The Audience (i)

Review: KEN LUDWIG’S DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at TampaRep
by Drew Eberhard - Jul 27, 2026

When the idea of seeing this Ken Ludwig play came to fruition, I was immediately enamored with the idea that it is based on a true story. Chronologically retelling the story of his parents courtship amidst the backdrop of war, specifically World War II, created a strong presence, I knew would resonate with all who witnessed its telling.

Review: BBC PROMS: HORRIBLE SCIENCE - THE BIG BANG PROM, Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - Jul 25, 2026

There really is a Prom for everyone. In the past we’ve had ‘Orrible Opera, the Earth Prom, a variety of CBeebies offerings (including A Trip to the Moon and Wildlife Jamboree), not to mention several Doctor Who Proms - but this year it was time for something new. Given that science-focused university Imperial College has its main campus just around the corner in the heart of Albertopolis, a Horrible Science Prom was very much overdue.

Video: Tracee Ellis Ross Says Taking on EVERY BRILLIANT THING 'Felt Like Swallowing A Whale'
by Michael Major - Jul 22, 2026

Tracee Ellis Ross stopped by TODAY to talk about her Broadway debut in EVERY BRILLIANT THING, revealing why she started to get intimidated by the unique solo play. Watch the video now!

Review: TWELFTH NIGHT at Shakespeare Theatre Company Academy
by Abby Korb - Jul 21, 2026

STC Academy's Summer Repertory wows with their production of Twelfth Night. The cast of young actors, nearing the completion of their graduate training at the Academy, deliver a professional caliber performance of the renowned comedy.

Interview: Julian R. Decker On Returning to the Role of Quasimodo in THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Theatre Raleigh
by Joshua Wright - Jul 20, 2026

Julian R. Decker discusses returning to the role of Quasimodo for the fifth time in 12 years in Theatre Raleigh's site-specific production of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME.

Review: TEDXNASHVILE MIXTAPE WITH EIMAN JAHANGIR AND BLESSING OFFOR at Analog
by Catherine Burford - Jun 26, 2026

What did our critic think of TEDXNASHVILE MIXTAPE at Analog?

Interview: John Cameron Mitchell: HEDWIG 25TH ANNIVERSARY MOVIE TOUR at Théâtre Beanfield
by Noelle Hannibal - Jun 25, 2026

A conversation with John Cameron Mitchell celebrating the 25th anniversary of the film HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH - on art, empathy, punk rock, and the unexpected community that grew around one of the most beloved cult classics of the past quarter-century.

Interview: Holland Vavra of BROADWAY AND BEYOND: CELEBRATING 30 SHOWS at Stages
by Brett Cullum - Jun 25, 2026

Holland Vavra is a Houston-based performer who is marking her 30th production at Stages with her own cabaret show. To celebrate the milestone, the show's gonna run July 9th through the 26th. Holland has been seen on many Houston stages, not just Stages, and most folks would know her from her musical incarnations.

Interview: Diego Guevara of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Houston Broadway Theatre
by Brett Cullum - Jun 14, 2026

The Hunchback of Notre Dame will be playing the Houston Broadway Theatre at the Cullen Theater in the Wortham Center. Diego Guevara is playing Clopin, and spoke about creating a sexier, fashion-forward, yet still dark version of the classic tale.   

Debut of the Month: Melissa Barrera on Why TITANIQUE is 'Theatre for the Moment and for the People'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026

Melissa Barrera is currently making her Broadway debut as Rose DeWitt Bukater in Titanique on Broadway! BroadwayWorld's spoke with Barrera about her wildest fan interactions, what it means to be making her Broadway debut with this show, and more.

Interview: Zoie Tannous of CLUE of BROADWAY AT THE HOBBY CENTER!
by Brett Cullum - Jun 7, 2026

I got into acting really early. I went to a small school. I kind of started in choir first, so I came in with a singing lens. As a kid, I used to tell people I wanted to be Mariah Carey, so I loved singing.

Video: Marla Mindelle Hopes TITANIQUE Makes Your Cheeks Hurt from Laughter
by Luka Vonier - Jun 2, 2026

Watch in this video as 2026 Tony Award nominee Marla Mindelle chats more about Titanique's incredible journey so far, the incredible audience reaction, and so much more.

A DOL HOUSE to Open at The Big House, Exposing UK Youth Care Crisis
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

Written by BAFTA-winner David Watson and directed by Maggie Norris, A DOL HOUSE examines the rise of Deprivation of Liberty orders in the UK, drawn from real interviews with High Court judges and care-leavers.

Interview: Joshua Grosso of THE GREAT GATSBY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - May 28, 2026

The national tour of The Great Gatsby heads to the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis June 2–7, bringing the glamour, heartbreak, and larger-than-life characters of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel to the stage. Joshua Grosso, who plays Nick Carraway in the production, says one of the best parts of the experience is getting to share the stage with a company full of talented performers while taking in the story right alongside the audience each night.

Review: ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT’S END at Austin Playhouse
by Sabrina Wallace - May 26, 2026

Funny, warm, and painfully relatable, Austin Playhouse’s Erma Bombeck: at wit's end transforms domestic chaos into razor-sharp comedy. Sarah Fleming Walker commands the stage in a captivating solo performance that captures the exhaustion, wit, ambition, and quiet resilience behind Bombeck’s iconic voice.

Interview: Jenn Colella on Bringing BIG DYKE ENERGY to the Laurie Beecham Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - May 26, 2026

6/8-9, Jenn Colella brings BIG DYKE ENERGY to NYC's Beechman Theatre. It features “music, mischief, and unapologetically queer storytelling.” Colella spoke about the show, what made her want to create it, and why Pride should be celebrated year-round.

Interview: 'Everyone Has A Story To Tell: Director Chloe Salmon on Community and Celebrating a Decade of THE MOTH
by Christiana Rose - May 29, 2026

Director at The Moth Chloe Salmon is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their first London Grand Slam show. Chloe began working on live event production, and is now on the artistic team, directing for their main stage and coaching acts for their Grand Slams. Chloe is also one of the hosts of the Moth Podcast and the Moth Radio Hour. Christiana Rose from Broadway World UK met with Chloe to talk about the community spirit of storytelling and to learn a little about Chloe's very own Moth niche as she also celebrates 10 years with the organisation.

A New Day: THE JELLICLE BALL And The Redemption Of A CATS Hater
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2026

After decades of dismissing Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats as a cultural punchline, Alexa Criscitiello attended THE JELLICLE BALL on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre expecting spectacle and irony. Instead, the acclaimed ballroom-inspired production revealed the emotional depth, existential themes, and surprising humanity at the heart of one of Broadway’s most debated musicals.

Student Blog: Full Circle Moments: Auditioning, Growing, and Finding Joy in the Process
by Student Blogger: Torrance Crary - Apr 30, 2026

This past month has been such a meaningful one for me as a performer. I had the opportunity to audition for my town’s summer production of The Little Mermaid, and it felt like a full-circle moment.

Student Blog: Live Audiences >>>
by Student Blogger: Amanda Steiner - Apr 27, 2026

There’s something special about being on stage and getting laughs and applause from a live audience. Don’t get me wrong – film is also amazing, and can make someone very rich if they make it big. But, I was just recently reminded of why I love acting, and how much I missed it.