Love Letters: A. R. Gurney’s Moving Portrait of Two Almost Lovers by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Matthew Broderick, Laura Benanti, directed by Ciarán O'Reilly, read well for two shortish acts The post Love Letters: A. R. Gurney’s Moving Portrait of Two Almost Lovers a…

The Man from Snowy River in Concert

The post The Man from Snowy River in Concert appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Drama Desk 2023 Award Winners by Barry Gordin

May 31,2023: Winners for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today. The 2023 Drama Desk Awards will take place at Sardi’s Restaurant (234 W 44th Street) on June 6th f…

Is There A Way Past Fighting And Bad Behavior At Shows? by Joe Patti

So either the disruptions at performances in the UK are growing increasingly problematic or the topic has become a favorite bete noire of news outlets because I continue to see stories on th…

Public Square 2.0 Episode 7 - “FAT HAM: Food for my Soul“ by The Public Theater

In this seventh Episode of Public Square 2.0, the re-launch of The Public Theater’s podcast, Public Square, we take a look at James Ijames' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, FAT HAM. After its …

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‘Some Like It Hot’ leads Drama Desk Award winners by Caitlin Hornik

Eight Broadway productions from the 2022-2023 season won multiple awards.

Being Mr Wickham: Jane Austen’s Famous Cad Proves Jolly Good Fun by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Adrian Lukis plays George Wickham, co-writes with Catherine Cursor, and is directed by Guy Unsworth The post Being Mr Wickham: Jane Austen’s Famous Cad Proves Jolly Good Fu…

Florida theater teacher Jason Zembuch Young to receive 2023 Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education by Caitlin Hornik

The award was co-founded in 2014 by the Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University.

BroadwaySF Member Open House at the Orpheum Theatre by Broadwaysf

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our first-ever Member Open House at the Orpheum Theatre on Saturday, May 20th! Members got their photos taken by a professional photographer, went on ba…

Tricia Paoluccio sings the title song of "Here You Come Again" by Goodspeed Musicals

Tricia Paoluccio sings the title song of HERE YOU COME AGAIN July 26-August 27, 2023 The Terris Theatre, Chester Learn more: https://www.goodspeed.org/shows/here-you-come-again This rollick…

Photos: BACK TO THE FUTURE Gears Up For Its Broadway Run

Head inside rehearsal with new photos of the Broadway cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical as they gear up for their New York run.  

Paramore at MSG! Time to RIOT!!! by bwaySHO

About RIOT! Off to see #Paramore at Madison Square Garden!!! #MSG #miserybusiness #hayleywilliams

Manhattan Theatre Club names Chris Jennings as new executive director by Ruthie Fierberg

Jennings, who will succeed Barry Grove in the renamed position, spoke to Broadway News about his goals for the theatrical institution.

Amy Sherman-Palladino Next Project After “Mrs. Maisel”: Bringing Sutton Foster to Broadway Encores in Carol Burnett Role by Roger Friedman

Amy Sherman-Palladino has her first new assignment after co-writing, producing, and directing “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” to acclaim for five years on

Pay rise agreed for Stage Managers and Performers in the West End by Belaid S

A significant wage agreement has been finalised between the Equity union and the Society of London Theatre (SOLT), as announced

Come From Away reveals schedule for upcoming UK and Ireland tour by Belaid S

Celebrated musical Come From Away, the recipient of multiple awards, has now disclosed a variety of tour dates across the

Back to the Future The Musical Prolongs Its West End Engagement Through 2024 by Belaid S

The critically acclaimed stage production of Back to the Future The Musical, recipient of an Olivier Award, is set to

Jeffrey Seller announces North American tour of Sweeney Todd by Belaid S

In an exciting US announcement from acclaimed producer Jeffrey Seller, the North American stage is set to be thrilled with

Christopher Robin and CHAUVET Professional Create Colors for ‘Seussical’ by Michael Eddy

All the world may be a stage, as the great Bard wrote, but when it comes to theatrical productions, it’s often the characters on the stage who determine how that world spins. In the case o…

#ham4ham featuring Some Like It Hot, Parade, Shucked, and more! by Playbill

Are you ready for another round of Ham4Ham? The May 26 edition of the outdoor concert series was jam-packed with more of this season's newest (and most Tony-nominated) shows, plus a number o…

"Which is Scarier?" at the Opening Night of Grey House on Broadway by Playbill

Grey House may be scary, but sometimes, real life is scarier.

Photos: GREY HOUSE Cast Celebrates Opening Night

See photos of the cast and creatives of Grey House celebrating opening night!

