Buster Keaton

Photos: Brisbane Festival 2026 to Open with Ebony Bott's Inaugural Program
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026

Brisbane Festival opened its 23-day citywide program featuring nearly 2,000 artists and over 750 performances, with more than 70% of events free under new Artistic Director Ebony Bott.

A BRIEF CASE OF CRAZY Will Come to Storyhouse in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2026

The physical comedy A BRIEF CASE OF CRAZY will play Storyhouse's Garret Theatre in Chester on October 19 and 20, 2026, as part of its inaugural UK tour, following runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and in London.

FILM FORUM JR. to Present Fall 2026 Lineup of Family Classics
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026

Film Forum will present its Fall 2026 Film Forum Jr. series, featuring classic and animated films including ON THE TOWN, THE PRINCESS BRIDE, and Pixar's COCO for kids and families.

Review: HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES, Starring Roger Allam, The Old Vic
by Alexander Cohen - Aug 12, 2026

Flick through any newspaper and at least once a week a columnist will lament the trials and tribulations of modern relationships: ghosting, situationships, adultery, all exacerbated by a drove of dating apps. First performed over fifty years ago, Alan Ayckbourn's bedroom farce bears a striking resemblance to the same complaints, minus the technological garlanding.

EDINBURGH 2026: Henry Maynard on ENDGAME Guest Blog
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 29, 2026

Henry Maynard guest blogs for BroadwayWorld ahead of bringing Samuel Beckett's Endgame to the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

BODY IN MOTION: Jeff Beal and LA Chamber Orchestra Release New Album
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2026

The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and five-time Emmy Award-winning composer Jeff Beal released Body in Motion, featuring a violin concerto with soloist Kelly Hall-Tompkins and Four Score, conducted by Leonard Slatkin.

Ethan Slater & Betsy Wolfe Will Join LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2026

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk winner Ethan Slater will join the hit revival Little Shop of Horrors as Seymour, alongside Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as Audrey.

SPACE-TIME LAUNDROMAT to Make World Premiere With DC Artists Crowdfunding Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026

Five Washington, DC area theatre artists are crowdfunding the world premiere of Space-Time Laundromat, a new play by Tia Shearer Bassett described as 'what might happen if Sofia Coppola and Buster Keaton had collaborated.'

IT'S A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD to Screen in 70mm at Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026

Kat Kramer's Films That Change the World will present a 70mm Ultra-Panavision screening of Stanley Kramer's 1963 classic at Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills, with Barrie Chase, Jeff Garlin, and a book signing in attendance.

SILENT MOVIE MONDAYS to Return for Season Three at Balboa Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

San Diego Theatres announced a seven-film lineup for Season Three of Silent Movie Mondays at the Historic Balboa Theatre, featuring live Wonder Morton Theatre Organ performances, post-screening talkbacks, and titles ranging from Buster Keaton to Laurel & Hardy.

Feature: Nevada Ballet Theatre Presents the Whimsical Hansel and Gretel May 15-24
by Debbie Hall - May 14, 2026

A fairy tale comes to life when the Nevada Ballet Theatre presents Hansel and Gretel at The Smith Center from May 15-24.

Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Lamb's Players Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Apr 18, 2026

“The Play That Goes Wrong”, now playing at Lamb’s Players Theatre through June 7th does exactly what its title promises, with precision, mischief, and an undeniable sense of fun.

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Will Come to Calgary Opera
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

Calgary Opera will close its season with a lively celebration of comedy and vocal brilliance in The Barber of Seville. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!

Brighton Fringe Unveils 2026 Line-Up of Comedy, Theatre and Dance for 21st Year
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026

Brighton Fringe has unveiled its line-up of comedy, theatre and dance ahead of its return this May. Now in its 21st year, Brighton Fringe welcomes local, national and international performers and audiences, showcasing creativity across Brighton.

Review: THE PLAY THAT WENT WRONG at The White Theatre
by Alan Portner - Mar 16, 2026

Producing The Play That Goes Wrong at a community-theater level is an act of courage.  And the Silver Star with two oak leaf enhancements goes to the White Theatre inside the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park.  Seldom before have I seen such an active sold-out crowd in this venue who evidently got exactly what they were looking for with this wacky production.

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 16, 2026

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Interview: A Career That Goes Beyond The Mask, Michael Crawford Looks Back on A Long and Distinguished Career
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 19, 2025

International performer Michael Crawford is probably best known the world over for originating the title character in The Phantom of the Opera in the West End, on Broadway, and an extended engagement in Los Angeles. But his seventy year career goes far beyond that one show. Prior to The Phantom of the Opera Mr. Crawford appeared regularly on the West End in such productions as Barnum, Black Comedy, Flowers for Algernon, and Billy. You might also remember him from his performance of Corneilus Hackl in the movie version of Hello Dolly. He also appeared in EFX at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas as well as having a very successful concert and solo recording career.

Review: EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL at Stageworks Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Oct 25, 2025

I mean, really… what could possibly go wrong when five college students break and enter into a secluded cabin in the middle of the forest? Turns out, just about everything. From a cursed book and possessed hands to singing demons and chainsaw showdowns, this cult classic is brought to gloriously gory life.

Fred Armisen to Receive Ernie Kovacs Award at Dallas VideoFest
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2025

Comedian, writer, producer, and musician Fred Armisen is this year’s recipient of the annual Ernie Kovacs Award at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 22, at the historic Texas Theatre.

Seattle Theatre Group Announces 2025–26 Silent Movie Mondays Series at The Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2025

STG’s Silent Movie Mondays returns to The Paramount Theatre for the 2025–26 season with four centennial classics: Battleship Potemkin, Lady Windermere’s Fan, Faust, and The General. Each screening features live organ accompaniment on the Mighty Wurlitzer.