Mary Lou Williams: The Little Piano Girl
May 8 was the birthday of jazz genius Mary Lou Williams (Mary Elfrieda Scruggs, 1910-1981). Born in Atlanta, raised in Pittsburgh, Williams was a child prodigy who was supporting her family …

May 8 was the birthday of jazz genius Mary Lou Williams (Mary Elfrieda Scruggs, 1910-1981). Born in Atlanta, raised in Pittsburgh, Williams was a child prodigy who was supporting her family …
The impetus behind the distinctive orange color, the ’70s-era font and the images of stars Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
An upcoming episode of The Late Show will feature a special Broadway performance, featuring Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt and Patrick Wilson. No fur…
Davide Iodice’s Pinocchio. What Is a Person?, created with Scuola Elementare del Teatro / Conservatorio Popolare per le Arti della Scena and presented by Teatro di Napoli and Interno 5, is…
David Gordon| Let’s hear it for the rainbow tour! ||London|Evita,Rachel Zegler [...] Read More... from Rachel Zegler-Led Evita Cast Album Will Get Three-Disc Release This Summer The post R…
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Production images have been released for the world premiere of Sherlock Holmes at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. The post Production images released for world premiere of Sherlock Holmes …
New rehearsal images of the 13th West End cast of The Play That Goes Wrong have been released The post Brand new rehearsal images released for 13th West End cast of The Play That Goes Wrong …
The Royal Court Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the European premiere of Archduke by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph The post Royal Court Theatre announces ful…
The cast has been announced for the return of Ride The Cyclone at Southwark Playhouse Elephant The post Cast announced for Ride The Cyclone return to Southwark Playhouse Elephant appeared fi…
With Tuesday's announcement of the 79th Tony Awards Nominees, the Broadway games began in earnest. Who got what they deserved? Who got snubbed? The biggest surprises and disappointments will…
We are interested to note that the popular singer and actress Nan Wynn (Masha Vatz, 1915-1971) is not a Wynn at all. (For that matter, neither was Ed Wynn, nor are his progeny. The family na…
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 8, 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, Personalized S…
Below are the honorees bestowed with Theatre World Awards for outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway debut performances during the 2025-2026 theatrical season. The 80th Annual Theatre World …
By Kristin Marting. On 8 June 2026, TORCHES continues with a conversation with Susan Bernfield, a playwright and the artistic director and producer of the award-winning New Georges.
Born on May 8, supporting player Sam Lufkin (1891-1952). Lufkin appeared in nearly 200 films between 1920 and the end of his life, ranging from foil parts in the Edgar Kennedy/ Vernon Dent m…
The Toronto Theatre Review: Andrew Kushnir’s Docu-Drama Unpacks Family Mythology, National Identity, and the Weight of Historical Silence By Ross It’s the most compelling question of the…
By . Latinidad in Musical Theatre offers an accessible exploration of the substantial contribution of Latine artists, specifically via music, dance, and choreography to the last century of t…
The Victoria Wood theatre, Bowness-on-WindermereMarking 10 years since the late comic’s death, this affectionate show blends her songs with a time-slip tale of friendship, regret and middl…
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Nominations for the 2026 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards have been announced, with voting open now through Friday, May 8 at 11:59 p.m. ET. It’s the only major theatrical awards where…
The 2026 honorees for the prestigious Theatre World Awards were announced May 7, celebrating standout debut performances on Broadway and Off-Broadway. The ceremony, one of the theatre commun…
The You Gotta Believe Gala celebrated 30 years of magic in the lives of those who need it the most on May 8. Host Ta’Nika Gibson, honorees Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson, performe…
Diane Snyder| The comedian dishes on new roles, improv laughs, and why show tunes keep her up. ||Off-Broadway|Abbott Elementary,Chris Marsh Clark,Heathers: The Musical,Isabella Esler,John Ca…