Photos: See Jim Parsons, Rose Byrne, Zachary Quinto & More at GREY HOUSE Opening Night

See photos of stars arriving on the red carpet for opening night of Grey House!

Sweeney Todd National Tour to Launch in 2025 by Caitlin Hornik

A national tour of the current Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd is set to begin in 2025. While an itinerary has not yet been finalized, the production will span the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 t…

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 5/31/23 by Mark G. Auerbach

NEW ArtsBest on Pioneer Valley Radio. TheaterWorks’ new season, WAM’s Kristen van Ginhoven steps down, David Lutken at Barrington Stage, Brad Shepard at The Majestic, and arts news for W…

‘Sweeney Todd’ national tour to launch in 2025 by Caitlin Hornik

As with the current Broadway revival, the production will feature Jonathan Tunick’s original orchestrations.

How to Get Lizard Boy Rush and Student Tickets by Margaret Hall

Brandon Ivie directs Justin Huertas' queer coming-of-age musical, which is offering tickets as cheap as $28 through special programs.

Scott Pask Reveals the Secrets of His Tony-Nominated Sets by Leah Putnam

The designer explains how many cornstalks are on stage in Shucked and how he built a moving train for Some Like It Hot.

Product Reviews for Summer, 1976 Limited Edition Official Opening Night Playbill

Laura Linney and Jessica Hecht star, under the direction of Daniel Sullivan. This Limited Edition Opening Night Playbill from.

Ann Larkin [Profiles] • Instagram, Twitter, TikTok - Foller.me

playbill.com 12 of 97. Ann Larkin, SHRM-CP. linkedin.com 13 of 97. Leigh Ann Larkin (@leighannlarkin). mobile.twitter.com 14 of 97.

Spongebob the Musical at From Stage to Screen Acting Studio - PLAYBILLder

From Stage to Screen Acting Studio. Poughkeepsie, NY. 1831522. Copyright © 2023 Playbill Online Inc. All marks used by permission.

2023 Bobby G Awards: Lead Performer Medley by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

The Bobby G Awards celebrate outstanding achievement in Colorado high school musical theatre. The ninth annual ceremony took place on May 18 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Take a look at…

Yes, Canadian TV star Paul Gross has the chops to play King Lear by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Gross and director Kimberley Rampersad have the guts and vision to let this Stratford Festival Lear be genuinely unlikeable at the start.

GREG BARNES | SOME LIKE IT HOT MUSICAL by Some Like It Hot Musical

#SomeLikeItHotMusical is now playing at the Shubert Theatre! 🧡 Stream or download the new album now, plus preorder the CD and Vinyl: https://found.ee/SomeLikeItHot Get Broadway’s hot…

& JULIET, INTO THE WOODS, and NEW YORK, NEW YORK Cast Members to Join Ham4Ham This Week

The casts of Into the Woods; New York, New York; and & Juliet will perform at this week's Ham4Ham!

DRAMA DESK AWARD WINNERS 2023 (FULL LIST) by Robert Shuman

DRAMA DESK 2023 WINNERS ANNOUNCED   Awards will be presented Tuesday, June 6 at Sardi’s Restaurant   MANDY PATINKIN AND KATHRYN GRODY TO HOST THE CEREMONY   www.DramaDesk.org   (Wednes…

Video: Brandon Uranowitz Has Been Waiting His Entire Life for LEOPOLDSTADT

As Leopoldstadt enters its final weeks on Broadway, some members of its company are gearing up for Tonys season. Brandon Uranowitz is one of them. Watch as he chats with Richard Ridge about …

Hey New Dramatists Guests, What Are You Most Looking Forward To This Summer

On May 30th, the New Dramatists 71st Annual Benefit Luncheon was held at the Marriott Marquis honoring Suzan-Lori Parks. Cast members from theatre's critically acclaimed shows this season ca…

Tony-Winning Director Thomas Kail Will Helm Disney's Live-Action Moana by Talaura Harms

The Hamilton and Sweeney Todd director has previously been behind the camera for Fosse/Verdon and Grease: Live.

TheatreWorksUSA Hosting Industry Presentation of New Musical Blocked by Logan Culwell-Block

Tackling society's relationship with social media, the work features a score by 2019 Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Ben Wexler.

Photos: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate 2023 Tony Nominee Suzan-Lori Parks at New Dramatists Luncheon by Andrew Gans, Leah Putnam

The Topdog/Underdog playwright received the 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award at a star-studded event that included Josh Groban and J. Harrison Ghee.

