Soprano Denies Superiority Complex, But "Can Only Hit Alto Notes While Sick and Disgusting" by Broadway Beat

by Keeley Bell. @omgitskee. ST. LOUIS, MO " This community college cast of Company  thought their Marta was stuck-up when she scoffed at the alto line in "You Could Drive a Person Crazy,"…

Meisner Obsessed? Waitress Repeats Orders Back to Customers by Broadway Beat

by Jake Alexander. MINNEAPOLIS - 25-year-old waitress Pick-Me-Up Diner waitress Susie Tomlins made headlines this week for introducing her Meisner Technique training to her nine-to-five, wit…

Marriage Feeling Dull? Have You Tried Starring in a Multi-Million Dollar Production Together? by Broadway Beat

by Keeley Bell. @omgitskee. NEW YORK, NY " Marriage Therapist Dr. Shoshana Mance has discovered the secret to a healthy marriage, and she's sharing it in her new book Take a Bow, Not a Break…

HEARTWARMING: Artistic Director Scoured City in Search of Perfect Leading Man, When it Turns Out it Was Him the Entire Time! by Broadway Beat

by Matt Keeley. @reallymattkeeley. CHICAGO - In a heartwarming twist of fate that theater critics are calling a "perfect storybook ending," Incitement Theatre Artistic Director Zachary Towns…

"We're Doing This ALL OUT Mode," says Teacher About to Have Students Popcorn Read from Textbook by Broadway Beat

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DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Don't Miss the 54th Dance on Camera Festival from February 6-9 at Symphony Space by The Dance Enthusiast

"DOCF 2026 presents 33 films from 12 countries on February 6 - 9 in Symphony Space's The Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater on the Upper West Side. Tobin Del Cuore's Through Memory and Jenni…

Grosses analysis: 'Liberation' and 'Mamma Mia!' finish strong as Broadway thaws out after ...

Grosses analysis: 'Liberation' and 'Mamma Mia!' finish strong as Broadway thaws out after winter freeze. For the week ending Feb. 1, the 31 running ...

Keke Palmer Freaked Out While Meeting Obama, Reveals We've Been Mispronouncing Lionel Richie by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Keke Palmer talks about meeting former President Barack Obama for the first time, hanging out with Lionel Richie while working on American Idol and working with Jack Whitehall in the series …

Password with Keke Palmer, Lindsay Hubbard and West Wilson | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy and Keke Palmer team up against Lindsay Hubbard and West Wilson in the game Password. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Stream now on Peacock: https://bit.ly/3gZJaNy Subscribe …

Top Trump Official Claims "It's Not a Crime to Party" with Epstein as Fallout Continues Over Files by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump's Justice Department saying "it's not a crime to party" with Epstein, Trump suing Harvard for $1 billion and a 30-second Super Bowl commercial spo…

Paula Pell is trying not to give any secrets away about "The 'Burbs" by Late Night With Seth Meyers

According to the White House, it's "not a crime to party" with Epstein 😭 #FallonTonight by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Alexander Skarsgård was getting SNL pitches from his dad before his hosting debut by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Blackout Songs by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Joe White's "Blackout Songs" direct from London with its original cast is a tour de force for two actors. It is also a challenge for the audience both because its single topic is addiction a…

Grosses analysis: 'Liberation' and 'Mamma Mia!' finish strong as Broadway thaws out after winter freeze by Jim McDermott

For the week ending Feb. 1, the 31 running productions grossed $31,766,855.

Imposter Challenge w/ #LindsayHubbard & #WestWilson 🤫 #FallonTonight #SummerHouse by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Photos: Ethan Slater & the Stars of MARCEL ON THE TRAIN Meet the Press

Check out photos from media day as the stars of Marcel on the Train at Classic Stage Company meet the press. Co-written by Marshall Pailet and Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater, the productio…

Broadway's 'The Lion King' returns to New Orleans' Saenger Theater in October

The iconic Broadway musical "The Lion King" will be back at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans for an extended run, offering a dynamic and ...

What's new on Broadway? Reality TV star makes stage debut, 'The Lost Boys' coming soon

Joelle Garguilo discusses some shows on and off Broadway, ranging from Whitney Leavitt's stage debut, and the new musical "The Lost Boys."

Photos: OH, MARY! Stars John Cameron Mitchell & Simu Liu Meet the Press

Tonight, John Cameron Mitchell and Simu Liu will join the company of Tony Award-winning comedy Oh, Mary! on Broadway! The new stars met the press today. Check out our photos from the meet an…

Video: Watch Whitney Leavitt Perform 'Roxie' on Her Opening Night in CHICAGO

Dancing with the Stars semi-finalist and star of Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Whitney Leavitt made her Broadway debut in the role of ...

Liberation Closes to Highest Box Office of Run, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses

The Bess Wohl play finished up its limited run at the James Earl Jones Theatre February 1. ... Final performances at Broadway's Mamma Mia! and ...

Frankly Speaking with Jersey Boy Dominic Scaglione Jr. by Lauren Van Hemert

Raised on the music of Sinatra and Frankie Valli, Dominic Scaglione reflects on Sinatra's torch songs, the magic of playing Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys and returning to the stage […] The …

Guide to 'The Fear of 13' on Broadway starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson

Both actors make their Broadway debuts in playwright Lindsey Ferrentino's true-crime drama about a Pennsylvania man who wrongly spent decades on ...

Frankly Speaking with Jersey Boy Dominic Scaglione Jr. by Lauren Van Hemert

Raised on the music of Sinatra and Frankie Valli, Dominic Scaglione Jr. reflects on Sinatra's torch songs, the magic of playing Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys and returning to the stage with A…

Almost Every Mormon Wives Star Saw Whitney Leavitt's Broadway Debut - Vulture

Did Whitney Leavitt's 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' cast make their way to New York to catch her Broadway debut in 'Chicago'?

The Porch on Windy Hill: Building a Space That Holds What Isn't Said by Jack Quinn

I spoke with set designer Andrew Robinson and writer/director Sherry Stregack Lutken about how the porch came into being"not as an object, but as a way of thinking. What follows is a focused…

South Australia's only independent Adelaide Fringe Podcast returns for Season 4

The post South Australia's only independent Adelaide Fringe Podcast returns for Season 4 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Hennepin Arts Announces 2026-2027 Broadway Season - Mpls.St.Paul Magazine

Hennepin Arts announced its 2026-2027 Broadway season, featuring 12 shows at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis. Seven of the shows will ...

Why Things Feel F*cked: Your Practical Guide to Getting Unstuck

The post Why Things Feel F*cked: Your Practical Guide to Getting Unstuck appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Popular Broadway productions coming to Kansas City in 2026-27 - KMBC

A new lineup of shows has just been announced. The American Theatre Guild announced the latest PNC Broadway in Kansas City series. Advertisement.

