Danny Boy by Steven Morris

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Do Ghost Lights Comfort Or Scare Ghosts? by Joe Patti

I have been holding an article in reserve for quite awhile as I waited for the Halloween season to roll around. 10 years ago this week Atlas Obscura had an article about why theaters place g…

What Do the Reviews Say About James Graham's Punch on Broadway? by Meg Masseron

Will Harrison leads the cast, with Adam Penford at the helm.

What Do the Critics Think of Masquerade, the Immersive Phantom of the Opera Production? by Logan Culwell-Block

The NYC return of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical officially opened September 29.

Punch by Jacob Malizio

As Jacob tears through Nottingham in a whirlwind of drugs, girls, and bar fights, he makes a fatal mistake that lands him in prison. But as he struggles to accept the consequences of his act…

After a Fatal Blow, an Unlikely Connection by Jacob Malizio

“Punch” comes up short in capturing the exchange between the victim’s family and the perpetrator because it always leans on Jacob’s perspective, down to an ending that shows him happ…

Redemption and Runarounds by Jacob Malizio

James Graham’s play Punch, as directed by Adam Penford, is a very, very British work: it’s sturdily acted, choreo-directed within an inch of its life and shot through with a sense of com…

James Graham’s Punch, a Much-Needed Dose of Hope in a Broken World by Jacob Malizio

It leads to a luminous climax, arguably the most beautifully written single scene of the year. Jacob, Joan, David, and moderator Nicola (Camila Canó-Flaviá) sit in a simple half-circle, on…

Where Tough Guys Do Dance: Punch by Jacob Malizio

It’s quite a story, though not necessarily the kind that makes for the most astonishing theater. That’s not to denigrate Punch, which is solidly built and well-meaning without sanctimony…

When Violence Meets Forgiveness by Jacob Malizio

Despite the inherent drama and sadness of the entire situation, Punch too often feels like a PSA for the restorative justice procedure, with lots of exposition and step-by-step procedural in…

A True Story of Manslaughter Makes a Mawkish Transfer to the Stage by Jacob Malizio

To criticize a play that tells this story of transformation is to be a grump. But good intentions aren’t enough to make a good play. The suspense leading up to the first meeting between th…

Will Harrison delivers an impactful performance in Broadway play inspired by real-life tragedy by Jacob Malizio

Bold and deeply human, Punch is initially a bit slow on the wind up, but its stellar cast help weave together an almost unbelievable story of compassion and empathy in its second act that le…

Punch by Jacob Malizio

But while story itself is inspiring, some central emotional focus seems missing from the way it unfolds in Punch, which winds up feeling less like a full-blown play and more like a digressiv…

Sin, Redemption Delivered with Emotional Wallop by Jacob Malizio

James Graham’s Punch, just brought to New York from England’s Nottingham (approx. 127 miles northwest of London) and London’s fringe, plunges more deeply into emotional areas—almost …

‘Masquerade’ Review: ‘Phantom of the Opera’ Gets the Immersive Remix by Alexis Soloski

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” returns to New York in an immersive spectacle, as silly as it is thrilling.

‘Masquerade’ review: Secretive off-Broadway ‘Phantom of the Opera’ riff is a sexy, hot ticket by Johnny Oleksinski

It’s “Sleep No More” meets “The Music of the Night.”

Review Roundup: MASQUERADE Immersive PHANTOM Experience Opens Off-Broadway

The Music of the Night is rising above New York City once more, as Masquerade has brings the world of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera back to life in a brand-new immersive exp…

Masquerade review – Phantom of the Opera is back with a new gimmick by Jesse Hassenger

218 West 57th Street, New York An immersive, experiential reworking of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s long-running musical turns it into something resembling a mostly fun theme park ride Anyone put…

Masquerade: Phantom of the Opera, Immersive Style by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Diane Paulus stages this immersive theater adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's long-running musical. The post Masquerade: Phantom of the Opera, Immersive Style appeared firs…

Review: Immersive Musical Masquerade Is a Phantom Fever Dream

‘Masquerade’ reimagines ‘Phantom of the Opera’ as an immersive theme park ride (Off Broadway review) by Thom Geier

It’s only been two years since Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera ended its 35-year run on Broadway but the beloved sung-through musical that once carried the tagline “Now and …

‘Masquerade’ Review: An Immersive Reimagining of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ by Dan Rubins

Masquerade offers a refreshingly vibrant music of the night. The post ‘Masquerade’ Review: An Immersive Reimagining of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ appeared first on Slant Magazine.

‘Punch’ Review: After a Fatal Blow, an Unlikely Connection by Elisabeth Vincentelli

James Graham’s Broadway play tells the true story of how restorative justice brought together a young man who threw a fatal punch and the parents of the victim.

