High school theater attendance is up — as are concerns about censorship, survey finds
Monday, June 5, 2023 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
The annual survey of the most popular high school musicals and plays is out. In addition to top ten lists, the report finds attendance is up 13% but theatre teachers are worried about censorship.
These were the most frequently performed plays and musicals in high schools this year
Monday, June 5, 2023 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
The Addams Family , Clue and Frozen JR were among the most popular shows, according to a new survey. But the report also showed that drama teachers are nervous about censorship.
After years of ever-shrinking orchestras, some Broadway musicals are going big
Saturday, June 3, 2023 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
Producers have been saying for years that large Broadway orchestras are not financially feasible. In fact, the issue led to a strike 20 years ago. So why are some shows bringing them back?
Tony Awards have gendered actor categories — where do non-binary people fit?
Thursday, June 1, 2023 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
"We don't gender other people's professions," says actor Alex Newell. "You say ... I'm going to my dentist and I need to hire a plumber." But Broadway's highest honors have male/female distinctions.
Sara Bareilles thought 'Into the Woods' would last 2 weeks — she ended up on Broadway
Thursday, May 18, 2023 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
What started as a stripped-down production with a limited run became a Grammy award-winning Broadway musical with six Tony nominations. Bareilles plays the Baker's Wife: "I'm so glad that I said yes."
How a mother and her daughters created an innovative Indian dance company
Sunday, May 14, 2023 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
Ragamala Dance Company is the life work of Ranee Ramaswamy — and now her adult daughters, Aparna and Ashwini. Creative work can be lonely, Aparna says, and having "built-in companions" is a gift.
Where the stage is littered with glitter: The top 10 acts of Eurovision 2023
Thursday, May 11, 2023 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
For the first time ever, viewers in the U.S. can vote for their favorite act in the lavish international spectacle that is the Eurovision Song Contest. Our critic shares his top 10 songs.
Meet the NBA dancers strutting into their Golden years
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
At halftime for the Golden State Warriors, a dance crew for performers age 55 and older hits the hardwood and steals the show.
You're invited to 'Monsoon Wedding' — a musical nearly 15 years in the making
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
Back in 2001, Monsoon Wedding was an indie darling turned international success. Now, the stage adaptation is an ambitious experiment in bridging Indian musical styles with a Broadway-style songbook.
Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, Josh Groban, cast of 'Hamilton' celebrate 'Sweeney Todd'
Friday, May 5, 2023 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
The casts of both shows joined together to sing a parody song penned by Miranda.
'Some Like It Hot' leads with 13 Tony Award nominations
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
J. Harrison Ghee ( Some Like It Hot) and Alex Newell ( Shucked) are the first nonbinary actors to be nominated for Tonys, and today's announcement also highlighted three plays which have won Pulitzers.
A rarely revived Lorraine Hansberry play comes to Broadway
Sunday, April 30, 2023 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
Playwright Lorraine Hansberry's show, "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window," opened last week on Broadway, almost 59 years ago since it first opened.
Opera Ebony broke boundaries in classical music for 50 years — but what comes next?
Saturday, April 29, 2023 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
Opera Ebony was formed when opportunities for Black singers were few and far between. The company celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, but may not survive its 81-year-old founder.
Writer Neil Gaiman debuts his first music album with an Australian string quartet
Thursday, April 27, 2023 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
British writer and comic book author Neil Gaiman launches first studio music album with Australia's FourPlay String Quartet.
Mo Willems' bossy Pigeon makes his operatic debut
Monday, April 24, 2023 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! turns 20 this month. To mark the anniversary, Willems and Renee Fleming presented the pigeon's story in an opera at the Kennedy Center.
Coronavirus: Matthew Bourne productions to be broadcast on TV
Thursday, April 16, 2020 from The Stage | News Headlines
Matthew Bourne shows including Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake and The Car Man will be screened on Sky Arts as part of
Coronavirus: Graeae and Jack Thorne collaborate on digital lockdown programme
Thursday, April 16, 2020 from The Stage | News Headlines
Disabled-led theatre company Graeae has announced plans for a three-month digital programme designed to celebrate D/deaf and disabled artists. Harry Potter playwright
Cross-party research into creative diversity calls for evidence
Thursday, April 16, 2020 from The Stage | News Headlines
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Creative Diversity is calling for evidence for a year-long research project into how to boost diversity and
Coronavirus: Future of rural touring at risk as 1,000 performances cancelled
Thursday, April 16, 2020 from The Stage | News Headlines
More than 1,000 performances in rural communities have already been cancelled as a result of coronavirus, leaving many organisations at risk of
Coronavirus: Old Vic will need ‘critical’ fundraising, warns Matthew Warchus
Thursday, April 16, 2020 from The Stage | News Headlines
Old Vic artistic director Matthew Warchus has revealed plans to reopen the venue in November, but has warned that “a critical and