News: Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s 2023-2024 Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

CSC presents RULE-BREAKERS, a celebration of mavericks. Following an exhilarating 20th anniversary season, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company (CSC)  announced a line-up of five iconic productio…

Summer Stroll brings fun, art, and music to Downtown Mansfield by Melanie Savage

A Summer Stroll on Betsy Paterson Square on May 25 kicked off the summer concert season in downtown Mansfield. The event included live performers, art, games, a guided walk, and more.

Broadway’s ‘Some Like It Hot,’ ‘Life of Pi,’ ‘A Doll’s House,’ ‘Sweeney Todd’ Rack Up Multiple Drama Desk Awards Wins by Chris Willman

Nobody’s perfect, but “Some Like It Hot” was close enough for the 67th annual Drama Desk Awards, which gave the Broadway adaptation of the classic film comedy eight honors on Wednesday…

MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS Original Cast Album to be Released Featuring Kristolyn Lloyd, Max Crumm & More

The cast of Out of the Box Theatrics’ Millennials Are Killing Musicals by Nico Juber, directed by Ciara Renée, will head into the studio this week to record its original cast album to be …

Lighthouse: An Immersive Drinking Musical Reveals Cast for Off-Broadway Premiere by Leah Putnam

Written and composed by Emmy winner Jacki Thrapp, the show played a sold-out run last summer at Edinburgh Fringe.

TDF Giving Day 2023 by TDF

Looking Back and Moving Forward... To help TDF continue to make everyone feel welcome and included at the theatre, please visit give.tdf.org. Over the past 22 years, under the leadership o…

Monty Python's Spamalot (Teaser) | Stratford Festival 2023 by Stratford Festival

"God the almighty and all-knowing has misplaced a cup?" MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT April 19 - October 28 | Avon Theatre Opening Night Performance: May 31 Monty Python's Spamalot offers up a h…

Winners of the 2023 Off Broadway Alliance Awards by Deb Miller

The Off Broadway Alliance – an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals – today announced the winners of its 12th ann…

King James by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Whether you are a basketball fan or not, Rajiv Joseph’s "King James" is an intriguing depiction of an unlikely friendship over 12 years. Under Kenny Leon’s polished direction, Glenn Davi…

#Ham4Ham Fans make bwaySHO Dreams Come True by bwaySHO

New Jersey Ballet Presents Spring Forward by Victoria Dammer

New Jersey Ballet Artistic Director Maria Kowroski has raised the bar (barre) by introducing audiences young and seasoned to an exhilarating new style of ballet, choreographed by exciting ma…

Ruthie Ann Miles Out of SWEENEY TODD Due to Covid

Ruthie Ann Miles has revealed via an Instagram story that she has Covid, and will be out of Sweeney Todd for a week. 

Stars From & Juliet, New York, New York, and Into the Woods to Join Lin-Manuel Miranda and Hamilton Cast for June 2 Ham4Ham by Margaret Hall

As always, Playbill will be live on Instagram to broadcast the performance for those who can't attend in person.

Rian Keating in Time Stamps: Life Fragments in Story and Song by Victoria Dammer

Rian Keating is a masterful storyteller through the power of song and humor, with just the right touch of cheerful and melancholy emotion.

Bees & Honey by Kendra Jones

Everything that could disrupt a day, or a marriage, occurs, and we watch how Johaira and Manuel deal with and react to each situation. I'm rooting for this dissolving marriage and left concl…

BSR Classical Music Interludes, June 2023 by Gail Obenreder

Yes, it’s summer, and Gail Obenreder previews some of its early classical music offerings.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, June 1-7, 2023 by Kyle V. Hiller

June arrives with Pride events, a handful of exhibits and art shows, and a circus festival from FringeArts. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

On the Red Carpet: Why Grey House's Sophia Anne Caruso Likes to Eavesdrop on the Audience by Talaura Harms

Go inside opening night of the new Broadway thriller as the cast explains why their play is actually quite funny.

Broadway Babe by Barry Gordin

Nostalgic music treats from Broadway Babe May 31, 2023: Broadway Babe, Randie Levine-Miller, has found some wonderful nostalgic musical treats this week– including a star-studded tribute…

LALIFF 2023 by Pauline Adamek

Join in the celebration! The 2023 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival kicks off today and runs from May 31 through June 4, 2023, offering a full slate of entertainment. LALIF…

Thomas Kail to Direct MOANA Live Action Film Remake

Tony winner Thomas Kail has been tapped to direct Disney's upcoming live action film adaptation of Moana. The Moana remake will reunite Kail with the film's songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, af…

Interview: Amy Herzog and Jessica Chastain on Creating a Nora for Our Time in A Doll’s House

‘Drunk Shakespeare’ show plans to unionize in Chicago by Chris Jones

The comedy operation, wherein an actor drinks copious qualities of alcohol for comedic purposes, is facing a unionization demand.

