Festive Fun, Feydeau, and French Farce by Trav S.D.

There’s something appropriate about Georges-Léon-Jules-Marie Feydeau (1862–1921) having been born at this festive time of year. What is more merry than a French farce? Furthermore he s…

Voza Rivers Legacy Series Announces Winners of Inaugural Open-Mic Competition by Diep Tran

The series, named after the Sarafina! producer, will offer readings of the winning works.

2026 Golden Globes nominees have CT connections from ‘Abbott Elementary’ to ‘Wicked’ by Christopher Arnott

Connecticut connections include shows at the Goodspeed, Yale Rep and Long Wharf, as well as actors, musicians and producers educated at Yale and Wesleyan.

Ne-Yo to Host 'Encore Sessions' at HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway

Hell's Kitchen on Broadway will present the return of Encore Sessions, a series of post-show, intimate musical performances. Encore Sessions, previously hosted by Keys, will be hosted by thr…

Photos: Blake Lively Visits Tom Felton at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

The Lyric Theatre just welcomed a very special guest! Blake Lively stopped by Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway and posed with the cast, including original film star Tom Felton, …

‘Hamnet’s’ Jessie Buckley on the Unscripted Final Scene That “Broke My Heart and Gave It Back To Me” by Caitlin Huston

Buckley, who is nominated for a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Agnes, talks about how the moment with 300 extras reaching out was not originally in the script.

Snappily ever after: Sondheim’s fairytale musical Into the Woods – in pictures by All Photographs Tristram Kenton

The Bridge theatre in London presents Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s classic this Christmas. Take a closer look – and revisit past revivals Continue reading...

Broadway Itinerary — Week of 12/8 by Broadway News

Broadway News has rounded up a few industry events for the week of December 8, so you never miss your cue.

Reggie D. White Named Artistic Director of Woolly Mammoth by Logan Culwell-Block

The actor-director-playwright will become the third leader of the Washington, D.C. company.

Watch: Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale Get Miscast in The Bridges of Madison County by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway favorites swapped roles in the Jason Robert Brown musical for the annual MCC Theater event.

Shoshana Bean joins the cast of ‘The Lost Boys,’ a new musical on Broadway by Beth Stevens For Broadway.com

“The Lost Boys,” directed by Michael Arden, is set to begin previews on March 27, 2026 at Broadway’s Palace Theatre and officially open on April 26.

BEETLEJUICE Enters Final 4 Weeks of Performances on Broadway

Beetlejuice has entered its final four weeks of performances on Broadway. The production will play its final performance at The Palace Theatre on Saturday, January 3, 3026. The production st…

Photos: Michael Crawford, Gloria Gaynor & More at the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors

On Sunday, December 7, the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors took place in Washington, D.C., honoring those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. The honor…

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmarx! (Celebrate the Holidays with the Marx Brothers) by Trav S.D.

Today, December 8, 2025 marks 100 years since the Marx Brothers’ The Cocoanuts opened on Broadway. (We talked a little about the theatrical version here). It seems the ideal time to remind…

Review: The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show Offers Season’s Greetings for Scream Queens

Video: Jason Gotay, Britney Coleman & More in Sacramento's WHITE CHRISTMAS

Get a first look at Broadway at Music Circus' production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas. The production stars Jason Gotay, Britney Coleman, Michael Starr, Keely Beirne, Nathaniel Stample…

Are Worst Of Lists the Worst Of Cultural Criticism?

As sure as the holiday season brings televised showings of How The Grinch Stole Christmas and It’s a Wonderful Life, no sooner does the calendar turn to December than the culture pages of …

'Last Days' review — this Kurt Cobain-inspired modern opera is totally mesmerising by Matt Wolf

2022 co-commission between the Royal Opera and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama is back for a longer run of a work inspired by the Gus van Sant film of the same name about onetime Nir…

‘IT WENT GANGBUSTERS’: THE PLAY ABOUT THE IRAQ WAR – TOLD THROUGH THE EYES OF A STARVING BAGHDAD ZOO TIGER by Robert Shuman

(Arifa Akbar’s article appeared in the Guardian, 12/8; Pulitzer-nominated … Rajiv Joseph, Robin Williams and director Moises Kaufman at the Broadway opening night. Photograph: Brian Ach…

Come From Away Returns to Gander, Marking the 25th Year of Commemoration

Video: Darren Criss Discusses the 'Joy' of Returning to MAYBE HAPPY ENDING

Darren Criss is back on stage in the hit musical Maybe Happy Ending, once again starring in his Tony Award-winning role of Oliver. On Monday, he joined TODAY with Jenna & Friends to disc…

Tony Nominees Crystal Lucas-Perry and Grey Henson to Star in New Musical Comedy Bigfoot!

