THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Pioneers Go East Collective's Fourth Out-FRONT! Festival by The Dance Enthusiast

"...with social media, there's so much visibility for our communities, but it's in very small, 30 second clips on YouTube. And so the visibility is very accessible, but in a way that is comm…

Les Misérables North American Tour Welcomes Back Hayden Tee | Broadway Buzz

The Les Misérables North American Tour will welcome back Broadway star Hayden Tee as Inspector Javert beginning January 7. Tee returns to the r.

Mask & Mirror Community Theatre To Present ALMOST, MAINE

Mask & Mirror Community Theatre will open the 15th season of its UnMasked series with Almost, Maine by John Cariani. The production will open January 16, 2026, and run for four weekends …

'We cannot have art institutions that lose money': Grenell defends Kennedy Center takeover

I don't quote The New York Times that often, but just about two months ago, The New York Times did a front-page story saying that Broadway was dying, ...

Broadway director Alex Timbers achieves a rare feat with 4 shows running simultaneously

Previous directors to enjoy four simultaneous Broadway productions include Joe Mantello in 2016, Casey Nicholaw also in 2016 and Susan Stroman in 2001 ...

'The Dutchman' Review: André Holland Anchors Uneven Update of Civil Rights-Era Thinker, About a Black Man Tempted by a Destructive Stranger by Murtada Elfadl

Clay, the lead character in "The Dutchman," is having a hellish night in New York City, the kind of night that could end his life or change it in gravely material ways. One person he encount…

Les Misérables Tour Will Welcome Return of Hayden Tee | Playbill

The actor previously played the role on Broadway, in London's West End, and the North American tour. Other roles include Miss Trunchbull in Matilda, ...

January Theater Festivals 2026 by Jonathan Mandell

There are more than 100 shows produced by the six annual theater festivals listed below, all of which begin in January. On offer are Beckett and Kabuki; a campy Princess Diana and an outrage…

'RuPaul's Drag Race' recap: 14 all new queens start their engines in Season 18 premiere by Benutty

Cardi B guest judged alongside RuPaul Charles, Michelle Visage, and Carson Kressley as the girls reimagined and repurposed treasures from the franchise vault in the creation of their own sig…

#JacobElordi on meeting #GuillermodelToro before working with him on #Frankenstein by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

December 2025: Giant-dinosaur-bird-full-of-poison plot and romance by Nicole Serratore

Happy Holidays and welcome winter!  ************* Moon River Kang Tae-oh and Kim Se-jeong really elevate this material which walks a fine line between comedic body-swapping and serious …

Broadway director Alex Timbers achieves a rare feat with 4 shows running simultaneously

... , rising theater director Alex Timbers achieved a remarkable feat: Still only in his early 30s, he had two shows running simultaneously on Broadway.

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE To Open At Theatre 98

Theatre 98 will present Pride and Prejudice, adapted by Andrew Davies from the novel by Jane Austen. The production is directed by Meghan Lyles and is based on Davies' adaptation created for…

Born on This Day in 1936, the Legendary Songwriter Who Penned Hit Songs for Country ...

Roger Miller Goes to Broadway. Roger Miller wrote the music and lyrics for Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Based on the classic Mark ...

Stephen Schwartz Criticizes Kennedy Center, Saying He Won't Host Gala by Adam Nagourney and Matt Stevens

The Washington National Opera said the "Wicked" composer was scheduled to host its annual event at the center this spring.

New Musical Seeking Actors for First Workshop - Party Games - Playbill

Norman Degare North Windham, CT US. Job Details. DESCRIPTION. To save their beloved Littletown from destruction, a local plumber and his.

Actors, for production of Almost, Maine in Mineola NY. Casting for approximately 8 roles with ...

Actors may play multiple roles; casting will reflect versatility, emotional clarity, and strong ensemble instincts. All performances and rehearsals ...

