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from48 hills
3 hours ago

Joffrey Ballet plunged into bizarre and wondrous 'Midsummer's Night Dream' - 48 hills

The Joffrey Ballet's Midsummer Night's Dream features innovative choreography, a unique score, and exceptional dancers, creating a vibrant and unconventional performance.
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
18 hours ago

Inside the World-Conquering Rise of the Micro-Drama

Chinese companies create micro-dramas, serialized soap operas with minute-long episodes, that captivate global audiences with racy plots and emotional twists.
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

An all-female 'Glengarry Glen Ross' is heading to the Old Vic, and the cast has just been announced

The prospect of an all-female cast version of David Mamet's seminal drama of doomed masculinity and rampant capitalism Glengarry Glen Ross has been kicking around for a while now.
NYC LGBT
LA Kings
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

Review: The Rocky Horror Show (), deliciously warped and timely

Luke Evans stars as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in a vibrant revival of The Rocky Horror Show, blending satire, rock, and queer sensibility.
#broadway
Music
fromBuzzFeed Community
2 months ago

Order An All-B Meal And We'll Guess Your Favorite Broadway Musical

Create an all-B meal from brunch through dessert, using theater-kid touches to reveal a favorite Broadway musical.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 months ago

The Architect Behind Broadway's Buzziest Campaigns Launches Agency

And That's Strategy uses performer-led teams to reinvent Broadway social-media marketing, driving high engagement and immersive fan experiences.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Scenery Bags is transforming Broadway's trash into treasure this Earth Day | amNewYork

Scenery Bags transforms discarded Broadway materials into eco-friendly fashion and home items, reducing waste and preserving performance history.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

Broadway review: Paris is purring in Cats: The Jellicle Ball ()

The revival of Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway reinvigorates the musical, transforming its inherent strangeness into a celebratory experience.
Brooklyn
fromVulture
4 days ago

In The Balusters, the Trash Cans Are All Neatly Lined Up

Neighborhood associations can resemble protection rackets, masking aggression with charm while addressing serious community issues like traffic safety.
Arts
from48 hills
3 days ago

Drama Masks: From another time of terror, 'Burden of Proof' urges to fight and fear not - 48 hills

Bay Area theatre faces challenges with venue safety, leadership changes, and closures, raising questions about legacy and succession in the arts.
fromMedium
3 days ago

What improv taught me about why innovation falls out of sync

When performers fall out of sync, even the best improv starts to break down. Innovation is a team sport, and skill alone won't yield favourable results.
Marketing
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

Broadway review: Schmigadoon! () is good old-fashioned fun

Schmigadoon! is free to deliver real pleasures of old-school American musical comedy: catchy melodies with clever lyrics, laughs on the regular, a little romance and a large cast of seasoned pros in big, joyous production numbers.
Television
Chicago
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Chicago just built the largest magic venue in the world-take a peek inside

The Hand & The Eye is a new magic venue in Chicago, transforming the McCormick mansion into a 35,000 square foot experience.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

All the World Has Stage Fright

Propranolol is increasingly prescribed for stage fright due to its calming effects, reflecting changes in social interactions influenced by technology.
Writing
fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

Meet The Vampire Pop Opera Created By A Mom Who Was Craving A Sexy Night Out

Carey Renee Sharpe created and starred in her own vampire musical, BLOOD/LOVE, as a creative outlet after years of caregiving.
Books
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
6 days ago

Rogue Theatre's 'Angels in America' finds power in the space between page and stage * Oregon ArtsWatch

Rogue Theater Company presents a staged reading of Angels in America, emphasizing that such readings are a unique artistic invitation rather than a lesser form of theater.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 days ago

The Phantom isn't the only one working behind the scenes in 'The Phantom of the Opera' * Oregon ArtsWatch

"We are the eyes and ears, the business side of theater. Anything not on stage goes through us. Justin likes to say we're the octopus of the show."
Berlin music
#theatre
London music
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

Two massively acclaimed sold-out London plays are transferring to the West End

Both 'Arcadia' and 'John Proctor is the Villain' are returning to London theatres, offering new opportunities to see these popular plays.
London music
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

Two massively acclaimed sold-out London plays are transferring to the West End

Both 'Arcadia' and 'John Proctor is the Villain' are returning to London theatres, offering new opportunities to see these popular plays.
fromBustle
1 week ago