Review Roundup: PUNCH Opens on Broadway

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham, opens on Broadway tonight at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Read the reviews! Punch centers around Jacob, a young man w…

Talkin' Broadway on Broadway Review: "Punch" 9/29/25 by Howard Miller

Accept if you can, even if you can't forgive. Forgive if you can, even if you can't forget. That's the idea behind restorative justice, a systematic supportive approach to seeking healing fo…

PUNCH by Tulis McCall

By Tulis McCall Will Harrison as Jacob is kept on his toes for the better part of the first act of Punch, by James Graham, now at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Friedman Theatre.  Harrison tear…

Punch Broadway Review by Jonathan Mandell

In one of the most moving scenes that I’ve ever witnessed in a theater,  Jacob finally meets the parents of the young man whom he killed. Making an extraordinary Broadway debut, Will Har…

Punch: A Play That Speaks to Our Divided Times by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ James Graham's drama revolves around a fateful interaction that led to unexpected depths of healing and redemption The post Punch: A Play That Speaks to Our Divided Times app…

‘Punch’ Broadway Review: When Violence Meets Forgiveness by Greg Evans

The arrival of James Graham’s Punch on Broadway at this particular moment in time would seem thoroughly in keeping with horrific real-life events and the gut-wrenching zeitgeisty fictions …

PUNCH: Redemption and Runarounds — Review

Theatrely's Broadway review of Punch by James Graham at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre home to Manhattan Theatre Club in New York City

Punch ***** by Barry Gordin

By Samuel L. Leiter September 28, 2025: It’s been a long time since I’ve sat in a Broadway theatre—or a theatre anywhere—and felt my eyes and nose swell with so much moisture I had…

Review: James Graham’s Punch, a Much-Needed Dose of Hope in a Broken World

‘Punch’ packs an emotional wallop (Broadway review) by Thom Geier

How do we make sense of a senseless act? James Graham’s searing and unforgettable new drama, Punch, digs into a real-life incident in Nottingham, England in 2011 when a 19-year-old hooliga…

Punch: Sin, Redemption Delivered with Emotional Wallop by David Finkle

★★★★☆ James Graham tells true story, Adam Penford directs theatrically, Will Harrison tour de forces The post Punch: Sin, Redemption Delivered with Emotional Wallop appeared first …

Hollywood Icons and Broadway's Best Show up for the Opening of Waiting for Godot by Broadway.com

Broadway's best and Hollywood's brightest came out to play at the Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter-led production of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot. Directed by Jamie Lloyd and also starrin…

Theatre Review: ‘The Woman in Black’ presented by Rockville Little Theatre at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre by Susan Brall

If you like a good ghost story, you will not be disappointed with Rockville Little Theatre’s production of “The Woman in Black,” written by Stephen Mallatratt and directed by Noel Scho…

Video: Nik Walker Performs 'Winning' in Rehearsals for BULL DURHAM at Paper Mill Playhouse

Bull Duhram is coming to the stage! Watch in this video as Nik Walker (Crash Davis) and the cast of Bull Durham perform "Winning," ahead of opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse. Directed by…

Theatre Review: ‘The American Five’ at Ford’s Theatre by Jeannette Mulherin

The world premiere of Chess Jakob’s new play, “The American Five,” currently at Ford’s Theatre offers audiences a fictionalized glimpse into the struggles, setbacks, and unbending de…

Theatre Review: ‘Dream Hou$e’ at NextStop Theatre Company by Anne Valentino

Playwright Eliana Pipes’ “Dream Hou$e” isn’t afraid to scratch at the scab of human greed, as it takes a deep existential dive into the lengths that some will go to to ensure a comfo…

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban reportedly split after nearly 20 years of marriage by Tribune News Service

Heartbreak doesn’t feel so good in a place like this. Longtime Hollywood power couple Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have gone their separate ways, according to several reports. The Oscar-w…

Review: UPROOTED at New Diorama Theatre by Letitia Jarrett

Review: UPROOTED at New Diorama Theatre “UPROOTED is yet more proof that theatre can be more than entertainment, it can serve as a powerful work of protest.” The post Review: UPROOTED at…

Review: (the) Woman at Park Theatre by Katie Shaw

Review: (the) Woman at Park Theatre “It captures the reality of being a woman in a patriarchal society perfectly.” The post Review: (the) Woman at Park Theatre appeared first on Theatre …

MID-CENTURY MODERN Canceled at Hulu After One Season

Hulu has cancelled Mid-Century Modern after one season. The sitcom, which starred Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham, premiered in March of this year and ran for ten episodes. Ex…

Video: Jane Krakowski Talks 'Honor' of Taking Over as Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY!