How 'Hamnet,' 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' and More Films Explore Modern Anxieties Around Parenthood and Raising Kids by Carolehorst

What does it mean to bring a child into today's world? Based on some of this year's buzziest films, that question is on the minds of contemporary directors and writers. From the postpartum l…

Some Top Designs of 2025 by Plsn Staff

As many tours have become mega-tours that stay on the road for years, the top grossing tours list are not always good reflections of a particular year's design work. Some shorter run tours h…

Chevy Chase Says His Mom Physically Abused Him: She Woke Him Up 'Slapping' Him and Locked Him in a Cellar by Ethan Shanfeld

In a revealing new documentary about his life and career, Chevy Chase alleges that he suffered physical abuse as a child at the hands of his mother and stepfather. In "I'm Chevy Chase and Yo…

Broadway director Alex Timbers achieves a rare feat with 4 shows running simultaneously

Alex Timbers has achieved a remarkable feat with four shows running simultaneously on Broadway. His latest, "All Out: Comedy About Ambition," ...

Theater Review: SIX (2025 National Tour, Boleyn Cast) by Tony Frankel

SIX QUEENS BEAT A FULL HOUSE A Clever, Electrifying Concert That Sometimes Overwhelms Its Own Story History serves us well in stories for musicals. From 1776 to Evita to Hamilton, all the pl…

News 12's Joel Crump recaps the year on Broadway - Bronx

2025 was a showstopper year on Broadway. It featured bold new voices, big stars and unforgettable performances on stage. News 12's Joel Crump, ...

Broadway director Alex Timbers achieves a rare feat with 4 shows running simultaneously

... simultaneously on Broadway. As 2026 dawns, Timbers has now eclipsed that mark - he has four.

Kate Winslet on Her Acting Career on Why She Directed 'Goodbye June': 'In My 50th Year, I Damn Well Have to Do It' by Clayton Davis

Kate Winslet sits down with a mix of exhilaration and disbelief. She's still processing the magnitude of what she's just done. The Oscar-winning actress (2008's "The Reader") has delivered h…

Choreographer Doug Varone Discusses Decision to Cancel Kennedy Center Performances

NPR's A Martinez spoke with choreographer Doug Varone about his decision to cancel upcoming performances by his dance company Doug Varone & Dancers at the Kennedy Center. Varone stated, …

Thousands of 1930 classics enter public domain including Betty Boop, Nancy Drew by USA Today

Thousands of classic artistic works are now a part of the public domain, including the original Betty Boop and Nancy Drew series, as well as songs like "Dream another dream of me."

Paul Tazewell Reveals Wicked Costume Design Secrets That Demand a Rewatch by Jamie Kravitz

Audiences around the globe can marvel at Paul Tazewell's talent as a costume designer, thanks to the recent home entertainment release of Wicked: For Good. But Broadway fans have been privy …

Steinbach Arts Council opens auditions for Broadway revue - The Carillon

She has performed in two SAC musicals. Here she is in costume for Steinbach Regional Secondary School's production of Robin Hood; Wittock played Maid ...

Jasen Kaplan, 'Finding Prince Charming' Contestant and Celebrity Makeup Artist, Dies at 46 by Ethan Shanfeld

Jasen Kaplan, a contestant on the reality dating series "Finding Prince Charming" and a makeup artist for celebrities including Eva Longoria, Cyndi Lauper, Bethenny Frankel and Kelly Osbourn…

Audio Review: 'Back for Christmas' by the Sole Twin Audio Network by Dr. Mark Dreisonstok

It is now early January. Do you want to go briefly "Back for Christmas?" The loosely holiday-themed story by John Collier of that name may be just for you! "Back for Christmas" is a classic …

On his national tour debut, Max Santopietro finds a sweet soul in Broadway Dallas' 'Kimberly Akimbo'

At 23, Max Santopietro (he/him) is navigating his first national tour, currently on the road with the Tony Award-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo. In ...

Watch: All the Laughs and Lewks on Playbill's Getting Ready! by Dylan Parent

These are the moments we can't stop thinking about from the fabulous first season of the interview series.

Call a doctor, stat! The reviews are in for Josh Charles' new drama 'Best Medicine' and the prognosis is grim by Kevin P. Sullivan

The Doc Martin remake is getting dissected by critics, who say it "promises comfort but delivers inanity."