‘Bigfoot!’ Stage Musical Finds Its Beast: Grey Henson To Star Alongside Alex Moffat, Crystal Lucas-Perry & Katerina McCrimmon by Greg Evans

Bigfoot!, the new musical comedy set for an Off Broadway bow this February, has found its titular beast – it’ll be Grey Henson of Mean Girls and Elf – and its trio of humans to be play…

‘Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum’ is a joyous, toe-tapping cultural journey by Toni Tresca

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance's holiday tradition returns for its 34th season, bringing vibrant storytelling, fiery global rhythms and a strong sense of community to Denver.

Video: Watch Ethan Hawke Receive Sardi's Portrait on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

CBS Sunday Morning recently dedicated a segment to stage and screen performer Ethan Hawke, who stars as Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart in the new film Blue Moon. The movie takes place in Sard…

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Stephen Schwartz earn 2026 Golden Globe nominations for ‘Wicked’ — full nominations announced by Ruthie Fierberg

See what other Broadway talent is up for an award for when the Golden Globes take place in January 2026.

A Proper Post on James Thurber by Trav S.D.

It has now been a century since James Thurber (1894-1961) moved to Greenwich Village and began working as a reporter for the New York Evening Post. His long association with the New Yorker b…

Shoshana Bean to Star in The Lost Boys on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The Tony nominee has replaced Caissie Levy in the musical, set to begin previews at the Palace Theatre next spring.

Crystal Lucas-Perry, Grey Henson, Katerina McCrimmon, Alex Moffat Will Lead Bigfoot! Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The new musical comedy comes from Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta.

Alia Shawkat Will Star in Off-Broadway Return of You Got Older by Andrew Gans

Anne Kauffman will again direct Clare Barron's Obie-winning play.

12 Shows Opening in December That Aren't Holiday Related by Raven Snook

Four tales by lauded Yiddish poet and Holocaust survivor Abraham Sutzkever come to life in NIGHT STORIES, which is performed in Yiddish with English supertitles. All touch on the horrors of …

Shoshana Bean Joins the Cast of The Lost Boys, A New Musical on Broadway by Beth Stevens

Shoshana Bean is joining the world premiere of The Lost Boys, A New Musical. The Grammy winner and two-time Tony nominee will take on the role of Lucy Emerson in the musical (Ragtime’s C…

Video: Ashley Park Covers Sabrina Carpenter's 'Espresso' in New Clip of EMILY IN PARIS Season 5

On Monday, Tony nominee Ashley Park stopped by Good Morning America to discuss the fifth season of Emily in Paris, which drops December 18th on Netflix. During her visit, she debuted a new c…

5 Gifts Every Musical Theatre Kid Should Have This Season by Playbill Staff

From games to music books to stickers, the Playbill Store has plenty of gifts for the musical lovers in your life.

Shoshana Bean to Star in THE LOST BOYS, A NEW MUSICAL on Broadway

Grammy Award winner and Two-time Tony Award nominee Shoshana Bean (Hell’s Kitchen, Wicked, Mr. Saturday Night, Waitress), will star as ‘Lucy Emerson’ in the world premiere of The Lost …

Crystal Lucas-Perry, Grey Henson, and More Will Lead BIGFOOT! Off-Broadway

Initial casting has been announced for the off-Broadway production of BIGFOOT!, the new musical comedy by Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta. Directed and choreographed by Da…

Shoshana Bean to Replace Caissie Levy in The Lost Boys on Broadway

Tony Nominee Shoshana Bean Joins Broadway’s ‘Lost Boys’ Musical by Greg Evans

 Shoshana Bean (Hell’s Kitchen, Wicked) is joining the cast of this spring’s Broadway musical version of The Lost Boys, taking the role of Lucy Emerson, the mother of two teenaged boys…

Area Stage’s Annie Returns This Spring as Miami’s Must-See Immersive Theatrical Event by Website Administrator

