To All My “The People’s Critic” Followers… by David Dow Bentley III

By David Dow Bentley III “The People’s Critic” On this MOTHER’S DAY Weekend,,, … and with all due respect to Stevie Wonder, “I Just [ Write ] to say, I LOVE YOU!” In the proces…

Reading the Tony nomination tea leaves: Who has the edge in competitive races for Best Musical, Best Play, Best Revival by David Buchanan

We also break down some surprise inclusions (Richard Thomas in The Balusters) and shocking omissions ("Tempress" Chasity Moore in Cats: The Jellicle Ball).

‘THE CHER SHOW’ at The Wick “Turns Back Time” in Celebration of Female Empowerment, Authentic Bob Mackie Costumes, Live Music, and the Fiery T by Mindy Leaf

If you missed the spectacular THE CHER SHOW on Broadway a few years back, or even the popular two-year national tour that followed, fret not. Because now you can see it all, complete with le…

‘The Lost Boys’ Helped Define the ’80s in More Ways Than One by Maya Phillips

The film that’s been adapted into a new musical created a memorable aesthetic with its cast and outfits. Its ideas about the nuclear family also made it a movie for its time.

R.I.P. Robert Heide by Trav S.d.

Downtown playwright Robert Heide (Robert Heitke, 1934-2025) passed away back in December (thanks for the alert, Eve Golden); as I often do, I opted to wait until the decedent’s next birthd…

Mothers of Broadway- A Mother's Day Celebration

Mother's Day weekend is here, and if mama can't provide you a Broadway-tastic Mother's Day, then BroadwayWorld sure will! To celebrate the special day, we salute some of this Broadway seasos…

“The Fear of 13” Locks Time, Memory, and Identity Inside Solitary Confinement by Ross

The Broadway Theatre Review: A fact-based drama of isolation and narrative control, driven by performance and shaped by uneven execution By Ross Time does not move the same way for everyone,…

When Mark Consuelos Wants to Escape New York, He Goes Here by Sarah Bahr

“The midcentury architecture is fascinating. It’s also a place where I’m outside almost every waking hour of the day.”

‘Old Woman Naked’ is Pamela Redmond’s Answer to A.I. Concerns by Tammy Lagorce

The writer Pamela Redmond talks about her new play, “Old Woman Naked,” why her kids won’t see it and whether she’d have done the show without GLP-1s.

Spirit Airlines, The Book of Mormon, and Grunting by NPR

This week, Double-EGOT winner Bobby Lopez joins us to talk about the 15th anniversary of Book of Mormon, and panelists Hari Kondabolu, Roxanne Roberts, and Mo Rocca say a tearful farewell to…

Toby Stephens: What my mum Maggie Smith taught me about acting by Patrick Smith

As the son of thespian royalty takes on Peter Shaffer’s ‘Equus’ at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Patrick Smith meets the celebrated stage actor to discuss Bond, the perils of being cal…

The Hello Girls: The Brilliant American Musical Broadway Cannot Afford to Ignore by Suzanna Bowling

Seven years ago, I saw The Hello Girls at 59E59 Theaters and immediately fell in love with it. Today, at the star-studded concert presentation at Baryshnikov Arts Center’s Jerome Robbins T…

Sitting Down with Ghosts: The Division at Crow’s Theatre Examines the Stories We Choose to Carry by Ross

It’s the most compelling question of the evening, when someone asks whether you would love a family member differently after discovering an unbearable truth about them. The idea unwinds ou…

The Girl from the North Country (CNN) by American Musical Theater Archives

The Girl from the North Country (CNN)

5 Broadway Shows to Take Mom to For Mother's Day by Margaret Hall

May 10 is Mother's Day. Why not treat mom to dinner and a show to celebrate?

