• In ‘Hedda,’ Tessa Thompson Puts a Sexy, Messy Spin on the ‘Female Hamlet’
    Saturday, September 13, 2025 from NYT > Theater
    Have you ever seen Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler” set in the 1950s with a biracial star in a lesbian love triangle? In this new film adaptation, you will.
  • Theater to Stream: Mark Rylance in ‘Twelfth Night,’ and More
    Friday, September 12, 2025 from NYT > Theater
    This month’s picks include a 1974 adaptation of the Eugene Ionesco play “Rhinoceros,” starring Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel, and a behind-the-scenes look at Disney.
  • 15 Off Broadway Shows to See in September
    Thursday, September 11, 2025 from NYT > Theater
    Henrik Ibsen’s “The Wild Duck,” an early Celine Song play and John Leguizamo’s new family drama — here’s what’s on New York stages this month.
  • Polly Holliday, a Sassy Waitress on the Sitcom ‘Alice,’ Dies at 88
    Thursday, September 11, 2025 from NYT > Theater
    “Kiss my grits,” her character, Flo, was known to say. But that high-profile role was just one facet of a long, busy stage and screen career.
  • ‘The Brothers Size’ Review: A Spare and Poetic Restaging
    Thursday, September 11, 2025 from NYT > Theater
    In honor of its 20th anniversary, Tarell Alvin McCraney’s play gets a fiercely minimalist production at the Shed.
  • Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Are Ready for ‘Godot’
    Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from NYT > Theater
    After years of training (clowning, Butoh and more), the longtime friends take on Samuel Beckett’s towering drama on Broadway.
  • A TikTok Trend That Gets at the Complex Legacy of ‘Hamilton’
    Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from NYT > Theater
    By recreating a snippet of the number “Best of Wives and Best of Women,” these funny shorts serve as both tribute and critique.
  • ‘Saturday Church’ Puts House Music, Gospel, Sia and ‘Noisy Singers’ Together
    Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from NYT > Theater
    “Saturday Church” taps into music from several genres, as well as Sia, to tell the story of a teenager struggling with his sexuality and faith.
  • Keanu Reeves in ‘Waiting for Godot’ and More Broadway Shows to See This Fall
    Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from NYT > Theater
    Season highlights this fall include Michelle Williams in a Eugene O’Neill drama, a new Kristin Chenoweth musical and a revival of “Ragtime.”
  • At Japan Society, the Unsettling Darkness and Surprising Light of Yukio Mishima
    Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from NYT > Theater
    At Japan Society, Emergences celebrates Mishima’s centennial. “One of the things that I absolutely love about Mishima is that I don’t absolutely love him,” said one participant.
  • With Billy Porter Sidelined by Illness, ‘Cabaret’ Moves Up Closing
    Monday, September 8, 2025 from NYT > Theater
    The revival will now end its run on Sept. 21, much earlier than previously hoped for.
  • With ‘Color Theories,’ Julio Torres Throws Shades
    Monday, September 8, 2025 from NYT > Theater
    In his first Off Broadway play, the artist and comedian behind “Fantasmas” and “Problemista” is bringing audiences into his off-kilter world.
  • The Girls Are Screaming
    Saturday, September 6, 2025 from NYT > Theater
    A shriekathon in “John Proctor Is the Villain” is the latest in a wave of young women letting their pipes loose — and exhorting anyone to join in.
  • Anthony Roth Costanzo Wears Maria Callas’s Heels in ‘Galas’
    Friday, September 5, 2025 from NYT > Theater
    At Little Island, the countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo is starring, and singing, in Charles Ludlam’s “Galas,” a love letter to Callas.
  • Deaf Republic is unmissable – Other shows can only dream of being this good
    Friday, September 5, 2025 from Daily Express :: Theatre Feed
    Deaf Republic at the Royal Court creates the kind of immersive theatre dealing with big issues that few others even attempt and asks us, can we remain silent, any more?
  • Rosalyn Drexler, Artistic Whirlwind Who Defied Categories, Dies at 98
    Friday, September 5, 2025 from NYT > Theater
    She wrote plays, novels and an Emmy-winning Lily Tomlin special. She was a painter, a sculptor and a nightclub singer. Oh, and she also wrestled professionally.
  • 42 Plays and Musicals to See Across the U.S. This Fall
    Thursday, September 4, 2025 from NYT > Theater
    Highlights include a Prince musical in Minnesota, “Working Girl” in California, a Zora Neale Hurston play in Connecticut and “Paranormal Activity” in Illinois.
  • Juniper Blood review – Great performances, shame about the play
    Thursday, September 4, 2025 from Daily Express :: Theatre Feed
    Mike Bartlett's latest play at The Donmar, Juniper Blood, tackles the state of the nation, and the countryside debate.
  • Edward Bleumel and Ncuti Gatwa thrill in intoxicating Shakespeare drama Born With Teeth
    Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from Daily Express :: Theatre Feed
    Elizabethan bromance with Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bleumel in Born With Teeth
  • An Off Broadway Homecoming for Tarell Alvin McCraney and André Holland
    Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from NYT > Theater
    “The Brothers Size” at the Shed is speaking to a new generation of audiences. “Unfortunately, parts of the plays are still relevant,” McCraney said.
  • A Tale of Shakespeare and Marlowe — and Sex and Power
    Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from NYT > Theater
    “Born With Teeth,” which premiered in the West End of London this week, imagines the writers’ working relationship as heavy on bawdy flirtation.
