by demonstrating its game-changing innovation, TrueLight®, for the first time. The cutting-edge technology – driven…

Review: A Lusty Camelot, With Shades of The West Wing, From Aaron Sorkin

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INFiLED taps dvLED Pro, Rick Bortles as Sr. VP of Strategy for North America by Michael Eddy

INFiLED, a global leader in LED displays, is announcing a transition to the fixed installation market with the hire of Pro LED veteran, Rick Bortles. With over 10 years of experience under h…

Merrily We Roll Along Documentary to Be Available for Streaming by Andrew Gans

Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened chronicles the 1981 Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical.

SIX on Broadway Tickets Now on Sale Through January 7, 2024! 👑 by Six

There's no way we can stop getting down with you Queens on Broadway 😉 Tickets for #SIXBroadway are now on sale through January 7, 2024! Head to the https://sixonbroadway.com/ to claim you…

Absen Announces New Category Brands and Products for 2023 NAB by Michael Eddy

Absen, a leading provider of LED display solutions, announces its participation in the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2023. The company will showcase its latest products, includi…

Patsy Ferran wins Critics’ Circle theatre award for 11th-hour Streetcar role by Chris Wiegand

Lizzie Annis wins best newcomer and Arthur Hughes wins best Shakesperean performance as actors with disabilities take two prizes Patsy Ferran has been named best actress at the Critics’ C…

Like Captain Planet with marsupials: First Dog on the Moon steps on stage by Sarah Aitken

First Dog has to ‘suffer the agonies’ of adapting his book The Carbon Neutral Adventures of the Indefatigable Enviroteens into a play. He and the cast talk about making climate change fu…

80 years since the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising – how to commemorate it by Rukhl Schaechter

For those of you who live in the New York vicinity, there’s no better way optsugebn koved (to honor) those Jews who resisted, those who died and those who survived the Warsaw Ghetto Uprisi…

Talkin' Broadway - Book Review: "The Great American Songbook: 201 Favorites You Ought to Know (& Love) " by Steven Suskin - 4/17/23 by "the Great American Songbook: 201 Favorites You Ought To Know (& Love)" By Steven Suskin

The blurb on the back cover describes it as a "cheerfully opinionated guidebook" and that's an apt characterization of Steven Suskin's thoughtful survey of songs with impact and importance. …

Classical Theatre of Harlem, New York City Opera, Joe's Pub, More to Perform at Bryant Park by Leah Putnam

The midtown public park has announced its summer lineup for the free festival series Picnic Performances.

Book Review: ‘Stalking Shakespeare: A Memoir of Madness, Murder, and My Search for the Poet Beneath the Paint,’ by Lee Durkee by Dominic Dromgoole

In “Stalking Shakespeare,” Lee Durkee describes his quest to find a true, authentic image of the famous playwright, a search that becomes a tragicomic tale in its own right.

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana | at The Joyce June 13-18, 2023 by Joycetheater

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana brings its unmistakable energy back to The Joyce with El Cuadragésimo (“the fortieth” - pronounced: kua·dra·HEH·si·mo), a celebration of forty years of…

Inis Nua Theatre Company presents Lolita Chakrabarti’s Hymn by Cameron Kelsall

A pair of strangers learn to be brothers in Hymn, a tender two-hander from Inis Nua Theatre Company. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

Full Cast Announced for Monsoon Wedding, the Musical

Major Attaway, Kevin Massey & More to Star in GOLDEN Industry Presentations

GOLDEN, a new musical, will have industry presentations on Thursday, April 20 and Friday, April 21, 2023. See who is starring!

Martha Graham Dance Company in "Canticle for Innocent Comedians" by Joycetheater

Martha Graham Dance Company at The Joyce April 18-30, 2023 Program vaires. For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.joyce.org/performances/martha-graham-dance-company The Martha…

Martha Graham Dance Company in "Embattled Garden" by Joycetheater

Martha Graham Dance Company at The Joyce April 18-30, 2023 Program vaires. For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.joyce.org/performances/martha-graham-dance-company The Martha…

Martha Graham Dance Company "Dark Meadow" by Joycetheater

Martha Graham Dance Company at The Joyce April 18-30, 2023 Program vaires. For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.joyce.org/performances/martha-graham-dance-company The Martha…

Martha Graham Dance Company in "CAVE" by Joycetheater

Martha Graham Dance Company at The Joyce April 18-30, 2023 Program vaires. For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.joyce.org/performances/martha-graham-dance-company The Martha…

3 Clips of Kayla Davion Ahead Of Solo Concert Debut in May!

The White Girl In Danger and Tina star brings her debut solo concert to the venue Monday May 8th at 7pm

Nrityagram + Chitrasena: Āhuti | at The Joyce May 9-14, 2023 by Joycetheater

The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble in collaboration with the Chitrasena Dance Company presents the New York City premiere of Āhuti, a thrilling combination of classical Odissi dance from India …

Performing Anywhere But Here: Finding Acting Work Outside the Big City by Mychele Lebrun

In this blog post, we take a deep dive into finding acting work outside the big city, how to best handle it and why it's a blessing in disguise!