Jane Krakowski will be back on Broadway next month, taking over as Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary! On Monday, the Tony Award winner visited TODAY to discuss the role and preview her return to…

Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE HONEY TRAP at Irish Rep

Now running at Irish Repertory Theatre is the New York Premiere of The Honey Trap by Leo McGann. Directed by Matt Torney, it continues through November 9, 2025 in Irish Rep’s Francis J. Gr…

Punch by Darryl Reilly

An overblown theatrical dramatization of a true-life incident; a young Englishman dies after being assaulted for no reason by another young Englishman. The post Punch appeared first on Th…

Kelli O’Hara, Steven Pasquale, and Bridges of Madison County Cast to Reunite for Carnegie Hall Concert

See 2 Numbers From Off-Broadway's Upcoming Romy & Michele Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Laura Bell Bundy, Kara Lindsay, and the rest of the cast met the press to preview the screen-to-stage musical coming to Stage 42 next month.

6 Theatre Workers You Should Know by American Theatre Editors

This edition highlights immigrant theatremakers, ranging from performers to designers to the folks behind the scenes making sure productions make it to the stage.

ART by David Walters

Art, now playing at Broadway's Music Box, is a winner. The post ART appeared first on The Front Row Center.

Set Designer David Korins on Beetlejuice Haunting Its Third Broadway House by Broadway.com

Beetlejuice is back from the dead once more, preparing to haunt its third Broadway home at the Palace Theatre. Outside the venue, The Broadway Show’s Perry Sook caught up with set designer…

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for September 29, 2025 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche posts for September 29, 2025 include ones on B movie star Anne Nagel, songwriters Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart, and a special post for Silent Movie Day! If you’d li…

André De Shields-Led Off-Broadway Tartuffe Postpones by 2 Days by Logan Culwell-Block

The hyper-intimate revival will play to just 100 guests per performance at a transformed House of the Redeemer

Broadway Itinerary — Week of 9/29 by Broadway News

Broadway News has rounded up a few industry events for the week of September 29, so you never miss your cue.

Philly Fringe 2025: Cavelight Productions presents Toni Nagy and Sarah Buckner’s Grape Culture by Melissa Strong

Toni Nagy and Sarah Buckner’s interdisciplinary duo performance Grape Culture held space in this year’s Fringe for experiences of domination without consent. Melissa Strong reviews.

Taylor Iman Jones, Grey Henson, Miguel Cervantes, More Will Perform in 2025 Festival of New Musicals by Logan Culwell-Block

Eight musicals will get developmental presentations October 23-24 at New World Stages.

Jerrod Carmichael, Sam Jay Join Off-Broadway The Comedy Series by Logan Culwell-Block

LCT3 and Seaview are teaming up to bring comedy to Off-Broadway's Claire Tow Theater.

Matthew Broderick-Led Tartuffe Revival Sets Dates Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Francis Jue, Bianca Del Rio, Amber Gray will also star in the New York Theatre Workshop production.

ANDRE DE SHIELDS IS TARTUFFE Pushes First Preview Date

André De Shields is Tartuffe will now begin preview performances this Friday, October 3. Previews were previously set to begin on Wednesday, October 1. Opening night remains October 9. Exec…

Maid Marian and Her Merry Men TV Show Is Becoming A Musical by Ben Thomas

Classic BBC TV series Maid Marian and Her Merry Men is being turned into a stage musical. Rufus Hound, Bronté Barbé and Natalie Casey are set to star in Maid Marian and Her Merry Men: A Ne…

“And Then We Were No More” – Raging Against the Machine… And Getting Nowhere by Eyal Solomon

By Stuart Miller... Tim Blake Nelson's play is a glimpse at where AI may be taking us. The post “And Then We Were No More” – Raging Against the Machine… And Getting Nowhere appeare…

Is SCHMIGADOON! Teasing a Broadway Future?

Could Schmigadoon! be returning? A verified Instagram account with the handle @schmigadoon has released a new teaser, possibly hinting that the beloved series could have something in store f…

Photos: Danielle Brooks, Kieran Culkin, Keegan-Michael Key, More Have an Excellent Adventure at Opening Night of Waiting for Godot by Margaret Hall

Jamie Lloyd is directing the Samuel Beckett classic, starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter.

