IMPRESSIONS FROM PARIS: Fabrice Lambert Explores Flow of Water in "Renverse" (Reverse) by The Dance Enthusiast

Rheology Review. Theater meets Science Over Sand by Jonathan Mandell

 "Rheology" begins with a physicist delivering a lecture about sand, with a blackboard full of equations, and equipment (hourglass, sandbox, projections) to illustrate her points. This go…

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 begins its world premiere run of Caitlin Saylor Stephens' Five ...

PLAYBILL.COM. Caitlin Saylor Stephens' Five Models in Ruins, 1981 Begins World Premiere at LCT3 April 19. Elizabeth Marvel stars as a visionary ...

"Two Trains Running": Reclaiming Land & Love in Civil Rights Era"at ACT by Kristian Stovall

August Wilson Exposes Con Game that Keeps U.S. Unequal by Kristian Stovall & Barry David Horwitz August Wilson's "Two Trains Running," set in Pittsburgh's Hill District in 1969, lands wi…

Five Reasons Why Operation Mincemeat Epitomizes Historical Humor by Barry Gordin

By Iris Wiener April 19, 2025. There's nothing better than a musical that explores unchartered territory. Operation Mincemeat's originality is startlingly refreshing, if scarily relevant. T…

She Created A Design For Living by Jeryl Brunner

With roots in style and sustainability, meet Bali-based fashion and jewelry designer Erika Peña. Beyoncé, Jessica Alba, Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton have worn her pieces.

Class Notes: Zach Daniel Jones "Gypsy" by Lauren Class Schneider

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Zach Daniel Jones, originating the role of Angie in the current revival of "Gypsy" at the Majestic Theater. "Class Notes" actively covers New York's c…

Glass. Kill. What If If Only. Imp. ****, Wine in the Wilderness **** by Barry Gordin

By David Sheward April 19, 2025. You never know what you're going to get with a Caryl Churchill play, but it's sure to be something unique, thought-provoking, and convention-breaking. After…

Movement In Space by Jay Reisberg

Movement In Space Jay Reisberg April 19, 2025 - 17:03 Topics Theater Review Tags dance …

Movement In Space by Jay Reisberg

Movement In Space Jay Reisberg April 19, 2025 - 17:03 Topics Theater Review Tags dance …

Megan Hilty on Returning to Broadway With the Smash 'Death Becomes Her,' and Why 'There's Nothing Bigger Than Two Ladies Trying to Kill Each O by Chris Willman

"Broadway becomes her" is something it's easy to say about Megan Hilty. When the average theatergoer heads to see her in "Death Becomes Her," they may feel, with good reason, that they're bu…

A brilliant beyond brilliant idea! The Parent Trap parody ginger twinsies will premiere at East ...

Playbill is at Vivian Beaumont Theater. 12h · 󰟠. 󰟝. @jeremymjordan ... PLAYBILL.COM. To Andrew Durand and Thom Sesma, Dead Outlaw Is an ...

New murals on view in Crenshaw! by Pauline Adamek

New murals on view in Crenshaw! These murals are a key element of @DestinationCrenshaw, a reparative public-private community development project that aims to solidify 1.3 miles of Crensh…

Ben Jackson Walker Returns to & JULIET For UK Tour

It was announced today that a new Romeo will be joining the & Juliet UK touring Company! Ben Jackson Walker, who played the original Romeo on Broadway, will be joining the cast.

If/Then by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 2014 (Masterworks Broadway) At the time of its opening, If/Then was hailed as Idina Menzel's return to the Broadway stage after starring in Wicked almost a decade ear…

Marin Theatre's chaotic 'It's True' struggles to capture the fierce spirit of Artemisia Gentileschi by Steven Winn

The U.S. premiere of the courtroom drama blends historical testimony, modern elements and feminist themes of revenge with mixed success.

