‘Purple Summer’ Is Here At Last: Anaheim’s’ “Chance Theater’s” “Spring Awakening” Is A Master Stroke That’s Anything-BUT-Sophomori by Leo Buck

“Mama who bore me—Mama who gave me, no way to handle things which made me so bad…” …Thus are heard the opening lines of “Spring Awakening”–succinctly “sizing up” all of t…

Adam Lambert Champions Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Casting: “Shouldn’t the Teachings of Jesus Transcend Gender?” by McKinley Franklin

The ‘American Idol’ alum added that working alongside the two-time Oscar nominee in the musical “has been a dream.”

This ComeD’yan is Never Done by Mason Pilevsky

D’yan Forest: A Gefilte Fish Out of Water – 31 July 2025 On D’yan Forest’s 91st birthday, she gathered together a group of her closest friends, theatre community members, and ticket …

Production Manager Is Killed in Accident at Jacob’s Pillow, Authorities Say by Aishvarya Kavi

Jacob’s Pillow canceled weekend programming as staff members grieved the death of Kat Sirico, who was moving staging platforms that toppled, the authorities said.

Video: Michael James Scott Sings 'A Little More Mascara' from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at The Muny

Step inside the rehearsal hall as Broadway star Michael James Scott brings Albin to life with “A Little More Mascara” from La Cage aux Folles! Watch as the glamour, comedy, and heart of …

McKeever Play To Travel Overseas Next Month by Bill Hirschman

Michael McKeever and Christopher Renshaw are going to London. And they’re taking the code with them. Well, they’re taking The Code with them, The Code being the acclaimed play that McKee…

Josh Gad Tests Negative for COVID. Will Perform in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl by Diep Tran

The concert led by Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert continues through August 3.

John Stamos jumps into Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl in last-minute casting change by Caitlin Hornik

Actor replaces Josh Gad after he tested positive for Covid-19

Broadway is in a bizarre uproar over the race of an actor playing a robot by Johnny Oleksinski

Broadway's summer controversy has finally arrived in the form of a piping hot controversy at this year’s Best Musical Tony Award winner, “Maybe Happy Ending.”

CALL ME IZZY by Admin

CALL ME IZZY by Jamie Wax Directed by Sarna Lapine Starring Jean Smart Studio 54 Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer A problem with traveling your selected roads through contemporary-…

ROLLING THUNDER by Admin

ROLLING THUNDER Book by Bryce Hallett Arrangements and Orchestrations by Chong Lim & Sonny Paladino Directed by Kenneth Ferrone New World Stages Official Website Reviewed by David Spence…

GENE & GLIDA by Admin

GENE & GILDA by Cary Gitter Directed by Joe Brancato Starring Jonathan Randall Silver and Jordan Kai Bernett 59E59 Reviewed by David Spencer I’m not so sure about Gene & Gilda. A c…

THE WEIR (2025) by Admin

THE WEIR by Conor McPherson Directed by Ciaran O’Reilley Irish Repertory Theatre Reviewed by David Spencer Taking place in “a small bar in a rural part of Ireland,” The Weir features a…

‘I spent a month sleeping in a cupboard’: comedians on the true cost of the Fringe by Rich Pelley

Performing at these festivals can be ruinously expensive – but can you at least attend one for free? Our writer ditches his wallet to find out, and meets the comedians doing their best on …

Fleabag and Baby Reindeer superproducer Francesca Moody: ‘The next best play can come from anywhere’ by Kate Wyver

She is the Olivier-winning producer behind two of the most successful TV shows in recent memory. Now she has a slate of upcoming projects, including a bold new venture at the fringe. Will on…

Yoann Bourgeois on his mindblowing viral stair climbing act: ‘I want to return to the spirit of childhood’ by Lyndsey Winship

Everyone from Harry Styles to Selena Gomez has been captivated by the French choreographer’s stunning trampoline performance. Now he’s bringing a new work to the UK, featuring a revolvin…

Mballet dance academy in Thembisa, South Africa – in pictures by Phill Magakoe/afp/getty Images

Mballet is a small dance academy in the Winnie Mandela section of Thembisa township in South Africa. It was created not just to teach ballet but to open doors in a community where resources …

Sylvia Young obituary by Anthony Hayward

Theatre school founder who trained an array of British talent including Amy Winehouse, Billie Piper and Keeley Hawes Sylvia Young, who has died aged 85, nurtured the childhood talents of som…

HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL (2025) by Admin

HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL  (2025) Book, Music and Lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe Based on the screenplay by Daniel Waters Directed by Andy Fickman New World Stages Official Websi…

Review: Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert are Divine in Jesus Christ Superstar Hollywood Bowl Concert

Joy: A New True Musical ** 1/2, Rolling Thunder ** 1/2 by Barry Gordin

By David Sheward August 1, 2025: Joy, subtitled a New True Musical, Off-Broadway at the Laura Pels, is a serviceable enough product to entertain intermittently for two hours, but it’s ba…

