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from48 hills
1 day 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.
fromBustle
1 day 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
#theater
fromVulture
1 week ago
Television

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.
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago
NYC music

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'.
Film
fromTime Out New York
15 hours ago

Broadway review: The Fear of 13 is just fine

The Fear of 13 is a dramatization of Nick Yarris's wrongful conviction and exoneration, featuring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

The Fear of 13 review Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson lead sturdy, safe Broadway transfer

The Fear of 13 presents the true story of Nick Yarris, wrongfully imprisoned for decades, through a conventional yet earnest theatrical lens.
Television
fromVulture
1 week 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
2 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'.
#theatre
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Struggling theatres must programme their way out', says Young Vic director

Theatres must program compelling productions to overcome financial difficulties, according to Young Vic's artistic director, Nadia Fall.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Struggling theatres must programme their way out', says Young Vic director

Theatres must program compelling productions to overcome financial difficulties, according to Young Vic's artistic director, Nadia Fall.
Humor
fromVulture
18 hours ago

The Fear of 13 Doesn't Get Far Outside of Adrien Brody's Head

Nick Yarris, exonerated after 22 years on death row, shares his extraordinary life stories with a prison volunteer, blurring lines between advocacy and listening.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
6 hours ago

When Jokes Won't Do: Affective Shifts in U.S. Late-Night Comedy

News avoidance is rising due to negativity, while late-night comedy provides catharsis through affective shifts during crises.
London
fromianVisits
12 hours ago

Mystery solved: Shakespeare's Blackfriars house located at last

The location of Shakespeare's only known London home has been identified through a newly discovered floor plan.
Television
from6abc Philadelphia
1 day ago

From 'Aladdin' to 'Scrubs' to 'General Hospital,' it's Michael James Scott's moment to shine

Michael James Scott is concluding his role as Genie in Disney's Aladdin while also starring in the revival of Scrubs.
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

Billy Crystal returns to Broadway in an autobiographical solo show about the home he lost in the 2025 Palisades Fire

"860 was the address of the home we lost in the Palisades fires. We lived there for 46 years. I invite you to come inside 860 and I'll tell you all the funny and touching things that happened there, not only in my career but to our family."
Chicago
Writing
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

Broadway review: Death of a Salesman, to die for ()

Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf deliver a powerful revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, emphasizing the tragedy of an ordinary man's struggles.
#david-cross
DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 days ago

How David Cross Gets Ready for a Night of Dangerous' Comedy

David Cross continues to push boundaries in stand-up comedy with new material and a unique writing process on stage.
DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 days ago

How David Cross Gets Ready for a Night of Dangerous' Comedy

David Cross continues to push boundaries in stand-up comedy with new material and a unique writing process that relies on live performance.
DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 days ago

How David Cross Gets Ready for a Night of Dangerous' Comedy

David Cross continues to push boundaries in stand-up comedy with new material and a unique writing process on stage.
DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 days ago

How David Cross Gets Ready for a Night of Dangerous' Comedy

David Cross continues to push boundaries in stand-up comedy with new material and a unique writing process that relies on live performance.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Walking Shadow by Greg Doran review Shakespeare's healing power

The book combines Antony Sher's dying diaries and Greg Doran's quest to find Shakespeare's First Folio copies, reflecting on love and loss.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Such a water-cooler show!' Jane Krakowski on Ally McBeal and life as the world's biggest scene-stealer

Krakowski was almost the photo-negative of Calista Flockhart's title character: brassy, eccentric, unconcerned by others' opinions. Similarly, her character in 30 Rock, Jenna Maroney, acted as the bookend to Tina Fey's Liz Lemon, Krakowski untouched by self-awareness, Fey beset by it.
Women in technology
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

"Blue Heron" Is an Exalted Drama of Troubled Childhood

The point of cinematic realism is the inner life, and the miracle of movies is their power to portray subjectivity, though few filmmakers manage to attain that power—even despite their best efforts.
Independent films
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

These Are the 20 Best Cities for 'Noctourism' in the U.S.

