Thursday, August 14, 2025 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare's most famous plays. A Shakespeare festival in St. Louis has found a way to make kid friendly as well with the help of a famous puppet designer.Wednesday, August 13, 2025 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
Trump announced the Kennedy Center Honorees on Wednesday. They are Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, Kiss, George Strait and Michael Crawford.Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
President Trump says that the announcement of this year's Kennedy Center honorees will come Wednesday.Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
For the 10th anniversary of the debut of "Hamilton: An American Musical" on Broadway, NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Lin-Manuel Miranda about the origin and legacy of the show.Friday, July 11, 2025 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
The Library of Congress' new collection includes more than 5,000 items from the Broadway legend, including ideas for Sweeney Todd lyrics and notes for Glynis Johns as she sang "Send in the Clowns."Friday, July 4, 2025 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
Being able to make light of extremely heavy topics is what makes Atsuko Okatsuka a brilliant comedian. Her new comedy special Father aired on Hulu last month. Atsuko chatted with us about how recording videos on social media with her...Monday, June 30, 2025 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
Seller has been a key behind-the-scenes figure for some of Broadway's biggest hits including, Hamilton and Rent , but he got his start on a much smaller scale. He looks back in a new memoir.Thursday, June 26, 2025 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
As part of a broader crime wave in Peru that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, gangs have begun targeting private schools in poorer neighborhoods for extortion. We hear how administrators and parents are dealing with the threats. And...Wednesday, June 25, 2025 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
In London, an actor playing Evita sings "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina" from a balcony over the street. It's livestreamed back into the theater – frustrating ticket holders but delighting the public.Monday, June 23, 2025 from NPR Topics: Performing Arts
A group of Democratic senators and Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller hosted a Pride celebration at the Kennedy Center Monday evening. But the Kennedy Center had nothing to do with programming it.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 ofThursday, 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 playwrightThursday, 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 andThursday, 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 ofThursday, 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 andThursday, April 16, 2020 from The Stage | News Headlines
Bristol Old Vic is launching a digital theatre platform for its audiences and artists during the Covid-19 pandemic. Called Bristol Old VicThursday, April 16, 2020 from The Stage | News Headlines
The reopening of Bolton’s Octagon Theatre following a £10 million redevelopment has been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, leaving the organisationWednesday, April 15, 2020 from The Stage | News Headlines
West London venue the Playground Theatre has begun to make free meals for local elderly and vulnerable people while its doors areWednesday, April 15, 2020 from The Stage | News Headlines
Top UK drama schools including RADA and Arts Educational Schools London have shifted all teaching online at least until September. The moveWednesday, April 15, 2020 from The Stage | News Headlines
A tribunal being brought against Curve Theatre in Leicester by Seyi Omooba – the performer removed from a production of The Color