Truth and Reconciliation in "Under the Shade of a Tree I Sat and Wept" " Kosovo by Verity Healey

How do forgiveness and reconciliation projects help heal a country's collective trauma and contribute to its future nation-building? What role does theatre play in this social activity? Thes…

Thought-Provoking Crime Drama And Star Vehicle: "Nebenan" At The Renaissance Theater, Berlin by Daniel Meyer-Dinkgräfe

The play Nebenan was premiered at Burgtheater Wien in 2022, based on the film of the same title (international title: Next Door) by Daniel Brühl (2021) in a production directed by the then …

Learning To Listen, Struggling To Hear: Katie Mitchell's "Cow / Deer" by Savas Patsalidis

There are directors who have gotten us accustomed to treading on unconventional paths. They have trained us to expect the unexpected, the off-the-beaten-track. And we appreciate them, not be…

Photos: MASQUERADE Celebrates New Years With Bal Lumiere

Masquerade hosted Bal Lumière, a post-performance New Year's Eve soirée that opened the show's Paris Opera House environment to attendees for a late-night masked gathering. Guests experien…

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for January 2, 2026 by Trav S.D.

Today's new Travalanche posts for January 2, 2026 are about crooner Julius La Rosa, and a new show about Feltman's Hot Dogs! Other earlier Travalanche posts for January 2 (in no particular o…

Robbie G.K Hopes for a Musical Episode of HEATED RIVALRY

Robbie G.K. is ready to bring his musical theater training to the small screen. The actor, currently starring in the hit Crave series Heated Rivalry, recently told Forbes that he would be in…

Bandit Lites Collaborates with Lighting Designer Jeff Buchanan To Deliver A Bold Rig for The Used 2025 Tour by Griffin Rodgers

Bandit Lites is proud to support The Used's 2025 tour, working closely with Lighting Designer Jeff Buchanan and Production Manager Dillion Pajunas. to deliver the lighting rig. Designed to e…

Les Misérables North American Tour Welcomes Back Hayden Tee by Jamie Kravitz

The Les Misérables North American Tour will welcome back Broadway star Hayden Tee as Inspector Javert beginning January 7. Tee returns to the role having played it on Broadway, London's Wes…

YIDDISH PRECISION: "NIGHT STORIES" AT THE WILD PROJECT by Mark Rifkin

The wonderful duo of Shane Baker and Miryem-Khaye Seigel have again teamed up with directors Moshe Yassur and Beate Hein Bennett, this time for NIGHT STORIES, a quartet of short works by Smo…

See New Playbill Covers for Winter 2026

Check out the imaginative covers from both Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. By Andrew Gans. January 02, 2026. The New Year has arrived and so ...

A Psychological Duel in Asbury Park: de Rogatis and LeBlanc Take on Albee

This January, the Jersey Shore Arts Center will become the staging ground for a masterclass in psychological warfare. Under the sharp, unflinching direction of Theo Devaney, Edward Albee's s…

Playbill's Favorite Red Carpet Looks From 2025 by Margaret Hall

The trend of the year was authenticity: artists dressed their best, rather than chasing the microtrends that otherwise dominated the fashion ecosystem offstage.

See New Playbill Covers for Winter 2026 by Andrew Gans

Check out the imaginative covers from both Broadway and Off-Broadway productions.

From Will Arnett to Lucy Liu, Performances That Shouldn't Be Overlooked this Awards Season by Jenelle Riley

As the year comes to a close, many standout actors have garnered attention. Of course, only a select few will continue on to Oscar glory " 20 to be exact. But there are many notable performa…

Feltman: World's First Hot Dog by Trav S.D.

I don't often plug shows sight unseen (here or anywhere), but there are times when the pull is so great, I'll take the risk. I first became aware of Michael Quinn as a Coney Island booster a…

Top TV: Dope Thief by WNYC

[REBROADCAST FROM March 17, 2025] Actor Brian Tyree Henry discusses his starring role in the new series "Dope Thief." The show follows two friends who decide to pose as Drug Enforcement a…

Broadway director Alex Timbers achieves a rare feat with 4 shows running simultaneously

Fifteen years ago, rising theater director Alex Timbers achieved a remarkable feat: Still only in his early 30s, he had two shows running ...

Broadway Director Alex Timbers Achieves a Rare Feat With 4 Shows Running Simultaneously

NEW YORK (AP) " Fifteen years ago, rising theater director Alex Timbers achieved a remarkable feat: Still only in his early 30s, he had two shows ...