Victoria Clark, Micaela Diamond & Betsy Wolfe by bwaySHO

3 icons taking a selfie at the New Dramatists Luncheon! #VictoriaClark #MicaelaDiamond #BetsyWolfe 🎥: @bwaySHO

Millennials Are Killing Musicals to Drop Original Cast Album by Leah Putnam

The new musical from Nico Juber made recently finished a developmental run Off-Broadway starring Kristolyn Lloyd.

Cast Complete for Sheffield Theatres' Miss Saigon, Starring Joanna Ampil as the Engineer by Andrew Gans

The musical will be reimagined by co-directors Robert Hastie and Anthony Lau.

Karen Ziemba, Erin Davie, More Set for Wonderful Town 70th Anniversary Concert by Andrew Gans

Robert W. Schneider will direct the evening with music direction by Michael Lavine.

See Ben Platt, Nikki Crawford and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

Before The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal airs nationwide this weekend, we're offering a first look at the episode. Hosted by Emmy winner Fadal, this episode will air in New York City on…

Pittsburgh Film Office and Public Theater join forces to train, retain local creatives by Joshua Axelrod / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Their newly announced partnership is designed to strengthen both Pittsburgh’s film and theater ecosystems.

Carolee Carmello, Stephen Schwartz & More to Join Charles Strouse's 95th Birthday Celebration at 54 Below

Celebrate the 95th birthday of Broadway legend Charles Strouse at 54 Below on June 5, 2023!

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Interview: Comedian Michael Cruz Kayne Laughs Through Tears in Sorry For Your Loss

SWEENEY TODD to Launch National Tour Spring 2025

The eight-time Tony-nominated musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is heading on a national tour across the United States. Set to launch in early Spring 2025, the tour has …

South Florida Teacher Honored With 2023 Excellence in Theatre Education Tony Award

The 2023 Excellence in Theatre Education Tony Award will go to South Florida teacher Jason Zembuch Young of South Plantation High School. This honor is bestowed upon an outstanding teacher i…

Shop Items From GREY HOUSE in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop!

They've been expecting you... Take a look at new items from Grey House in our theatre shop, including the Grey House Wooden Keychain, the Morse Code Hoodie, and many more. 

SOME LIKE IT HOT Wins Big at 2023 Drama Desk Awards

The 2023 Drama Desk Award winners have been announced, and Broadway musical Some Like It Hot has won the most awards with eight, followed by Life of Pi with four.

Chris Jennings Named Executive Director of Manhattan Theatre Club by Andrew Gans

Jennings will succeed long-time Executive Producer Barry Grove.

L Morgan Lee and Breaking the Binary Theatre Partner for Summer Intensive by Leah Putnam

The new organization is offering free sessions to a group of six trans, nonbinary, and Two-Spirit+ musical theatre performers.

Rebecca Gilman's Swing State to Receive New York Premiere Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The production, which will feature the original Chicago cast, will play Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre.

Musicians Union Responds After Here Lies Love Characterizes Them as 'Artistic Gatekeepers' by Logan Culwell-Block

The David Byrne musical's decision to perform to pre-recorded tracks has come under fire from the American Federation of Musicians

Broadway's Fourth of July Week 2023 Performance Schedule Changes by James Miller

Several shows have cancelled or added performances during the holiday week.

Cursed Child: 1-Year Anniversary by Mirvish Productions

Celebrating the 1-Year Anniversary of the first performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in Toronto. From opening night, to Hogwarts Pride Nights and events at Yonge-Dundas Square, t…

Kyle Taylor Parker Will Bring JUKE JOINT JUBILEE to NYC This Summer

This summer, Midnight Theatre presents 'KTP's Juke Joint Jubilee,' a monthly concert series featuring the sultry soul and blues inspired vocals of the magnetic Kyle Taylor Parker.  Each mon…

ESTA 2023 Plugfest Expands to Four Days by Michael Eddy

The ESTA Control Protocols Plugfest, the event where manufacturers and developers test their lighting products for interoperability, is scheduled to take place from October 5 – 8, 2023, at…

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Kimberly Akimbo's Bonnie Milligan

Our top seven favorite Bonnie Milligan videos on the internet

1983 Tony Awards flashback: When ‘Torch Song Trilogy’ made history by Susan King

The 76th annual Tony Awards have already made history. For the first time, two of the acting nominees identify as non-binary: Harrison Ghee who is contending for lead actor in musical for �…

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Broadway Law Firm Nevin Group Joins Klaris Law by Greg Evans

Klaris Law, a boutique media, entertainment, technology, and intellectual property firm based in New York, announced today that Nevin Law Group, a Broadway production law practice, will join…

Diary of a Madman

It Opened Doors on TV, But Can ‘Transparent’ Sing Onstage? by American Theatre Editors

How the creators of 'A Transparent Musical' have adapted the hit series about a Jewish family's multiple gender journeys into a stage musical, premiering tonight at L.A.'s Mark Taper Forum.