'The Friend' Is a Great (Dane) Of A Film Thanks To Bill Berloni by Frank Rizzo

When filmmakers reached out to Bill Berloni about finding and training a dog to co-star with Naomi Watts and Bill Murray in the film "The Friend," his answer was direct. "I basically told…

Glimpse of Billie Holiday: 'Emerson's Bar & Grill' at Gulfshore Playhouse by Bill Hirschman

Life was not kind to Billie Holiday, but she persevered, channeling her pain into her singing. Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill at Gulfshore Playhouse puts her in her element: onstage at …

SMASH at the Imperial Theatre on West 45th Street by Richard Seff

Carolyn Bowman (Mathew Murphy) In an attempt to attract new audiences to new plays and musicals, a pattern has begun to emerge. Shows are being conceived by a new generation of producers, wr…

It's a Smackdown Between Show and Business in "Irishtown," "I'm Assuming You Know David Greenspan" and "minor'ity" by Jan Simpson

  The ever present tension between art and commerce moves centerstage in three recently opened off-Broadway productions"Irishtown at the Irish Repertory Theatre, I'm Assuming You Kn…

South Pacific is Enchanting at the Lauderhill Performing Arts by Bill Hirschman

Looking for somewhere to spend an enchanting afternoon or evening? Then look no further than South Pacific, now playing at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center. With an almost perfect produ…

Video: Andrew Lloyd Webber Teases NYC Return of The Phantom of the Opera | Playbill

The Tony-winning musical may be coming back as an immersive experience.

West End and Broadway: what's the difference? - WhatsOnStage

Playbills. Forget spending the pennies on programmes as you might have to in the UK " on Broadway every audience member is entitled to a free Playbill ...

250 Years Ago: The Revolution Begins by Trav S.D.

Well, I wish I was on Lexington Green today watching the re-enactors re-create what happened there 250 years ago, but c'est la guerre. I do have my "eyes on the ground" in Lexington and Conc…

Pittsburgh Opera’s newest world premiere, ‘Woman With Eyes Closed,’ has three different endings!  by George B Parous

Season Finale Opens Saturday Under ‘Veil of Mystery‘ And it doesn’t matter which of the three endings we see and hear – we’ll never tell. But we can always count on Chris Cox, Dire…

Wong's Kind "Benevolence" Overflows with Joy at Tarragon Theatre Toronto by Ross

The Toronto Theatre Review: Tarragon Theatre's Benevolence By Ross The roots of our Canadian existence have grown up elbows high from the melting pot of immigration, and for most of us, wher…

WWDTM: Lewis Black by NPR

This week, we're live in Durham with special guest Lewis Black and panelists Dulcé Sloan, Alonzo Bodden, and Adam BurkeLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Superman's religious and ethical undertones add to his mystique by The Associated Press

By DEEPA BHARATH of The Associated Press and BOB SMIETANA of Religion News Service Superman was born Kryptonian, raised Methodist and sketched into existence by two Jewish teens in 1930s Cle…

How 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' Took Over TikTok by Hank Sanders

Usher and Gwen Stefani are among the stars who have shimmied down a "spirit tunnel" on their way to Hudson's couch. Clips with customized hype songs are a sensation online.

Wine in the Wilderness by TotalTheater

off-Broadway " Classic Stage Company (CSC)'s Lynn F. Angelson Theater: 136 East 13 Street. March 24-April 19, 2025. Drama. Author: Alice Childress. Director: LaChanze. 90 min. Critic: David …

Stephen Sondheim's last musical " and how it all came together against the odds

With London's National Theatre set to stage 'Here We Are', its writer, directors and actors recall working with the legendary composer-lyricist nicknamed 'God'

Meet Tom Francis, the breakout star of Broadway's "Sunset Boulevard" - YouTube

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Michelle Williams, meet Michelle Williams. Stars finally meet at Broadway musical - NBC New York

NBC Universal, Inc. Jennifer Simard joins Ashley Bellman to dish on her role in "Death Becomes Her" on Broadway and more.

Here are the Broadway plays coming to Madison's Overture Center - Wisconsin State Journal

Overture Center for the Arts has announced next season's lineup.

What's On Stage at the Clemens Center: End of the Broadway Season, Dance, and Centennial Gala

Executive Director Karen Cromer shared the center's upcoming events and says there's always a blend of Broadway, dance, and an annual gala, this time ...

'Parent Trap' parody 'Ginger Twinsies' to premiere off Broadway | New York Theatre Guide

'Parent Trap' parody 'Ginger Twinsies' to premiere off Broadway. The new play, spoofing the 1998 film starring Lindsay Lohan and directed by Nancy ...

Legends of Broadway; Off-Broadway's 'We Had A World'; Rashid Johnson At The Guggenheim

The latest issue of New York Magazine is dedicated to the legends of Broadway including Liza Minelli, Patty Lupone and Andre DeShields.