Aya Cash Talks 'Giant' On Broadway & Her Theater Rituals

I was just terrified. I was like, 'I don't want to mess this up. It's done so well. Everyone loves it. And now I'm coming in, and I can be the thing that makes the wheels come off.'
New York Giants
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Broadway Bares goes undercover for its most seductive theme yet

Broadway Bares: License to Strip is a spy-inspired spectacle that leans into intrigue, fantasy, and a whole lot of skin, featuring over 200 dancers.
NYC LGBT
#theater
Writing
fromVulture
6 days ago

Fallen Angels Makes a Great Case for Irrelevance

Fallen Angels is a lighthearted revival that offers escapism through humor and charm, set against a backdrop of historical turmoil.
Writing
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

Broadway review: Ayo Edebiri shows her work in Proof ()

The revival of David Auburn's drama 'Proof' explores themes of mental illness and mathematical genius through the characters of Robert and Catherine.
Television
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Jack O'Brien Has Stories About Everyone on Broadway

Jack O'Brien, an acclaimed theater director, embraces acting in his late 80s after being cast in a television role following a friend's death.
NYC music
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

How 'American Psycho' inspired a new theater opening in Bushwick

A new cultural venue, The Empyrean Club, is set to open in Bushwick, inspired by the musical 'American Psycho'.
Writing
fromVulture
6 days ago

Fallen Angels Makes a Great Case for Irrelevance

Fallen Angels is a lighthearted revival that offers escapism through humor and charm, set against a backdrop of historical turmoil.
Writing
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

Broadway review: Ayo Edebiri shows her work in Proof ()

The revival of David Auburn's drama 'Proof' explores themes of mental illness and mathematical genius through the characters of Robert and Catherine.
Television
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Jack O'Brien Has Stories About Everyone on Broadway

Jack O'Brien, an acclaimed theater director, embraces acting in his late 80s after being cast in a television role following a friend's death.
NYC music
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

How 'American Psycho' inspired a new theater opening in Bushwick

A new cultural venue, The Empyrean Club, is set to open in Bushwick, inspired by the musical 'American Psycho'.
#opera
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
Berlin music

An evening suspended in sound in New York City celebrating Theatre des Champs-Elysees | amNewYork

The voice transcends language, conveying deep emotions through sound, as experienced in a gathering of cultural figures in New York City.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago
Berlin music

Opera about a school massacre holds a mirror up to the brutality of the United States

Innocence, a Finnish opera by Kaija Saariaho, addresses the aftermath of school shootings, resonating deeply with American society's gun violence epidemic.
Berlin music
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

An evening suspended in sound in New York City celebrating Theatre des Champs-Elysees | amNewYork

The voice transcends language, conveying deep emotions through sound, as experienced in a gathering of cultural figures in New York City.
Berlin music
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Opera about a school massacre holds a mirror up to the brutality of the United States

Innocence, a Finnish opera by Kaija Saariaho, addresses the aftermath of school shootings, resonating deeply with American society's gun violence epidemic.
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

7 Key Works of Avant-Garde Theater

Avant-garde theater originated in 19th-century France, emphasizing social reform and innovative artistic expression to critique mainstream culture.
Film
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

The Twist in The Drama Is Not the Problem

The film features a controversial plot twist involving a character's past plan for a school shooting, sparking significant online speculation and backlash.
Arts
from48 hills
1 week ago

Drama Masks: Of tyrannical kings and dancing kilts - 48 hills

The article critiques political figures and draws parallels between historical narratives and contemporary issues in performing arts.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

In Film, Sometimes the Greatest Drama Is Offscreen

"Cinematic Immunity" offers a workers'-eye view of Hollywood on the Hudson, revealing the intricate dynamics of filmmaking in New York City from 1954 to 9/11.
Independent films
Film
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

The Drama Is Too Cowardly to Commit to Its Provocative Premise

The film presents a dark romantic comedy featuring complex characters and a central premise that challenges audience expectations.
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

For Now, ABS Makes Good Theater | Defector

Under the ABS challenge system, a team begins each game with two challenges. If a player gets an umpire's call overturned, their team retains the challenge. In effect, this means a team has unlimited challenges until they get two wrong.
Boston Red Sox
London food
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

The 10 best new London theatre openings in April 2026

April features notable revivals and new productions in London theatre, including classics and avant-garde performances.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

No need for hard stares as Paddington: The Musical triumphs at the Olivier awards