Broadway's 'Phantom' lead Christine ready to spend time with students at Uniting Voices Chicago

A newly launched tour of the iconic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical "Phantom of the Opera" is making its home in downtown Chicago through Feb. 1.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson by NPR

The WWE superstar considered pursuing a career in mixed martial arts before realizing, "I don't like getting punched in the face." Johnson plays MMA fighter Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie's 'The …

News 12's Joel Crump recaps the year on Broadway

It featured bold new voices, big stars and unforgettable performances on stage. News 12's Joel Crump, Broadway's youngest reporter, explains how last ...

Steve Ewing to hold residency at Broadway Oyster Bar - FOX 2

The series, "Steve Ewing & Friends" will feature other St. Louisan artists to focus on the music scene in the city. "This city is full of incredible ...

How Darren Criss and Will Aronson brought the Tony-winning magic of 'Maybe Happy Ending' to the studio by Sam Eckmann

The cast recording of the Broadway hit is Grammy-nominated for Best Musical Theater Album

Broadway director Alex Timbers achieves a rare feat with 4 shows running simultaneously

Timbers' latest, "All Out: Comedy About Ambition," joins his currently running hits "Beetlejuice," "Just in Time" and "Moulin Rouge! The Musical," the ...

Stephen Schwartz Pulls Out of Kennedy Center's 2026 Lineup: 'There's No Way I Would Set Foot in It Now' by Chris Willman

Stephen Schwartz, the songwriter behind classic musicals from "Godspell" and "Pippin" to "Wicked," has revealed he will not be taking part in a program spotlighting him at the Kennedy Center…

The DeLong Foundation Seeks Instructors for Upcoming Technical Theatre Training Programs by Griffin Rodgers

The DeLong Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing safety and education in live event production, is currently seeking qualified instructors to join The DeLong …

Les Misérables North American Tour Welcomes Back Hayden Tee, Nick Cartell; Announces Full Cast by Jamie Kravitz

The Les Misérables North American Tour will welcome back Broadway star Hayden Tee as Inspector Javert beginning January 7. Tee returns to the role having played it on Broadway, London's Wes…

'The Porch at Windy Hill' by Alix Cohen

A New Play with Old Music- Returning to Urban Stages January 25- February 22, 2026 By Alix Cohen Mira (Tora Nogami Alexander), a biracial, Korean American, classical violinist, and her boyfr…

The Adding Machine on Off-Broadway: Get Tickets Now! | Theatermania -

Mr. Zero is just another cog. He can't fulfill his own needs, much less those of his wife Mrs. Zero, or his workwife Daisy.

Hayden Tee to Return as 'Inspector Javert' in LES MISÉRABLES North American Tour

Hayden Tee will return to the role of 'Inspector Javert' in the North American Tour of Les Misérables. The show relaunched its record-breaking tour of North America in October 2022 at Playh…

Les Misérables Tour Will Welcome Return of Hayden Tee by Andrew Gans

The North American tour of the international hit is currently playing Hayes Hall in Naples, Florida.

Tim Rice Is Ready to Revive Aida by Margaret Hall

As Chess gets a new life on Broadway, the lyricist thinks his 2000 collaboration with Elton John should get 'another go.'

The Top 20 Most-Produced Shows of 2025 (According to PLAYBILLDER) by Natan Zamansky

Theatre kids are really loving Beetlejuice Jr.

Video: Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen Join THE MUPPET SHOW in New Teaser

2026 is the year of The Muppets! In anticipation of The Muppet Show special event, a brand-new teaser has been released featuring a first look at special guest star Sabrina Carpenter and exe…

Video: Ruthie Ann Miles Joins Tabernacle Choir for PBS Christmas Special

In November, PBS debuted Hope Of The Season: Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir, featuring the return of the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square alongside Tony Award-winner Rut…

Videos: Jennifer Lopez Sings GYPSY, FUNNY GIRL & More in Las Vegas Residency

Jennifer Lopez kicked off her new Las Vegas residency with some Broadway classics! The recent Kiss of the Spider Woman star has officially opened her brand-new residency, Jennifer Lopez: Up …

The Julius La Rosa Show by Trav S.D.