INTAR to Present Jesús I. Valles’s Spread

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Murdoch – The Final Interview by Tulis McCall

“The script of Murdoch; The Final Interview came to me in a very strange way,” says Mr. Krebs.  “It was left at the door of Theater555 overnight in a plain manila envelope addressed …

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for CHESS on Broadway

Before Chess moves to the Imperial Theatre, the first moves are made in the rehearsal studio. Watch in this video as Bryce Pinkham and more of the cast take you behind the scenes of rehearsa…

See Photos of the Stars of Chess: Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher

Things to Look at on Silent Movie Day by Trav S.D.

“What silent movies should I watch?” someone asked the other day, and it’s a perfectly valid question. It’s much preferable to the indifference (and worse, scorn) most people evince …

Lincoln Center Theater’s Ragtime Revival Announces Cast Album

Philly Fringe 2025: The Lemonade Stand presents Julia VanderVeen’s Dentata by Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

Julia VanderVeen’s solo Fringe show, Dentata, incorporated wonderful production elements for a rich expression of female ferocity. Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer reviews.

Silvia Fenturini Fendi gives up creative control of family’s fashion house after centennial show by The Associated Press

MILAN (AP) — Silvia Venturini Fendi, who took full creative control of her family’s heritage fashion house after the departure of Kim Jones, is stepping down from that role and into a ne…

Pompano Beach Arts Launches its 2025 – 2026 Artists in Residence Program by Website Administrator

The City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department is delighted to host the launch of its annual Artists in Residence (AiR) Program with its first exhibition on Oct. 3, 2025 at Bailey Con…

Video: Watch a First Look at ROMY & MICHELE: THE MUSICAL

Romy & Michele: the Musical is getting ready for its Off-Broadway debut! Ahead of the new production, the production presented a special preview at The Laurie Beechman Theatre inside The…

Get a First Look at Masquerade

Playwright Bess Wohl Reveals the Naked Truth in Liberation on Broadway by Beth Stevens

Playwright Bess Wohl grew up steeped in feminism. Her mother worked at Ms. Magazine and its ideals shaped her childhood. That early education has become Liberation, her new Broadway play op…

What Do the Reviews Say About And Then We Were No More Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall, Andrew Gans

Mark Wing-Davey directs the new play from Tim Blake Nelson for La MaMa.

The Bridges of Madison County Will Get a Reunion Concert With Expanded Orchestrations by Logan Culwell-Block

Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale, Derek Klena, and more from the 2014 Broadway musical will perform the Jason Robert Brown musical at MCC Theater.

Florencia Cuenca Will Direct, Star in Reading of Desaparecidas by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical features a book by Georgina Escobar and songs by Jaime Lozano and Cuenca.

Photos: Hadestown Welcomes Jack Wolfe, Morgan Dudley, and More to the Underground by Andrew Gans

Kurt Elling, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and Paulo Szot also recently joined the company of the musical at the Walter Kerr.

Review: A Media Mogul Looks Back on His Life in Murdoch: The Final Interview

Eddie Kaye Thomas Joins the Cast of World Premiere Play Jewish Plot

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Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are only kinda excellent in Broadway’s ‘Waiting for Godot,’ say critics by Ethan Alter

The duo are headlining a new production of Samuel Beckett's classic dark comedy.

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Original Cast to Reunite for One-Night Only Concert

The Bridges of Madison County: In Concert, an Original Broadway Cast Reunion will take place to benefit MCC Theater. This one-night-only event will star Kelli O’Hara and Steven Pasquale an…

Jim Catapano notes that the Prince Clowns so the Bat Can Fly: Joshuah Patriarco’s Brilliant Merging of Shakespeare and Batman Rises at the ATA. by Jaymichaelsae

“I am vengeance. I am the night. I am…HAMLET!” Thus proclaims the “Prince of Arkham” (Joshuah Patriarco) as he prepares to avenge his father’s murder at the hands of his “Pengu…

Joanna Gleason's Directorial Debut THE GROTTO Now Streaming

The Grotto, the feature film written and directed by Tony Award–winning actress and director Joanna Gleason (Into the Woods, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, I Love My Wife), is now available to a…

Photos: Ariana DeBose and More in Rehearsals for THE BAKER'S WIFE

Rehearsals are underway for The Baker’s Wife at Classic Stage Company. You can now get a first look at photos of the company in rehearsals here! The Baker’s Wife features a book by Tony …

Elf The Musical Announces Full Tour Cast by Jamie Kravitz

Elf cast? We know them! The national tour of Elf The Musical, which kicks off on November 1, has announced its full casting. Spreading joy in 10 cities this holiday season, the tour will be …

Photos: Morgan Dudley, Jack Wolfe and More in HADESTOWN

You can now get a first look at the new cast of Hadestown on Broadway! This is the first time since the show premiered about 6 years ago that all five principal cast members have been replac…

Patrick Flynn's Born Sleeping Holds Public Reading in D.C. by Logan Culwell-Block

The Concord Theatricals Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival winner's work follows a woman's journey towards motherhood after her best friend suffers a stillbirth.

