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fromTime Out London
3 hours ago

The 10 best new London theatre openings in May 2026

May 2026 brings major theatrical productions to London's West End, including Beetlejuice and Gary Oldman's sold-out Krapp's Last Tape.
#laurie-metcalf
Washington DC
fromThe New Yorker
17 hours ago

Laurie Metcalf Is Broadway's First Lady

Laurie Metcalf's career spans television, film, and Broadway, marked by multiple awards and a unique approach to character portrayal.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Laurie Metcalf's Third Act

Laurie Metcalf has been recognized as the new First Lady of American Theatre, achieving significant acclaim in both stage and film.
Washington DC
fromThe New Yorker
17 hours ago

Laurie Metcalf Is Broadway's First Lady

Laurie Metcalf's career spans television, film, and Broadway, marked by multiple awards and a unique approach to character portrayal.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Laurie Metcalf's Third Act

Laurie Metcalf has been recognized as the new First Lady of American Theatre, achieving significant acclaim in both stage and film.
#theater
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
3 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.
Writing
fromVulture
1 week ago

Does Proof Still Compute?

Broadway revival of Proof reflects Y2K nostalgia but struggles to deliver its emotional and intellectual impact.
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
3 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.
Writing
fromVulture
1 week ago

Does Proof Still Compute?

Broadway revival of Proof reflects Y2K nostalgia but struggles to deliver its emotional and intellectual impact.
London
fromianVisits
1 day ago

Inside the Set: National Theatre students stage design exhibition opens

An exhibition at the National Theatre showcases young participants' designs from the An Introduction to Stage Design course, focusing on storytelling through stage design.
#broadway
Berlin music
fromThe Village Voice
21 hours ago

The Pianist Behind the Snowbirds' Broadway Stage - The Village Voice

Retirees in South Florida seek Broadway choruses to perform music that has shaped their lives, emphasizing personal connection over pre-recorded soundtracks.
NYC music
fromGrub Street
4 days ago

Broadway's Constantine Rousouli Devours Rotisserie Chicken Between Shows

Constantine Rousouli balances a busy Broadway schedule with a focus on health and wellness, adapting his lifestyle from partying to a more disciplined routine.
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Adjoa Andoh on Shakespeare, Bridgerton and DEI: I don't have to be the only one in the room'

Adjoa Andoh acknowledged that some of her work might look Black or colour-centric but that is only because of the silos the world forces us into.
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NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Harvey Fierstein on Kinky Boots, addiction and survival: When you get sober, it takes five years to get your marbles back'

Harvey Fierstein, a Tony winner, is an avid quilter inspired by personal loss and activism, creating meaningful quilts for charity and expression.
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
3 days 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.
Arts
fromTime Out New York
3 days ago

An all-Wallace Shawn film festival hits Metrograph

A film festival dedicated to Wallace Shawn showcases his diverse work from cult classics to rare films, highlighting his significance as a playwright and actor.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

I hope it got disinfected!' Matthew Rhys on bravery, banter and wearing a prosthetic penis

Matthew Rhys reflects on his acting career, its uncertainties, and his new role in the horror-comedy Widow's Bay.
LA Kings
fromTime Out New York
4 days 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.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
5 days ago

The night a drag king blew my mind & rewrote my identity - Queerty

Montesanti's journey in drag culture reveals the complexities of gender identity and mental health through performance and self-expression.
Brooklyn
fromVulture
6 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.
fromMedium
5 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
Medicine
fromVulture
5 days ago

The Pitt's Luke Tennie Accepts That Crus Is Way Cooler Than Him

Crus Henderson, portrayed by Luke Tennie, is a calm and versatile character in The Pitt, showcasing his ability to blend into the ensemble cast.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The Bafta games awards showed me again that honouring art over commerce is a win for all

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won the top prize at the 22nd Bafta game awards, marking its second major award sweep.
Television
fromVulture
1 day ago

Megan Thee Stallion Cries Through Applause at Moulin Rouge!

Megan Thee Stallion received a standing ovation after her emotional performance following her breakup with Klay Thompson.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Meghann Fahy: My most embarrassing moment? Peeing my pants on stage'

Meghann Fahy is a versatile actress known for her roles in theater, television, and film, living in New York City with partner Leo Woodall.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

How Jesse Tyler Ferguson of Modern Family' Is Showing His Range

Jesse Tyler Ferguson transitioned from Broadway to television and now hosts a podcast while continuing to pursue diverse acting roles.
fromTime Out London
4 days 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
#theatre
London music
fromTime Out London
6 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.
fromQueerty
1 month ago
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Jonathan Groff cast in an all-male production of this Shakespeare classic - Queerty