Circus, comedy and chaos to hit Brisbane’s bayside at Wynnum Fringe

The post Circus, comedy and chaos to hit Brisbane’s bayside at Wynnum Fringe appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

An Evening with Audra McDonald at the Westport Country Playhouse by Westport Country Playhouse

📅 Tuesday, May 19 at 7 PM EMMY, GRAMMY AND SIX-TIME TONY AWARD WINNER. Audra McDonald is unparalleled in the breadth and versatility of her artistry as both a singer and an actor. The wi…

An Evening with Audra McDonald at the Westport Country Playhouse 🎶 by Westport Country Playhouse

📅 Tuesday, May 19 at 7 PM EMMY, GRAMMY AND SIX-TIME TONY AWARD WINNER. Audra McDonald is unparalleled in the breadth and versatility of her artistry as both a singer and an actor. The wi…

***** KOHLHAAS REVIEW –ARINZÉ KENE THUNDERS AS A WRONGED RESISTANCE FIGHTER SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER by Robert Shuman

(Arifa Akbar’s article appeared in 5/3.) Brighton Dome Corn Exchange The timeless parable of a 16th-century horse dealer turned violent protester questions the personal cost of resistance …

Dance Review: ‘Primer Impacto’ presented by Gabriel Mata at Dance Loft on 14th by Justin Rustle

A dancer, choreographer, curator, and advocate, Gabriel Mata has become well known to readers of MD Theatre Guide over the last several years, as a solo artist and the organizer behind the L…

Theatre Review: ’42nd Street’ at Classic Theatre of Maryland by Sue Tilberry

On the face of it, a big production show like “42nd Street” seems like a risky choice for a small-staged theater like Classic Theatre of Maryland. After the overture introduction in the …

Exclusive: RAGTIME, CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL And More Honored At the New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards

The New York Drama Critics' Circle celebrated the 2025-2026 season with honors for Little Bear Ridge Road, Ragtime, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and more. BroadwayWorld was inside the event for …

Tony Awards nominations, The Book of Mormon fire, and more Broadway news updates! by BroadwayWorld

Odds and Ends: Last Dance to Star Adrien Brody, Rachel Zegler & Ben Platt, James Brown Musical & More by Jonah De Forest

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Save the Last Dance Two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody and Rachel Zegler have been tapped to star in Last Dance, a father-daughter…

‘The Sandman’ is not Wonderbound’s first rodeo by Toni Tresca

Though this revival loses some of its emotional heft, The Sandman still thrills.

Feltman: World’s First Hot Dog at the Chain Theatre by Edward Kliszus

Feltman: World’s First Hot Dog is that rarest of theatrical experiences: a solo show that feels as expansive as a Broadway epic and as intimate as a conversation with your favorite uncle o…

Theatre News: Washington Stage Guild Announces 2026-2027 by News Desk (organization-submitted Press Release)

World Premiere of J.B. Miller’s The Last Victorian Joins a Shaw Rarity, Plus Solo Sleepy Hollow, and Intimate Crime & Punishment for 2026-27 Season Plays Directed by WSG’s Steve…

Review: The Wasp at Southwark Playhouse Borough by Stephen Gilchrist

Review: The Wasp at Southwark Playhouse Borough “There are twists and turns aplenty" The post Review: The Wasp at Southwark Playhouse Borough appeared first on Theatre Weekly.

Review: FLUSH at the Arcola Theatre by Maggie O'Shea

Review: FLUSH at the Arcola Theatre “A love letter to those dingy underground club toilets we all know so well.” The post Review: FLUSH at the Arcola Theatre appeared first on Theatre We…

GYPSY in Japan: Producers Walk Back Title Change Ahead of 2026 Revival

The Japanese revival of GYPSY will retain its original title when it returns to the stage in 2026, reversing an earlier decision to present the production under the name 'Rose.' BroadwayW…

Video: Watch SCHMIGADOON! Perform 'With All Of Your Heart'

Watch a video of Isabelle McCalla leading the cast of Schmigadoon! on Broadway in "With All of Your Heart." The show-stopping number, which kicks off Act Two, features the musical's ensemble…

“The Gods of Comedy” Showers Us with Jokes & Fun—at Masquers by Rachel Norby

Ken Ludwig’s Comic Fantasy Brightens & Enlightens by Rachel Norby When classics professors Daphne and Ralph meet on a beach in Naxos, Greece, they have no idea of the adventures they w…

Miners Alley TYA stages 1950s ‘Cinderella’ by Osc Staff Report

Kate Poling's adaptation swaps castles and pumpkins for chrome diners and gas pumps in an interactive show for young audiences. Miners Alley Theatre for Young Audiences opens a 1950s-set ada…