'Cape Fear': First-look images of Amy Adams and Javier Bardem's creepy Max Cady as Apple TV sets premiere date by Denton Davidson

In addition to its all-star cast, the Apple TV limited series is backed by heavyweight executive producers Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg. Here's everything to know.

NYC Off-Broadway Week Offers 2-for-1 Tickets to 26 Shows in March

New York City Tourism + Conventions has announced the return of NYC Off-Broadway Week, offering 2-for-1 ticket savings to 26 Off-Broadway productions. The program will run from February 16 t…

Satirical opera lampoons Trump as its metaphor increasingly mirrors reality by Ronald Blum

The President-King grows to huge dimensions while wearing a diaper and a golden necktie

Miss Piggy, Kermit, and Sabrina Carpenter equal 'a nostalgic charm': Critics weigh in on Seth Rogen's incarnation of 'The Muppet Show' by Mia McNiece

Rogen and Maya Rudolph also join the half-hour special premiering Wednesday on ABC and Disney+.

Molten Tongues exhibition to ignite Incinerator Gallery 

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DramaWatch: Thrillers, road trips & more! by Linda Ferguson

February roars in with exciting shows from 100 Lives Rep, Artists Rep, Imago, Boom Arts and others. Plus: Native Performing Arts Network, Broadway in Portland, and Salt and Sage announce new…

My Son the Playwright by Steven Morris

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Men Behaving Badly: The Play review " boorish flatmates prattle like it's 1999 by Mark Lawson

Barn theatre, CirencesterSimon Nye brings back the characters from his hit TV series for a misconceived comedy set on millennium eve In a nervy theatre economy, with familiar material most l…

Review: Lost Atoms at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre by Greg Stewart

Review: Lost Atoms at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre The post Review: Lost Atoms at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre appeared first on Theatre Weekly.

Special access to untold stories " applications now open for the 2026 Frank Van Straten Fellowship

The post Special access to untold stories " applications now open for the 2026 Frank Van Straten Fellowship appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater Will Present 10TH 21 ISLANDS INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FEST

Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater will present the 10th edition of its 21 ISLANDS INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FEST, showcasing short films from island nations and territories around the w…

After a freezing New Year, the Mummers String Band Spectacular debuts at the Linc by Isa Segalovich

The String Band Division competition of the 2026 Mummers Parade was postponed due to bad weather, but it returned in full glory for a special show at Lincoln Financial Field. Isa Segolovich …

Elle Fanning Starts an OnlyFans After Surprise Pregnancy in Apple TV's 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' Trailer by Kate Aurthur

Elle Fanning paints her body green and fires up OnlyFans in the teaser trailer for "Margo's Got Money Troubles," an upcoming Apple TV drama about a young woman who is forced to reckon with t…

Christian Bale Spent Six Hours in Makeup Chair Each Day to Play Frankenstein's Monster in 'The Bride!' and 'Would Scream Like Crazy' to Stop by Zack Sharf

Christian Bale revealed to Entertainment Weekly that he spent six hours in the makeup chair in order to transform into Frankenstein's monster for Maggie Gyllenhaal's "The Bride!" Bale stars …

2026 Parnelli Highlights Captured on Video by Plsn Staff

The 24th annual Parnelli Awards took place on Saturday, Jan. 24 in the Anaheim Hilton's Pacific Ballroom during NAMM 2026, and a video showing highlights from the event has just been release…

Actors' Equity, IATSE, Other Entertainment Unions Condemn Kennedy Center Closure by Diep Tran

Trump recently announced that the Center would be closed for two years for renovations.

See John Cameron Mitchell and Simu Liu in New Oh, Mary! Photos by Jamie Kravitz

Ahead of their first performances in Broadway's Oh, Mary! on February 3, new photos have been released of John Cameron Mitchell and Simu Liu in the production. Mitchell, a Tony and Obie Awar…

Jacob Elordi's Mother Told Him He Must 'Never Work' With 'Frankenstein' Director Guillermo del Toro After Seeing 'Pan's Labyrinth' DVD by K.j. Yossman

Although Jacob Elordi is reportedly planning on taking his mother Melissa to the Oscars next month, where he is up for best supporting actor, the "Frankenstein" star has revealed his award-n…

Harry Haun, Veteran Journalist Who Chronicled Broadway and Film for More Than 5 Decades, Dies at 85 by Blake Ross

The longtime writer had bylines in New York Daily News, The Observer, and Playbill, amongst others.

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: For The Yellow Boat, Oregon Students Competed to Design Their Playbill Cover by Dylan Parent

High school students are honoring the play's subject by helping children with cancer.

Yes, Bridgerton does mirror real life with its diverse cast. Here's the history. by An Nichols

Some commentators criticize Bridgerton for its racially diverse representation of the upper classes in 19th-century London. But An Nichols, who knows the real history, loves this aspect of t…

Laurie Hernandez to Make Broadway Debut - TheaterMania.com

Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast Laurie Hernandez to Make Broadway Debut in & Juliet. Hernandez will join the ensemble in the featured dance role of ...

Ted Sarandos Hedges on Netflix Residual Payments at Senate Hearing: 'Not a Yes or No' by Gene Maddaus

At a Senate antitrust hearing on Tuesday, Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos declined to give a "yes or no" answer when asked if he would commit to "full residuals" for union workers. Sarandos was …

Curtain Call Delivers Heartfelt Terms Of Endearment by Bill Hirschman

Curtain Call Playhouse delivers a moving and often funny stage adaptation of Terms of Endearment, a heartfelt and convincing professional production The post Curtain Call Delivers Heartfelt …

Video: Patti LuPone Calls Out Trump's Kennedy Center Changes During Carnegie Hall Concert

Patti LuPone gave an impassioned speech during a recent Carnegie Hall concert, calling out Trump's recent changes to the Kennedy Center. While speaking to the audience at the famed New York …

Sean Hayes Did Not Want to Do a Solo Show; Then Leigh Silverman Sent Him The Unknown by Diep Tran

The new David Cale play is running Off-Broadway at Studio Seaview.

Like Father Musical Will Make World Premiere at Atlanta's Alliance by Logan Culwell-Block

Tinashe Kajese-Bolden is directing the Jacob Ryan Smith-Caroline Pernick true crime-themed musical.

Pioneer of Black Theatre and Producer Woodie King, Jr. Passes Away by Meg Masseron

The founder director of New York City's New Federal Theatre was 88 years old.

