Sydney’s bid to save its creative soul

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Keep it Cool with a Performance Preview from Paper Mill Playhouse's WEST SIDE STORY! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Paper Mill Playhouse will present Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernsteinand Stephen Sondheim's classic musical West Side Story, directed by Paper Mill Playhouse's P…

Highlights from LCT3's WAR! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Austin Durant, Reggie Gowland, Chris Myers,Rachel Nicks, Michele Shay, Lance Coadie Williams, and Charlayne Woodard star in the LCT3/Lincoln Center Theate…

Highlights from MTC's INCOGNITO! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Incognito, the American premiere of the new play written by Nick Payne (Constellations) and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (The Father, Doubt, Outsid…

The Rockettes Preview NEW YORK SPECTACULAR Atop Radio City Music Hall Marquee by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: WPLJ's John Foxx and The Rockettes offered a preview performance of THE NEW YORK SPECTACULAR on top of the Radio City marquee, during today's unveiling. Check …

Preview a Tune from THE WELLSONGS PROJECT, Coming to York Theatre by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Occupational therapist and actor Michael Pizzi and composer Brett Boles introduce THE WELLSONGS PROJECT, which will include 13 original songs at the York Theat…

Highlights from THE WIZARD OF OZ at the Muny! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The Muny is currently presenting its season opener, The Wizard of Oz, now through June 22. The Wizard of Oz is directed by John Tartaglia, choreographed by Ralp…

Highlights of Matt Bogart & Whitney Bashor in HIMSELF AND NORA by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Himself and Nora, directed by Michael Bush, produced by Cherie King and executive produced by R. Erin Craig, is currently performing at the Minetta Lane Theatre…

Come-a, Come-a, Come-and Highlights from the LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Reunion at Feinstein's/54 Below! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Little Shop of Horrors, the stage and screen musical that has circled the globe for over 30 years, consuming audiences with chills, thrills and laughter, arrive…

Jennifer Damiano, Rob McClure & More Preview Upcoming Shows at Feinstein's/54 Below! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Tony nominated actress Jennifer Damiano (July 26-30); singer actress Lorna Luft; Tony nominated actor Rob McClure (July 1-2); The Skivvies - Lauren Molina andNi…

Highlights of Tim Rice's FROM HERE TO ETERNITY at Finger Lakes by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival proudly produces the North American premiere of Tim Rice's new musical, FROM HERE TO ETERNITY. Performances opened la…

BROADWAY SESSIONS Takes on NYMF 2016- Preview the Shows! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Ah, summertime in New York. Strolls through Central Park, Yankees games, sweaty subway platforms, and most excitingly... NYMF!!!! That's right, the newly rename…

RUNAWAYS Takes Over the NY City Center Stage for Encores! Off-Center- Highlights! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: New Your City Center's Encores! Off-Center series is back and better than ever! The series will kick off the 2016 season with Runaways from July 6-9th. RUNAWA…

They've Got Trouble at the MUNY! Highlights of Hunter Foster & More in THE MUSIC MAN! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The Muny continues its spectacular 98th season this week with The Music Man, starring Hunter Foster (Harold Hill), Elena Shaddow (Marian Paroo), Mark Linn-Baker…

Get Ready and Preview MOTOWN's Broadway Return! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: ?Motown the Musical returns to Broadway this summer, beginning performances Tuesday, July 12 at The Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41Street) for a strictly limit…

What's in Store for NYMF 2016? Preview Five New Musicals! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Musicals live at NYMF. Earlier today, the companies of five upcoming productions (A LASTING IMPRESSION, DUST CAN'T KILL ME, FOREST BOY, NEWTON'S CRADLE and TI…

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at the Circle in the Square Theatre on West 50th Street by Richard Seff

Playwright Amy Herzog has given us her version of Ibsen’s masterful play of the same name that remains set in late 19th Century Norway; but it is as though it was first conceived yesterday…

Video: Watch Footage from THE PREACHER'S WIFE Starring Amber Riley, Loretta Devine, and More

Watch Amber Riley, Loretta Devine, and more in a new trailer for The Preacher's Wife, running at the Alliance Theatre through June 16th!