When I was a kid in the '70s, Julius La Rosa (1930-2016) was still remembered for being at the center of one of the most notorious incidents in show biz history. All the grownups seemed to e…

LOOKING BACK AT 2025: SOME PARODIES OF 2025 BROADWAY EVENTS by Fred Landau

 LOOKING BACK AT 2025: SOME PARODIES OF 2025 BROADWAY EVENTS JUST IN TIME - Since Jonathan Groff himself has such open fun making fun of his own sweating and spitting, we did a paro…

Beaches: A New Musical on Broadway: Get Tickets Now! | Theatermania -

A new musical based on the best-selling novel that was made into the blockbuster film Beaches, Beaches: A New Musical follows two extraordinary ...

Broadway Stars Coming to South Florida: David Posnack JCC's The Overlap to Present ...

The David Posnack Jewish Community Center's The Overlap is excited to announce that tickets are on sale for Speaking Up in Every Key: A Musical ...

Will Smith faces lawsuit alleging retaliation, harassment by USA Today

A violinist is accusing Will Smith of retaliation and harassment, claiming he was fired after reporting a disturbing incident during Smith's tour. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/…

Stephen Schwartz Pulls Out of Washington National Opera Gala at Kennedy Center

Newsday has reported that Stephen Schwartz, who was previously set to host the Washington National Opera Gala at the Kennedy Center on May 16, is dropping out of the event after President Do…

Video: Darren Criss Uncovers Ancestral New York Connection in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Exclusive Clip

In this exclusive clip from the Season 12 premiere of Finding Your Roots, Tony-winner Darren Criss discovers that his ancestor helped build the foundations of Manhattan in the early days of …

Photos: Jennifer Lopez Kicks Off 'Up All Night Live' Las Vegas Residency

Global icon Jennifer Lopez, who recently starred in the film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman, rang in the New Year with the launch of her brand-new residency, Jennifer Lopez: Up All N…

Listen: Nick Jonas Rings in the New Year with New Single 'Gut Punch'

Nick Jonas, most recently seen on Broadway in The Last Five Years, is celebrating the start of 2026 with the release of his brand new single, "Gut Punch," out now. The track offers the first…

Watch Complete Tabernacle Choir Christmas Special, Featuring Tony Winner Ruthie Ann Miles by Andrew Gans

The annual holiday concert also includes an appearance by Dennis Haysbert.

Stephen Schwartz Pulls Out of Washington National Opera Gala in Wake of Kennedy Center Renaming by Logan Culwell-Block

The newly partisan D.C. institution previously announced a possibly illegal move to add President Trump's name to its title.

'Pay Attention to the Human Zoo': 25 Broadway Artists Share Hard-Earned Advice by Andrew Gans

Broadway professionals"including Brandon Victor Dixon, Beth Leavel, Adam Pascal, Christopher Sieber, and Jason Tam"offer words of wisdom.

Jane Krakowski's Marquee Moment | Vogue

To get into the headspace of Mary Todd Lincoln"well, Mary Todd Lincoln as delightfully, derangedly conceived by Cole Escola"Krakowski puts on The ...

GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Starring George Clooney is Coming to Netflix

The Broadway production of Good Night, and Good Luck, starring George Clooney, is headed to Netflix. The play will be available to stream beginning on January 7. Learn more here. As Broadway…

WICKED: FOR GOOD Arrives on Roku Alongside Exclusive Musical Performances

In celebration of the digital release of Wicked: For Good, Roku has upped the ante with a new exclusive experience. "Live From Roku City Celebrates Wicked: For Good," now available on the st…

Frank DiLella's theater picks: 'Bug,' 'Cats' and more - NY1

From star-studded revivals and major film-to-stage adaptations to brand-new musicals ready for their moment, Broadway and beyond are set for a ...

Larry David Rants About Hating the Beach, Talks Wild Elmo Encounter and Curb Your Enthusiasm by Late Night With Seth Meyers

In a series of interviews, Larry David talks about his strong distaste for the beach and boats, lying to Seth about doing an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm and attacking Elmo on the TODAY S…

Golden Globes: Claire Danes could join this prestigious group of actors with a win for 'The Beast in Me' by Christopher Tsang

She could tie stars like Jessica Lange, Kate Winslet, and Nicole Kidman.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 1/2/2026; Jobs In Tech, Production, and More

Looking for a job in the theater? BroadwayWorld is here to help! Check out new job listings from the past week, ending 1/2/2026. To catch up on anything that you might have missed, visit our…

Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN High School Edition To Be Spotlighted on CBS SATURDAY MORNING

On Saturday, January 3, CBS Saturday Morning will air a segment dedicated to the development of the new high school edition of Dear Evan Hansen. The segment highlights the pilot production t…

College of Charleston Voice Faculty Take the Stage

Adjunct piano faculty member Lorna Barker has performed with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra for over 20 years, as well as the Savannah Symphony ...