Christie Announces an Agreement to Sell its Broadcast and Professional Video Business to Vista PHX, Corp. by Griffin Rodgers

Christie Digital Systems USA and Vista PHX, Corp., today announced an agreement in principle to sell the Christie Broadcast and Professional Video business to Vista PHX, Corp., a new corpora…

NYC Off-Broadway Week returns with 2-for-1 tickets to 26 shows - DC Theater Arts

Joey Monda, President of the Off-Broadway League " founded in 1959, to foster theatrical productions in Off-Broadway theaters (Manhattan venues with ...

'We need laughter now more than ever': Howie Mandel leads 'America's Got Talent' comedy showcase ahead of Season 21 by Marcus James Dixon

"I don't think people give comedy the respect that it deserves," the AGT judge tells Gold Derby.

This Special-Edition Bad Bunny Vinyl Is Now Available to Pre-Order Ahead of Super Bowl Weekend by Atingley4

Bad Bunny made Grammys history on Sunday night, becoming the first Spanish-language artist to win album of the year with his hit album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos." To celebrate his historic…

Watch Whitney Leavitt Take 1st Broadway Bow in Chicago | Playbill

Kilgore has also been seen on Broadway in Motown the Musical, Hair, and The Book of Mormon. Returning to the cellblock were Greg Hildreth (The Queen ...

Review Roundup: Rupert Goold Remounts AMERICAN PSYCHO at Almeida Theatre

Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold's production of American Psycho, based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis just celebrate dits opening night. The book is by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, with…

Off Broadway Week 2026: 2 for 1 Tickets by Jonathan Mandell

Tickets are now on sale for Off-Broadway Week, where you can buy two tickets for the price of one for 26 shows, for performances from February 16 through March 12. Sixteen of the shows are n…

Upcoming Free Webinar: Dealing with Alcohol and Substance Use Issues in the Workplace by Griffin Rodgers

Join Behind the Scenes on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM EST for a free, 90-minute webinar on simple yet impactful ways to assist if you witness or suspect substance use impacting the wor…

From Phantom to Potter: KC's Broadway Lineup for Next Season Is Here

The 2026-2027 season for KC Broadway is shaping up to be one for the books, featuring everything from Phantom of the Opera to The Outsiders.

'Mamma Mia!' Closes, 'Harry Potter' Stays On Top - Broadway Box Office - Deadline

on Broadway. Mamma Mia! Joan Marcus. Broadway said its goodbyes to Mamma Mia! and Liberation Sunday, with both productions getting a boost at the ...

'SmartLess' Faces Backlash After Jason Bateman Questions Charli XCX About Having Children by Caitlin Huston

The singer, who joined the podcast to promote her film 'The Moment,' said she did not want to have children.

Liberation Closes to Highest Box Office of Run, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses by Logan Culwell-Block

The Bess Wohl play finished up its limited run at the James Earl Jones Theatre February 1.

Suddenly Last Summer, Die Ägyptische Helena, More, Part of Bard SummerScape 2026 Season by Natan Zamansky

The annual summer arts festival will run June 25-August 16 at Bard College.

Epstein Files: Julie Taymor Denies Knowledge Of Arranging 'The Lion King' Musical Tickets For Sex Offender While He Was In Jail by Jake Kanter

EXCLUSIVE: Julie Taymor, the celebrated film and theater director, has denied any knowledge of helping arrange tickets to The Lion King musical for Jeffrey Epstein while he was serving ti…

See Sara Bareilles Perform a New Song, Christine Baranski Read From 1984, More at The Public Theater's 'People's Filibuster' by Meg Masseron

The eight-hour long protest against ICE is now available for viewing on YouTube.

Pied à Terre Finds Off-Broadway Company by Margaret Hall

The unusual love triangle will begin performances later this month.

Photos: John Cameron Mitchell, Simu Liu Sworn in at Oh, Mary! on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The Cole Escola comedy gets new stars at the Lyceum Theatre beginning February 3.

Watch Highlights From World Premiere of Wonder Musical at American Repertory Theater by Andrew Gans, Meg Masseron

Taibi Magar is directing the new musical, based on on R.J. Palacio's best-selling novel of the same title.

Broadway writers workshop new musical at NKU - The Northerner

Broadway writers Richard Oberocker and Robert Taylor are bringing their new musical "BRUCE" to Northern Kentucky University, workshopping the show ...

"… and her Children": A One-Woman Show That Tells One Hell of a Story by Ron Fassler

The pot is kept boiling throughout its tension-filled 85 minutes.

Absen Announces North America Group Buying Promotion for PL3.9 Pro V3 by Griffin Rodgers

Absen Inc. announces a North American group-buying promotion for the PL3.9 Pro V3 LED display, from February 3 through April 30. The program allows rental and staging companies to secure pan…

Stavros Halkias adds 4th Baltimore comedy show by popular demand by Mary Carole McCauley

Baltimore funnyman Stavros Halkias added a fourth show to his "Dreamboat" tour at The Lyric Baltimore "due to popular demand."

Broadway Icon, 76, Tells 'Buffoon' Trump To Lay Off Kennedy Center - The Daily Beast

From the stage of New York City's greatest music venue, Broadway legend Pattie LuPone implored her audience to stop the destruction of the ...

Video: WONDER at American Repertory Theater

Get a first look at Wonder, based on the novel and film of the same name at American Repertory Theater through February 15, 2026. Wonder follows the Pullman family as they navigate change, i…

Jeeves in Bloom at NC Stage Co. by Arnold Wengrow

The latest "Jeeves" production offers some much-needed comforting comic chaos.

Bob The Drag Queen Interview on Joining Broadway's Moulin Rouge! - Ticketmaster Blog

Bob The Drag Queen dishes on the joy of making his long-awaited Broadway debut, the wide-ranging roles still on his bucket list, and more.

6 Theatre Workers You Should Know by American Theatre Editors

This edition features artists, leaders, and educators bringing the heat in Arizona theatre.

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in February by Noel Murray

A new series from the creator of "Derry Girls" and an inside look at the world of competitive ice dancing are among the highlights this month.

Broadway Box Office: 'Mamma Mia!' Bids Farewell With $1.8 Million Final Tally

played its final Broadway performance Feb. 1, after opening at the Winter Garden Theatre on Aug. 14. The musical revival, which was often one of the ...

Video: Watch Jeremy Jordan Sing Queen, Mariah Carey, CABARET & More

Jeremy Jordan sat down for a game of Song Spark with The Great Gatsby, leading to new renditions of songs from Queen, Mariah Carey, Cabaret, and more. In the new video, Jordan is given a wor…

The Kennedy Center was always in the political spotlight, but not like this by Mark Swed

A look at what might be behind the closing of the Kennedy Center, which was created as a political act, and what that could mean.