This spring, Area Stage proudly brings back its critically acclaimed immersive production of Annie, inviting audiences to experience the beloved musical through an inventive and unforgettab…

OPERATION MINCEMEAT to Partner With Cradle of Aviation Museum for Onsite Scavenger Hunt

Operation Mincemeat will partner with the Cradle of Aviation Museum on Long Island for an onsite scavenger hunt. The challenge: Find the letters on the briefcases throughout the galleries to…

Broadway Cast of & JULIET to Perform on THE VIEW This Week

On Tuesday, the Broadway cast of & Juliet will take the stage on The View for a special performance from the hit musical. Tune in to watch the performance, airing Tuesday, December 9, at…

Photos: John Gallagher Jr., Samira Wiley and More in THE LARAMIE PROJECT Reading

This weekend, Audible Theater presented the special 25th anniversary reading of Tectonic Theater Project’s The Laramie Project, written by Moisés Kaufman and Members of the Tectonic Theat…

Wicked: For Good Stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Make History With 2026 Golden Globes Nominations by Jamie Kravitz

Wicked: For Good stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo made history with their nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes. Erivo is nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Fem…

BroadwayWorld Introduces My Shows Curtain Call and New Merchandise Partnership

BroadwayWorld announced today that the My Shows platform has officially launched My Shows Curtain Call, a personalized year-end feature designed to celebrate each user's year in theatre. Cur…

Paddington the Musical Extends in London's West End by Margaret Hall

Adapted from the beloved children's books by Michael Bond and the award-winning films, the musical recently opened at London's Savoy.

Final Season of Hamilcast Podcast Will Feature Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alex Lacamoire, Andy Blankenbuehler, Thomas Kail by Meg Masseron

After a decade and 500 episodes, the podcast for Hamilton fans will conclude.

The Muny to Undergo $9.5 Million Renovation by Andrew Gans

The project, which will begin in September 2026, will include replacing nearly 11,000 seats.

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande Get 2nd Consecutive Golden Globe Noms for Wicked on Screen by Logan Culwell-Block

Erivo has become the first female Black actor to be nominated twice in the Leading category.

Lea Michele Announces Dates Off From Chess on Broadway by Meg Masseron

The former Glee star is leading the revival of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus's musical at the Imperial Theatre.

Donald Trump Rails Against Paramount Leadership After Marjorie Taylor Greene ’60 Minutes’ Segment by Caitlin Huston

The posts on Truth Social come just as Paramount hopes to gain traction with its hostile offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.

Theater on Screen 2025: From Merrily to Wicked, Hamnet to Blue Moon. Stageworthy News by Jonathan Mandell

Over the weekend, “Merrily We Roll Along” and “Hamnet” opened in cinemas nationwide, each connected to live theater in very different ways – one, a recording of a live Broadway pro…

Lea Salonga Will Perform in the Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular For Manila Stop by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

Salonga will now play Madame Thénardier, with Rachelle Ann Go newly joining as Fantine.

Alia Shawkat to Lead Revival of Clare Barron’s You Got Older

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David Byrne Unveils 2026 North American Tour Dates

David Byrne, Tony Award-winning creator of Broadway's American Utopia and Here Lies Love, has unveiled a new run of North American dates which kick off April 4 in Vancouver, conclude May 17 …

Photos: Go Inside the Opening Night of A Christmas Carol at PAC NYC by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The holiday production comes to Perelman Performing Arts Center after earlier mountings in London and on Broadway.

Participate in the Behind The Scenes Online Survey by Griffin Rodgers

The BTS Mental Health Initiative is conducting an industry-wide survey and the results of which guide the development of the tools and resources available from Behind the Scenes. The enterta…

Kristin Chenoweth Returns to QUEEN OF VERSAILLES After Knee & Neck Injury

Kristin Chenoweth returned to the Queen of Versailles on Sunday after injuring her knees and neck after a performance last week. The Tony-winner took to Instagram to share that she was retur…

Voting Open to Pick the Top 5 of Next On Stage: Season 6

Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. Who’s ready to party? It’s The Great Gatsby week, so e…

THE SIEGEL COLUMN – Looking Back at the Best of 2025 by Eyal Solomon

By Barbara & Scott Siegel... Best Performances of the Year - So Far The post THE SIEGEL COLUMN – Looking Back at the Best of 2025 appeared first on Theater Pizzazz.

