‘I don’t know what those Greeks were drinking!’: Mark Strong talks the emotional ‘roller-coaster’ of ‘Oedipus’ by David Buchanan

The acclaimed revival of Ancient Greek tragedy is expected to be a major Tony player.

The Journey of the Turtles (R.I.P. Phlorescent Leech) by Trav S.D.

Mark Volman (1947-2025) passed away back in September. He and his musical partner Howard Kaylan (b. 1947) were the two core members of the popular sixties band The Turtles. When the band bro…

Photos: Helane Blumfeld's INVISIBLE TO INVINCIBLE at Don't Tell Mama

BroadwayWorld award winner and MAC Award nominee Helane Blumfeld premiered her new show, INVISIBLE TO INVINCIBLE, to Midtown New York's Don't Tell Mama on April 15 and 18 at 7 pm. The show o…

Project 2026: Blue Tsunami- Soundtrack for Tomorrow  by Barry Gordin

By Alix Cohen April 19, 2026: Since 2018, Stephen Hanks, at various times editor, writer, publisher, reviewer, publicity agent, vocalist; always a dedicated political activist, has produced…

Interview: Paul Alexander Nolan on Finding Truth and Tone in THE LOST BOYS

For Paul Alexander Nolan, originating a role on Broadway is nothing new. But THE LOST BOYS, A NEW MUSICAL presents a uniquely high-wire challenge. It blends a beloved cult property, a massiv…

Exclusive: Ben Platt & Rachel Zegler Sing 'Next Ten Minutes' from THE LAST FIVE YEARS 25th Anniversary Album

Tomorrow, April 20, Atlantic Records will release the live recording of Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS (25th Anniversary Live at the London Palladium), featurin…

Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous review – a candid return to her most revealing celebrity interviews by Brian Logan

Richmond theatre, LondonArchive footage and fresh commentary shed light on the craft and chaos of interrogating big names such as OJ Simpson and Donald Trump What are these shows, in which v…

Gush review – Jessica Hardwick is superb as a mother-to-be surfing a maelstrom of emotions by Mark Fisher

Traverse theatre, EdinburghJess Brodie’s monologue about life on the brink of parenthood is both witty and gripping There are few transitions in life more profound than becoming a parent. …

Sexual harassment is rife on comedy circuit and women lack protections, MPs told by Amelia Hill

Women using informal warning systems to protect themselves and others, comedian tells equalities committee Sexual harassment and abuse on the comedy circuit is persistent and under-reported,…

Struggling theatres must ‘programme their way out’, says Young Vic director by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

Nadia Fall calls for bold thinking as she announces new shows including anti-Trump version of Thelma & Louise Theatres facing financial difficulty can only prosper by “programming thei…

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest review – Aaron Pierre makes a mesmerising McMurphy by David Jays

Old Vic theatre, LondonDirector Clint Dyer brings a fresh political focus to Ken Kesey’s story of disempowerment but the relentless misogyny of the text feels retrograde When Randle P McMu…

Phil Ellis: Bath Mat review – Taskmaster goof celebrates his midlife failures by Brian Logan

The Stand Comedy Club, GlasgowThe northerner finds the funny in banalities with this raucous compendium of all-in-it-together bants Phil Ellis has been watching Netflix specials, and has not…

Avenue Q review – provocative puppets return for a feast of filth and fun by Arifa Akbar

Shaftesbury theatre, LondonTwenty years since its West End debut, the sweetly subversive musical returns with a few tweaks and a lot of heart The trigger warning “puppet nudity” does not…

Christine Baranski to make West End debut alongside Richard E Grant in Hay Fever by Chris Wiegand

Tony award-winning actor will play lead role of Judith Bliss in Noël Coward’s comedy at Wyndham’s theatre in London Christine Baranski is to make her West End debut alongside Richard E …

Give theatre choreographers and movement directors their own awards, says union group by Chris Wiegand Stage Editor

‘If we celebrate the impact of physical storytelling, we must acknowledge the artists behind it,’ says Equity body, calling out the lack of movement categories in major awards Choreograp…

Huw Fyw review – take a sentimental journey around a war veteran’s living room by Gareth Llŷr Evans