Video: Disney+ Drops WORLD'S BEST Musical Movie Trailer From FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Team

Produced by Thomas Kail, who directed the Broadway smash “Hamilton” and produced and directed the 2020 film version, and Kate Sullivan, the film reunites Kail and Ambudkar who first coll…

Sutton Foster-Led Once Upon a Mattress, Titanic, Jelly's Last Jam, More Will Play New York City Center by Logan Culwell-Block

Savion Glover and Tony Goldwyn's reimagining of Rodgers and Hart's Pal Joey, starring Ephraim Sykes and Jennifer Holliday, will be the venue's gala production.

Off Broadway Alliance Award Winners: Fat Ham, Titanique by New York Theater

Fat Ham won best new play and Titanique best new musical at the 12th annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards. Winners will be feted June 20th, at Sardi’s. (List of this years Off Broadway Alli…

News: Solas Nua introduces new Executive Director, Andrew Dolan by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Dolan as Executive Director of Solas Nua. “Andrew is a talented and passionate artist with the tools to skillfully n…

Photos: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Panel and Performances to Air on SiriusXM Tomorrow

See photos from SiriusXM On Broadway's hour-long special featuring a panel discussion and live performances with the cast of KIMBERLY AKIMBO!

Manhattan Theatre Club Names Chris Jennings as Executive Director

Chris Jennings will join Manhattan Theatre Club as Executive Director to succeed Executive Producer Barry Grove.

Coming to City Center: ‘Pal Joey,’ ‘Titanic’ and the 20th Fall for Dance by Sarah Bahr

Also among next season’s highlights: Encores! revivals of “Once Upon a Mattress” and “Jelly’s Last Jam,” and dance works from Pam Tanowitz and Lyon Opera Ballet.

News: STC’s Chris Jennings to become the new Executive Director of Manhattan Theatre Club by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Today it was announced that after 19 seasons with STC, Executive Director Chris Jennings will become the new Executive Director of Manhattan Theatre Club. He will begin the move from D.C. …

FAT HAM, TITANIQUE & More Win 2023 Off Broadway Alliance Awards

The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, today announced the winners of the 12th Annual …

‘Once Upon a Mattress’, ‘Jelly’s Last Jam’ & ‘Titanic’ To Get Encores! Treatment; Ephraim Sykes & Jennifer Holliday Set For City by Greg Evans

Following a season that saw its Broadway transfers Into the Woods and Parade score a slew of Tony Award nominations, the New York City Center has announced what’s coming next for its celeb…

Sutton Foster-Led ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, PAL JOEY with Ephraim Sykes and Jennifer Holliday Set for New York City Center's 2023/24 Season

New York City Center today announced programming for the 2023 – 2024 Season, 80 Years at the Center of the Arts, which will include productions of Pal Joey, Titanic, Once Upon a Mattress, …

Sutton Foster in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, JELLY’S LAST JAM, TITANIC, PAL JOEY with Jennifer Holiday and more at NEW YORK CITY CENTER

Today, it has been announced that for Encores! 30th Season will include three trailblazing musicals in the American canon. Once Upon A Mattress starring Sutton Foster, Jelly’s Last Jam, an…

Ayrton Diablo S on Tour with Diodato by Michael Eddy

Following his success in the United States and Europe, Diodato, winner of the Sanremo Festival 2020, returns to Italy for a tour that will take him around Italian clubs for the whole of summ…

Florida's Jason Zembuch Young Wins Excellence in Theatre Education Award From Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon by Logan Culwell-Block

The theatre teacher will be celebrated at the 76th Annual Tony Awards June 11.

The Tony Awards & CMU To Present The 2023 Excellence in Theatre Education Award to Jason Zembuch Young

Theatre director/teacher Jason Zembuch Young of South Plantation High School in Plantation, Florida, will receive the 2023 Excellence in Theatre Education Award.

Local 802 AFM Says 'David Byrne is Trying to Break The Union'

In response to a statement from Here Lies Love defending of its use of pre-recorded music as part of its upcoming Broadway production, Local 802 President and Executive Director Tino Gaglia…

Sutton Foster to Lead Encores! Once Upon a Mattress, Adapted by Amy Sherman-Palladino

Cast & Creatives Revealed For the World Premiere of GOIN' HOLLYWOOD by Stephi Wild

WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Shane Peterman and Associate Producer Elizabeth Kensek have announced casting and creative details for the world premiere of GOIN’ HOLLYWOOD,…

Laurie Metcalf, Sophia Anne Caruso, Paul Sparks - Grey House Opening Night Curtain Call by bwaySHO

Laurie Metcalf, Sophia Anne Caruso, Paul Sparks & the cast of Grey House celebrate Opening Night on Broadway. Plus, Playwright Levi Holloway Filmed & edited by @bwaySHO #LaurieMetcalf #s…

Some Like It Hot Dominates 2023 Drama Desk Awards; See the Full List of Winners by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical has had a successful awards season, including a Tony nod for Best Musical.

2023 Drama Desk Award Winners: Some Like It Hot, Leopoldstadt, Life of Pi by New York Theater

Some Like It Hot won Outstanding Musical and seven other awards, Leopoldstadt won Outstanding Play at  67th Annual Drama Desk Awards, announced this morning. The Piano Lesson and Parade won…

Eric Idle sings with the cast in surprise Stratford ‘Spamalot’ appearance by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

The original Monty Python troupe member reflects on collaboration, laughter and being a ghost

Broadway’s ‘Sweeney Todd’ to Begin National Tour in 2025 by Matthew Herzog

SWEENEY TODD (2023 Broadway Cast). Photo: Evan Zimmerman. Producer Jeffrey Seller has announced that the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will launch a n…

Broadway Box Office At $33M For First Week Of New Season; ‘Lion King’, ‘Hamilton’, ‘Sweeney Todd’, ‘& Juliet’ Among Shows Grossing by Greg Evans

Broadway box office overall held steady last week, even as the recent Tony Award nominations already seemed to lose some of their power to boost ticket sales. Some shows with nominations saw…

‘Not a Pyramid Scheme’ at WIT unpacks grifting with comedy by Alexandra Bowman

Washington Improv Theater features characters trying to market a wacky item suggested by the audience, but what do you do if it's a dud?

We’re Hiring a Content Editor! by Howlround Theatre Commons

By HowlRound Theatre Commons. We are seeking a part-time, remote content editor to work with HowlRound contributors and staff.

SOME LIKE IT HOT, PARADE, and More Take Home 2023 Drama Desk Awards; Full List of Winners!

Winners for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today. Among the big winners were Some Like It Hot, Parade, and more.

Drama Desk Awards Go to Some Like It Hot, Life of Pi, and More

Tony-Nominated Sweeney Todd Revival Will Tour U.S. in 2025 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway bow is led by Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

She Created A Rocking Organization That Elevates Women’s Voices On Stage And Helps Women Tune Into Their Health by Jeryl Brunner

Melinda Colaizzi founded Women Who Rock to help rock the future of healthcare through the power of music

Sweeney Todd to Launch National Tour in 2025

Photos: The Cast of GREY HOUSE Takes Their Opening Night Bows

Grey House celebrated its Broadway opening last night, May 30, at the Lyceum Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening …

HAMILTON Will Make Middle Eastern Debut in Abu Dhabi Next Year

The Tony®️, Grammy®️, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize winning musical, HAMILTON, is making its Middle Eastern debut in Abu Dhabi at Etihad Arena next year! The production will run from 17 J…

In the Bowers Program at Lincoln Center, Early-Career Classical Musicians Perform Alongside Experienced Musicians by John Sherer

A look at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's prestigious three-year residency.

Broadway Grosses Analysis: & Juliet Continues to Lead Fellow Best Musical Nominees at the Box Office by Logan Culwell-Block

The jukebox musical is up for Broadway's top honor at this year's Tony Awards, along with Kimberly Akimbo; New York, New York; Shucked; and Some Like It Hot.

SWEENEY TODD Will Embark on Tour in 2025

The Tony Award-nominated revival of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s landmark musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will launch a national tour in late winter / e…

Starting Your Career as a Self-Represented Actor by Emma Houlahan

Emerging into the industry without agency representation can feel scary. But fear not! Being self-represented will not hold you back from working, and here's why!

Panti Bliss review – forceful account of a remarkable life by Brian Logan

Soho theatre, LondonThe Irish drag queen and activist, AKA Rory O’Neill, feelingly recounts her journey in a country long hostile to difference What am I for any more? That’s the questio…

The BSR Podcast, season 7, episode 8: The Power of Food Media panel recording by Alaina Johns

If you missed our May 25 Power of Food Media panel conversation in person, now you can listen to it on the BSR pod! Our guests explain how they got into the biz, why the work matters, and of…

A Tight-Rope Walk to the Tony Awards: How ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ Creators Struck a Delicate Balance of Humor and Heartache by Gordon Cox

The writers of “Kimberly Akimbo” tell a story about the musical’s creation that feels as if it could be a scene in the show itself. Like the Tony-nominated production, now up for eight…

Phillipa Soo rocks out to “Lusty Month of May” at #Ham4Ham! by bwaySHO

Phillipa Soo rocks out to “Lusty Month of May” at #Ham4Ham! Celebrating May… One Last Time. Full video right here on bwaySHO YT! 🎥: @bwaySHO #PhillipaSoo #musicaltheatre #Hamilt…

Video: Lorna Courtney Is Spreading a Message of Empowerment

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Lorna Courtney chats about the importance of & Juliet's message, why this role was so important to her, and so much more.

Photos: Whoopi Goldberg Toasts Jordan E. Cooper and AIN'T NO MO'

Just last night, the best of broadway came out to celebrate the six-time Tony-nominated Ain't No Mo. Whoopi Goldberg is hosted a private celebration of the acclaimed play at The Edition Tim…

Opening the National Theatre’s Doors to Devised Work by Jeffrey Mosser, Stewart Pringle

By Jeffrey Mosser, Stewart Pringle. Stewart Pringle, senior dramaturg at the National Theatre, sheds light on the theatre’s Generate program.

A family struggles with a religious intrusion by Eric Fitzgerald

At Miners Alley, Sarah Ruhl’s ‘The Oldest Boy’ asks a lot of the audience

Rebecca Gilman’s Swing State to Have New York Premiere This Fall

Fat Ham Is Off Broadway Alliance Awards' Best New Play; See the Full List of 2023 Winners by Logan Culwell-Block

This year's winners will be celebrated June 20 at Sardi's.

THE LITTLE MERMAID Tops U.K. Box Office With Opening Weekend Debut

The Little Mermaid made a splash at the U.K. box office this past weekend! Disney's new live action reimagining of the classic movie musical earned £5 million ($6.2 million) at the U.K. an…

Goodman Theatre's SWING STATE Will Transfer Off-Broadway This Year

Swing State, Rebecca Gilman's play which premiered at the Goodman Theatre last year, is headed off-Broadway. Learn more about how to catch the production when it heads to New York here!

Review: MISCHIEF MAKERS: PETER PAN GOES WRONG - BROADWAY PART 1, Podcast

Who broke their foot the last time they were in Peter Pan Goes Wrong? What was it like to work with Neil Patrick Harris? What are American audiences like versus those in the UK? Mischief Mak…

‘Here Lies Love’ to use pre-recorded music; Broadway musicians launch public outcry by Caitlin Hornik

The musicians union alerted its members of the musical’s intention not to use live musicians; “Here Lies Love” producers respond.

The Shape of Things review – seductive sociopaths show cruel intent by Arifa Akbar

Park theatre, LondonThe tension is raised in Neil LaBute’s dark comedy as entitled Evelyn sets about remoulding unworldly Adam from geek to good-looking boyfriend To those uninitiated with…

7 Seattle arts events to put on your Pride month calendar by Jerald Pierce

If you're looking for more ways to celebrate Pride this June, these artsy options spanning theater, comedy, music and visual art are just the picks for you.

Goodman Theatre production of ‘Swing State’ is headed to New York by Chris Jones

The entire Goodman Theatre cast is going with the show, including Mary Beth Fisher as a widow dealing with grief and bereavement.

Elation Smarty Hybrid™ Workhorse Lights on Walker Hayes ‘Duck Buck Tour’ by Michael Eddy

Last fall, Darkroom Creative enlisted Elation Smarty Hybrid™ moving heads on Walker Hayes’ “Glad You’re Here Tour” as a multifunctional workhorse on the country star’s first head…

Astera Launches Two New Fresnel Products by Michael Eddy

Wireless LED lighting specialist Astera launches two new Fresnel products – the PlutoFresnel for medium to small spaces and applications and the LeoFresnel, a cable-free LED alternative to…

Music – Cabaret – Updates by Sandi Durell

Clint Holmes – Amanda Green – Robbie Rozelle – Susan Mack Robbie Rozelle returns to the historic nightclub Birdland with an all-new show, “Bring Me Giants” on June 29, 2023 at 8…

The Creative Ecosystem of ‘Riven,’ a New Play About Recycling by American Theatre Editors

Marina Zurita is the director of this new work about solidarity and struggle among Brazilian waste pickers, but she's not the piece's sole author.

Brooke Shields: “Pretty Baby” by Trav S.D.

You see? Just like Milton Berle and Bob Hope, Brooke Shields (b. 1965) started out as a Charlie Chaplin impersonator. In this photo she’s about five, but then she went and dressed like The…

Beyond Boundaries: Mandala Maker Festival Moves to Devon Avenue by Sharon Hoyer

Sleep Warrior: A Review of “The Dream King” from Teatro Vista by Mary Wisniewski

It is in sleep that everything happens, and an office drone becomes a hero and a warrior. His quest is figuring out how to bring his dream life into his real one.

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

WGA Asks Nominated Members to Skip Tonys, Musicians Union Objects to ‘Here Lies Love,’ Matt Recaps End of Trip “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting …

The Tony Awards Quiz of 2023 by New York Theater

Answer these ten questions, plus a bonus question, about the nominations for the 2023 Tony Awards. Tough times call for a tough quiz. Loading…

ReDISCoveries: Whistle Down the Wind (Original London Cast, Disc Two) by JK

ReDISCoveries:  Whistle Down the Wind (Original London Cast, Disc Two) Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in my collection. Every other week …

Broadway law firm Nevin Law Group to merge with larger entertainment outfit by Caitlin Hornik

Nevin Law Group will merge with media, technology, entertainment and intellectual property firm Klaris Law.

Even without Cal Shakes productions, Bay Area summer theater is a bounty by Lily Janiak

Season highlights include San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, Magic Theatre and Lorraine Hansberry Theatre.

A Yale grad and CT musician teamed up. Their spoken-word album shares the truth of prison. by Harriet Jones

Betts went from Warren Wilson to founding Freedom Reads, an organization that provides access to literature in prison, then to advising the Obama administration on juvenile justice, earning …

MTI'S Broadway Junior Revue at Medford Memorial Middle School - PLAYBILLder

Medford Panther Players. Haines-Memorial Middle School. Medford, NJ. 1815662. Copyright © 2023 Playbill Online Inc. All marks used by permission.

“Yerma” Lays Waste to Idealized Visions of Family Life—at Shotgun by Lynne Stevens

Lopez/Lorca Tragedy Unveils Woman Driven Mad by Tradition by Lynne Stevens Mythical in its makeup, “Yerma”  is a study in what not to do in your romantic relationships.  Melinda Lopez …

On the Couch with Karen From Finance

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An insider preview of ‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’ at Good Shepherd Players by Guest Author

Artistic advisor Christine Maxted gives a glimpse into the upcoming production.

Hamilton, the musical incubator: Multi-million dollar program to develop new Canadian shows set to launch by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic,joshua Chong - Staff Reporter

City’s Theatre Aquarius will host the National Centre for New Musicals, with support of “Come From Away” producer Michael Rubinoff.

Wake Up With BWW 5/31: First Look at GREY HOUSE, HERE LIES LOVE Responds to Use to Recorded Tracks, and More!

Top stories: First look at Grey House, plus the team behind Here Lies Love responds to opposition surrounding its use of pre-recorded music, and more!

Book Review: ‘Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style,’ by Paul Rudnick by R. Eric Thomas

Following a neurotic writer and a wealthy aesthete over four bumpy decades, “Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style” is a gay rom-com that tugs at the heart.

Announcing the recipients of the 2023 First Nations Arts and Culture Awards

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NICA presents ONEIRIC

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Carmen – In Theatres by Aussie Theatre

Aussie Theatre has 5 x in-season double passes to giveaway to Carmen at various cinemas see participating locations here from

New First Nations large-scale projection across Hamer Hall by Aussie Theatre

Produced by Arts Centre Melbourne and in collaboration with RISING, Spirits Of The Land is a new large-scale digital projection

A Transparent Musical Opens World Premiere via Los Angeles' Center Theatre Group May 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

Daya Curley, Peppermint, and Sarah Stiles star in the stage musical based on the Amazon Prime series, with a book by MJ Kaufman and series creator Joey Soloway and a score by Faith Soloway.

Harmony's 6 Comedian Harmonists Join Barry Manilow at Radio City Music Hall Starting May 31 by Andrew Gans

Singer-songwriter Manilow is offering five concerts at the Manhattan venue.

Brisbane Festival and QPAC announce two world premiere stage works for Brisbane Festival 2023

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