Theater Review: STEREOPHONIC (National Tour, CIBC Theatre Chicago) by C.j. Fernandes

THEATER IN STEREOPHONIC A terrific docudrama about artistic temperament and the torment of creation David Adjmi's Stereophonic, now playing at the CIBC, is an unusual piece of theater. It's …

The 100-slot Emmy grab: 'Severance' and 'The White Lotus' are out " here is what's in (besides 'The Pitt') by Marcus James Dixon

Euphoria, Paradise, The Diplomat, and The Gilded Age are expected to be major players as the field of contenders gets reset.

Broadway Box Office: 'Mamma Mia!' Bids Farewell With $1.8 Million Final Tally by Caitlin Huston

'Liberation' also played its final performance with a new high of $734,237.

'Mamma Mia!', 'Liberation' End Runs On High Notes; 'Harry Potter And The Cursed Child' Stays On Top " Broadway Box Office by Greg Evans

Broadway said its goodbyes to Mamma Mia! and Liberation Sunday, with both productions getting a boost at the box office last week from last chancers scooping up tickets before the February 1…

Ryan Gregory Thurman joins 'Aladdin' as Babkak by Jonah De Forest For Broadway.com

Michael Schimmele played his final performance as Babkak on February 1.

Inside Whitney Leavitt's Broadway Debut in Chicago (Exclusive) - People.com

Whitney Leavitt made her Broadway debut on Feb. 2, supported by several 'Mormon Wives' casemates in the audience and at the afterparty.

MJ on Broadway Star Matte Martinez Performs Michael Jackson's "Remember the Time"

MJ The Musical celebrated their fourth Anniversary on Broadway February 1, including a special curtain call performance of Michael Jackson's hit ...

Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez to make Broadway debut in '& Juliet'

... Broadway musical "& Juliet." Hernandez will make her Broadway debut as part of the show's ensemble, in the featured dance role of Charmion ...

Rope, RUR Set for Final 2 Rediscovery Readings at Classic Stage by Logan Culwell-Block

Gordon Greenberg is adapting Patrick Hamilton's Rope, previously adapted for the screen by Alfred Hitchcock.

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/1/26 - Grosses and Attendance Increase

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 2/1/2026.

Critic's picks: The best of Broadway and Off Broadway right now - Culture Sauce

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE New World Stages, Off Broadway ; AMAZE New World Stages, Off Broadway ; BUG Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, ...

Obie Award-winning 1/52 Project announces start of 2026 grant process by Jim McDermott

Applications are open for early-career designers.

Maggots review " tragic tale of a death undiscovered for more than a year by Arifa Akbar

Bush theatre, London Farah Najib's play tells the story of an isolated woman who dies at home and considers the community's responsibility The opening quote to Farah Najib's drama tells us t…

Paul Elliott obituary by Michael Coveney

Prolific and successful producer of star-laden pantomimes, musicals and West End shows The ebullient and engaging West End producer Paul Elliott, who has died aged 84, was one of a group of …

New Broadway on Hennepin season features 7 premieres, 'Hamilton,' and 'The Sound of Music'

Hennepin Arts has announced its 2026-27 season of Broadway on Hennepin, bringing Broadway hits to the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis.

Tickets Now on Sale for Kids' Night on Broadway Featuring THE OUTSIDERS, WICKED and More

Tickets for Kids' Night on Broadway are now on sale. The program returns to New York City on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, with 18 participating Broadway shows. A program of The Broadway Leagu…

Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez to make Broadway debut in '& Juliet' by Jamie Kravitz For Broadway.com

Hernandez will be part of the show's ensemble, in the featured dance role of Charmion.

Susan Lucci reflects on Erica Kane legacy and fearless spirit by USA Today

Susan Lucci shares how Erica Kane's bold spirit and determination still shape her life in unexpected ways. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2026/02/03/susan-luc…

Broadway star Patti LuPone sounds alarm on Trump's Kennedy Center plan - The Hill

Broadway legend Patti LuPone is calling on supporters of the arts to sound the alarm about President Trump's plan to temporarily close the Kennedy ...

Photos: John Cameron Mitchell and Simu Liu in OH, MARY! on Broadway

Tonight, John Cameron Mitchell and Simu Liu will join the company of Tony Award-winning comedy Oh, Mary! on Broadway. Mitchell, the Tony and Obie Award-winning actor, writer, and director, j…

Poll: Which 2026 Best Picture Oscar Nominee Would Work the Best and Worst on Broadway?

In a year when one of the ten Oscar nominees for best picture ends with scenes from one of the greatest plays ever written, another is about a ...

Broadway in Chicago presents Tony Award-winning 'Stereophonic'

Broadway in Chicago presents the most Tony Award-nominated play of all time: "Stereophonic."

Poll: Which 2026 Best Picture Oscar Nominee Would Work the Best and Worst on Broadway? by Jonathan Mandell

In a year when one of the ten Oscar nominees for best picture ends with scenes from one of the greatest plays ever written, another is about a theater actress and her film director father, a…

Broadway | 'The People's Filibuster' turns the Public Theater into a civic stage - amNewYork

Held outdoors in front of The Public's Astor Place home, the event featured nearly 200 participants. Artists, Broadway actors, elected officials, ...

Returning to the High School Where She Once Competed in Speech and Debate, A Young Woman Searches for Agency by Steven Morris

The post Returning to the High School Where She Once Competed in Speech and Debate, A Young Woman Searches for Agency appeared first on Stage Raw - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

ETC Introduces High End Systems Lonestar Prime by Griffin Rodgers

ETC announces High End Systems Lonestar Prime, an enhanced addition to the Lonestar automated fixture offerings. This framing fixture packs even more features in a compact package with the a…

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/1/26

h2 { margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; } ul { margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0.5em; } Click below to access all the Broadway grosses from all the shows for the week ending 2/1/2026 …

Mamma Mia! Tour Will Welcome Jessica Crouch, Juliette M. Ojeda, Leland Burnett by Andrew Gans

The North American touring company, which recently played a record-breaking Broadway run, will resume performances next month.

Bob Fosse Once Asked Debbie Allen to Play the Leading Player in Pippin by Margaret Hall

The quintuple threat reflects on her career, from Chita Rivera teaching her the West Side Story choreography, to leading Sweet Charity, to her enduring love for Carrie.

Rachel Zegler and Ben Platt Will Explore The Last Five Years at Hollywood Bowl and Radio City Music Hall by Andrew Gans

The concerts will follow a London engagement of the Jason Robert Brown musical, with the composer conducting the two stars on both sides of the Atlantic.

Suzan-Lori Parks Reggae Musical The Harder They Come Is Coming Back to London by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical made its world premiere Off-Broadway at The Public in 2023.

A Broadway director comes home & A new season of Sisi: Austrian Empress | Passport Picks

Broadway director and golden boy Charlie Summers has come home to New Zealand. And he's devastated. After 20 years working his way up to the top of ...