Dance House, CardiffTudur Owen’s Welsh-language play about a second world war veteran is unashamedly heartfelt and anchored by very fine performances This play by Tudur Owen tells the stor…

‘Packaging evil into something funny’: is making fun of Trump now just ‘clownwashing’? by Matthew Cantor

As the president’s second term has wrought new horrors, comedians reflect on whether humor can still ‘deflate the strongman’s image’ During Donald Trump’s first term, as his lies d…

Heart Wall review – grief knocks a family karaoke reunion off-key by Arifa Akbar

Bush theatre, LondonSecrets are exposed during a pub singalong as Franky returns home to find her parents divided in Kit Withington’s drama You can hear this play before you enter the audi…

Ronin review – Yukiko Masui’s swordplay choreography is exhilarating in its cut and thrust by Sanjoy Roy

The Place, LondonThis audiovisually immersive, anime-inspired dance piece is full of stylishly fluid movement and thrilling fights and face-offs Some contemporary dance can make you feel l…

The Center Will Not Hold review – a compelling conversation between US dance styles by Lyndsey Winship

Sadler’s Wells, LondonTap, waacking, jookin’, footwork and jit are among the traditional, street and club styles that come together as Michelle Dorrance showcases a startling array of fo…

Elaine Paige on Sunday Recaps the 2026 Olivier Awards by Broadway.com

Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show Elaine Paige on Sunday. This week, Paige recaps last Sunday's Olivier Awards, wher…

Theatre/Opera News: IN Series Announces 2026-27 Season, Sic Semper Tyrannis by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

  (WASHINGTON, D.C) – IN Series has announced its 2026-27 season titled Sic Semper Tyrannis, which will feature a bold and brave season that dares to stand up and speak out during t…

Nathan Lane’s ‘Death of a Salesman’ is now in the driver’s seat for Best Play Revival by David Buchanan

Joe Mantello's revival of the Arthur Miller classic redefines an oft-performed text.

Dance News: Ballet Theatre of Maryland Announces 2026-2027 Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Classic works, contemporary explorations, and the return of Annapolis’s own Nutcracker ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 15th, 2026) – Ballet Theatre of Maryland, the state’s premier professional b…

On Eliot Ness and “The Untouchables” by Trav S.D.

April 19 was the birthday of Federal law enforcement officer Eliot Ness (1903-1957). Ness was famous for spearheading the effort to bring down mob boss Al Capone during the Prohibition Era. …

Madonna, Sabrina and Me by Victoria Cairl

How middle age is just another time for evolution Continue reading on Medium »

Project 2026: Blue Tsunami- Soundtrack for Tomorrow by Alix Cohen

BY Alix Cohen Since 2018, Stephen Hanks, at various times editor, writer, publisher, reviewer, publicity agent, vocalist; always a dedicated political activist, has produced 11 Blue Wave con…

American Symphony Orchestra Conjures Romantic Fire at Carnegie Hall by Edward Kliszus

The American Symphony Orchestra is one of New York’s most adventurous, intellectually vital, and musically rewarding ensemble. Season after season, under Leon Botstein’s visionary leader…

“Giant” and the Weight of Words That Cannot Be Taken Back by Ross

The Broadway Theatre Review: John Lithgow leads a razor-sharp Broadway transfer of Mark Rosenblatt’s Olivier-winning play By Ross Hammering echoes behind the tarps and scaffolding before a…

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Chris Martin loves her. Yungblud thinks she’s a ‘rock star’: Meet the eightysomething vocal coach essential to the stars by Patrick Smith

Mary Hammond has helped everyone from Adele to Cruz Beckham to sing better. Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Yungblud, among others, tell Patrick Smith what makes her so special – ‘The bigg…

The Fear of 13: Adrian Brody Delivers a Performance for the Ages in a Production That Demands to Be Seen by Suzanna Bowling

Ken Fallin’s captures Adrian Brody There are performances you admire—and then there are performances that leave you altered. The Fear of 13 is the latter. In a searing theatrical adaptat…

Is the Ed Sullivan Theatre Returning to Broadway? Inside the Rumors—and the Reality by Suzanna Bowling

Something unusual is happening on West 53rd Street. With The Late Show with Stephen Colbert set to end in May 2026, the future of the historic Ed Sullivan Theater is suddenly… open. In New…