AJ Chronicles: The Excellence Problem and Why it Matters by Douglas McLennan

I don't mean to be pedantic, but I think defining what we mean by excellence really matters if we're going to figure out the place of AI in creativity. Four stories this week suggest layers …

OCTG Theatre Awards Unveils List of Nominees by Pauline Adamek

Nominees for the fifth annual OCTG Theatre Awards were officially announced. Winners will be revealed at the awards ceremony on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Cen…

Ben Platt & Rachel Zegler Announce ‘The Last Five Years’ Live Album For 25th Anniversary by Glenn Garner

As The Last Five Years celebrates the last 25 years, Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler are immortalizing their anniversary performance. During Friday’s production at the Hollywood Bowl, the co-s…

Will ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ have a bigger bark than bite at the Tonys? by David Buchanan

The screen-to-stage adaptation of the beloved 1975 film didn't wow the critics, but could still find purchase with voters.

Southern comfort: Four women become fast friends, with drinks in hand by Linda Ferguson

Theater review: Triangle Productions’ "The Savannah Sipping Society" offers a sweet comedic escape.

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for April 4, 2026 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche posts for April 4, 2026 are about Richard Coogan (Captain Video) and Laurie Beechman (The Laurie Beechman Theatre). Earlier Travalanche posts for April 4 (in no pa…

Who Was Laurie Beechman? by Trav S.D.

While I’ve mentioned the name of Laurie Beechman (1953-1998) a couple of dozen times on this blog, it has invariably been in the context of the theatre that is named for her, a cabaret ven…

Giving a Head Pat to "Dog Day Afternoon" by Jan Simpson

Just about everyone—and here I mean most of the critics—seems to have something bad to say about Dog Day Afternoon, the new Stephen Adly Guirgis adaptation of the 1975 movie about a ban…

Shop TITANIQUE Merch in BroadwayWorld's Theater Shop

Before Titanique officially has its opening night on April 12, buy merch from the new Broadway production! The show is offering a variety of apparel, a mug, tote bag, stress toy, hat, magnet…

Richard Coogan: The Man Who Played Captain Video by Trav S.D.

Richard Coogan (1914-2014) died a dozen years ago, just shy of his 100th birthday, one half century since leaving the acting business. By which time, most people had long since forgotten who…

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “The Wedding Singer,” April 29 – May 24, 2026

The Cripple Of Inishmaan

World Premiere of “Fireflies and Fault Lines”

Episodic Theatre Project

Fool For Love by Sam Shepard

Jason Aldean, Chase Matthew & Mackenzie Carpenter

Chess: The Musical at Imperial Theatre

Ricardo Montaner at Radio City Music Hall

Sabaton, Pop Evil & Wings of Steel at Hollywood Palladium

Slightly Stoopid at Jacobs Pavilion

International Human Rights Art Festival: Hannah Arendt

Review: Seagull: True Story at the Public Theater by Loren Noveck

Loren Noveck reviews a piece by a Russian-exile director that uses Chekhov to look at the cost of conscience--and also to look away from it. The post Review: Seagull: True Story at the Publi…

Three Plays Address the Spirit of Our Time…Or the Lack Thereof by Barry Gordin

By Isa Goldberg April 4, 2026: Like a quintessential Broadway magician, a Houdini in fact, Daniel Radcliffe breaks the shackles of constraint in Every Brilliant Thing. In this interact…

A Town You Might Not Want to Leave: Schmigadoon! Begins Its Broadway Journey by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: The beloved musical parody steps onto Broadway with big songs, big laughs, and a question about what love really means By Ross Watching Schmigadoon! on television f…

Regé-Jean Page on the Album He Considers Flawless by Sarah Bahr

“It’s raw, real, sensitive, strong, vulnerable, righteous, romantic, genius,” said the “Bridgerton” actor, who stars in the new film “You, Me & Tuscany.”

We become friends and neighbors with Olivia Munn by NPR

Olivia Munn talks casing Steve Martin's house and being the only actor to talk too fast for Aaron Sorkin. Plus, panelists Rachel Coster, Peter Grosz, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson visit the Sup…

VIRTUAL In-Studio Sarasolo: The Locket

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VIRTUAL In-Studio Sarasolo: Seeds of Hope, A Hero’s Journey

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VIRTUAL In-studio Sarasolo directed by Ann Morrison & Blake Walton

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XicanIndie FilmFest XXVIII April 9-12, 2026

The Golden Duo Presents: Summer Big Cash Bingo!

Mixology Workshop

Die Cute

Schmigadoon! Musical Starts Broadway Performances Tonight by Sophia Rubino

Schmigadoon! begins performances on April 4, just over the bridge at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre. Opening night is on April 20, with the limited engagement scheduled to run through Septe…

Ben Platt & Rachel Zegler THE LAST FIVE YEARS Live Album Announced

Atlantic Records has announced the upcoming release of the official live recording of Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown's THE LAST FIVE YEARS (25th Anniversary Live at the London Palladiu…

Rachel Zegler, Ben Platt The Last Five Years Cast Album Is Headed Your Way by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

The Jason Robert Brown musical was recorded live in London for its 25th anniversary.

Schmigadoon! Appears on Broadway Beginning April 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

Alex Brightman and Sara Chase lead the stage adaptation of the theatrical Apple Original series.

Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler’s Last Five Years Concert Will Be Released as an Album

Live From The Hotel Edison Times Square Chronicles Presents: Gotta Dance! With Brandon Burks and RJ Higton  by Suzanna Bowling

Live From The Hotel Edison Times Square Chronicles Presents, is normally filmed from the Hotel Edison, but due to several unforeseen circumstances we are doing the show zoom style. Today on …