Paddington: The Musical won seven Olivier awards, including best new musical and best actor in a musical.
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

The next Shane & Ilya? Meet the stars bringing a Heated Rivalry musical to the stage - Queerty

MarcAurele knew he had to strike while the iron was red-hot, so he got to writing, and in just three short weeks he was bringing the show to life, complete with a number that explored the inherent musicality of that bike scene and another that featured a chorus lauding 'gay hockey players with big butts' as if they were singing a church hymn.
NYC LGBT
Arts
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Drama Masks: Keeping the monsters of the world at bay - 48 hills

The Bay Area performing arts scene offers bright spots amidst current challenges, highlighting productions that promote inclusivity and cultural awareness.
Film
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

'The Drama' Is Worth the Secrecy

Kristoffer Borgli's film explores dark human impulses through a pre-wedding gathering that reveals unsettling secrets among friends.
Film
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Critics Aren't Sure Whether to Marry The Drama

Zendaya's performance in the controversial film is widely praised, while critics are divided on the film's originality and execution.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Oh what a circus! The Greatest Showman hits the stage as a high-flying, hammer-juggling, banger-filled spectacular

The Greatest Showman is now a Disney stage musical, premiering in Bristol with new songs added to the original soundtrack.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Curated chaos': Danny Boyle on the pop culture spectacular' he's bringing to London's Southbank Centre

Danny Boyle's 'You Are Here' celebrates 75 years of youth culture with a one-day immersive event featuring 1,000 performers at London's Southbank Centre.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

A Marriage, Turned Into Epic Theater

Lily Allen's 'West End Girl' is an excoriating concept album about the failure of her second marriage, filled with vivid details of betrayal and personal turmoil.
London music
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

A Drama of Two Masters

A documentary dramatizes the rivalry between British landscape painters Turner and Constable while exploring survival strategies in the age of AI.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The Guardian view on new musicals: sex, drugs and song n' dance | Editorial

Trainspotting the Musical adapts Irvine Welsh's novel, showcasing the evolution of stories from books to stage with contemporary themes.
fromMbtn
2 months ago

Take Your Seats

So another word about tickets. They did finally announce single-game tickets were going on sale, but only for games though June. It's not enough to keep season plans limited to those requiring fans to buy more tickets than they can use, feeding the secondary markets which the Mets also get a cut of, but "make-your-own-plan" fans like me who've reliably occupied seats for decades,
New York Mets
Miscellaneous
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Actor, director establish 'Trust' going into TheatreWorks production

Director Jeffrey Lo and actor William Thomas Hodgson collaborate effectively through intentional exploration, detailed character work, and a shared commitment to avoiding conventional theatrical choices.
Design
fromVeranda
1 month ago

This Broadway Musical Built the New York City Skyline From Stacked Suitcases

Set designer Soutra Gilmour created a sculptural suitcase-built New York skyline for the Broadway musical Two Strangers, combining architectural elements with intimate staging that transforms throughout the production.
SF music
from48 hills
1 month ago

Drama Masks: The Manhattanization of San Francisco stages - 48 hills

Supervisor Bilal Mahmood's proposal to turn Market Street into a theatre arts district with $5 million funding prioritizes commercialized, tourist-friendly entertainment over San Francisco's unique, eclectic theatrical identity.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
29 years ago

A House Full of Stage Presence

The Center Theatre Group's 30th anniversary reception was held at the Wassermans' prestigious Beverly Hills home, showcasing its renowned art collection and expansive grounds to impressed guests.
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

Oregon Shakespeare Festival producer Kaytlin McIntyre on the art of keeping the show in motion * Oregon ArtsWatch

Oregon Shakespeare Festival producer Kaytlin McIntyre manages artistic operations, ensuring artists have necessary resources while facilitating communication between creative and administrative teams for the 2026 production of Come from Away.
fromBustle
1 month ago

Why This Broadway Star Doesn't Buy Into Pre-Show Superstitions

I landed Oct. 5, and we started work Oct. 6, so it was like jump straight in. And when it's your day off, it's like, 'OK, I just need to shop and clean and relax.' Nearly six months in, the actor is slowly familiarizing himself with New York neighborhood by neighborhood, including the West Village, which he says he recently explored with his girlfriend.
Miscellaneous
Arts
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

This company transforms discarded Broadway materials into limited-edition fashion and home items