See Who's Joining Constantine Maroulis in New York Premiere of Rock & Roll Man by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical, about legendary DJ Alan Freed, will feature songs made hits by such artists as Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, and more.

Cast Set for World Premiere of Julia Rae Maldonado's Muses by Andrew Gans

The limited engagement is directed by Theatre East Artistic Director Judson Jones.

On the Red Carpet: The Time the Phantom Set Fell on Sarah Brightman by Diep Tran

Plus, past and present cast members share their favorite memories from Phantom of the Opera, and what prop they would steal.

Among Faceless Offices, a Theater Taking Risks by Natasha Tripney

The New Diorama in London is placing bets on small troupes, inviting them onto its stage and giving them help to thrive. With two shows now in the West End, its gambles are paying off.

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CAMELOT – Powerful, brave and moving. Seriously entertaining. Go. by Oscar E Moore

  In this impressive revival/revisal of Lerner & Loewe’s melodious and witty musical first produced in 1960, based on T.H. White’s The Once and Future King, director Bartlett Sher a…

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Inside Broadway’s Emotional Closing Night of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ by Gordon Cox

After 35 years — and a string of $3 million weeks at the box office fueled by the last-minute frenzy of “phans” — the 13,981th and final Broadway performance of “The Phantom of the…

Murray Melvin obituary by Michael Billington

Actor, archivist of the Theatre Royal, Stratford East, and director, with a long career in theatre, film and televisionThe actor and director Murray Melvin, who has died aged 90, had a rich …

New York City Ballet to Honor Past and Present in 75th Year by Javier C. Hernández

The milestone season will honor the legacy of George Balanchine, the company’s co-founder, and feature several world premieres.

‘The physical fighting feels like an odd choice’: PRIVATE LIVES – Donmar Warehouse by Rev Stan

The first thing I said to my friend during the interval of Private Lives at the Donmar Warehouse was, ‘I don't remember this being a play about domestic violence’. We’d just witnessed …

Tony Awards spotlight: Adrianna Hicks (‘Some Like It Hot’) deserves notice for standout performance as Sugar by Jeffrey Kare

According to our combined predictions as of this writing, the five who are expected to receive Best Actress in a Musical nominations at this year’s Tony Awards are Victoria Clark (“Kimbe…

‘Like a Romance’: Laura Linney and Jessica Hecht’s Spring Fling Onstage by Alexis Soloski

In David Auburn’s new play, “Summer, 1976,” the actresses play unlikely friends whose relationship has the intensity of a love affair.

Complete Casting Set For ROCK & ROLL MAN at New World Stages Starring Constantine Maroulis

Joining the previously announced Tony Award-nominee Constantine Maroulis and Emmy Award-winner Joe Pantoliano, the 18-member cast began rehearsals today for the new musical which celebrates …

Video: Tituss Burgess Sings in SCHMIGADOON! Sneak Peek With Cecily Strong & Keegan-Michael Key

Watch a sneak peek video from the fourth episode of season two of Schmigadoon! In the sneak peek, Josh (Keegan-Michael Key) and Melissa (Cecily Strong) realize they are still stuck in Schmic…

Arriving from the West End, Liz Kingsman's 2023 Olivier-Nominated One-Woman Show to Make U.S. Premiere by Leah Putnam

After playing Edinburgh Fringe, Soho Theatre, and the West End's Ambassadors Theatre, the comedy work will play Off-Broadway's Greenwich House Theater this summer.

London Hit ONE WOMAN SHOW Heads To New York This Summer

Liz Kingsman brings her critically acclaimed ONE WOMAN SHOW to New York this summer.

Questions About Tony Nominators and Nonbinary Performers Raised in Latest Admin Rulings

When last week's Tony eligibility decisions were announced, there was nothing terribly surprising in the announcements themselves. But there were some interesting tidbits not announced. Firs…

Stage and Screen Actor Murray Melvin Dies at 90

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that British actor Murray Melvin has died at age 90. Murray made several stage and screen appearances, including The Phantom of the Opera, A Taste of Ho…

SIX Releases New Block Of Tickets Through January 7, 2024

A new block of tickets has just been released for SIX, the Tony Award-winning global hit musical by Tony Award-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss. Tickets are now on sale though January 7, 20…

The New Belters Will Play 54 Below by Andrew Gans

Seth Sikes and Nicolas King will be joined by Billy Stritch during their two-night engagement.