The Reviews Are In for Huzzah!, From Legally Blonde Writers Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin by Logan Culwell-Block

The new Ren Fair-themed show opened its world premiere at San Diego's Old Globe September 25.

‘Trippy’: the Pina Bausch classic being revived by its original cast – dancing with their younger selves by Chris Wiegand

Kontakthof is a 1978 show full of tenderness, violence and horror. Now, in a spectacular production, its first performers are bringing it back. But would Bausch have approved? Theatres are h…

Tony Harrison’s poem V to be performed in the Leeds cemetery that inspired it by Chris Wiegand

Performance of the once controversial poem was planned for its 40th anniversary but will now double as a tribute to writer who died last week Tony Harrison’s state-of-the-nation poem V is …

Philly Fringe 2025: Thaddeus McWhinnie Phillips’s Around the World in 80 Toys by Gail Obenreder

The latest stage creation from Thaddeus McWhinnie Phillips, Around the World in 80 Toys, came to the FringeArts stage for the final weekend of the fest. Gail Obenreder reviews.

Video: Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Talk WAITING FOR GODOT, Real-Life Friendship on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are now on Broadway in Jamie Lloyd's new production of Waiting for Godot. The real-life friends, who are known for their roles together in the Bill & Ted fra…

Video: Jennifer Lopez Talks Lifelong Love of Musicals on CBS SUNDAY MORNING, Previews KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

In Kiss of the Spider Woman, Jennifer Lopez is making her movie musical debut in the big-screen adaptation of the hit stage musical. It's a long time coming for the movie star who, for years…

‘I WANTED TO STAND BESIDE SOLDIERS’ — AI WEIWEI ON HIS TRIP TO WARTIME UKRAINE by Robert Shuman

(Kate Tsurkan’s article appeared in the Kiev Independent, 9/17/25; Photo: Ai Weiwei, Chinese contemporary artist, documentarian, and activist, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sept. 14, 2025. (Olena Z…

Hot Tickets of the Week: RAGTIME, THE OUTSIDERS and More

Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting September 2…

Alison Pill, Nikki M. James and More to Star in NIGHT WATCH Rediscovery Reading at CSC

Classic Stage Company has revealed the cast for the Rediscovery Reading of Night Watch, written by Lucille Fletcher, and directed by Francesca Sabel. This one-night-only reading will take pl…

‘Waiting for Godot’ Opening Night Red Carpet: Keanu Reeves, Kieran Culkin, Danielle Brooks and More (PHOTOS) by Marc Malkin

Bill and Ted are on Broadway. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, who starred in 1989’s “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” and its two sequels together, have reunited for director Jami…

Watch: Leslie Odom Jr. Reflects on Returning to Hamilton by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner visited Today to talk about returning to the role of Aaron Burr a decade on.

Nikki M. James, Allison Pill, More Will Star in Night Watch Reading Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The Lucille Fletcher play is the first in Classic Stage Company's new season of Rediscovery Readings.

Meet the Cast Taking Elf On the Road This Holiday Season by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Jack Ducat will star as Buddy the Elf in Philip Wm. McKinley's production based on the 2003 film.

Programming Revealed for 4th Annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival by Margaret Hall

The festival will continue the company’s mission of producing work created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists

SIX to Launch Sweepstakes For Tickets and a Stay at the Civilian Hotel in NYC

SIX is giving a special night on Broadway to one fan in honor of the upcoming anniversary of SIX’s opening night on Broadway. To enter, fans must make an in-feed post or video and tag @SIX…

The Agony and Ecstasy of Anne Nagel by Trav S.D.

Good and bad breaks were the portion of actress Anne Nagel (Anna Marie Dolan, 1915-1966), a star of B movies, and something less than a star in major features. An Irish Catholic girl from Ma…

Video: Leslie Odom Jr. Looks Back at 10 Years of HAMILTON, Talks Return to Iconic Role

Fans are flocking to see Hamilton on Broadway as Leslie Odom Jr. is back playing the role of Aaron Burr in Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit musical. On an episode of TODAY's Sunday Sitdown, the perf…

Ibsen’s “The Wild Duck” Flies Again by Eyal Solomon

Review by Carol Rocamora... A riveting revival of this devastating melodrama shakes the rafters of TFANA The post Ibsen’s “The Wild Duck” Flies Again appeared first on Theater Pizzazz.