Avonworth, Thomas Jefferson, CAPA and Westinghouse lead the way in Gene Kelly Awards by Christopher Rawson / For The Post-Gazette

This Week on Broadway for May 26, 2024: The New Group’s production of All of Me by James Marino

Laura Winters, Ashley Brooke Monroe, Madison Ferris, Florencia Lozano, Kyra Sedgwick, Lily Mae Harrington, Danny J. Gomez and Brian Morabito at the first rehearsal of All of Me. Photo by Nat…

Everything is Rosie In Carolyn Montgomery’s Clooney Tribute by Andrew Poretz

Cabaret Review By Andrew Poretz . . . . Award-winning singer and songwriter Carolyn Montgomery had been away from the performing side of cabaret for some years, spending much of her time as …

Today's MOTHER PLAY Matinee Canceled Due to Illness

According to Second Stage's Instagram story, the matinee of Mother Play has been canceled this afternoon due to 'an illness within the company.'

Enter the World of Cirque du Soleil with a High-Flying Preview of PARAMOUR on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Cirque du Soleil Theatrical will soon present Cirque du Soleil -PARAMOUR, the organization's first production created specifically for Broadway. PARAMOUR will b…

Highlights of Frank Langella & More in THE FATHER on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: THE FATHER, a new play by Moliere Award winner Florian Zeller, in a translation by two-time Tony Award winner Christopher Hampton (Sunset Boulevard, Les Liaison…

Grace McLean Returns to Lincoln Center for American Songbook; Highlights! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: With her smoky yet sunny voice, bottomless well of musical creativity, and inexhaustible charm, Grace McLean makes her triumphant return to Lincoln Center. Know…

A Musical Maid Hits Chicago! Highlights of Klea Blackhurst and More in HAZEL at Drury Lane Theatre by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: HAZELDrury Lane Theatre opens its 2016-2017 season with the World Premiere musical comedy HAZEL, A MUSICAL MAID IN AMERICA, based on the character from the Satu…

Highlights from Prospect Theater Company's DEATH FOR FIVE VOICES by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Prospect Theater Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Cara Reichel and Managing Director Melissa Huber, presents the NYC premiere of DEATH FOR FIV…

What's On at Barrington Stage Company This Summer? Will Swenson, Scarlett Strallen & More Preview by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Some of the casts just previewed the season at Feinsetin's/54 Below and BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from inside the special event below! Learn more: h…

Meet Patrick Bateman- Highlights from AMERICAN PSYCHO on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: AMERICAN PSYCHO, the American premiere of a new musical based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis -- which celebrates the 25th anniversary of its publication this…

They've Got a Song to Sing! Lea Salonga, Joe Iconis, Jay Armstrong Johnson & Feinstein's/54 Below! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Just last week, Jay Armstrong Johnson (April 27-30); Drama Desk nominated, and Kleban Prize and Jonathan Larson Award Winning songwriter Joe Iconis (April 17);…

Order Up! Highlights of Jessie Mueller & More in WAITRESS on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Broadway's WAITRESS began performances on Friday, March 25 with a bang, setting a house record for a single performance the Brooks Atkinson Theatre and announci…

Highlights from IN THE SECRET SEA; Now Playing at the Beckett Theatre by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In The Secret Sea, a new American play by Cate Ryan (The Picture Box) and directed by Tony Award© winner Martin Charnin (Annie), is now playing in a limit…

Time Stops on Broadway- Highlights from TUCK EVERLASTING by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: If you could live forever, would you? Take a journey you'll never forget in this powerful new musical about love, family and living life to the fullest. With d…

Highlights from New York Pops' Star-Studded Gala, Honoring Legendary Boublil & Schonberg! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: BroadwayWorld was on hand throughout the evening, capturing some of the night's best moments - below, check out a collection of performance highlights, featurin…

Take a LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT with Highlights of Jessica Lange, Gabriel Byrne & More! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Roundabout Theatre Company, in association with Ryan Murphy, presents Eugene O'Neill's LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, starring Academy and Emmy Award winner Jes…

Something Wonderful! Highlights of Marin Mazzie and Daniel Dae Kim in Broadway's THE KING AND I by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Three-time Tony Award nominee Marin Mazzie and Daniel Dae Kim recently joined the Tony Award-winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I at the…

Highlights from Encores! DO I HEAR A WALTZ? with Melissa Errico, Claybourne Elder, Sarah Stiles by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The Encores! production of DO I HEAR A WALTZ?, the romantic, rarely-seen 1965 musical that marked the only collaboration of Richard Rodgers and Stephen Sondhei…

Ani DiFranco Says She's Writing A Musical

Ani DiFranco revealed that she was commissioned to write a new musical on WNYC's All of It with Alison Stewart. The segment was guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Collaborating and Confronting the Able-Bodied Gaze in Herein Lies the Truth  by Rob Ascher

By Rob Ascher. Rob Silverman Ascher chronicles the collaboration between Aaron Pang, a non-fiction storyteller with no formal theatrical training, and Johanna Kasimow, a director with a back…

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Tick, Tick, Boom! with Eric Rosen

We talk about the balance of work and home life, as Eric has a young son with his husband, performer Claybourne Elder. Eric also touches on the responsibilities of running a non-profit organ…

Jinkx Monsoon and Corbin Bleu Play Final Performance in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Jinkx Monsoon and Corbin Bleu will end their run as Audrey and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theatre off-Broadway today, May 26th.