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Full Casting Announced for Man and Boy at the National Theatre by Staff Writer

The National Theatre has announced full casting for Man and Boy, Terence Rattigan’s gripping tale of fatherhood and corruption The post Full Casting Announced for Man and Boy at the Nation…

Debate: Baldwin Vs Buckley Returns to London at Wilton’s Music Hall by Staff Writer

The historic 1965 debate between James Baldwin and William F. Buckley Jr. returns to the London stage in Debate: Baldwin Vs Buckley at Wilton’s Music Hall The post Debate: Baldwin Vs Buckl…

Operation Mincemeat Announces UK Tour Cast Ahead of Landmark World Tour by Staff Writer

Following record-breaking runs in the West End and on Broadway, the Tony Award® and double Olivier Award®-winning musical Operation Mincemeat has revealed the cast for the UK leg of its wo…

house Southeast Theatre Network to Support Three Hit Shows Touring Southeast England by Staff Writer

Spring 2026 will see three critically acclaimed productions touring Southeast England, supported by the house theatre network, a Farnham Maltings initiative backed by Arts Council England Th…

Full Cast Announced for The Constant Wife at York Theatre Royal by Staff Writer

Casting is announced as the Royal Shakespeare Company’s sparkling new adaptation of The Constant Wife by Laura Wade prepares to play York Theatre Royal The post Full Cast Announced for The…

Playwright Jeremy O. Harris Arrested in Japan for Alleged Drug Smuggling

Book Review: “Razzle Dazzle” Minus Some of the Sparkle — John Lahr Profiles the Stars, and Himself by Robert Israel

If John Lahr could learn, even in his eighties, to cut back on his own self-adoration and stop being so damned starstruck, the razzle in his profiles would dazzle all the more.

From Jeremy Jordan in Bonnie and Clyde to David Tennant in Macbeth: 5 Dazzling Productions You Can Stream From Home by Playbill Staff

At MarqueeTV, you can stream opera, ballet, theatre, visual arts, and classical music.

Guys and Dolls Starring Julie Benko, Jacob Dickey Extends at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

Francesca Zambello is directing the classic musical at the D.C. venue with choreography by Joshua Bergasse.

Four Nutcrackers and a Messiah: 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.

Gotta Dance!***** by Barry Gordin

By Paulanne Simmons December 8, 2025: We all remember the great dance scenes on Broadway and in movies, whether it’s Gene Kelly twirling around a lamppost in Singin’ in the Rain or Jud…

Alia Shawkat to Star in ‘You Got Older’ Off-Broadway (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

The 'Search Party' star will lead the play at A24's Cherry Lane Theatre.

Golden Globes Best Podcast Category Shuts Out Joe Rogan, Political Podcasts by Caitlin Huston

The inaugural best podcast award nominated six titles: 'Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard,' 'Call Her Daddy,' 'Good Hang With Amy Poehler,' 'The Mel Robbins Podcast,' 'SmartLess' and 'Up Firs…

The Muny Will Upgrade Seats and Improve Drainage in $9.5 Million Auditorium Overhaul

The Muny will embark on an extensive overhaul of its nearly 11,000-seat auditorium at the end of the 2026 season, upgrading aging seats, replacing deteriorating concrete and improving stormw…

Dear Evan Hansen Released for Licensing by Logan Culwell-Block

Music Theatre International is opening up the Best Musical winner to amateur companies for the first time.

2026 Golden Globes Nominations - Updating Live

This morning, Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall will present the nominees for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes. All 28 categories will be unveiled at 8:15 a.m. ET/5:15 a.m. PT on CBSNews.com, …

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Is Now Available to License Through MTI

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) announced that the Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen is now available for licensing. Featuring a Tony …

Manual Cinema Share Their Favorite Puppets From Their New Christmas Classic by Todd Hieggelke

Manual Cinema’s adaptation of Dickens’ Victorian ghost story sees a reluctant Chicago aunt recreating her late husband’s annual Christmas Carol puppet show for their family. We asked t…

Judi Dench says she ‘can’t remember what I’m doing tomorrow’ but can still recite Shakespeare by Catherine Shoard

The actor has said she is increasingly facing problems with her memory as well as failing eyesight, struggling to remember appointments or see faces The actor Judi Dench has spoken about her…