London music
fromTime Out London
6 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.
fromQueerty
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Jonathan Groff cast in an all-male production of this Shakespeare classic - Queerty

fromBustle
5 days ago

Alden Ehrenreich Is Playing A Character People (Sometimes) Love To Hate

There is a kind of role that I've always wanted to play that I feel like I'm getting to play for the first time, which is kind of a cocky, quick *sshole. I watched Chris Pine do a role when I was a teenager in this play Fat Pig that's that. This Is Our Youth has that. Glengarry Glen Ross has Ricky Roma, especially, has that.
Film
Arts
from48 hills
5 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.
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

"Michael," Reviewed: A Sanitized Bio-Pic That's All Business

The new bio-pic 'Michael' includes no mention that its protagonist, the late pop star Michael Jackson, faced multiple accusations of child sexual abuse. The allegations (which Jackson denied) were addressed in an earlier cut of the film, as the director, Antoine Fuqua, told Kelefa Sanneh for a recent profile in this magazine.
Independent films
Berlin music
from48 hills
2 days 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.
#lgbtq
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
5 days ago

Nathan Lane still remembers his mom's devastating comment when he came out as gay - Queerty

Nathan Lane shared his experience of coming out to his mother, revealing her initial sadness and misunderstanding.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
5 days ago

Nathan Lane still remembers his mom's devastating comment when he came out as gay - Queerty

Nathan Lane shared his experience of coming out to his mother, revealing her initial sadness and misunderstanding.
#shakespeare
Arts
fromHyperallergic
6 days ago

A Blockbuster Take on Ovid's "Metamorphosis"

The Rijksmuseum exhibition raises questions about gender, sexuality, and transformation without providing answers.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

You have to reflect the language to capture people's souls': Martina Laird on calypso, patois and the RSC

Martina Laird's journey to reconnect with her roots inspired her to write her first play, Driftwood, after a transformative reunion with her mother.
Film
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Christine Baranski says West End debut is a 'dream come true'

Christine Baranski will make her West End debut in Noel Coward's Hay Fever, fulfilling a long-held dream and returning to her theatre roots.
fromAdvocate.com
6 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
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
5 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
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.
fromBustle
6 days ago

How The Creator Of 'Blood Love' Went From Nurse To Vampire Pop Star

"I always say they're literally eternal. They're cool and sexy, and everybody is intrigued by the thought of living forever. They're just something that we all could kind of relate to - it's that piece of mortality that feels so daunting. Like, 'What if that was lifted from my shoulders?'"
NYC music
Writing
fromVulture
6 days ago

Ann Dowd Would Love to Star in The Pitt

The Maria Bamford Questionnaire reveals personal insights from Ann Dowd, including her thoughts on religion, fears, and favorite foods.
Film
fromBustle
1 week ago

The World Yearns For Amanda Seyfried In More Musicals

Amanda Seyfried is actively seeking musical roles and will star in Lin-Manuel Miranda's upcoming film Octet.
fromDefector
4 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
#opera
fromwww.amny.com
5 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
6 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
5 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
6 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.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
5 days ago

Snagging Shakespeare in the Park tickets is about to get much easier

Free Shakespeare in the Park returns in 2026 with expanded programming across all five boroughs, enhancing accessibility and community engagement.
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.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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.
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.
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
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.
Berlin music
fromLondon Unattached
2 weeks ago

Copenhagen - Hampstead Theatre Review

Copenhagen reflects on the historical and ethical implications of nuclear fission and the atomic bomb through the lens of a 1941 meeting between two physicists.
#zendaya
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago
Film

The Drama Surrounding "The Drama"

Fans gathered for the New York premiere of 'The Drama' starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, showcasing excitement and anticipation despite the cold weather.
fromVulture
3 weeks ago
Film

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.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

The Drama Surrounding "The Drama"

Fans gathered for the New York premiere of 'The Drama' starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, showcasing excitement and anticipation despite the cold weather.
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
1 month 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.
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.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 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.
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.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Shakespeare's Globe launches environmental playwright prize

Shakespeare's Globe launches a climate playwriting prize for 2026 to inspire societal shifts toward a restorative relationship with nature through storytelling and theatre.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guide #236: Is celebrity casting a cynical marketing stunt or does it help to democratise theatre?

Celebrity casting in UK theatre is increasingly common but faces criticism for overshadowing smaller productions and new talent.
Writing
fromVulture
1 month ago

A Play About the Play Becomes the Thing: Hamnet Onstage in D.C.

Maggie O'Farrell's memoir recounts her encounters with death and the intense experience of caring for her ill daughter.
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
fromVulture
1 month ago

A Production of Chekhov's Ivanov That I Wish Everyone Could See

The thing is an almost-four-hour-long continuous explosion - actors dancing, grappling, and hurling furniture; the director present onstage ripping pieces out of the set; paint and blood and flowers and feathers everywhere.
Berlin music
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.
Arts
fromArtforum
2 months ago

Blame Game

Molière's comedies are being revived in contemporary theater to critique cultural elites and prompt self-reflection within arts philanthropy and performance.
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.
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.
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