2024 Tony Award Winners — YOUR Picks? by Jonathan Mandell

Make your pick in the survey below for 12 of the 26 categories in the 77th annual Tony Awards, honoring Broadway’s best — plus a poll question about which new category (if any) the Ton…

GATSBY, with Music by Florence Welch, Begins Performances at A.R.T.

The Great Gatsby begins performances at A.R.T today, May 26th, with an opening night scheduled for June 5th. The production will run through August 3rd.

Elaine Paige on Sunday Brings You Favorites From My Fair Lady, Dracula, Joseph and More by Broadway.com

Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show Elaine Paige on Sunday. This week, Paige has show tunes from My Fair Lady, Dracul…

MARY POPPINS Composer Richard M. Sherman Has Passed Away at 95

Composer Richard M. Sherman passed away at 95 due to age-related illness at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, on Saturday, May 25th.

Melbourne Fringe drops the Butterfly Club over allegations of verbal abuse and threatening behaviour by Sian Cain

Exclusive: Fringe investigation finds complaints from two performers about Simone Pulga’s behaviour to be substantiated Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morn…

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Hell’s Kitchen’’s Maleah Joi Moon by Ruthie Fierberg

The 21-year-old makes a splash in the new Alicia Keys musical.

Seattle’s top summer events, races, outdoor movies and more in 2024 by Seattle Times Staff

In our 2024 Seattle Times summer guide, you'll find recommendations for arts, eats, activities and more fun outside.

Pam Grier Turns 75 by Trav S.D.

A celebration today of actress Pam Grier (b. 1949). Grier was working as a receptionist at American International Pictures when the producers wisely judged that her talents were being wasted…

Behind-The-Curtain - Country Music Superstar Deana Carter by Call Me Adam

What happened when I attended Country Music Superstar @OfficialDeanaCarter's concert at @CityWineryVideos in NYC after I interviewed her? #DeanaCarter #BehindTheCurtain #CountryMusic #CallM…

We Believe! Highlights from SPRING AWAKENING on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Deaf West Theatre's acclaimed production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening will run through Sunday, January 24 only at the Brooks Atkinson T…

Highlights from First Annual Elsie Fest, Feat. Darren Criss, Lea Salonga, Aaron Tveit & More! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: On Sunday, September 27, thousands of Broadway's biggest fans gathered at Pier 97 for what's being called the Coachella of show tunes - the first annual Elsie F…

Highlights of the New 42ND STREET National Tour! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: TROIKA Entertainment, LLC has announced that the national tour of the quintessential backstage musical comedy classic 42nd STREET has launched on September 22, …

BARE's Back! Highlights from the Reunion Concert! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Performers from the beloved Off-Broadway musical BARE came together just last night to honor the show's late creator, Damon Intrabartolo, at Feinstein's/ 54 B…

Highlights of Immersive CARRIE THE MUSICAL in L.A. by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: CARRIE THE MUSICAL returned to Los Angeles at the historic Los Angeles Theatre, the first theatrical musical at that venue. CARRIE THE MUSICAL began previews o…

Meet the Cast of the Olivier-Winning A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE; Begins Previews Tonight! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Direct from two completely sold-out engagements in London, where it swept the 2015 Olivier Awards winning for Best Revival, Best Director, and Best Actor (Mark …

Highlights of the World Premiere of Lookingglass Theatre's TREASURE ISLAND, Adapted and Directed by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Opening its 28th Season, Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Treasure Island, adapted and directed by Mary Zimmerman from the book by Ro…

Rehearsal Highlights of Venice Theatre's HAIR, Directed by Ben Vereen! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Tony Award winner Ben Vereen directs HAIR at the Venice Theatre MainStage, Nov. 9, 2015 - Dec. 13, 2015. Music by Galt MacDermot; Book and Lyrics by Gerome Ragn…

Highlights of Holland Taylor & More in MTC's RIPCORD by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Ripcord, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony and Emmy Award winner Davi…

Highlights of Jacquelyn Piro Donovan, Laurel Harris, Jennifer Cody and More in NCT's INTO THE WOODS by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional regional theatre producing Broadway musical revivals, is thrilled to announce a strong mix …