Patti LuPone to Reprise Candide at LA Opera by Natan Zamansky

The company's newly-announced 2026-27 season will be its first under the leadership of incoming music director Domingo Hindoyan.

Five Inside: Get to Know The Lion King's Creative Engine, Musical Director Cherie Rosen by Jonah De Forest

Broadway's blockbuster musical The Lion King has many astounding qualities: sweeping sets, meticulously-designed costumes, larger-than-life puppetry. But none of these things would carry …

Little Shop of Horrors Star Joshua Bassett Talks Music, Memoir and the Magic of Mushnik's by Alexandra Pierson

Little Shop of Horrors' latest Seymour, Joshua Bassett, is moving through 2026 with intention and focusing on healthy growth. His turn in the cult-favorite off-Broadway musical is one of man…

Paula Pell has some news to share 😅 by Late Night With Seth Meyers

'Mystery Science Theater 3000' RiffTrax Revival Kickstarter Earns Over $1.1 Million in First Day by Joseph Otterson

The latest revival of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" is off to a strong start. At the time of this publishing, the Kickstarter campaign for the four new episodes of the beloved series has ge…

Harry Haun, Influential Broadway Journalist and TheaterMania Contributor, Dies at 85

Harry Haun, Influential Broadway Journalist and TheaterMania Contributor, Dies at 85. The veteran journalist spent decades at Playbill and the New ...

#ParisHilton's "Stars Are Blind" came out 20 years ago 🤯 #FallonTonight by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

National Take a Cruise Day: On "The Good Ship Murder" and "Doctor Odyssey" by Trav S.D.

February 3 is National Take a Cruise Day but some of us aren't so lucky; we just watch television shows about luxury! Having already posted about The Love Boat (twice actually, here and here…

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for February 3, 2026 by Trav S.D.

Today's new Travalanche posts for February 3, 2026 are about Blythe Danner, and two recent tv shows set on cruise ships for National Take a Cruise Day (Good Ship Murder and Doctor Odyssey). …

Video: Inside Disney World's Festival of the Arts With Sierra Boggess, Adam Jacobs & More

Broadway is taking over EPCOT for Disney World's Festival of the Arts! Disney on Broadway stars like Sierra Boggess, Adam Jacobs, Jelani Remy, and Isabella McCalla took the stage in Orlando …

Broadway Theater unveils "The Loft" - Wyo4News

February 3, 2026 " Wyo4News. The Broadway Theater is raising the curtain on a brand-new way to experience live entertainment in Rock Springs with ...

Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center announces 2026-27 season

Make it an 8-show package with the hit Broadway musical working its way back to Houston, Jersey Boys will close the season in August 2027.

West End Sinatra Biomusical Finds Its Ol' Blue Eyes by Logan Culwell-Block

London stage favorite Joel Harper-Jackson will lead the musical at the Aldwych Theatre this summer.

Olympic Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez to Make Broadway Debut in & Juliet by Jamie Kravitz

Laurie Hernandez, the two-time medal-winning Olympic gymnast, will join the company of the hit Broadway musical & Juliet. Hernandez will make her Broadway debut as part of the show's ens…

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's Rachel Christopher on Identifying With Hermione and How the Play Is a Love Letter to Inclusivity by Jonah De Forest

Rachel Christopher plays Hogwarts' resident know-it-all, now Minister for Magic, Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. The actress chatted with Broadway.com M…

E-X-T-E-N-S-I-O-N: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Will Now Run Through September 2026 by Jonah De Forest

Hope for another Spelling Bee extension is no longer chimerical. The off-Broadway revival of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will extend its run at New World Stages th…

MomTok Showed Up for Whitney Leavitt's Broadway Debut - The Cut

On Monday night, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago, her first major theater role.

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Extends Off-Broadway

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has been extended for a second time! The limited Off-Broadway engagement at New World Stages will now play through Sunday, September 6, 2026. C…

Olympic Gold Medal Winner Laurie Hernandez to Make Broadway Debut in & Juliet - Playbill

Laurie Hernandez, the two-time medal-winning Olympic gymnast, will join the company of the hit Broadway musical & Juliet next month at the Sondheim ...

On An Ark with McKellen Prime- Holograms Onstage

As I have twice had occasion in real life to sit, essentially, knee to knee with Ian McKellen, my encounter with his digital doppelganger at The Shed was perhaps somewhat less singular than …

LAURA BENANTI IN COMEDY & SONG AT 92NY by Ron Fassler

"A soothing balm in these troubled times."

Fred Armisen to Host CNN Series With Deep Dives Into Universal's Vast Music Archive: Nirvana, Guns N' Roses, Many More by Jem Aswad

CNN and Universal Music Group have announced that comedian-actor-musician Fred Armisen will host a new series that looks into Universal Music Group's vaults " the world's largest music archi…

Christy Tanner Named CEO of New York Public Radio by Brian Steinberg

New York Public Radio has named Christy Tanner president and CEO, giving her oversight of WNYC, WQXR, WNYC Studios, Gothamist, The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space, and New Jersey Public R…

'Wicked, 'Jersey Boys' lead 2026"27 Broadway season at Hobby Center - Houston Chronicle

The new Broadway at the Hobby Center season includes 'Buena Vista Social Club', 'The Notebook' & 'Wicked'.

Kids Can See These Shows for Free on Kids' Night on Broadway

The Broadway musical MJ continues to thrill audiences nightly at the Neil Simon Theatre and is still a hot ticket four years into its Broadway run.

Celebrate Black History Month With Stunning New Portraits of Little Shop of Horrors Company by Andrew Gans

The hit Off-Broadway production commissioned Davida Enara to create a Little Shop-inspired backdrop, and the cast was photographed by Marcus Middleton.

Olympic Gold Medal Winner Laurie Hernandez to Make Broadway Debut in & Juliet by Andrew Gans

The two-time medal-winning Olympic gymnast will join the cast of the hit jukebox musical at the Sondheim.

Spelling Bee Revival Gets Another Extension Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The William Finn-Rachel Sheinkin musical has returned to NYC, at New World Stages.

A Heated Rivalry Musical is Headed Off-Broadway - Playbill

A new, unofficial parody musical of the hit show Heated Rivalry will run Off-Broadway this spring. Initially playing the Laurie Beechman Theater, the ...

Photo: ALADDIN Welcomes New Cast Members Rodney Ingram and Ryan Gregory Thurman Tonight

Ryan Gregory Thurman has joined the company of Aladdin on Broadway as Babkak beginning performances tonight, Tuesday, February 3. Tonight also marks the first performance of Rodney Ingram in…

A Heated Rivalry Musical is Headed Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

No one works faster than a parody writer with a dream.