  • Edward Bluemel and Doctor Who's Ncuti Gatwa need to get a room in saucy Born With Teeth
    Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from Daily Express :: Theatre Feed
    Doctor Who's Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel ferociously fight and flirt as Marlowe and Shakespeare in the European premiere of Born With Teeth.
  • How Lin-Manuel Miranda Weathered the Storm
    Monday, September 1, 2025 from NYT > Theater
    In this excerpt from a forthcoming biography, the playwright faces a swell of criticism over “Hamilton” and his efforts to help his beloved Puerto Rico.
  • A New ‘Pericles’ Pairs Shakespeare With Black Gospel
    Friday, August 29, 2025 from NYT > Theater
    The wandering prince of the title sings in this version from the Public Theater’s Public Works, with a cast of everyday New Yorkers and stars like Denée Benton.
  • Showman extraordinaire Lenny Henry leads all-star cast in Every Brilliant Thing
    Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from Daily Express :: Theatre Feed
    Lenny Henry throws himself with gusto into a surprisingly upbeat one-actor show about finding hope in grief.
  • Will & Grace star Sean Hayes gives the performance of the decade in Goodnight Oscar
    Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from Daily Express :: Theatre Feed
    Sean Hayes dazzles on stage at The Barbican in the tragic true-life story of a man battling drugs and mental health issues.
  • Row erupts as Hunchback of Notre Dame casts non-disabled actors to play Quasimodo
    Sunday, August 17, 2025 from Daily Express :: Theatre Feed
    An actors' union slammed the decision for the London production as 'ableism'.
  • Edinburgh Fringe's 'funniest joke' announced as comedian wins award - full list of top 10
    Friday, August 15, 2025 from Daily Express :: Theatre Feed
    Two of the comedian's jokes made it into the top 10 funniest of the festival.
  • Opera review: Flawed Janáček's Kát'a Kabanova redeemed by glorious singing at Glyndebourne
    Thursday, August 14, 2025 from Daily Express :: Theatre Feed
    When Damiano Michieletto's production of Kát'a Kabanova was first seen at Glyndebourne in 2021, the Covid pandemic demanded a reduced orchestra and social distancing among the cast. Its current revival displays the opera to far better...
  • Opera review: Verdi's Falstaff is a Comic Treat at Glyndebourne
    Thursday, August 14, 2025 from Daily Express :: Theatre Feed
    When an early 17th century play is turned into a late 19th century opera which is then given a setting in the 1940s, it sounds like a recipe for utter confusion, but Richard Jones' production at Glyndebourne of Verdi's Falstaff makes it...
  • 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
  • Coronavirus: Bristol Old Vic launches online platform
    Thursday, 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 Vic
  • Coronavirus: Octagon Theatre forced to delay reopening following £10m redevelopment
    Thursday, 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 organisation
  • Coronavirus: London fringe theatre feeds vulnerable local people
    Wednesday, 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 are
  • Coronavirus: Leading drama schools move teaching online for remainder of academic year
    Wednesday, 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 move
  • Coronavirus: Seyi Omooba tribunal postponed as lockdown continues
    Wednesday, 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
  • Review: Outsiders and Gun Violence in This Flat Earth
    Monday, April 9, 2018 from TheaterMania.com
    Lindsey Ferrentino's latest drama takes place in the wake of a school shooting.
  • Theater News: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Makes Broadway Box Office History
    Monday, April 9, 2018 from TheaterMania.com
    The new play conjures the highest grosses ever for a play.
  • Theater News: Corkscrew Theater Festival Announces Lineup for Second Season
    Monday, April 9, 2018 from TheaterMania.com
    The monthlong event will take place at Paradise Factory.
  • Theater News: Mary McDonnell to Be Presented With 2018 Pell Award
    Monday, April 9, 2018 from TheaterMania.com
    Trinity Repertory Company will award the honor on May 21.
  • Theater News: Cynthia Erivo, Judy Kuhn Set for Classic Stage Company's 50th Birthday
    Monday, April 9, 2018 from TheaterMania.com
    Donna McKechnie will also be part of the lineup of performers.
  • Theater News: Robert O'Hara to Direct New York Premiere of Aziza Barnes's BLKS
    Monday, April 9, 2018 from TheaterMania.com
    Barnes's play will be presented by MCC Theater.
  • Photo Flash: Phylicia Rashad-Led Our Lady of 121st Street Now in Rehearsals
    Monday, April 9, 2018 from TheaterMania.com
    The production marks the New York directorial debut for Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad.
  • Theater News: Full Cast, Creative Team Announced for New Group's Peace for Mary Frances
    Monday, April 9, 2018 from TheaterMania.com
    Heather Burns, J. Smith-Cameron, and more will join Lois Smith in the world premiere of Lily Thorne's new play, directed by Lila Neugebauer.
  • Theater News: Tony Nominee Colman Domingo Joins Feeding the Dragon Talkback
    Monday, April 9, 2018 from TheaterMania.com
    The new work is written and performed by Sharon Washington.
  • Theater News: Little Known Facts Host Ilana Levine Joins Play That Goes Wrong Talkback
    Monday, April 9, 2018 from TheaterMania.com
    The Olivier Award-winning comedy opened on Broadway last April at the Lyceum Theatre.
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