Great Performances | From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2026 | Season 53 - PBS

Ring in 2026 with the famed orchestra conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin hosted by Hugh Bonneville.

'Pay Attention to the Human Zoo': 25 Broadway Artists Share Hard-Earned Advice | Playbill

Broadway professionals"including Brandon Victor Dixon, Beth Leavel, Adam Pascal, Christopher Sieber, and Jason Tam"offer words of wisdom.

'Aladdin' fans surprised with cast meeting - YouTube

A family of "Aladdin" fans was surprised with the chance to meet some Broadway cast members in New York City. Subscribe to our channel: ...

Top 10 must-see metro Detroit concerts, entertainment events in 2026

Morgan Wallen has a two-night stand at Michigan Stadium, Detroit finally lands a K-pop show, and a Hunger Games" prequel is on the way.

Lip Sync Battle with Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart and Jimmy Fallon | Fallon Flashback by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy asks guests Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart to battle in an intense lip sync-off to songs like Beyoncé's "Drunk in Love" and John Legend's "All of Me." (Original Air Date: February 1, 201…

'A Beautiful Noise' musical tells the story of legendary singer Neil Diamond by Jason Vondersmith

Robert Westenberg, who plays Diamond as his older self in the Broadway touring musical that performs Jan. 6-11 in Portland's Keller Auditorium, talks about the pleasures of playing the grea…

Elizabeth Kay obituary by Frances Kay

My mother, Elizabeth Kay, who has died aged 97, made her West End debut playing Ismene in Laurence Olivier's celebrated production of Oedipus Rex at the Old Vic in 1945-46. Born in Worthing,…

'As evil as Iago': the return of Terence Rattigan's shocking Man and Boy by Michael Billington

Rattigan hoped his 1954 tale about a swindler who exploits his son's sexual allure would prove him a serious dramatist. Its scandalous story reveals much about the playwright and resonates f…

This Playwright Has Seen the Future. It Isn't Human. - The New York Times

In "Marjorie Prime" and other works, Jordan Harrison delivers sweet-bitter anatomies of human connection mediated through technology destined to ...

Broadway stars shine, donors honored at annual McCallum gala - The Desert Sun

The McCallum Theatre is an outstanding fixture in the center of the Coachella Valley.

Broadway stars shine, donors honored at annual McCallum gala - The Desert Sun

Brian Stokes Mitchell wows the crowd at the McCallum's annual gala on Dec. 3, 2025. Marc Glassman/Special To The Desert Sun.

Stage Top 5: January 2026 by Todd Hieggelke

Just when you thought the holidays were over, Philip Barry's classic romantic comedy comes into view.

From Broadway to Advocacy: Jonah Platt on Going 'Full Jew' - Jewish Journal

In an industry where entertainers are often encouraged to stay in their lane, Platt has become one of the loudest voices advocating for Israel and ...

Theater Review: The Limits of "Wonder" by Martin Copenhaver

"Wonder" aspires to make us more empathetic and to help us "choose kind."

10 Questions About Theater in 2026

The affordability crisis, fascism, Artificial Intelligence, America's 250th birthday: As 2026 begins, the theater is not immune to the large ...

Paul Mescal Says He'll Start 'Rationing' Workload After 'Hamnet' Awards Campaign: 'I Hope Nobody Gets to See Me Until 2028 When I'm Doin by Ellise Shafer

Paul Mescal is looking to take a break from the spotlight after the past few years put his career into overdrive. After breaking through in the film world with "Aftersun" in 2022 " which ear…

Video: Mandy Patinkin Leads 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' at Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Inauguration

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the Mayor of New York City on January 1. During the inauguration ceremony, Broadway's own Mandy Patinkin led a performance of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", fea…

Broadway Games: On Broadway 2026 (So Far...) by JK

Happy New Year, Broadway fans! As of January 1, 2026, there are 15 shows scheduled to open in the remainder of the 2025-2026 season. How much do you know about these shows? That's what today…

January Festivals Bring the Weird, Wonderful Shows by Helen Shaw, Sheldon Pearce, Jane Bua, Brian Seibert, Jillian Steinhauer, Richard Brody, Taran Dugal, Justin Chang

Also: "Tartuffe" mania, the guitar stylings of William Tyler and Yasmin Williams, Justin Chang's movies for a new year, and more.

