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Interview: 'There Was Definitely Blood Involved. Blood And An Accordion': voidspace l Photo Interview: 'There Was Definitely Blood Involved. Blood And An Accordion': voidspace live's Katy Naylor Discusses Immersive Theatre And Her New Interactive Festival
by Franco Milazzo - May 25, 2024

The post-pandemic rush of immersive theatre in London has been very hard to ignore with new shows popping up every month. Next month, this resurgent art form is celebrated with voidspace live, a packed day produced by Theatre Deli and Voidspace Zine editor Katy Naylor which showcases over a dozen wo...


Brooklyn's Brave New World Rep Presents A Haitian Spring Celebration Photo Brooklyn's Brave New World Rep Presents A Haitian Spring Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2024

Celebrate spring with Brooklyn's Little Haiti on June 8, featuring a free festival of Haitian song, dance, and storytelling. Presented by Brave New World Rep, this family-friendly event promises vibrant cultural experiences....


Red Bull Theater Reveals Selections for Short New Play Festival 2024 Photo Red Bull Theater Reveals Selections for Short New Play Festival 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024

Red Bull Theater has revealed the winning selections for Red Bull’s ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. Learn more!...


Lenny Kravitz Releases 12th Studio Album 'Blue Electric Light' Photo Lenny Kravitz Releases 12th Studio Album 'Blue Electric Light'
by Josh Sharpe - May 24, 2024

Lenny Kravitz releases his highly anticipated new album Blue Electric Light. Written and recorded by Kravitz in his studio in the Bahamas, Blue Electric Light is the rock icon’s 12th album and his first full-length musical offering in five years. “Paralyzed,” the latest single from Blue Electric Lig...


Armor For Sleep Unveil Summer Tour Dates On '20 Years Of Tears' and 'Is For Lovers' A Photo Armor For Sleep Unveil Summer Tour Dates On '20 Years Of Tears' and 'Is For Lovers' Across The U.S.
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024

Seminal New Jersey post-hardcore band Armor For Sleep have just announced a number of summer appearances on the 20 Years Of Tears Tour and Is For Lovers featuring Hawthorne Heights, Thursday, Saosin, Anberlin, I See Stars, Cartel and many more in select markets across the U.S. Beginning on Saturday,...


Luna Stage to Present Black Community Performance of QUEEN OF THE NIGHT by travis tat Photo Luna Stage to Present Black Community Performance of QUEEN OF THE NIGHT by travis tate
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024

Join Luna Stage for a special performance of QUEEN OF THE NIGHT on Black Community Day. ...


Charly Bliss Unveils Tour Dates; Share New Single 'Calling You Out' Photo Charly Bliss Unveils Tour Dates; Share New Single 'Calling You Out'
by Josh Sharpe - May 30, 2024

Charly Bliss have shared “Calling You Out,” the addictive new single from their recently announced forthcoming album, FOREVER, out August 16 on Lucky Number. Additionally, Charly Bliss is announcing a headline tour in the fall. Listen to the new song and find the tour details here!...


Review: HAIR: THE AMERICAN TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL at Garden Theatre Photo Review: HAIR: THE AMERICAN TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL at Garden Theatre
by Paul Batterson - May 13, 2024

HAIR is not your typical linear, point A to point B musical. It roughly ambles through vignettes of the members of a “tribe” of hippies in New York City. And yet, HAIR is as important as it is subversive. Without it, shows such as RENT, ANGELS IN AMERICA, and HAMILTON probably wouldn’t stand a chanc...


How Often Do Shows Tour Before Coming to Broadway? Photo How Often Do Shows Tour Before Coming to Broadway?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 26, 2024

This time, the reader question was: How often do shows like The Wiz start on tour before coming to Broadway?...


Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Kansas City Actors Theatre Photo Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Kansas City Actors Theatre
by Alan Portner - May 26, 2024

The Lehman Trilogy studies American Dream Mythology as seen through the eyes of Italian playwright and poet Stefano Massini. The English translation by Ben Power transfigures itself into an absorbing and poignant exercise in stellar storytelling as one might imagine it by three brothers around a met...


Review: EXPECTING at the Keegan Theatre Photo Review: EXPECTING at the Keegan Theatre
by Jake Bridges - May 19, 2024

What did our critic think of EXPECTING at C21 Theatre Company/The Keegan Theatre?...