Good Times Are Here to Stay! Highlights from DAMES AT SEA by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: DAMES AT SEA set sail at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44 Street), on September 24, 2015, and opens tomorrow, October 22, 2015. Below, check out a …

THE BATTERY'S DOWN Reunites After Six Years; Concert Highlights! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: After six long years, the wait is finally over! The musical web series THE BATTERY'S DOWN, which wrapped up its final season in late 2009, has returned for a r…

Highlights from Michael John LaChiusa's FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE at the Public Theater! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The world premiere musical First Daughter Suite, written by Michael John LaChiusa, and debuting atThe Public Theater, directed by Kirsten Sanderson, runs now th…

Highlights of RAGTIME National Tour - Leslie Jackson, Chris Sams and More! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing...and anything is possible. RAGTIME returns to the road in an all-new touring production that Bloomberg Ne…

Hoon Lee Takes the Throne in Broadway's THE KING AND I; Highlights! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: On Tuesday, September 29, immediately upon completion of filming his starring role on the fourth season of the Cinemax series 'Banshee,' Hoon Lee joined Tony wi…

Marc Brew and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui: An Accident/A Life review – brutal and tender by Sanjoy Roy

Norwich Theatre RoyalBrew revisits the car crash at the beginning of his ballet career that killed his three companions and left him paraplegic Not quite dance, not quite theatre, An Acciden…

Swim, Aunty, Swim! review – a funny, touching tale of female friendship by Clare Brennan

Belgrade theatre, CoventryThree women push themselves beyond the local swimming pool and into the unknown in Siana Bangura’s buoyant, enlightening new play Three women “in their prime”…

Compagnie Maguy Marin: May B review – an absurdly beautiful dance translation of Samuel Beckett by Sarah Crompton

Sadler’s Wells, LondonThe French choreographer’s 1981 interpretation of the playwright’s world rewards patience with its magic and precision A silent dance based on the writings of Sam…

The week in theatre: Romeo & Juliet; Richard III; Passing Strange review – no fault in these stars by Susannah Clapp

Duke of York’s, Shakespeare’s Globe; Young Vic, LondonJamie Lloyd’s youthfully intense staging gives us a Juliet for the ages; Michelle Terry’s king rises above the disability row; a…

Lisa Kron’s ‘2.5 Minute Ride’ returns to Hartford Stage after 22 years with new production by Christopher Arnott

Lisa Kron performed her autobiographical one-person show "2.5 Minute Ride" at Hartford Stage in 2002. The Holocaust-themed piece returns to Hartford with a new feel May 30 to June 23.

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winner Sasha Velour brings lavish and lively history of drag to The Bushnell by Christopher Arnott

"RuPaul's Drag Race" winner and international drag star Sasha Velour brings a live show based on her book "The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of Drag" to The Bushnell on June 1.

Disney composer Richard M. Sherman has died at 95 by Jeff Lunden

Sherman and his brother Robert became Disney Studios' first ever in-house songwriters. They won two Oscars for their songs and score to Mary Poppins and composed the classic "It's a Small Wo…

The Orchestra Now: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun by Wendy Caster

The fabulous TON (The Orchestra Now), associated with the master's program at Bard, recently gave the final performance of its 2023-2024 season. The orchestra started with Debussy's "Prelude…

Off-Broadway Review: MOLLY SWEENEY (Irish Rep) by Charles Kruger

SWEENEY NOD By any measure, Irish playwright Brian Friel (who died in 2015) is one of the 20th-century’s great dramatists, whose works are among the lasting treasures of Irish literature. …

Rob Madge Gives Their Regards to Broadway in London's West End May 26 by Margaret Hall

Madge presents a brand new show about their experience postponing the Broadway run of My Son's A Queer, But What Can You Do?.

The Keep Going Songs by The Bengsons Completes Off-Broadway Run May 26 by Logan Culwell-Block

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 presents the new work from the songwriting duo.

Jinkx Monsoon and Corbin Bleu End Run in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors May 26 by Andrew Gans

The revival of the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical continues at the Westside.

Cynthia Erivo, BD Wong, Patina Miller, Ruthie Ann Miles Are Part of PBS Memorial Day Concert May 26 by Andrew Gans

Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise host the 35th anniversary broadcast.

Florence Welch Gatsby Musical Begins World Premiere at A.R.T. May 26 by Logan Culwell-Block

Isaac Powell, Charlotte MacInnes, and Ben Levi Ross lead the cast at the Massachusetts company.