As You Like It - 2019 - West End Articles Page 8

Political and politically motivated, this quintet of characters offers a blistering two-hour presentation on how extremist religious views can warp minds, even that of intellectuals. It’s a smart, timely, and timeless script that is both illuminating and alarming.

Flute Theatre will tour its KING LEAR production with autistic adults to Rochester, London, Brighton and Stratford-upon-Avon from August 24-28, 2026.

Singer, actress, and author Melissa Errico – who will perform her concert “The Streisand Effect” as her debut at Town Hall in Provincetown on August 23 – says she first became aware of Barbra Streisand when, as a teenager, she saw “Yentl,” the 1983 movie musical co-written, co-produced, and directed by, and starring, the show business icon.

Today, as Head Bartender and Supervisor at Living Room Bar along Hoboken's waterfront, Jose approaches mixology through both artistic and scientific lenses.

Tickets for the original Tony & Olivier Award-winning musical sensation, Jersey Boys in Chciago, are now on sale. The engagement will play Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre for a limited two-week engagement.

Scout Durwood's ten-song covers album WOMAN LOVE spans genres and generations, led by a rendition of 'I've Been Loving You Too Long,' marking her third project with the Kirk Pasich Project.

The Austin band released its self-titled debut LP via Greenway Records and shared the single "All I Know" alongside plans for a supporting tour with Psychedelic Porn Crumpets.

Jordan Davis released a new single titled MESS, exploring the pull of a relationship he knows will hurt him again, following his album Learn The Hard Way.

Lukas Graham released his new album Good Times via Virgin Music Group and joins Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour beginning August 15 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Nashville folk/pop trio THE ARCADIAN WILD has released their fourth album, MAKE IT OUT ALIVE, and will launch a US headline tour this fall with stops in Iowa City, Minneapolis, Chicago, Asheville and Atlanta.

Eddie 9V released a new single from his upcoming album DOWN HERE, produced by Dan Auerbach at Easy Eye Sound Studio in Nashville, featuring appearances from Marcus King and other collaborators.

Canadian-born David D’Lancy Wilson is nearly one year into his run as Mufasa in THE LION KING. Next week, Pride Rock comes roaring into Montreal and Wilson is coming home to Canada. I had the opportunity to chat with Wilson about his life, career, and the experience of wearing the mask of one of musical theatre’s most iconic fathers. For Wilson, however, Mufasa is more than a king, warrior, husband and protector. At his core, he says, “he is just a parent trying to do right and best for their child.” As a father of two young boys himself, that perspective carries particular weight. THE LION KING takes the stage at Salle Wilfred-Pelletier, Places des Arts, 175 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H2X 1Y9 from August 19 - September 6, 2026.

Austin band Strange Lot released a self-titled debut album via Greenway Records and shared new single All I Know, alongside plans to tour with Psychedelic Porn Crumpets.

Karen Waldrup released the official music video for her single Keeping The Faith, a personal song about trusting life's journey through hardship and change.

Brandon Flowers discussed his new solo album THRASHER, his sister's abusive marriage and an imagined encounter with Elvis Presley in a new interview with Anthony Mason.

A Red Orchid Theatre will present the Chicago premiere of Will Arbery's HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING, directed by ensemble member dado, as the company opens its 34th season.

Netflix acquired the award-winning documentary shorts AN OPEN FIELD and ONE LAST ORDER, both previously honored at film festivals including IDFA, Aspen Shortsfest, Miami and Nantucket.

Crawl Space Plays will stage Michael Gardner's adaptation of Jean Cocteau's novella about two secluded siblings, running for a limited engagement in New York City.

What did our critic think of PIPPIN at Short North Stage? Production director Edward Carignan said PIPPIN is a “legacy” show – a performance that can be pulled out of the vault, dusted off, and re-released every five years or so. SNS last did this Stephen Schwartz musical (a personal favorite of Carignan’s) in 2019. However, this time it isn’t simply a rehash of the past production. It’s a reinvention.

Theatre has always intersected with politics, and the presence of American presidents in Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theatre plays and musicals is a major part of this. Did you know that all of our heads of state have been featured in shows, whether as characters or as plot points that are part of the action? Dramatizing current and former leaders of our nation is a way to examine their affect on society at the time and how political events, even those of many years ago, still impact us all. 

To quote Skaespeare, 'I have had a most rare vision.' In this vision, I saw a day where the Nashville Shakespeare Festival's annual Shakespeare in the Park productions would return to Centennial Park. Funnily enough, the last time the company had performed there was my first time seeing Shakespeare in the Park.

After nearly two years on the road and performances in more than 30 cities, LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA SPECTACULAR takes its final bow at Radio City Music Hall. Shan Ako reflects on seven years as Éponine and saying goodbye to the iconic role.

Baby Boy of AG CLUB released BUCK*, his debut solo project on Epic Records, alongside a music video for AVOIDANCE that he co-directed.

Wendy Bevan released the single and video for "Fragile Times," the second track from her upcoming album ALONE WITH THE UNKNOWN, produced by Nick Rhodes of DURAN DURAN.

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Schuyler Iona Press, Ryan James Monroe, Project Runway All Stars’ Isaac Mizrahi, Wicked;s Allison Bailey and more.