Toronto's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Sets Final Performance by Logan Culwell-Block

The work will have played more than 425 performances at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre when it closes.

2023 Atlantic Theater Gala Held April 17 by Margaret Hall

This year's gala honors Roger Kass for his 35 years of service on the Atlantic Theater Company Board of Directors.

Complete Cast and 17 Guest Stars Announced for West End Transfer of Bleak Expectations by Andrew Gans

Caroline Leslie directs Mark Evans' Charles Dickens mashup.

How to Get Your Own Copy of the Closing Night Phantom of the Opera Broadway Playbill by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical ended its historic, 35-year run at the Majestic Theatre April 16.

How Dawn O’Day Became Anne Shirley by Trav S.D.

Dawn Evelyn Paris (1918-1993) had two movie careers, the first as child star Dawn O’Day, the second, under the billing of the character she played in Anne of Green Gables (1934), Anne Shir…

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Broadway Buying Guide: April 17, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, April 17, 2023.

GRACE NOTES: Monday, April 17, 2023 by Susan Grace

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How ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ became the classic of musical theater by Ruthie Fierberg

Thirty-five years, three months and two days ago, a gavel smacked, electricity crackled and a chandelier rose over the audience of the Majestic Theatre for the first of what would become 13,…

Phantom Farewell. Camelot, Fat Ham, White Girl in Danger open. #Stageworthy News of the Week by Jonathan Mandell

The Phantom of the Opera took a final Majestic bow last night after a record-breaking thirty-five years on Broadway. Its 13,981th performance played out before a red-carpeted crowd in white …

Choice, Politics & Dreams In 1964 Haiti In ‘Cry Old Kingdom’ From New City Players by Bill Hirschman

By Bill Hirschman Sometimes theater comes to you, washes over you without you having to invest much of yourself, say, something like Wicked. Sometimes you have to come to it, invest not just…

Phantom of the Opera Broadway Final Curtain Call Closing Night by TheaterMania

Watch the final curtain call of Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera, on Monday, April 17.

A Streetcar Named Desire, Scottish Ballet — grace and menace in the Deep South

Tennessee Williams’s play gets a sultry dance treatment at the Theatre Royal Glasgow with a beguiling Ryoichi Hirano as Stanley

Playbill Songwriter Series: Michelle J. Rodriguez Performs From Her Musical Presencia by Margaret Hall

Rodriguez was joined by the musician Idris for the series, which is presented by Audible Theater.

Champion, Sir András Schiff, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and More: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ closes on Broadway after 35 years by Mark Kennedy

The final curtain came down Sunday on New York’s production of “The Phantom of the Opera,” ending Broadway’s longest-running show.

The & Juliet Podcast Ep. 2 - Sara Bareilles & Max Martin by & Juliet Broadway

In episode 2, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles and legendary hitmaker/songwriter/producer Max Martin talk about the iconic music featured in the Broadway musical & Juliet, and…

The & Juliet Podcast Ep. 1 - James Lapine & David West Read by & Juliet Broadway

In episode 1, longtime Sondheim collaborator James Lapine and & Juliet book writer David West Read (Schitt's Creek) talk about the creation of the hit Broadway musical & Juliet, starting out…

First ‘Wicked’ photos: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo as Glinda, Elphaba by Brooke Steinberg

These movies are going to be "Popular!" — first look at the stars in costume for the film adaptation.

Mario Fratti, Italian Playwright Whose Work Led to Nine, Dies at 95

Tell Us In 10: Ryan Calais Cameron by Yasmin

This week, we hear from Ryan Calais Cameron, who is the Writer / Director For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy. The post Tell Us In 10: Ryan Calais Cameron …

Better Late Than Never: A Preview of Pat McGann at the Chicago Theatre by Carl Kozlowski

Pat McGann may have started his stand-up career later than most, but he's on top now with two April 22 shows at the Chicago Theatre

No, Thank U! A Review of “Jagged Little Pill” at the Nederlander Theatre by Tristan Bruns

The show centers around waspy, middle-class suburbanites, The Healy family, each of whom are suffering from a different existential crisis.