Stars Cheer On Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter at ‘Waiting for Godot’ Opening Night by Vivian S. Toy

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jonathan Groff and Kieran Culkin were among the headliners who came out to support Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter’s new collaboration.

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Review: And Then We Were No More, a Dystopian Thriller for the Age of AI

When AI Replaces Targeting: What Meta’s 2026 Update Means for Theater Marketing

Year after year, more advertising platforms push marketers to rely on their AI tools. Meta, which remains one of the most important digital channels for the live entertainment world, has bee…

Adam Rapp, Tom Kitt and More Will Bring New Projects to the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center This Fall

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has just announced its fall slate of developmental programming, furthering its commitment to expand its support of new work outside of its traditional sum…

Jack Ducat and More to Lead ELF THE MUSICAL Tour This Holiday Season

The full cast has been revealed for the brand-new tour of Elf The Musical launching on November 1 following the limited holiday Broadway engagement at The Marquis Theatre last year. The tour…

Review Roundup: HUZZAH! at San Diego's Old Globe

What did the critics think of Huzzah!, the new musical by Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde, Mean Girls, the Globe's Come Fall in Love–The DDLJ Musical) and Laurence O'Keefe (Legally Blonde, H…

Foundation For Stage Managers is Fundraising and Added New Board Members by Griffin Rodgers

The Board of Directors of Foundation for Stage Managers (FSM) wants to remind people that FSM is in the midst of a fundraising campaign, SHARING THE SPOTLIGHT, until Oct. 8th. Also they welc…

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Vladimir Cetkar Ensemble at Chelsea Table and Stage

Steven Chelliah – FuzAsian Jazz Trio

DeLong Foundation Announces its Flagship Initiative DeLong Academy by Griffin Rodgers

DeLong Foundation announced DeLong Academy and the launch of its first three classes, offering specialized training for students of all abilities in rigging and technical production.

Video: Go Inside the First Performance of RAGTIME on Broadway

Go inside the first performance of Ragtime on Broadway at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. The new video features their first preview curtain call, along with audiences arriving at Lincoln Cente…

Philly Fringe 2025: Flynn Faye, Adam Gloc, and Jenavive Banes present Catching Fireflies: A New Queer Musical by Anna Fiscarelli-Mintz

Catching Fireflies: A New Queer Musical is set in Philly, but was developed in New York before getting its local premiere in this year’s Fringe. It celebrates joy and possibility for gende…

DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE Sets Home Release; Bonus Content Revealed

Focus Features’ Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale will arrive at home on digital platforms to buy or rent September 30, 2025, and on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray November 11, 2025 from Universal …

Video: First Look Inside MASQUERADE Revealed

The newly-extended Masquerade has unveiled the first footage from the immersive production. To celebrate the production's recent opening, tickets to Masquerade are now available through Febr…

Jennifer Lopez Once Sold Souvenir Programs for The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The actor-singer visited CBS Sunday Morning to share why Kiss of the Spider Woman is one of her most personal projects to date.

Get a 1st Look at Masquerade, the Immersive Phantom of the Opera by Logan Culwell-Block, Meg Masseron

The NYC return of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical officially opens September 29.

Maria and Rosetta to Play London's West End by Margaret Hall

Centering on the legendary musician Sister Rosetta Tharpe and her protégé, Marie Knight, the play was written by George Brant.

New Works from Tom Kitt, Adam Rapp, More Revealed for Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's Fall Development Schedule by Meg Masseron

The Connecticut theatre institution will host a number of residencies supporting new work.

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Zach Bryan Sets New U.S. Concert Attendance Record Playing “The Big House” by Griffin Rodgers

Country music superstar Zach Bryan headlined the first-ever concert at the University of Michigan’s iconic stadium, “The Big House,” drawing 112,408 fans and setting a new U.S. concer…

Photos: Hugh Panaro, Telly Leung, and More in MASQUERADE

The Music of the Night is rising above New York City once more, as Masquerade has released an exclusive first look inside the world of the Phantom of the Opera. All six of Masquerade’s Pha…

Hit and myth: Bacchae brings into view the National’s history of revamping Greek tragedies by Michael Billington

Following in the footsteps of Peter Hall and Katie Mitchell, Indhu Rubasingham directs an ancient epic at the National Theatre. Bacchae reveals the virtues and vices of creating a new play f…

Last and First Men review – sci-fi dance can’t match Tilda Swinton’s cool apocalypse by Lyndsey Winship

Bristol Beacon Composer Jóhann Jóhannson’s moody film, narrated by Swinton and inspired by a classic novel, gains little from a live dance interpretation Is it possible for the apocalyp…

New Jersey Night on Broadway 2025: BOGO Tickets for 21 Shows by Ken Davenport

It’s official. Wednesday, October 22, 2025 is New Jersey Night... The post New Jersey Night on Broadway 2025: BOGO Tickets for 21 Shows first appeared on Ken Davenport.