Scenery Bags rescues discarded Broadway stage materials and transforms them into limited-edition handbags, accessories, and jewelry, preserving theatrical history while diverting waste from landfills.
Television
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The Traitors moves from TV to theatre with 'bold' West End show

Producers are adapting The Traitors into a new stage play, to be staged in London next year, preserving the format of faithfuls identifying hidden traitors.
#quentin-tarantino
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Quentin Tarantino to Swashbuckle the West End

Quentin Tarantino will write and direct a swashbuckling stage comedy called The Popinjay Cavalier, premiering on London's West End in early 2027.
London music
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

Quentin Tarantino's Debut Play to Premiere in the West End

Quentin Tarantino is creating a 1830s European swashbuckling stage comedy titled The Popinjay Cavalier, scheduled to open in London in 2027, which he will also direct.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Quentin Tarantino to Swashbuckle the West End

Quentin Tarantino will write and direct a swashbuckling stage comedy called The Popinjay Cavalier, premiering on London's West End in early 2027.
London music
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

Quentin Tarantino's Debut Play to Premiere in the West End

Quentin Tarantino is creating a 1830s European swashbuckling stage comedy titled The Popinjay Cavalier, scheduled to open in London in 2027, which he will also direct.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's not a documentary': costume designers on ditching accuracy for spectacle

Contemporary, anachronistic costume design prioritizes storytelling and spectacle over historical accuracy, blending modern and historical influences to create bold, playful visuals.
Film
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Let me entertain you

Covid-19 pushed entertainment and brands to innovate, shifting releases and creating digital experiences to maintain connection and reach audiences.
Arts
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Adrian Lester returns to London's West End to star in 'Cyrano de Bergerac'

Adrian Lester returns to the West End in Simon Evans' traditional-period Cyrano de Bergerac at the Noël Coward Theatre, June 13–Sept 5.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The extravagant promotions of Wuthering Heights' and Wicked': We are reaching a point between the sublime and ridiculous'

Film promotional campaigns increasingly stage performative spectacles that blur reality and fiction, using orchestrated behavior and theatrical publicity to generate viral attention.
Film
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

9-Year-Old Sees First Broadway Show. 3 Months Later, He's Starring In It

A 9-year-old boy from Houston became a Broadway performer after a viral TikTok video of him singing led to multiple acting opportunities, including touring with MJ the Musical.
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

The Donmar Warehouse has announced its 2026 season

The Donmar's programme is as eclectic as ever, with the opening play being (Apr 18-Jun 6). US actor-writer-director Fran Kranz's adaptation of his own hit indie film is about two sets of couples - the parents of the victim of a high school shooting, and the parents of the shooter - who attempt a painful reconciliation years after the event. Carrie Cracknell directs a top cast that includes Adeel Akhtar, Amari Bacchus, Monica Dolan, Paul Hilton, Lyndsey Marshal, Rochelle Rose and Susie Trayling.
Arts
Arts
fromVulture
2 months ago

Daniel Radcliffe Loves Audience Participation

Daniel Radcliffe will star in Every Brilliant Thing on Broadway, performing an interactive play that examines depression, suicide, and audience-driven moments.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Utterly winning': Paddington becomes first new West End musical to land nine WhatsOnStage awards

Paddington becomes the first new West End musical to win nine WhatsOnStage awards, joining Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Miss Saigon as the most awarded shows in the ceremony's history.
Arts
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Immersive theatre town experience Phantom Peak is opening a new venue in London

Phantom Peak will close its Canada Water outpost in February 2026 and relocate to a larger Stratford venue opening summer 2026.
Arts
from48 hills
2 months ago

Drama Masks: Feel good this plot is not - 48 hills

Bay Area civic and cultural life is devolving into surreal, corporate-driven spectacles and real dangers that blur satire and genuine threat.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London's biggest theatre to be built and it's not in the West End

At Troubadour, we are driven by a belief in creating extraordinary spaces that inspire artists, audiences, and the stories they come together to share. The 3,000 seat venue is to be built in Greenwich Securing planning permission for the new Troubadour Greenwich Peninsula Theatre marks a major milestone for us, and an exciting new chapter in our commitment to bold, large-scale live performance.
Arts
Arts
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Go-ahead given for London's largest theatre

Troubadour will build a temporary 3,000-seat theatre (two 1,500-seat auditoriums) on Greenwich Peninsula, becoming London's largest theatre; construction begins in June.
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