Tuesday, December 16, 2025

The Hodge report into Arts Council England: ‘Not exactly a ringing endorsement’ by Charlotte Higgins

While the former arts minister’s call for tax breaks and a bonfire of red tape will be welcomed, we seem to be going round in circles. And why hasn’t the single most calamitous cause of …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:06PM

[HD] Gotta Dance Trailer by York Theatre Company

GOTTA DANCE with AMERICAN DANCE MACHINE, presented in association with Riki Kane Larimer, honors the timeless art of musical theatre dance on stage and film. Featuring inspired reconstructio…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:01PM

IN CLAY at Signature Theatre by Signature Theatre

December 9, 2025 – February 1, 2026 For tickets visit https://www.SigTheatre.org A witty, vivacious and charming new musical inspired by an overlooked twentieth century female artist. On…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:52PM

[HD] Gotta Dance at The York Theatre by York Theatre Company

GOTTA DANCE with AMERICAN DANCE MACHINE, presented in association with Riki Kane Larimer, honors the timeless art of musical theatre dance on stage and film. Featuring inspired reconstructio…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:42PM
Monday, December 15, 2025

Paranormal Activity review – this fright night leaves you spellbound and spooked by Kate Wyver

Ambassadors theatre, LondonWith expert direction and eye-catching stagecraft, the tension is ramped up in a play inspired by the film franchise Darkness holds us long enough for the dread to…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:48PM

Art Revival on Broadway Recoups by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The return of Yasmina Reza's play starring James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris, and Bobby Cannavale, is running at the Music Box Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

ART Broadway Revival Recoups Investment

The producers of the first-ever Broadway revival of Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning play ART, have announced that the production has reached recoupment. ART's producing team has also ann…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:00AM

Broadway revival of ‘Art’ recoups investment by Andy Lefkowitz

The production will wrap up its limited run on Dec. 21.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00AM

‘Art’ Revival Starring Bobby Cannavale, James Corden & Neil Patrick Harris Recoups Broadway Investment by Greg Evans

Producers of the first-ever Broadway revival of Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning play Art starring Bobby Cannavale, James Corden and Neil Patrick Harris say the production has recouped…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:00AM

Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center should serve as a warning to UK arts institutions | Charlotte Higgins by Charlotte Higgins

Culture is not immune from the advances of the hard right – but it isn’t too late for resistance Into the pale stone wall of the Kennedy Center, above its elegant terrace on the edge of …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:18AM
Sunday, December 14, 2025

Review Roundup: ANNA CHRISTIE Starring Michelle Williams and Tom Sturridge

Anna Christie, directed by Tomas Kail and starring Michelle Williams, Tom Sturridge, and Brian d’Arcy James. opened at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn. The production runs through February…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18PM

November-December 2025: Found Family by Nicole Serratore

I took a little pause in drama watching in November for a big trip to Spain for my birthday.  It had been a WHILE since I had traveled to Europe. I started off in Barcelona with a focus on…

SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 03:51PM

The Art of Leaving Should Consider a Rewrite by Suzanna Bowling

The Art of Leaving, a new play by Anne Marilyn Lucas now playing at the Pershing Square Signature Center, may be fresh to the stage, but it arrives feeling strangely fossilized—as though u…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:02AM
Saturday, December 13, 2025

Challenging Power Plays in "The Burning Cauldon of Fiery Fire" and "Practice" by Jan Simpson

Getting others to see the world in a certain way and then convincing them to do almost anything to preserve that point of view requires a toolbox of skills that include charisma and a ferven…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 02:36PM

My cultural awakening: The Lehman Trilogy helped me to live with my sight loss by Ann Griffin; As Told To Olivia Ladanyi

My reduced vision badly affected my ability to appreciate films and art, but the stripped-back staging and immediacy of the play gave me back my sense of self I began to notice my sight dete…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:18AM
Friday, December 12, 2025

Long Day's Journey Into Night (Clip) | STRATFEST@HOME by Stratford Festival

1994's Long Day's Journey Into Night is remembered by many as one of the finest productions ever mounted by the Stratford Festival. Now you can watch it on Stratfest@Home. The Eugene O'Neill…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:02PM

See Newly Released Hirschfeld Portraits of Stephen Sondheim, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, More by Meg Masseron

The works by from the iconic caricaturist are available for viewing through a new Helicline Fine Art exhibit, online and in-person.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Mary Foster Conklin — Mirrors Revisited (50th Anniversary) by Jack Quinn

Mary Foster Conklin’s Mirrors Revisited stripped Peggy Lee’s 1975 art-album down to its core. With a tightly aligned ensemble led by John DiMartino, Yoshi Waki’s bass, Vince Cherico’…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 02:23PM

National tour of ‘Back to the Future’ is a timely hit at Saenger by Alan Smason

By ALAN SMASON, WYES-TV Theatre Critic (“Steppin’ Out“) The national tour of Back to the Future: The Musical materialized onto the stage of the Saenger Theater this week and left wakes…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 02:18PM

National tour of ‘Back to the Future’ is a timely hit by Alan Smason

By ALAN SMASON, WYES-TV Theatre Critic (“Steppin’ Out“) The national tour of Back to the Future:The Musical materialized onto the stage of the Saenger Theater this week and left wakes …

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 12:41PM
Thursday, December 11, 2025

Jeremy Jordan, Ariana DeBose and More to Perform at 54 Below First Annual Gala

54 BELOW will present its The First Annual 54 Below Gala on March 23 at 8pm. Join in as 54 Below launches a new tradition at Broadway’s Living Room. The First Annual 54 Below Gala brings t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:35PM

Juilliard Summer Composition at The Met by The Juilliard School

For Juilliard Summer Music participants, New York City is their classroom! This past summer, composition students visited The Metropolitan Museum of Art for a private tour of the André Mer…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:30PM

Wellness Break: How to Improve Gut Health & Support Your Microbiome with Dr. Carolyn Newberry by Lincoln Center

Learn how to improve gut health with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine gastroenterologist Dr. Carolyn Newberry, who shares tips to support your gut microbiome, boost digestion,…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:49PM

Wellness Break: Heart Health & Heart Rate Tips with Dr. Hennessey by Lincoln Center

Learn how to improve your heart health with ideal heart rate and exercise tips from Dr. Jessica Hennessey, a cardiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia. A strong heart delivers oxyg…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:49PM

American West art masterpieces from a billionaire Koch brother head to auction by The Associated Press

Dozens of pieces from the collection are expected to fetch at least $50 million.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:26PM

Quick Takes by Wendy Caster

Some quick thoughts on shows I didn't review: Gruesome Playground Injuries: Known theatrical truism: If you get a chance to see Kara Young, see Kara Young. Gruesome Playground InjuriesNi…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 12:02PM

Playing Shylock Trailer - Segal Centre by Segalcentre

Playing Shylock Jan 18, 2026 - Feb 08, 2026 A Segal Centre presentation of a Starvox Entertainment production By Mark Leiren-Young Starring Saul Rubinek Get Tickets: https://purchase.segal…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:24AM

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