New Orleans is the top U.S. destination for noctourism, offering a vibrant array of nighttime experiences and activities.
Cocktails
fromTime Out New York
5 days ago

An immersive gin wonderland comes to NYC courtesy of Hendrick's and the 'Sleep No More' folks

Hendrick's is hosting an immersive theater experience called 'Anotherland' in the West Village featuring cocktails and surreal performances.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
5 days ago

CoHo: Clowning and a whole lot more * Oregon ArtsWatch

CoHo hasn't just survived, it has thrived and is ascending, and that is largely thanks to the foundation that Cuomo... laid with the young artists who have come up after him.
Portland
#thelma--louise
London music
fromTime Out London
13 hours ago

The Young Vic's new season includes the world premiere of the 'Thelma & Louise' musical, plus Ben Whishaw in 'Eurotrash'

Neko Case adapts 'Thelma & Louise' for the stage, while Ben Whishaw stars in a new adaptation of Christian Kracht's novel.
London music
fromTime Out London
13 hours ago

The Young Vic's new season includes the world premiere of the 'Thelma & Louise' musical, plus Ben Whishaw in 'Eurotrash'

Neko Case adapts 'Thelma & Louise' for the stage, while Ben Whishaw stars in 'Eurotrash' adaptation at the Young Vic.
London music
fromTime Out London
13 hours ago

The Young Vic's new season includes the world premiere of the 'Thelma & Louise' musical, plus Ben Whishaw in 'Eurotrash'

Neko Case adapts 'Thelma & Louise' for the stage, while Ben Whishaw stars in a new adaptation of Christian Kracht's novel.
London music
fromTime Out London
13 hours ago

The Young Vic's new season includes the world premiere of the 'Thelma & Louise' musical, plus Ben Whishaw in 'Eurotrash'

Neko Case adapts 'Thelma & Louise' for the stage, while Ben Whishaw stars in 'Eurotrash' adaptation at the Young Vic.
Film
fromBustle
2 days 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.
NYC music
fromPlaybill
4 hours ago

Hadestown Live Film, Featuring Original Broadway Leads, Will Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

Hadestown live film featuring original Broadway leads will premiere at Tribeca Film Festival on June 8, 2026.
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Painting Has Entered Its Performance Era | Artnet News

Much of Instagram's video content is organized around transformation-the virtual magic of the before-and-after and clips that show cause and effect. A person makes pasta from scratch in 20 seconds via edits that compress time-intensive labor.
Arts
fromVulture
2 days ago

Timothee Chalamet Actually Helped Ballet and Opera Ticket Sales

The public reaction was just fantastic. Every night at the Royal Opera House, thousands of people gather for ballet and opera. For the music. For the storytelling. For the sheer magic of live performance.
Berlin music
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

The most famous movie set in every state

A small-budget cult classic can be just as iconic as a major studio film if it speaks to audiences and evokes strong feelings.
Independent films
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Where NYC finds its voice: Inside Michael Minelli's Step to the Mike' | amNewYork

Step to the Mike transforms New York City sidewalks into live platforms for discovering raw musical talent.
London food
fromTime Out London
2 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.
fromDefector
2 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
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
21 hours ago

Lincoln Center announces 2026 Summer For the City series lineup of free shows

Lincoln Center's 2026 Summer for the City series features hundreds of free or choose-what-you-pay events from June 10 to August 8.
Arts
from48 hills
1 week 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
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

How Grace Gummer, Meryl Streep's daughter, is carving out her own niche: Her mother's gift is now also hers'

Grace Gummer, daughter of Meryl Streep, stands out in Hollywood for her talent and discretion despite her privileged background.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Naked puppets! Having sex! Lusty, foul-mouthed musical Avenue Q is back

Avenue Q is revived to celebrate its 20th anniversary, addressing real-world issues with humor and puppetry for a new generation.
#moliere
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

One of NYC's best free outdoor theater series is back with a major 2026 lineup

Molière in the Park announces its 2026 season featuring free performances, workshops, and a focus on accessibility in classical theater.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

One of NYC's best free outdoor theater series is back with a major 2026 lineup

Molière in the Park announces its 2026 season featuring free performances, workshops, and a focus on accessibility in classical theater.
#broadway
Music
fromBuzzFeed Community
1 month 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.
Writing
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Soon You Can Marry Mariska Hargitay on Broadway

Mariska Hargitay will take over the role from Daniel Radcliffe in the Broadway revival of Every Brilliant Thing, emphasizing themes of healing and hope.
NYC music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Tony-Winning Voices: "Sutton Foster & Kelli O'Hara" Live in Concert (SF)

Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara perform with the San Francisco Symphony on July 18, 2026, featuring songs and stories from their Tony Award-winning shows.
NYC music
fromVulture
3 days ago