Paddington The Musical Extends West End Run Until February 2027 by Staff Writer

The critically acclaimed Paddington The Musical has announced an extension at London’s Savoy Theatre, with performances now running until 14 February 2027 The post Paddington The Musical E…

James Graham’s Punch to Be Adapted for Schools Following Sold-Out West End Run by Staff Writer

Following its final performance at the Apollo Theatre on 29 November 2025, producers have announced that profits from the West End run of Punch will fund a new version of the play to tour sc…

Holiday Gifts For Theater Fans! by JK

Happy holidays friends, readers and theater lovers! No matter how you celebrate, we wish you and yours the very best of the season and the new year!  Are you still on the hunt for the perf…

Giving Traditional Media Some Theatrical Splash by Situation

The AI that has Colonized our Creativity by Douglas McLennan

Everyone's talking about AI, and you're being pestered to use it every time you open your phone. But are you aware the extent that AI has taken over how much of what you see and hear online?

Theater review: Goodspeed’s ‘White Christmas’ unexpectedly exhilarating despite shaky start by Christopher Arnott

The loose and energetic production of the Christmas musical based on the 1954 movie raises holiday spirits at the Goodspeed Opera House.

Photos: Scott Elllis Receives Portrait at Sardi's

Tony Award nominee and Interim Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, received his iconic caricature at Sardi’s on Thursday, December 4. Check out photos below! Elli…

Photos: Carrie Coon and the Cast of BUG Meets the Press

Performances begin this month for the Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. The cast recently …

Best Dance Performances of 2025 by Gia Kourlas, Brian Seibert and Roslyn Sulcas

Twyla Tharp led the way with her distinct brand of American classicism, along with other artists who stepped it up.

Fall for Modern Dance With This Masterpiece by Gia Kourlas

Joyful, melancholy, heroic: Paul Taylor’s “Esplanade” celebrates its 50th anniversary and the extraordinariness of ordinary movement.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 8, 2025- Go Inside WICKED: FOR GOOD With An Easter Egg Exclusive

8Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 8, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized…

‘It went gangbusters’: the play about the Iraq war – told through the eyes of a starving Baghdad zoo tiger by Arifa Akbar

As bombs fell on the capital, a Bengal tiger was left all alone – until a US marine shot it. Rajiv Joseph explains why he brought the beast back from the dead for his Pulitzer-nominated dr…

‘A producer grabbed me, and I thought, Oh, for God’s sake’: Patricia Hodge on sexual harassment, drugs – and being in her prime at 79 by Emine Saner

Until she reached her 50s, the actor was a constant presence on stage and screen. Then the offers disappeared. Now, as her renaissance continues, she is taking on Mrs Malaprop in The Rivals …

Beauty and the Beast review – imaginative and spine-tingling family fun by Mark Fisher

Citizens theatre, GlasgowLewis Hetherington’s reworking of the 18th-century fable is creepy and creative, serious and scary It is a rare for a family show to be both funny and spine-tingli…

On the Couch with Liam Fitzgerald

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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Award-winning play – PURPOSE – to make Australian premiere at Sydney Theatre Company

The post Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Award-winning play – PURPOSE – to make Australian premiere at Sydney Theatre Company appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Variety Wins 20 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, Including Print Journalist of the Year by Chris Willman

Variety won 20 first-place trophies Sunday night at the 18th annual National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, up from the 14 the publication scored in last year’s competition. Var…

Olafur Eliasson: Presence

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‘Dear Evan Hansen’ now available for licensing by Ruthie Fierberg

Music Theatre International acquired the licensing writes to the Tony Award-winning musical in 2022.

Happy Birthday, You’re Dead at C’est Bon by Savoir Fare

Impossible Choices: The Brutal Beauty of MTC’s Queens by Ross

Cracking the world wide open, Martyna Majok’s Queens, the superb off-Broadway production from Manhattan Theatre Club at New York City Center, unfolds like a memory broken apart under press…

Full cast announced for MAMMIA MIA! The Musical at St Kilda’s National Theatre

The post Full cast announced for MAMMIA MIA! The Musical at St Kilda’s National Theatre appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Two For One at Theatre Horizon by Claudia Perry

A World Premiere for Wishing to Grow Up Brightly is now playing at Theatre Horizon.  With a Book by Amanda Morton, Matthew Decker & Brenson Thomas and Music by Josh Totoro, it is an exp…