WELLS AND WELLES Comes to City Lit Theater in July Photo WELLS AND WELLES Comes to City Lit Theater in July
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

The world premiere play WELLS AND WELLES by Chicago playwright Amy Crider imagines what might have been said in a private meeting between these two pioneers of literature and the arts....


Student Blog: My Old Playground Photo Student Blog: My Old Playground
by Student Blogger: Kimberly Wilkinson - May 14, 2024

I hope to not get too repetitive in my blogs, but there is a lot to say about the shy girl who loved theater (aka I wrote a letter to my younger self because I'm proud of her and I hope she feels the same way about me)....


Alison Larking Brings GRIEF...A COMEDY to Edinburgh Fringe Photo Alison Larking Brings GRIEF...A COMEDY to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

Esteemed English American actor, comedian, bestselling author and podcaster Alison Larkin returns to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the first time in 24 years. Her new theatre show, 'Grief...A Comedy', will be at the Assembly Rooms George Square Studio 2 for the month of August....


The First-Ever UK Tour of BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL Comes To Milton Keynes Theatre T Photo The First-Ever UK Tour of BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL Comes To Milton Keynes Theatre This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2024

Experience the thrilling tale of BONNIE & CLYDE at Milton Keynes Theatre. Don't miss this captivating performance that brings the notorious duo's story to life on stage....


Billy Stritch and Gabrielle Stravelli to Perform at Birdland in June Photo Billy Stritch and Gabrielle Stravelli to Perform at Birdland in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2024

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of singer/pianist Billy Stritch and vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli team up for “Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other”. Learn how to purchase tickets....


Review: THE SMUGGLER at Jobsite Theater Photo Review: THE SMUGGLER at Jobsite Theater
by Drew Eberhard - May 18, 2024

Many times, I look at the cultural landscape and all its vast plethora of fortune we have been given in the Tampa Bay area alone, and one things for certain, I will move mountains, stop at nothing to experience theatre that moves me and thrills me to the core. Taking me out of the present worldview,...


Experience Global Arts and Culture at International Festival 2024 at Overture Photo Experience Global Arts and Culture at International Festival 2024 at Overture
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

International Festival returns to Overture Center with two days full of performances, food and more! ...


Rainbow Zebra Productions LLC And The Magic Theatre to Present Reading Series Extrava Photo Rainbow Zebra Productions LLC And The Magic Theatre to Present Reading Series Extravaganza
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2024

Rainbow Zebra Productions LLC and the Magic Theatre will present a new Reading Series Extravaganza featuring emerging playwrights. Learn more about the series and see how to purchase tickets....


Review: FROZEN Opens at Majestic Theatre Photo Review: FROZEN Opens at Majestic Theatre
by Jill Ripa - May 24, 2024

Read BroadwayWorld's review of Frozen at Majestic Theatre. ...


JUDGMENT DAY Extends at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Photo JUDGMENT DAY Extends at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced that Judgment Day has been extended by popular demand through June 2, 2024, with added performances on sale now....


Review: WHO IS AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Grand Théâtre Photo Review: WHO IS AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Grand Théâtre
by David Sousa Lopes - May 21, 2024

The play focuses on four characters, as they meet for drinks after a university faculty party. Martha (Anna Steffens) and George (Luc Feit) are a dysfunctional and bitter middle-aged couple. At Martha’s suggestion, Nick (Benjamin Kaygun) and Honey (Jil Devresse) are invited over after the academic e...


INTO THE WOODS, FAT HAM & More Set for Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2025 Season Photo INTO THE WOODS, FAT HAM & More Set for Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2024

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announces its 2025 season, celebrating its 90th anniversary with nine productions, including Shakespearean works, classics, August Wilson, and INTO THE WOODS, from March 7 to October 26....


White Reaper and Spiritual Camp Release 7' Two Song Split Photo White Reaper and Spiritual Camp Release 7' Two Song Split
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2024

Louisville garage rockers, White Reaper, and San Francisco punks, Spiritual Cramp, have released their two-song 7” split which is now available on all streaming platforms and in two exclusive vinyl variants (Clear and Black Ice). White Reaper and Spiritual Cramp will play a handful of dates together...


Gretna Theatre Reveals Upcoming Family Series Lineup Photo Gretna Theatre Reveals Upcoming Family Series Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2024

Gretna Theatre’s 97th season will include four Family Series presentations, which will take place at the historic Mt. Gretna Playhouse. This series is tailored to audiences K-6 and their grown up friends! ...






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