Today on Broadway: Monday, April 17, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

‘Camelot’ Revival Review, ‘Phantom’ Actually Closes, First Look at ‘Wicked’ Movies “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre head…

‘I felt alone’: new UK play shows Black women’s experiences with breast cancer by Mabel Banfield-Nwachi

Play highlights racial health inequalities in diagnosis, representation and care Black women’s experiences with breast cancer will be put under the spotlight this month, in a play looking …

‘It’s uncomfortable, but real’: LITTLE SCRATCH – New Diorama Theatre by Aleks Sierz

little scratch (deliberately styled in lower case) is adapted by Miriam Battye from Rebecca Watson’s 2020 debut novel, and was first staged at the Hampstead Theatre in 2021. It now transfe…

When the "Best" Isn't Your "Favorite": Thoroughly Modern Millie vs Urinetown by JK

COMING SOON: The 2023 JKTS Awards Nomination Ballot! When the "Best Musical" Isn't Your "Favorite": Thoroughly Modern Millie vs Urinetown It was the 2001-2002 season, and we were all stil…

The Silence and the Noise review – star-crossed romance along county lines by Arifa Akbar

Available onlineThe daughter of an addict and a young man trapped in the drugs trade meet in an unsentimental tale that blends tenderness and tragedy Two teenagers meet on a bombed-out sofa …

Standup and immigration lawyer Sikisa: ‘I’m the hardest working act on the circuit’ by Interview By Liam Pape

The comedian on online trolls, her worst gig and breaking into the comedy industry from a working-class background How did you get into comedy and cabaret?I used to work behind the bar at th…

On the Couch with Billy Williams

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Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 4/17/23. by Mark G. Auerbach

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 4/17/23. Stomp and Into The Woods at UMass. Hartford Symphony's Talcott mountain Music Festival, and arts news for WMass and No.CT.

Paul Mescal, Anjana Vasan & Dwane Walcott on Olivier Awards 2023 Green Carpet by Official London Theatre

When #PaulMescal says he's competitive, he means it! Official London Theatre is the number one site to get theatre tickets, news and exclusive interviews for top London shows. Whether you …

Police mistakenly broke into a CT woman’s house. Then the well-known real target died by suicide. by Ed Stannard

Timothy Yergeau, 35, was well known in arts circles in the state. He took his own life.

“All Souls,” by Saskia Hamilton by Saskia Hamilton

Poetry by Saskia Hamilton: “She is dying, said the nurse. It was a Tuesday / in the new century.”

‘This is tap dance’: Jumaane Taylor’s masterwork ‘Supreme Love’ returns for 2 nights at the Dance Center by Lauren Warnecke

“Supreme Love” was Jumaane Taylor’s first major, full-length project and it remains a talking point in the dance world.

Beige Brown and Co-conspirators: Ms Beige Brown Goes Beyond

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Photos: The Stars Arrive at Closing Night of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Broadway's longest-running show ever, The Phantom of the Opera, took its final Broadway bow last night, April 16, 2023, after a 35-year run. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out ph…

Photos: The Cast of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Takes Final Bows at Broadway Closing Night

Broadway's longest-running show ever, The Phantom of the Opera, took its final Broadway bow last night, April 16, 2023 after an unprecedented 35-year run and 13,981 performances. BroadwayWo…

Poe musical ‘Nevermore’ is a gothically good time at Stillpointe Theatre by Colleen Kennedy

A fantastical and fun study of the famous writer with dedicated performances and a wonderfully ghastly design.

Wake Up With BWW 4/17: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Closes, Plus a Message From Andrew and Celia Keenan-Bolger

Top stories: Inside closing night of The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, plus a video message from Andrew and Celia Keenan-Bolger!

A Christmas Carol to return to Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre for Christmas 2023

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Book Review: ‘Chita: A Memoir,’ by Chita Rivera with Patrick Pacheco by Bob Morris

Her new memoir finds the 90-year-old singer-dancer hungry for acclaim, but generous to others on her way to getting it.

Hidden records to be found in Australian Music Vault x Record Store Day collaboration by Aussie Theatre

Iconic records from featured Australian Music Vault artists will be hidden in mystery locations across the country for Record Store

‘Phantom Of The Opera’ Takes Final Bow On Broadway; Andrew Lloyd Webber Dedicates Show To Late Son by Nancy Tartaglione

After 35 years, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera took its final curtain call on Sunday night at the Majestic Theatre in New York. This was show No. 13,981 of the longest-runn…

Three Giselles at Queensland Ballet, Brisbane, April 14 and 15, 2023 by Deborah

Li Cunxin first programmed Giselle a decade ago in his first year as artistic director of Queensland Ballet. He had three leading casts – enough, you would think. Then a spate of injurie…

Public memorial to honour Sue Nattrass, AO, pioneering leader in the Australian arts industry by Aussie Theatre

A Memorial Service to honour the extraordinary life and achievements of arts industry trailblazer and former General Manager of Arts