C'est Absurde, In the Best Possible Way: Titanique

Broadway's current season celebrates queer culture through vibrant productions like Titanique and Rocky Horror Show, showcasing defiance and joy amidst challenges.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
1 week 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.
fromVulture
2 days ago

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Octet Cast Could Not Be More Exciting

The cast for Lin-Manuel Miranda's upcoming film adaptation of Octet features stars like Amanda Seyfried as Jessica and Rachel Zegler as Velma, alongside Sheryl Lee Ralph as Paula.
Film
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

The Museum Breathing Life Into New York's Downtown Performance Scene

The Leslie-Lohman Museum connects art with the needs of the queer community amidst political challenges.
NYC music
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Madonna's back to the dance floor, a Heated Rivalry musical laces up & all the best LGBTQ+ releases this week - Queerty

Madonna's Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part II is set to release on July 3, 2026.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

We want people on the edge of their seats': Royal Opera boss Oliver Mears on the new season and the controversies of the last

Oliver Mears outlines the upcoming season at Covent Garden, featuring new productions and the challenges of financial commitments in opera.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Comedy night has line-up of autistic performers

I felt a sense of injustice that there were so many talented comics that, through no fault of their own, could not take part in standup comedy and I was determined to address that.
London music
Film
fromVulture
1 week 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.
London music
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

'Paddington the Musical' was the big winner at the 2026 Oliviers, London's biggest theatre awards

Paddington the Musical won seven Olivier Awards, dominating the ceremony and confirming its status as the top theatre ticket in London.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 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.
#titanique
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Review | Titanique' hits Broadway, runs aground

Titanique struggles to maintain momentum despite a strong theater season, offering a parody of Titanic through Celine Dion's music but lacking depth and humor.
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Titanique review delightfully campy Celine Dion musical shows bigger isn't always better

Titanique is a campy Celine Dion jukebox musical that humorously reimagines Titanic with a zany, self-aware approach.
Film
fromVulture
1 week 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.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days 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.
#zendaya
Film
fromThe New Yorker
1 week 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
2 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.
NYC music
fromVulture
3 days ago

Rachel Zegler Won the Oliviers

Rachel Zegler won Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for her role in Evita, delivering a powerful performance and acceptance speech.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

'Now is the time': Bob Baker Marionette Theater to make Highland Park its forever home

Bob Baker Marionette Theater has secured a permanent home by purchasing its current location for $5 million, ensuring its future.
fromInverse
6 days ago

25 Years Later, Shakespeare's Most Popular Revenge Epic Gets An Intoxicating Makeover

A big issue with how we understand Shakespeare and how we're introduced to it is we sit down and read it. But Shakespeare's plays, like any play, are meant to be heard, to be experienced.
London music
Film
fromJezebel
2 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.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
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.
UX design
fromMedium
3 months ago

From playwright to stage manager

AI-generated, probabilistic interfaces break traditional deterministic UI design; designers must adopt structured protocols (like A2UI) to ensure stability, continuity, and predictable user workflows.
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.
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.
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
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Would you go to a play by yourself? Theaters are hoping so

We decided this could be an opportunity to design something specifically for those theatergoers, and maybe many others who may have been reluctant to attend on their own. This is not 'singles night.' If a meaningful connection happens, that's a bonus. But at the end of the day, it's really about being comfortable going solo to a show and enjoying it with people who have that same experience.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Broadway's spring season brings star power, revivals and screen-to-stage adaptations

As Broadway heads into the busy spring theater season, a wave of new productions and high-profile revivals is arriving across Midtown. This year's lineup leans heavily on recognizable titles including revivals of classics and stage adaptations of familiar screen properties as well as star casting.
NYC music
Arts
fromLondon On The Inside
2 months ago

The Best Theatre Shows On in London in 2026

London's 2026 theatre season features major West End transfers, star-led productions, celebrated venues, and diverse experimental and immersive performances.
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.
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.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

New Off-Broadway shows you need to see this March | amNewYork

March brings diverse Off-Broadway productions including folk musicals, experimental works, and comedy exploring Deaf experiences and contemporary social themes.
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.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Big names bring a new twist to classic plays at Berkeley Rep this season

Berkeley Rep opens 2025 with Jacob Ming-Trent's semi-autobiographical solo How Shakespeare Saved My Life and a reimagined All My Sons.
Arts
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Review: Production of classic musical in Berkeley is just about perfect

A staging of Sunday in the Park with George vividly captures Seurat's pointillist process, artistic obsession, and Sondheim and Lapine's collaborative genius.
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