Adam Lambert Defends Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Casting: “That’s The Point” by Glenn Garner

As Cynthia Erivo channels the Christian Messiah, her Judas is coming to her defense. Ahead of this weekend’s star-studded Jesus Christ Superstar concert at Hollywood Bowl, Adam Lambert def…

A Highly Subjective List of the (So Far) Best Plays and Musicals of the 21st Century by Jan Simpson

The New York Times recently published a fancy interactive list of what it considers to be “The Best Movies of the 21st Century.”  The editors say they assembled the list by asking more …

Charlottesville review – urgent voices against the alt-right’s extremist ideology by Mark Fisher

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghIn a confident verbatim show, Priyanka Shetty snaps from voice to voice to create a rich vision of the social fabric torn by the 2017 Unite the Right rally atta…

MAMMA MIA Celebrates Returning to Broadway with Overture

Mamma Mia! is back at the Winter Garden Theatre, with previews beginning on August 2. The production shared a video on social media, playing the overture of the show with the caption, "Back …

Video: Cynthia Erivo Sings 'Gethsemane' From JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, & More

The Hollywood Bowl performance of Andrew Lloyd Weber's Jesus Christ Superstar is finally here! See all the highlights, like Cynthia Erivo singing "Gethsemane", below! This new production see…

Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England review – when macho match-day exuberance goes viral by Mark Fisher

Underbelly Bristo Square, EdinburghAlex Hill’s boisterous one-man show teases a trade-off between the belonging and camaraderie of football fandom and personal stability Football is coming…

Josh Gad Tests Negative for COVID

After announcing that he tested positive for COVID just a few days ago, Josh Gad took to social media again to say that he has just tested negative. The caption of the post read, "Paxlovid y…

WWDTM: Heather Gay by NPR

This week, special guest Heather Gay joins panelists Shantira Jackson, Shane O'Neill, and Luke Burbank in Salt Lake CityLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Make It Happen review – Brian Cox haunts RBS’s Fred Goodwin in sparky financial crisis musical by Arifa Akbar

Festival Theatre, EdinburghCox’s entertaining spectre of Adam Smith visits Royal Bank of Scotland’s fascinatingly bland tyrant CEO in James Graham’s ambitious play about his meteoric r…

Maybe, Maybe Not: A Casting Controversy and the Conversation It’s Started by American Theatre Editors

An Asian American theatremaker reflects on the intent and impact of Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending,’ and the precedent its latest casting decision may set.

What to Stream: Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson team up and ‘King of the Hill’ and ‘Wednesday’ return by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press New Orleans legend Big Freedia returning with a new gospel album and the acting trio of Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer teaming up for the armored truck a…

China’s fiery baijiu spirit evolves to attract younger drinkers by The Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — The centuries-old fiery Chinese spirit baijiu, long associated with business dinners, is being reshaped to appeal to younger generations as its makers adapt to changing time…

The Hamilton Fringe Festival #5 – Crane Girl + A Question of Character -Exploring Dark, Painful Shadows in the Light of HIgh-up Modern Storytelling by Ross

The Hamilton Fringe Theatre Review: Crane Girl + A Question of Character By Ross Continuing with my time at the Hamilton Fringe Festival, two plays work their interpersonal magic on me with …

Top-level comedians take the stage this week in CT arts from Jerry Seinfeld to John Mulaney by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for Aug. 3-9 also include a 12-act music festival, a 20th anniversary party at Simsbury Meadows and the three-day TerrifiCon at Mohegan Sun.

Edinburgh Fringe Week Zero at Gilded Balloon by Jonathan Mandell

Celebrating its fortieth season at the Edinburgh Fringe, the Gilded Balloon, one of the Big Four venue operators, presented previews of a dozen acts – mostly comedians (including the MC, …

Mamma Mia! Comes Home to Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre Tonight by Broadway.com

Mamma Mia!, the musical set to ABBA's greatest hits, begins its return engagement at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre on August 2. The show will run for six months through February 1, 2026…

Mamma Mia! Returns to Broadway August 2 by Margaret Hall

The international hit, which features the songs of ABBA, again plays the Winter Garden Theatre.

5 Broadway Shows for Teens Before They Go Back to School by Margaret Hall

Teenage voices take center stage in this selection of shows, from supernatural horrors to literary rebellion.

Broadway in Bryant Park: Disney Day by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Bryant Park hosted a Disney on Broadway day as part of their Broadway in Bryant Park series. The free lunchtime performances were held on the Bryant Park lawn, with the lawn opening at 11 am…

New York Needs Theatre Festivals. Broadway Bound Currently at AMT Theater by Craig J Horsley

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival begins next month on August 25th. For almost eighty years, the festival has supported artists and performers to bring their talents to millions of happy audienc…