Letters: Keith Johnstone obituary by Martyn Taylor and Léonie Scott-Matthews

The book Impro by Keith Johnstone made a great impression on me as a history teacher in a Hull comprehensive school in the 1980s. The opening chapter was the best description of fostering cr…

Why are British audiences suddenly so out of control? – podcast by Nosheen Iqbal With Alice Saville; Produced By George McDonagh and Solomon King; Executive Producer Homa Khaleeli

From fights at the Bodyguard musical to wild drunken antics at comedy clubs and even heckling at the opera, performers and theatre staff say crowds are getting out of hand. What’s going o…

Among Others: Friendships and Encounters by Michael Frayn review – heartfelt pen portraits by Tim Adams

The playwright’s evocative series of essays profiles some of the brightest figures he’s met in his life, from Alan Bennett and Bamber Gascoigne to childhood friends and first loves There…

Melbourne International Comedy Festival names 2023 raw comedy national winner by Aussie Theatre

Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s RAW Comedy National Grand Final took place on Sunday 16 April and crowned Henry Yan the

THE MOUSETRAP welcomes a new cast member by Aussie Theatre

Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live today announced that rising star Katherine Pearson (A Midsummer Nights’ Dream, Wind in the

A CHRISTMAS CAROL to return to Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre for Christmas 2023 by Aussie Theatre

Winner of five Tony Awards®, the Old Vic production of A Christmas Carol was a runaway hit in its debut

Joyful, Joyful! The Little Red Company’s Sister Act homage returns by Aussie Theatre

A celebration of sisterhood, individuality and redemption finds the light at Brisbane Powerhouse this winter as The Little Red Company’s

Theater Review: 1776 (National Tour) by Dale Reynolds

2023 COMES TO 1776 The founding of the United States of America has always been largely misunderstood, even by its own citizens. Fifty landowners got together in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania a…

Broadway Review: FAT HAM (American Airlines) by Tony Frankel

WHAT A PIECE OF WORK IS FAT HAM Ah, the Father/Son relationship. Tough when bad and often difficult even when pop and junior love each other. In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, adapted with delightf…

On the Couch with Kanen Breen

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Life really is a cabaret by Amanda Ellison

Next month, cabaret-loving Aussies will have the opportunity to get their fix of a world ‘where anything can happen’: Launceston’s

Kaleidoscope: Be mesmerised inside an evolving crystal palace coming to Geelong

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Theater Review: EXOTIC DEADLY: OR THE MSG PLAY (World Premiere at The Old Globe in San Diego) by Dan Zeff

ANNA MIKAMI ALREADY WELL-SEASONED IN HER THEATRICAL DEBUT For theatergoers who have been waiting impatiently for a new play about monosodium glutamate, your wish has been answered. Check out…

ShentonSTAGE Daily for MONDAY APRIL 17: More from New York by Mark Shenton

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Theater Review: PRESENT LAUGHTER (Cygnet Theatre in San Diego) by Milo Shapiro

VISITING THE PAST FOR PRESENT LAUGHTER If you’re looking to expose yourself to the plays of Noël Coward, this is where to start. Not only did he write Present Laughter (in six days!) to a…

Theatre Openings: from w/c April 17 by Mark Shenton

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Shucked by Joseph Pisano

In addition to a surfeit of approximate rhymes, the score for Shucked includes a paean to corn and a reprise of the following ready-for-Hallmark advice: "maybe love is like a seed/a little s…

Environmentally-Sustainable Production of The Knight of the Burning Pestle Begins Off-Broadway April 17 by Leah Putnam

Previews are underway for Red Bull Theater and Fiasco Theater's production of the Elizabethan comedy.

Off-Broadway's Classic Stage Company Honors Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty with Make Them Hear You April 17 by Leah Putnam

Lea Salonga, A.J. Shively, Liz Callaway, Quentin Earl Darrington, and more are performing at the one-night-only benefit.

Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Krysta Rodriguez Join the Skivvies for First Farewell Tour April 17 by Andrew Gans

Musical duo Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina play Chelsea Table + Stage.

Producer John Berry: ‘Subsidised theatres could learn a lot from the commercial world’

The former artistic director of ENO is putting on a new Pavarotti musical as well as old favourites

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Dance Theatre of Harlem's Virginia Johnson Reflects on her Storied Dance Career by The Dance Enthusiast

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Dance Theatre of Harlem's Virginia Johnson Reflects on her Storied Dance Career : For Johnson, dance was instinctual: "I always experienced joy from it, but I alw…

SEEN: PPT's Spring Fling- Think Pink Gala by Patricia Sheridan / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette