What's Up! 1953

Opened: October 27, 1953

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Review: THE WINTER'S TALE, Royal Opera House
by Franco Milazzo - May 6, 2024


Part violent psychodrama, part sunny romcom, The Winter’s Tale was not the most obvious of plays for the Royal Ballet to take on.

Crow's Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2024


Crow's Theatre has announced its 41st season, the largest and most ambitious season in the company's history. Learn more about the season here!

Ian Michael Will Direct New Production of Jane Harrison's STOLEN at the Wharf Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2024


Following his award-winning Sydney Theatre Company directorial debut Constellations, STC Resident Director and Wilman Noongar man Ian Michael will helm a new production of Jane Harrison’s Stolen, playing the Wharf Theatre from 6 June.

Review: Eight O'Clock Theatre's Production of Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD
by Peter Nason - May 5, 2024


A solid but imperfect production of what is perhaps the finest musical yet written.

Review: LEGALLY BLONDE Is 'What You Want' at City Springs Theatre Company
by Caroline Powell - May 5, 2024


Looking for a great show to kick off your summer? Check out LEGALLY BLONDE at City Springs Theatre Company. This show is bright and fun and everything you love about musical theatre.

Review: Billy Mitchell's I'M STILL FINE at Don't Tell Mama
by Analisa Bell - May 5, 2024


Despite a few teething issues, this reviewer thought I'M STILL FINE was an adventurous first step at cabaret from an established musical theater actor and looks forward to seeing what Mitchell does next.

Performance Project to Present BROUGHT UP - A Postcolonial Filipino Space Opera
by Blair Ingenthron - May 4, 2024


The Performance Project at University Settlement is proud to announce Brought Up, the latest play of one of its 2023/24 Artists-in-Residence, Kenneth Keng.

Villa Musica & La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Partner For Carnegie Hall's Link Up Program
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2024


Join Villa Musica and La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, as they collaborate for Carnegie Hall's Link Up Program. Over 375 3rd and 4th grade students will perform at the Epstein Family Amphitheatre at UCSD on May 11th.

Rachel Chinouriri Shares Debut Album 'What a Devastating Turn of Events'
by Josh Sharpe - May 3, 2024


Rising British alternative indie-pop artist Rachel Chinouriri has released her long-awaited debut album What A Devastating Turn Of Events. What A Devastating Turn Of Events is a culmination of the experiences, challenges and joys of Chinouriri’s life so far, explored through the prism of musical stylings honed through years of experimentation and creation. Listen to the album now!

Interview: Leslie Ayvazian Is Gearing up for Her Residency at Pangea
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 4, 2024


Theater artist Leslie Ayvazian is bringing her latest experiments in “mercurial minimalism” to Pangea. Starting May 7 and running through July 23 she boldly chronicles her coming of age in the ‘60s and ‘70s and the lingering legacies of genocide. We spoke with Ayvazian about the upcoming shows and the inspiration behind them.

BroadStage's Blackbox Series to Present Queen Esther With Jeff McLaughlin On Guitar
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2024


Experience the next performance in BroadStage's 2023/2024 blackbox series featuring Queen Esther with Jeff McLaughlin on guitar. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Holly M. Brinkman's A WOMAN'S GUIDE TO PEEING OUTSIDE to Make Orlando Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2024


Holly M. Brinkman is inviting audiences to come along on her deeply relatable coming of age story in A Woman's Guide to Peeing Outside. See where and when you can catch the show.

Moliere In The Park's NY Premiere Of THE MISER Opens Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2024


Experience the re-imagined version of Molière's most successful play, THE MISER, by Molière in the Park. This NY premiere is in collaboration with Prospect Park Alliance, LeFrak Center at Lakeside and Brooklyn Public Library.

A.R.T. Unveils ACOM's 2024 Cohort Of Arts Leaders
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2024


Discover the 2024 cohort of arts leaders announced by A.R.T. for the Arts & Cultural Organization Management learning intensive.

Scoop: Coming Up on ABBOTT ELEMENTARY on ABC - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
by TV Scoop - May 2, 2024


Get all the scoop on ABBOTT ELEMENTARY, airing on ABC on Wednesday, May 8, 2024! Barbara invites Gregory to her family’s Mother’s Day brunch. Jacob scrambles to figure out how to organize a school field trip. Watch a clip from a recent episode now!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 3, 2024
by - May 3, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 3, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

LIFE OF PI, THE KITE RUNNER & More Set for Everyman Theatre Cheltenham's Full 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2024


Discover the exciting line-up of shows and performances at Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham. See the full lineup of shows and see how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Suffs Star Grace McLean Celebrates Her Album Release at Joe's Pub
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 2, 2024


Grace McLean is currently appearing as President Woodrow Wilson in the Tony Award-nominated musical Suffs. She’s about to release her debut album, My Lovely Enemy, on May 10th. We spoke about her upcoming special album release show at Joe’s Pub, which you can catch on May 6th at 9:30 pm. Read our conversation about the show and album.

Winnetka Bowling League Share New Song 'America In Your 20's'
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2024


Los Angeles’ Winnetka Bowling League have shared “America In Your 20’s,” another taste of their forthcoming debut album Sha La La, which is out May 31. The album is a document of frontman Matthew Koma rediscovering what he loves about music; a back-to-basics and grounded release that finds him taking risks while being in conversation with his younger self. Listen to the single now!

Scoop: Coming Up on FARMER WANTS A WIFE on FOX - Thursday, May 9, 2024
by TV Scoop - May 2, 2024


Get all the scoop on FARMER WANTS A WIFE, airing on FOX on Thursday, May 9, 2024! It’s decision time with hearts on the line as the farmersmake their final choices between the two ladies that remain, picking the one they think they have a future with, in hopes of an everlasting love story. Watch a video now!

Scoop: Coming Up on NEXT LEVEL CHEF on FOX - Thursday, May 9, 2024
by TV Scoop - May 2, 2024


Get all the scoop on NEXT LEVEL CHEF, airing on FOX on Thursday, May 2, 2024! The competition reaches its boiling point as the final three chefs race against the clock to craft a sensational three-course meal. Watch a video preview now!

Scoop: Coming Up on ALERT: MISSING PERSONS UNIT on FOX - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
by TV Scoop - May 2, 2024


Get all the scoop on ALERT: MISSING PERSONS UNIT, airing on FOX on Tuesday, May 7, 2024! The MPU is on the case when a young boy claims his father was abducted by aliens as they were stargazing at a remote campsite. Watch a video preview here!

Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of KRAPOPOLIS on FOX - Sunday, May 5, 2024
by TV Scoop - May 2, 2024


Get all the scoop on KRAPOPOLIS, airing on FOX on Sunday, May 5, 2024! Featuring the voices of Emmy Award-winner Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones), Richard Ayoade (The IT Crowd), Matt Berry (What We Do in The Shadows), Pam Murphy (Mapleworth Murders) and Duncan Trussell (The Midnight Gospel), and more. Watch a video!

CLYDE'S Comes to Portland Center Stage in June
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024


Closing out its season of plays, Portland Center Stage will welcome Lynn Nottage’s hit Clyde’s. Learn more about the production here!

JERSEY BOYS, BEAUTIFUL, and More Set For Farmers Alley Theatre's 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024


Following a season full of critically acclaimed productions, sold out shows, and holdovers, Farmers Alley Theatre has announced its 2024/2025 season lineup: Jersey Boys, A Christmas Carol, Dial M for Murder, A Jukebox for the Algonquin, Ride the Cyclone, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

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