Sex, Lies and Politics: How FX's 'Love Story' Brings Back the Doomed Romance of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette  by William Earl

Casting John F. Kennedy Jr. was a nightmare. It was April of last year, and the production of the limited series "Love Story" was three weeks away from starting. Cameras were ready to go up …

The Luxury or Necessity of Ensemble by Martin Boross, Tara Khozein, Suli Holum, Yury Urnov

By Martin Boross, Tara Khozein, Suli Holum, Yury Urnov. How can ensemble training influence theatre culture and grow capacity?

Rodney Ingram Is Broadway's New Aladdin Starting February 3 by Andrew Gans

The hit Disney musical also welcomes Ryan Gregory Thurman in his Main Stem debut as Babkak.

Watch Whitney Leavitt Take 1st Broadway Bow in Chicago by Andrew Gans

Mykal Kilgore, Greg Hildreth, and more joined the company of the Tony-winning revival February 2.

Katharine Quinn Launches 'And That's Strategy' Digital Marketing Agency

Katharine Quinn, the digital strategist behind some of Broadway's most successful social media campaigns, has launched And That's Strategy, a specialized marketing agency focused on building…

Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Juliette Binoche, Anna Ferzetti Set for Filming Italy " Los Angeles Honors by Nvivarelli

Oscar winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Juliette Binoche and Italy's Anna Ferzetti " who stars in Paolo Sorrentino's latest film "La Grazia" " are among the top honorees of the 11th edition of…

Laurie Hernandez set for Broadway debut in '& Juliet' - Milano Cortina 2026

U.S. gymnast Laurie Hernandez is going from the balance beam to Broadway. The Rio 2016 star, who helped Team USA to gold before taking an ...

Chloé Zhao, Pamela Anderson, Ethan Hawke Among Stars Set to Grace Berlinale Red Carpet by K.j. Yossman

Some of the most hotly-tipped Oscar contenders will be among the star-studded lineup at the Berlin Film Festival this month, as they make a pit-stop at Berlinale on their way to L.A. Among t…

Kathryn Adeline to Star as Lorraine Baines in BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL Tour

Kathryn Adeline will assume the role of Lorraine Baines in the North American Tour of Back to the Future: The Musical starting February 24 in Baltimore, MD. Zan Berube will play her final to…

Laurie Hernandez Reveals She's Making Her Broadway Debut

... Broadway debut in the cast of "& Juliet." "This is such a dream come true. I'm so excited," she says.Feb. 3, 2026. Read More. Now Playing. Laurie ...

PNC Broadway reveals showstopping 2026-2027 Kansas City theatre series - KCTV5

With shows like "Wicked" and "Hamilton" headlining the current Kansas City Broadway season, the 2026-2027 series had big shoes to fill, ...

Whitney Leavitt Razzle Dazzles in Debut 'Chicago' Performance on Broadway - People.com

Whitney Leavitt made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago, her first professional theater role; Her Mormon Wives costars and husband Conner ...

Ben Platt & Rachel Zegler to Star in THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Hollywood Bowl and Radio City Music Hall

Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler will star in a concert staging of Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years at the Hollywood Bowl and Radio City Music Hall. The concerts will be irected and co…

Whitney Leavitt Take First Broadway Bow in Chicago - YouTube

Whitney Leavitt, star of Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, made her Broadway debut in the Tony-winning revival of Chicago February 2 at the ...

Before a Rape Trial, a Theater Piece Passes Its Own Judgment by Laura Cappelle

A new work by the director Lorraine de Sagazan looks at a high-profile case that will soon be heard in a French court.

Harry Potter and Wicked star in Broadway at the Hobby Center's new season - CultureMap Houston

The 2026-2027 Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center Season brings the very best of those to Houston with hits like Buena Vista Social Club, ...

Cinefrance Unveils First Still of 'Drive My Car' Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi's French Movie 'All of a Sudden,' Scores Early Deals (EXCLUSIVE) by Elsa Keslassy

Cinefrance has unveiled a first still of Ryusuke Hamaguchi's French movie "All of a Sudden," his follow up to Oscar-winning "Drive My Car." "All of a Sudden" stars Virginie Efira ("Benedatta…

Video: Watch Whitney Leavitt Perform 'Roxie' on Her Opening Night in CHICAGO

Last night, Dancing with the Stars semi-finalist and star of Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Whitney Leavitt made her Broadway debut in the role of 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago on Broadwa…

Broadway at the Paramount: Mrs. Doubtfire - Little Village

Everyone's favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Cedar Rapids in "a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers" (The Hollywood Reporter).

Olympic Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez to Make Broadway Debut in & JULIET

Laurie Hernandez, the two-time medal-winning Olympic gymnast, will join the company of & Juliet on Broadway. Hernandez will make her Broadway debut as part of the show's ensemble, in the…

From 'Phantom' to 'Harry Potter,' KC's Broadway slate is loaded for 2026-27

One of the longest running shows in Broadway history is a getting a new look for its national tour, and KC will get to see it early in the season.

Voices of Note to bring 'Broadway Sideways' revue to The Breman on Feb. 15

Experience 'Broadway Sideways' - a cabaret-style concert by Voices of Note at The Breman. Featuring songs from popular shows, it's a must-see ...

New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro Set For $38 Million Pay Package by Caitlin Huston

Dana Walden, who takes on the role of president and chief creative officer, is set to receive a $24 million package.

The Architect Behind Broadway's Buzziest Campaigns Launches Agency - Forbes

The buzziest opening of the Broadway season might be offstage. Katharine Quinn, the mastermind behind the social media campaigns for Maybe Happy ...

EXCLUSIVE: New Musical LIKE FATHER Will Have World Premiere At Alliance Theatre This Fall

Looks like we will be packing our bags for Atlanta! Today, it was announced that the bold new musical Like Father from Theatrely31 alum Jacob Ryan Smith and Caroline Pernick will have its wo…

Iowa Park dancer lands Broadway stage role - Texoma's Homepage

Iowa Park teen Adalyn Marquardt is getting ready to take a big leap onto one of the world's biggest stages: Broadway.

OffWestEnd Awards Announce 2026 Nominations by Staff Writer

The OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have announced their 2026 nominations, celebrating exceptional work across London's independent theatre sector The post OffWestEnd Awards Announce 2026 Nominat…

TALAWA 86:26 Marks Talawa Theatre Company's 40th Anniversary With Nationwide Programme by Staff Writer

A multi‑year celebration of Black British talent will span lectures, festivals, showcases and talent‑development initiatives The post TALAWA 86:26 Marks Talawa Theatre Company'…

American Psycho Extends Almeida Theatre Run Following Sell-Out Success by Staff Writer

The Almeida Theatre has announced a one-week extension for American Psycho, Rupert Goold's acclaimed production based on Bret Easton Ellis's novel The post American Psycho Extends Almeida Th…

The Muppet Show " Seth Rogen and Sabrina Carpenter star in delightful revival

This one-off special updates the wholesome felt-based comedy with more chaos, naughtiness and celebrity appearances

Review: This is Your Grandparents' 'Muppet Show,' Fortunately by James Poniewozik

Nobody put too much thought into reinventing the gonzo variety classic for its revival. That's what makes it a delight.