‘Night Fall’ is back in Bushnell Park with a ‘new vibe’ for the autumnal arts tradition by Christopher Arnott

The 2025 rendition of the community-driven performance that marks the change of seasons will take place on Oct. 4 and will also feature food trucks, info booths and activities.

Review: Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter’s ‘Waiting for Godot’ Is Excellent by David Cote

Fans of Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure registered delight throughout the Hudson Theatre. Bogus? Not a jot.

Review Roundup: AND THEN WE WERE NO MORE at La MaMa

And Then We Were No More, a new play written by Tim Blake Nelson, just opened at La MaMa. Directed by Mark Wing-Davey, the off-Broadway production is produced by La MaMa and Carol Ostrow of …

PLAYBILLDER SPOTLIGHT: These High Schoolers Are Letting Loose in the Dark and Quirky Queens by Dylan Parent

Massachusetts high schoolers are learning about Tudor history and theatre-making.

Review Roundup: THE HONEY TRAP at Irish Repertory Theatre

Now running at Irish Repertory Theatre is the New York Premiere of The Honey Trap by Leo McGann . Directed by Matt Torney, the cast includes Doireann Mac Mahon, Daniel Marconi, Samantha Math…

5 Musical and Play Revivals You Can See on Broadway This Fall by Diep Tran

From feel-good musicals to celebrity vehicles, some well-known shows are being made new again.

A Mythical Mikado and More: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Find out what’s happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene this week.

Video: Jinkx Monsoon, Kumail Nanjiani & Michael Urie Take Final OH, MARY! Bows

On Sunday, Jinkx Monsoon, Kumail Nanjiani, and Michael Urie took their final bows in Oh, Mary on Broadway. See the "Monsoon Administration" in their final curtain call below. They will be su…

Reshaping a Rural College Theatre Program by Jayme Kilburn

By Jayme Kilburn. Since her arrival at a small liberal arts college in Kentucky, Jayme Kilburn has grown its theatre program into a valued local cultural institution.

Look: Up in the air! The Flynn Creek Circus is flying into the Big Top by Jason Vondersmith

The juggling and acrobatic stars of the California-based touring circus troupe bring their physical marvels to Vancouver, Wash., for seven shows Oct. 2-5.

Christmas by Candlelight Returns to the Adelphi Theatre for One Night Only by Staff Writer

Following a sold-out performance last year, Christmas by Candlelight will return to London’s Adelphi Theatre for one night only on Tuesday 9 December 2025 The post Christmas by Candlelight…

Imagine Theatre Unveils Star-Studded Line-Up for 2025 Pantomime Season by Staff Writer

Christmas is just around the corner, and Imagine Theatre is bringing festive cheer with a dazzling line-up of pantomimes and celebrity stars across the UK The post Imagine Theatre Unveils St…

Curve Resident Creatives Programme Returns to Support Midlands Theatre-Makers by Staff Writer

Leicester’s Curve Theatre has announced the return of its Curve Resident Creatives programme, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing local talent across the Midlands The post Curve Reside…

Polka Theatre Renames Main Auditorium as Y C Chan Theatre Following Major Donation by Staff Writer

Polka Theatre has announced the renaming of its Main Theatre auditorium to Y C Chan Theatre, following a significant donation from the Chan Yin Chuen Memorial Charitable Foundation The post …

Cast and Creative Team Announced for The Little Mermaid at Watermill Theatre by Staff Writer

Watermill Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its festive family musical The Little Mermaid, running from Wednesday 26 November 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026 The post Cast a…

R.I.P. Boyce and Hart by Trav S.D.

September 29 was the birthday of Tommy Boyce (Sidney Thomas Boyce, 1939-1994); and we lost Bobby Hart (Robert Harshman, 1939-2025) about three weeks ago, so I thought this would be a good ti…

“The Book of Will” Traces the Creation of Shakespeare’s First Folio by Noel Schecter

Promethean Theatre Ensemble puts on a play that presents the surprisingly heroic efforts undertaken to preserve Shakespeare’s greatest works.

Today on Broadway: Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

Keanu and Alex open ‘Godot’ on Broadway, Meg Donnelly to make Broadway debut, Alicia Keys and Jessica Vosk post-show performance Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first an…

‘My past was chaos’: Iain Lee on abuse, cocaine, comedy, his on-air breakdown and his ‘sex addict’ father by Paula Cocozza

The broadcaster and comedian has been delighting and outraging audiences for almost 30 years. Off-air, his life has lurched from crisis to crisis. Has he finally found peace? It’s nearly t…

What is ‘Art’ really about? by Ruthie Fierberg

At the center of Yasmina Reza’s play is a debate about a white painting — but what’s at the heart of the three-hander starring Bobby Cannavale, James Corden and Neil Patrick Harris?

