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Are the critics screaming over the first play of the 2026/27 Broadway season? Paranormal Activity officially opened tonight at the August Wilson Theatre. The new play is written by Levi Holloway and directed by Felix Barrett. Let's see what the critics are saying...
The World Premiere of benevolent by Sophie McIntosh, with Good Apples Collective, is officially open Off-Broadway. See what the critics are saying about the production in Broadwayworld's Review Roundup.
The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park is continuing with THE WINTER’S TALE at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.The production will run through Sunday, August 23. Read the reviews here!
The reviews are in for Royal Shakespeare Company's world premiere of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a new play based on novels by George R. R. Martin. Read the reviews here!
59E59 Theaters is presenting the world premiere of The Vessel, written by Brendan George. See what the critics are saying about the production in BroadwayWorld's REview Roundup.
There's no better way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theatre than with the magic, the mystery, the memory of Cats. What began as a musical about cats after Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up a book of poems in an airport bookshop has become one of the longest running shows in Broadway's history. Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, Cats features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless melodies, including the hit song 'Memory.' What did the critics think of Drew McOnie's new production?
What did our critic think of HAMILTON at Robinson Center?
The production spoke to me through its beautiful choreography, simplicity and emotional clarity, proving that you don’t need to understand dance technique to connect with its meaning. The standout pieces, playful humour, lyrical movement and powerful percussion made for an exciting and deeply moving evening.
Following international success in Australia and Singapore, the rabbit hole to Wonderland has opened up in Auckland with an acrobatic adventure in Cirque Alice. The Civic was packed, with rabbit ears worn proudly on people's heads and girls with blonde curls and blue dresses. Auckland was ready for a touch of madness, and that is exactly what was delivered.
The 2010 jukebox musical MILLION DOLLAR, QUARTET by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux celebrates an impromptu moment in recording history when the legends Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis found themselves together in the studio of Sun Records. The jam session that followed was captured on an historic 1956 recording, and the story of that chance meeting forms the basis of the musical. Maine State Music Theatre co-produces with the Public Theatre in whose intimate space the explosive energy of this rock ‘n’ roll quartet is all-embracing and irresistible. Escott and Mutrux’s book is one of the better constructed among jukebox musicals in that it creates some true drama and back story for each of the artists portrayed. The score is a veritable soundtrack of early hillbilly and rock ‘n’ roll music and some of the greatest hits of each of these artists. The show requires virtually all of the actors to be musicians who play live on stage. The company does not disappoint, and under the music and stage direction of Scott Moreau, they recreate a sense of the spontaneity, electricity, and sheer dynamism of musical moment.What did our critic think of MAGIC MOMENT OF RECORDING HISTORY at MSMT & Public Theatre?
Head First Acrobats’ latest circus show, RETURN OF THE GODZ pairs barely clad living gods, circus skills and comedy for an evening of awe and absurdity.
Diana Gitelman brings her one-person show to the Logan Festival of Solo Performance. See what our critic had to say.
What did our critic think of LES MISERABLES AT HUDSON VALLEY SHAKESPEARE?
It deserves a large run, but the Stinson House space makes it all so immediate. You will feel lucky if you get through the door.
While it was only one part of the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra’s concert, under Keri-Lyn Wilson, at Geffen Hall the other night, there’s no denying that the centerpiece was Richard Strauss’s FOUR LAST SONGS with the brilliant soprano Lise Davidsen—one of the Met’s star attractions these days.
What did our caIn the ever-growing list of bio-jukebox musicals, it was only a matter of time before the king of Rock and Roll got his very own. Heartbreak Hotel tells the story of Elvis Presley from childhood all the way through the late 60s, chronicling his meteoric rise to fame. The show explores his collaboration with Sun Records producer Sam Phillips and the cultural shift of early rock and roll.ritic think of HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Derby Dinner Playhouse?
From his opening lyrics of “New York, New York,” it was clear that this was a voice of star quality. Shin commanded the stage with a deep, resonant baritone, embellishing the familiar melody with impressive ease
When I went to see Jonathan Erlandson Magic at the Historic Malco Theatre in downtown Hot Springs, the magic wasn't just theatrical, it was happening right in front of my eyes! And despite watching very closely, I still have absolutely no idea how he did any of it!
The current production at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace is Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story. It was the first of the jukebox musicals premiering in 1989. It was conceived and written in England. It ran in London’s West End for 12 years. An interesting fact: Paul McCartney holds the copyright to Buddy’s music. He supported the idea and the show was produced.
In a time of increased political insecurity, Sondheim and company's parable of nihilism and the American Dream still hits home.
A producer of cabaret, Pier Lamia Porter has stepped into the light and an audience has discovered a new star.
'Never work with kids or animals.' This is advice that the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville has doubly ignored with their current production of the musical Annie. Thankfully so, since the child stars dazzle - and the dog does too.
BroadwayWorld Spain dedica una nueva entrega de MUSICALES PARA DUMMIES a HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, la comedia musical de humor negro que convierte la popularidad, el amor y la presión por encajar en una peligrosa historia adolescente.
La nueva iniciativa impulsada por Dario Regattieri plantea recuperar espacios históricos en desuso mediante nuevos proyectos de programación y actividad cultural, con el Teatro Calderón de Madrid y el futuro Teatro Jerezano entre sus referencias.
What did our critic think of BONNIE RAITT LIVE 2026 at Grandstand Stage?
What did our critic think of ONENESS TOUR 2026 at Mystic Lake Amphitheater?