'The Drama' Trailer: Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's Wedding Is Thrown Into Chaos by a Deep, Dark Secret in A24 Comedy by Kennedy French

A new trailer for "The Drama" finds Zendaya and Robert Pattinson playing a couple whose wedding plans implode in the days before they say "I do" because of a deep, dark secret Zendaya's char…

'Darling' Chooses a New Adventure by Gabriela

How a grad student's puppetry arts thesis, a Peter Pan adaptation, is dismantling patriarchy with Connecticut Repertory Theatre.

ABROAD/WAY BULLETPOINTS FOR FEB. 3, 2026 by Gordon Cox

Casting controversies in Seoul and Mexico City, a Gypsy by any other name, a new musical from Stage Entertainment Spain, and more

Born to the Manor Was Blythe Danner by Trav S.D.

This year marks a decade since I have been unchained to any sort of a day job. I'm thankful for the blessing, but I also can't help being grateful for the experiences I had at most of those …

Lola Young to Perform at Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party by Marc Malkin

Lola Young will headline this year's Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 15 in West Hollywood. News comes just two days after Young took home the Grammy for b…

World Champion and Paralympian Cyclist, Mathieu Bosredon, Joins Ayrton Team for BikeFest Spain 2026 by Griffin Rodgers

Ayrton is proud to remain a headline sponsor for BikeFest Spain 2026 in its fifth edition, having held that position since BikeFest Spain's inception in 2022. Ayrton is also very proud to…

'Great Gatsby' Broadway musical launches nationwide tour in Louisville

Full of references to Louisville, the PNC Broadway in Louisville production of "The Great Gatsby" opens this week. Here's what to know.

'Hamnet' Reclaims No. 1 Spot at U.K., Ireland Box Office, 'Iron Lung' Debuts in Fourth by Naman Ramachandran

Universal's "Hamnet" reclaimed the No. 1 spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office, grossing £1.41 million ($1.92 million) and lifting its cumulative total to £14.84 million ($20.18 mill…

Milestones: The Joffrey Ballet Celebrates Seventy with a Tribute to American Dance by Sharon Hoyer

The spring program honors American choreographers; appropriate for a ballet company that made its name touring the United States while pushing the boundaries of classicism in dance. Newcity …

The Architect Behind Broadway's Buzziest Campaigns Launches Agency by Marc Hershberg

Katharine Quinn has launched a new digital marketing agency named And That's Strategy.

The Rat Trap review " teenage Noël Coward's jaundiced marital portrait by David Jays

Park theatre, LondonBill Rosenfield reimagines the playwright's early work about the souring relationship between newlywed artists Hell is other people " especially if you're married to them…

Joel Harper-Jackson to Play Frank Sinatra in SINATRA THE MUSICAL

Joel Harper-Jackson will play Frank Sinatra in Sinatra The Musical " the West End premiere of the new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon. He is…

The Columbus Zoo's surprising ties to a Broadway musical - Axios

The Broadway hit "Come From Away" is at the Short North Stage this month, and its story comes with a surprising Columbus connection. Catch up ...

Podcast: A Robot Riot in Denver by Osc Staff Report

Talking with robot researcher and improv comedian Dr. Tom Williams, plus more on the Parker Shrek controversy, Top 10 Colorado Highliners and more.

Paula Pell Gives Birth to Something Strange on the Show, Talks About Her Juicy Series the 'Burbs by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Paula Pell gives birth to something strange on the show before talking about working on SNL50: The Anniversary Special and starring alongside Keke Palmer in The 'Burbs. Late Night with Seth…

'KPop Demon Hunters' Singers to Perform 'Golden' at BAFTA Film Awards by Alex Ritman

The BAFTAs will embrace the biggest animation phenomenon of the year after all. EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami " better known as the singing voices for Rumi, Mira and Zoey from the band HUNTR…

Queer Musical Polly: A 21st Century Love Story Debuts at The Other Palace Studio by Staff Writer

A fresh and rebellious new queer musical, Polly: A 21st Century Love Story will debut at The Other Palace Studio The post Queer Musical Polly: A 21st Century Love Story Debuts at The Other P…

Tessa Peake‑Jones Stars in Heartfelt New Comedy Drama Invisible Me at Southwark Playhouse by Staff Writer

Invisible Me will open at Southwark Playhouse Borough for a four‑week run from Wednesday 8 April to Saturday 2 May 2026 The post Tessa Peake‑Jones Stars in Heartfelt New Comedy…

Ria Jones and Sally Ann Triplett Lead Fourteen Again as Final Week Added at The Victoria Wood Theatre by Staff Writer

The world premiere of the brand new musical Fourteen Again has announced its principal casting and a final extra week has been added to the run The post Ria Jones and Sally Ann Triplett Lead…

Joel Harper-Jackson to Lead Sinatra The Musical in the West End by Staff Writer

Joel Harper-Jackson will star as Frank Sinatra in the West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical, opening at the Aldwych Theatre The post Joel Harper-Jackson to Lead Sinatra The Musical in the…

Rhubarb! 47 Returns to Buddies in Bad Times with Hybrid Creatures, Unhinged Experiments, and One-Time-Only Work by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Rhubarb! 47 Returns to Buddies in Bad Times There are few theatre events in Toronto that feel as bracingly alive as Rhubarb!, and its return this February feels esp…

Mean Girls Ensemble Open Call - Sign Up NON AEA Actors - Playbill

... Broadway Shows · News · Jobs · Build-Your-Own Playbill · Win Free Tickets ... Broadway in Heathers · 0 New · View All Jobs. Mean Girls Ensemble Open ...

Alexander Skarsgård's Dad Wanted to Play a Human-Sized Condom on SNL by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Alexander SkarsgÃ¥rd talks about hosting Saturday Night Live for the first time, working with real bikers on the movie Pillion and fulfilling his Brat summer fantasy by starring in The Mom…

Hartford Film Showcase comes back bigger and stronger for second year by Christopher Arnott

The films part of the second annual Hartford Film Showcase have some direct connection to Greater Hartford, whether it was filmed in the area or created by someone from the area.

Jason Alexander and Stephen Sondheim's 'Sweeney Todd' proves to be a bloody good match in La Mirada by Charles McNulty

Jason Alexander directs 'Sweeney Todd,' Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's masterpiece, in a revival at La Mirada Theatre starring Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita.