I Puritani, Metropolitan Opera " riveting singing despite dizzying distractions

Bellini's tale of star-crossed lovers in the English civil war receives a puzzling new staging " but the cast is first-rate

This Playwright Has Seen the Future. It Isn't Human. by Alexis Soloski

In "Marjorie Prime" and other works, Jordan Harrison delivers sweet-bitter anatomies of human connection mediated through technology destined to supersede us.

On 'Best Medicine,' Josh Charles Has a Heart by Alexis Soloski

After years of playing smarmy characters, the actor is stepping up as the lead in a comedy about a grumpy but charming doctor.

7 Musicals We'd Love To See Adapted into Films - TheaterMania.com

There has been no shortage of musical movies in previous years. And we couldn't be more grateful to be able to experience the joy of musical theatre ...

The captivating depravity of Jack O'Connell

The 35-year-old actor has been seducing audiences with his brand of mischievous villainy since Skins. As he leads a satanic cult in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, we meet cinema's favourit…

Analysis: 3 Pittsburgh theater groups haven't decided whether to merge, and time is running out by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Bringing the Shaw Festival to the City: Theatre, Access, and a Waterfront Home by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: The Shaw Festival Named Harbourfront Centre's Resident Artist Company By Ross As a long-time admirer of the Shaw Festival and its masterful commitment to craft, ens…

HOW LIGHTING AND COLOUR IN CASINO GAMES MIRROR STAGE LIGHTING PRINCIPLES by Brandon Metcalfe

Lighting has always been about guiding attention. On a stage, it helps your eye settle in the right place and sets the tone without needing explanation. Casino games use the same ideas, just…

Curtain Call: Broadway and Off-Broadway Closings Ring in 2026 with Reflection, Not Ruin

In most years, the dawn of January feels like a Broadway bloodbath"dozens of shows abruptly shuttering as the lights dim and the holiday tourism ...

A daring scene on Broadway this season has audiences talking, in more ways than one

There's a reason for the burst of appreciation " or solidarity? " from the crowd. Onstage, six characters are launching one of the bolder scenes on ...

A "SCHOOL TIES" For Our Time by David Dow Bentley III

By DAVID DOW BENTLEY III "The People's Critic After a delightful family holiday afternoon, blending terrific Citrus Bowl football from the Texas Longhorns, the belated opening of Christma…

Tony-winning play 'Stereophonic' opens in Cleveland - Tribune Chronicle

Most of the Broadway productions that embark on national tours are musicals. "Stereophonic," which starts a three-week run on Tuesday at Playhouse ...

Living His Teenage Dream: Jack Wolfe Talks Hadestown, Next to Normal, Shadow and Bone

Age: 30 Hometown: Wakefield, England Current role: Jack Wolfe plays lovestruck artist Orpheus in the Tony-winning musical&nb.

Curtain Call: Broadway and Off-Broadway Closings Ring in 2026 with Reflection, Not Ruin by Suzanna Bowling

In most years, the dawn of January feels like a Broadway bloodbath"dozens of shows abruptly shuttering as the lights dim and the holiday tourism rush disappears. But this year? The scalpel w…

A Wish and What Comes After: Into the Woods at the Bridge Theatre by Ross

"I wish." And they have a way of coming true at Christmas time, sometimes spectacularly, sometimes in ways that surprise you. Sitting down at the Bridge Theatre for Into the Woods, Stephen S…

The Emotional Infinity Loop of Eldridge's End at the National Theatre by Ross

After an exchange of love, tenderly delivered, Alfie states, quite clearly, "I've accepted what Dr. Chan said on Friday." And in that beginning, End at the National Theatre completes David E…

OPINION: All Shakeshpeare Can be (hic) DRUNK SHAKESPEARE if You Think Abouddit by Broadway Beat

by Matt Keeley. @reallymattkeeley. Heyy, heyyyyy, you ever get to thinking about like…like if you take all of the collected works of William Shakeshpeare. And you pick out any of 'em…be …