Wonderful photos of Broadway legends reprising their most me... - Kottke

Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Dick Van Dyke, and more legends of Broadway reprise their most memorable characters.

Jeremy Jordan, Lizzy McAlpine Discuss 'Floyd Collins' and Yodeling on Broadway

Floyd Collins' Broadway debut is nearly 30 years in the making. The cult hit musical first premiered in 1996. Now it's finally running on Broadway ...

A Tasty New Take On Hamlet In Island City Stage's 'Fat Ham' by Ilana Jael

No matter how many times you happen to have seen Hamlet, odds are likely low that you have ever seen anything like Fat Ham. And, assuming you are lucky enough to snag a highly sought after t…

There's No People Like Show People - The New York Times

In a new book, the Broadway photographer Jenny Anderson captures the craft and camaraderie of making theater.

See photos of Jonathan Groff in 'Just in Time' on Broadway | New York Theatre Guide

See photos of Jonathan Groff in 'Just in Time' on Broadway. The Tony Award winning-actor stars as Bobby Darin, opposite Erika Henningsen and Gracie ...

Meet Tom Francis, the breakout star of Broadway's "Sunset Boulevard" - CBS News

Meet Tom Francis, the breakout star of Broadway's "Sunset Boulevard". With Tony nominations just days away, Tom Francis talks to Adriana Diaz about ...

Ryan McCartan and Sarah Hyland Star in Broadway's The Great Gatsby - YouTube

The musical adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel is running at the Broadway Theatre.

English National Ballet: The Forsythe Programme review " infectious pleasure by Sarah Crompton

Sadler's Wells, LondonA triple bill of works by the celebrated American choreographer William Forsythe show ENB's dancers at their roof-raising best It's no coincidence that so many of a new…

Takeaways from AP's report on the religious and moral undercurrents in Superman comics by The Associated Press

By DEEPA BHARATH of The Associated Press and BOB SMIETANA of Religion News Service Superman comics are not overtly religious. Yet faith and morality have been baked into this superhero chara…

This week in CT arts features classical music, concerts and comedy by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for April 20-26 include a "Girls Night Out" arena show, orchestras featuring classical music, a Connecticut Book Trail event and comedians.

What to Stream: 'Andor,' 'Babygirl' and new Wu Tang Clan music by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) " The second season of the Star Wars series "Andor" and the streaming release of the Wu Tang Clan's latest album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed t…

Theater review: TheaterWorks' 'Primary Trust' gets a little muddled while delivering its message by Christopher Arnott

Eboni Booth's "Primary Trust," about a man of steady habits who must undergo big life changes, is a mostly comic yet also darkly dramatic journey of self-discovery and survival.

PHOTO GALLERY: Japanese Star Wars fan convention by The Associated Press

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors

Highly Recommended Cabaret Series: BROADWAY BY THE SEASON & 54 SINGS BROADWAY'S GREATEST HITS (Scott Siegel Presents at 54 Below and Merkin Hall by Tony Frankel

While visiting New York, I was lucky enough to catch two Scott Siegel events. Similar in structure but with completely different feels were Broadway by the Season at Merkin Hall and 54 Sings…

John Proctor Is the Villain by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

While Belflower's play is clever and insightful, it is also contrived and manipulative attempting to shoehorn almost every feminist hot button topic into one story overlaying "The Crucible":…

Caitlin Saylor Stephens' Five Models in Ruins, 1981 Begins World Premiere at LCT3 April 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

Elizabeth Marvel stars as a visionary fashion photographer coming to terms with the power of her own gaze.

5 Shows to See on Broadway Next Week by Bryan Campione

Looking for a Broadway show to see next week? Here's a list of musicals curated for theatre fans of all ages.

Aaron Tveit Makes Solo London Concert Debut April 19"20 by Andrew Gans

The Moulin Rouge! The Musical Tony winner is offering two evenings at the London Palladium.

On April 19, 1945, Carousel Opened on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic turns 80 years old.

Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert by Suzanna Bowling

The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance are pleased to share exciting new updates to the previously announced Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert,  returning for the fourt…

IMPRESSIONS: "Lists of Promise" created by Ildiko Nemeth and Lisa Giobbi with Marie Glancy O'Shea at the Theater for the New City by The Dance Enthusiast

Five women actors tell that story of suppression and resistance (from Merlin Stone's 1976 book When God Was a Woman) each portraying multiple characters from different historical eras in a d…