IS A PUZZLEMENT! By Peter Filichia

So, how did you spend National Puzzle Day? Or did January 29th go by without your even knowing about this "holiday"? It's been in existence since January 29, 2003, after Jodi Jill " a lifelo…

My Own Take: 'Oedipus' on Broadway - Showriz

The show: "Oedipus," created by Robert Icke, "after Sophocles," on Broadway. What makes it special?: It's not often you get to see a Greek tragedy ...

Stagecraft: Matthew Libby on "Data" by Jan Simpson

Photo Credit: T. Charles Erickson The Stagecraft podcast is hosted by Jan Simpson. It is a series of interviews with playwrights (and musical book writers) of shows opening on Broadway and o…

THE RAT TRAP Park Theatre Finsbury Park N by Libby Purves and Friends

SLY USEFUL OBSERVATION…MARRIAGE OF EQUALS Noel Coward was a lad of 18 when he finished this very adult portrait of a marriage in trouble, invalided out of the army, nervous and tuber…

On the Couch with Charlie Needs Braces

The post On the Couch with Charlie Needs Braces appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

'It's a fun cocktail!': the Wooster Group's head-spinning blend of high and low art by Mark Fisher

In wonderfully bewildering shows, New York's venerable avant garde theatre company mash together everything from baroque opera to sci-fi B-movies. Their next trick? A seance-style tribute to…

Sean Hayes Suffers Writer's Block and More Horrors in 'The Unknown' by Erik Piepenburg

In David Cale's "The Unknown," the actor plays 11 characters including a writer suffering the horrors of writer's block and an unraveling mind.

At a Charged Time for Jewish Culture, Stand-ups Confront the Moment by Jason Zinoman

Not so fast. A new special from Raanan Hershberg shows how charged times can make for funnier jokes involving anxiety over Israel, Gaza and antisemitism.

At City Ballet, Alexei Ratmansky's Morality Tale Is Wrapped in Farce by Marina Harss

"The Naked King," based on "The Emperor's New Clothes," debuts Thursday. "I've been dealing with what I've been experiencing in life and in the news," Ratmansky said.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 3, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Unveils Full Broadway Cast and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personali…

Trump Referenced Over 5,300 Times in New Epstein Files Batch by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Seth addresses Donald Trump criticizing the Grammy Awards and more in his monologue for Monday, February 2, before taking a closer look at Trump and his family getting a large investment fro…

The 2026 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre by Darryl Reilly

Tony-winners Santino Fontana sang and Susan Stroman spoke, and the winners for librettist and lyricist were fêted during this annual commemorative event. The post The 2026 Kleban Prize …

Pianu-Metal

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The Australian Ballet welcomes Melbourne audiences back to the Ian Potter State Theatre with Peter Wright's The Nutcracker

The post The Australian Ballet welcomes Melbourne audiences back to the Ian Potter State Theatre with Peter Wright's The Nutcracker appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

The Joy Art Is Bringing May Not Be Reflected On The Face by Joe Patti

This weekend a newsletter from the Master of Management in International Arts Management program caught my eye with a research piece titled Predicting Museum Visitors' Intention Through Nonv…

"A Place Of Safety, A Journey In The Central Mediterranean" by Margaret Rose

A Place of Safety, A Journey in the Central Mediterranean, produced by the Kepler-452 Company played at the Angela Melato Studio, Piccolo Theatre, from 6 to 20 December. Founded in Bologna i…

The Girl's Guide to Saving the World

The post The Girl's Guide to Saving the World appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Soapy Season 2 Episode 13 | Rick Hearst on Balancing Family Life with Soap Stardom by CBS

Rick Hearst joins hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The General Hospital star shares intimate details about his unlikely path to stardom. The Emmy-winner also explains how he ended up be…

Trump says he's closing the Kennedy Center for renovations. We have questions by Anastasia Tsioulcas

After President Trump announced plans for a "Complete Rebuilding" of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., what exactly did he mean, and what does it mean for the arts?

Bridget Christie: Jacket Potato Pizza review " how menopause set the standup free by Brian Logan

Bristol BeaconIf the comic's political fervour is dialled down, there is much to enjoy in a show delivered with flair and 10-ton sarcasm Inner peace and contentment are not always gifts to t…

Jon Stewart Can't Believe Elon Musk's Choice of Holiday Party Venue by Trish Bendix

"You're asking if Jeff Epstein has got any parties planned on the island on Christmas Day?" Stewart asked on Monday's "Daily Show."

American Symphony Orchestra: Forging an American Musical Identity by Wendy Caster

In 1962, when the New York Philharmonic moved from Carnegie Hall to the brand-new Lincoln Center, famed Conductor Leopold Stokowski founded the American Symphony Orchestra (ASO) to play at C…

Rodney Ingram Returns to Aladdin on Broadway Tonight in Title Role by Jonah De Forest

Broadway has a new heart-stealing street urchin on its hands. On Febuary 3, Rodney Ingram takes over the title role in Disney's Aladdin at the New Amsterdam Theatre.  Ingram is no …

Simu Liu and John Cameron Mitchell Join Oh, Mary! on Broadway Tonight by Jonah De Forest

There's a new First Lady stomping around the Lyceum Theatre. John Cameron Mitchell takes office as Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary! on February 3, where he'll don the infamous bratty cur…

Nominees announced for 38th annual Matilda Awards

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The Circle by Steven Morris

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Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist Eric Price Honored at the 2026 Kleban Prize Reception Part 1 by Suzanna Bowling

Phillip Christian Smith, ASCAP's Seth Saltzman and Eric Price Photo Genevieve Rafter Keddy On February 2, the Kleban Foundation and ASCAP, in partnership with BMI, hosted the 36th Annual Kle…

Kind Stranger by Steven Morris

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Poetry for the People: The June Jordan Experience by Steven Morris

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American Psycho " the Almeida musical is slick, disturbing and as resonant as ever

Arty Froushan makes a superb Patrick Bateman in this revival of the 2013 Bret Easton Ellis adaptation

Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, Komische Oper review " an orgy of sexual violence without consequences

Barrie Kosky's Berlin production is brilliant and bawdy but those seeking refinement should look elsewhere

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Maxine Montilus on Radical Self-Love and "Our Bodies, No Apologies" by The Dance Enthusiast

"I hope that [this project] generates space for people to reflect on their body image and self valuation...I find that it's especially hard to have these conversations given the pop culture …

IMPRESSIONS: Choreographic Portrait: Courtney "Balenciaga" Washington with MasterZ at Work Dance Family and Parsons Dance by The Dance Enthusiast

"The evening begins in the Peter B. Lewis Theater with a showcase of Washington's works Fearless, performed by Parsons Dance, and The 24/7 Diner, danced by her company, MasterZ at Work Dance…