A Kind of People - 2019 - West End Articles Page 3

The biggest change from prior years is at The New York Times, where Helen Shaw became the first female chief theater critic at the paper of record earlier this year. Previously, The Times has had plenty of female second-string critics, but the top seat was always held by a man.

After the headline-making 2019 run of his “Tea at Five,” which starred Faye Dunaway, playwright Matthew Lombardo returns to Boston’s Huntington Theatre April 3–18 with his latest effort, “When Playwrights Kill,” a behind-the scenes comedy about an up-and-coming playwright whose Broadway dreams are dashed when his female lead, a famously difficult diva, derails his play’s out-of-town tryout in Boston.

Performances are now underway for Beaches, A New Musical, the new musical about the friends who carry us through life. Learn more and meet the cast of Beaches here!

Westport Country Playhouse will stage the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Primary Trust,” a gentle and inspiring exploration of friendship, courage, and new beginnings, from April 14 through May 2.

On March 19, 2026, Ballet Hispánico will perform original choreography at MoMA, inspired by the exhibition 'Wifredo Lam: When I Don’t Sleep, I Dream'. The event features works by Eduardo Vilaro.

New York City Ballet principal dancer, choreographer, curator, actress, and author Tiler Peck will receive the 2026 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award. Peck will accept this award at Jacob's Pillow's annual Season Opening Gala on Saturday, June 20. 

Ahead of the highly anticipated new film, Forbidden Fruits co-writer Lily Houghton spoke to BroadwayWorld about the cinematic adaptation of her play, and how she channeled her own grief and 'hyper-fem” voice into this heightened world.

Winner of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, FAIRVIEW written by Jackie Sibblies Drury, makes its Los Angeles Premiere at Rogue Machine, directed by Oz Scott who I spoke with about his vision for the production.

Despite its title, its well-intentioned if cynical nod to diplomacy, Oz Scott’s production is a swift kick to the nether regions. You will probably laugh – hard and often, and you will emerge after 100 minutes with plenty to discuss.

For me, the message of this play is that family is the most important thing. Having, keeping, and surviving those family ties and those memories.

West End and Broadway sensation Operation Mincemeat is heading for Storyhouse this spring as part of a major world tour. Equal parts farce, thriller and spy caper, Operation Mincemeat is a fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story.

Running from 7-30 August 2026, this year's Edinburgh International Festival will present 24 days of world-class performances selected for their artistic and cultural resonance across opera, theatre, music and dance.  

The 2026 Sydney Writers' Festival has announced its program , delivering 200+ events from 250+ authors to transform Sydney into a week-long celebration of storytelling, 17–24 May.

Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, Radouan Mriziga / Rosas, A7LA5 will present the UK premiere of Il Cimento dell'Armonia e dell'Inventione at Sadler's Wells Theatre from Friday 8 May to Saturday 9 May.

On March 13th & 14th, the North Carolina Symphony will be presenting HOLLYWOOD HITS. Two guest vocalists are coming down to the Triangle area to perform iconic songs from memorable movies and binge-worthy TV such as A STAR IS BORN, TOMMY, ROCKETMAN, BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, ROCK OF AGES, LOVE ACTUALLY, TOP GUN, ELVIS, and more.

I had the opportunity to catch up with Michal Kolaczkowski from the North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Kolaczkowski serves as a vacation swing, flying in from New York to cover multiple ensemble tracks when company members are on vacation or out with injury. Currently on an extended run with the tour through April 6, he’ll also be joining the company for its Florida stops.

The Company Theatre Group has announced its long-awaited return to the stage with Joe DiPietro's heartfelt and hilarious comedy Over the River and Through the Woods, performing March 7, 8, 14, and 15.

The Atlanta Opera will present a dynamic 2026-2027 season with seven productions, including classic and contemporary operas and musical theatre, before relocating to a new venue.

Joe Folladori and Tamarie Cooper talk Katy Perry, Candy Darling & their wild new Catastrophic Theatre show running through March 7th.

On stage performances are tangible, visceral, and unbelievably authentic. Yet, in this day and age, with a Broadway ticket averaging at over $100, finding accessible professional shows feels like a rarity. If the beauty of theater is experiencing it live, fully present, in a room with hundreds of other strangers, enjoying this specific, individual moment in time, are bootlegs killing or popularizing theater?

The cast has been announced to bring the dynamic and delightfully chaotic world of an 8-year-old accidental trouble magnet to life in Planet Omar. Learn more here!

Westport Country Playhouse will present Isaac Mizrahi, “Project Runway: All Stars” judge and Broadway performer, in “Isaac Mizrahi: Live in Concert,” on Saturday, March 7, at 8 p.m.

Ruth Eckerd Hall on the Road will present two concerts at Chasco Fiesta™ at Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey. Learn more about the upcoming lineup of shows here!

The show introduces us to a half dozen stories from one car, and it’s an interesting look at how humans interact, or in some cases, don’t.

Friendship as Resistance in a Powerful World Premiere - The World to Come, a world-premiere co-production by Woolly Mammoth and Theater J, delivers powerful, honest performances and an intriguing story in an extraordinary, deeply touching production that shouldn’t be missed.