“Murdoch- The Final Interview” by Alix Cohen

A Roller Coaster Ride through the Life of Rupert Murdoch By Alix Cohen In 1996, Primary Colors was published with authorship credited to Anonymous-later revealed to be journalist Joe Klein. …

Photos: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, and More Celebrate WAITING FOR GODOT Opening Night

Jamie Lloyd returns to Broadway with a new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting For Godot starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter. Check out photos of the cast on the opening night red car…

Punch, Apollo Theatre review - powerful play about the strength of redemption by Rachel Halliburton

James Graham's play transfixes the audience at every stage For the first part of Punch it feels as if you’re riding a roller coaster, watching the world speed and loop past as you see it f…

Make ’Em Yap: Inspiring Word of Mouth in the Age of Social Media by Situation

The Great Christmas Feast Returns to The Lost Estate for 2025 Season by Staff Writer

This winter, The Great Christmas Feast returns to The Lost Estate in West Kensington, inviting audiences to step into Charles Dickens’ parlour on Christmas Eve, 1843 The post The Great Chr…

First Look: Production Images Released for Get Down Tonight at Charing Cross Theatre by Staff Writer

A first look at production images for Get Down Tonight has been released ahead of its London premiere at Charing Cross Theatre The post First Look: Production Images Released for Get Down To…

For Natalie Palamides, ‘Weer’ and Her Stage Work Are Her Clowning Glory by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Natalie Palamides’s mind-scrambling work oscillates between big laughs and pathos. Her show “Weer” is the first long run at the renovated Cherry Lane Theater.

Sophie’s Surprise Party Brings Circus Chaos and 90s Nostalgia to Underbelly Boulevard Soho This Christmas by Staff Writer

Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Sophie’s Surprise Party is set to light up London this festive season with a strictly limited run at Underbelly Boulevard Soho Th…

Theatres Trust Awards £80,000 in Grants to 12 Community Theatres Across the UK by Staff Writer

The Theatres Trust has announced the recipients of its ninth round of Small Grants Programme funding, awarding a total of £80,000 to 12 community theatres across England, Northern Ireland, …

Beverley Knight and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu to Star in West End Premiere of Marie and Rosetta at @SohoPlace by Staff Writer

The critically acclaimed production of Marie and Rosetta will make its West End premiere at @SohoPlace starring Beverley Knight and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu The post Beverley Knight and Ntombizodw…

Dead Man Walking Comes to London Coliseum in Powerful New ENO Production by Staff Writer

English National Opera (ENO) will present a new production of Dead Man Walking this November at the London Coliseum, marking the 25th anniversary of Jake Heggie’s acclaimed opera The post …

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 29, 2025- CHESS Stars Meet the Press and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 29, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend. NEW - BWW For You, Personalized St…

Go fake yourself! The creators of trippy, four-hour art forgery epic Rohtko on their quest for truth by Ryan Gilbey

Based on a New York gallery scandal that was traced back to a Chinese maths teacher, Łukasz Twarkowsk’s play makes audiences question absolutely everything ‘It was only meant to be a sm…

International Cabaret Superstar Meow Meow to premiere brand new work The Red Shoes

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On the Couch with Jen McAuliffe

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Archie Moore: kith and kin goes on display at Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)

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At TIFF50, Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” Is a Glorious Gothic Opera of Grief and Creation by Ross

The TIFF Film Review: Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein“ By Ross NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE – United States of America | 2025 | 149m | English In deep, dark red, black, and white can…

Ruins

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Lillias White, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kecia Lewis, More Perform at Black Theatre United's Annual Gala September 29 by Andrew Gans

Honorees include Camille A. Brown, Mathew Knowles, Gena Avery Knowles, Tonya Lewis Lee, and Lester Coney with Tom Viola receiving a special award.

Broadway's 2025 Halloween Week Performance Schedule Changes by James Miller

Several shows have canceled and/or added performances during the holiday week.

Interview: The Mothers of Punch—Victoria Clark, Julie Hesmondhalgh, and the Real Joan Scourfield

Inside the Dazzling New York Philharmonic Opening Gala & Concert by Elizabeth Taylor

The New York Philharmonic hosted its annual Opening Gala & Concert, honoring the many contributions of NY Phil Director Emerita Vera Blinken and her late husband, former United States Am…