The Sound of Music Definitely Did Something to My Brain by Rodgers & Hammerstein

Once a fan of The Sound of Music, always a fan of The Sound of Music. 🏔️

Joe Mantello and the Unbearable Hope of Death of a Salesman by Sophia Rubino

Joe Mantello has spent a long time thinking about Death of a Salesman. The director of the Tony-nominated Broadway revival, starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf, first encountered Arthur…

Native Performing Arts Network nurtures new plays by Native writers by Brett Campbell

NPAN’s reading of Cherokee playwright DeLanna Studi’s new ‘I is for Invisible’ highlighted national commemoration of missing and murdered Indigenous women.

Proof by TotalTheater

Broadway – Booth Theater: 222 West 44 Street. April 16-July 19, 2026. Drama. Author: David Auburn. Director: Thomas Kail. 2 hrs, 15 min. Critic: David Sheward (May 2026). **** David Auburn…

Video: Ramona Mallory Sings 'The Worst Pies in London' from Sweeney Todd at 54 Below!

Ramona Mallory (Anne Eggerman from the Broadway revival of Little Night Music) put on her best cockney accent to step into the role of Mrs. Lovett at last month's Sondheim Unplugged on April…

Book Restoration in ‘Flower Drum Song’ and ‘Brigadoon’ by American Theatre Editors

How David Henry Hwang and Alexandra Silber seek to honor 2 classic musicals' intentions while keeping them fresh.

James Brown Musical In Development for Broadway by Ben Thomas

James Brown The Musical is officially on its way to Broadway. The announcement comes just as we mark what would have been James Brown’s 93rd birthday and twenty years since his passing. Af…

Ana Gasteyer Responds to 'September L. Davis' Death: 'Knock 'Em Dead In Heaven'

Update: September L. Davis' Instagram account has confirmed that she is alive. She had stopped breathing for six seconds before doctors revived her. Ana Gasteyer has responded to the pass…

‘Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ lead Tony noms. Which show has cheaper tickets? by Matt Levy

Broadway's buzziest shows are running in Midtown now.

The Bad Daters by David Walters

I'm going to use the word "lovely" here about The Bad Daters, and I mean it in its broadest sense: touching, pleasant, uplifting, sweet, and leaving you with a good feeling about humanity up…

Sierra Boggess, Liz Callaway and More to Perform at 70th Drama Desk Awards

The Drama Desk Awards has revealed the line-up of special performances and tributes for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, taking place Sunday, May 17, 2026 at The Town Hall. See the full li…

‘Project 2026: Blue Tsunami’ – Needed now more than ever by Alix Cohen

By Alix Cohen I think I’ve seen all thirteen of Stephen Hanks -produced Blue Wave/Blue Tsunami shows. What became clear again last night, the first of four new evenings, is though donation…

House of Tugger: Backstage at Cats: The Jellicle Ball With Sydney James Harcourt, Episode 2: The Ballroom Where It Happens by Jonah De Forest

Hello, kitty! Hamilton alum Sydney James Harcourt has been bringing the heat as Rum Tum Tugger in Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway, a Ballroom-inspired reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber'…

Video: Lucia Spina sings 'Have an Eggroll, Mr. Goldstone' from Gypsy at 54 Below!

Watch a highlight from the final season of hit cabaret series Sondheim Unplugged, with Lucia Spina (Into the Woods) singing "Have an Eggroll, Mr. Goldstone" from Gypsy. Read a review of last…

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for May 8, 2026 by Trav S.d.

Today’s new Travalanche posts for May 8, 2026 are about Nan Wynn, Mary Lou Williams, Sam Lufkin, and some exciting new Al Hirschfeld stuff. May 8 is also VE Day, and I’ve blogged about t…

Video: Watch Title Song From Goodspeed Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-block

The Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice rock opera continues at the Connecticut theatre through June 7.

are these the worst songs in these musicals? | a stagey debate ft @theatreislife by MickeyJoTheatre

SUBSCRIBE to @theatreislife on YouTube for more theatre content! • OHMYGOD HEY! We've all thought about it before - that one song in a great musical that you just don't love listening t…