Caroline, or Change - 2006 - London Articles Page 10

Twenty-eight years ago, The Ladyboys of Bangkok made a brief appearance at what was then the Queen's Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue (now the Sondheim, which has committed itself to Les Misérables with a fervour that makes Swifties look fickle). Now the company has finally brought its full touring operation to London. The Sabai Pavilion — a vast pink tent pitched on Shepherd's Bush Green, fragrant with pad thai and ambition — houses what the company bills as its official London debut: a two-hour kathoey cabaret revue now in its twenty-sixth year of nine-month UK tours.

Comedian Rob Auton announced a 46-date UK tour for his new show JUPITER, about being an estate agent on the planet Jupiter, following an Edinburgh Fringe debut and culminating in a residency at London's Soho Theatre.

Trevor Barrette is a prominent multi-hyphenate artist in the Montreal and off-island theatre community, who is currently producing and directing the intergenerational comedy The Rules of Playing Risk at the Hudson Village Theatre.

From writer and director Priscila Gonzalez comes the story of Snacey, a young snake who lives in the Northern Andes. She has not been the kindest snake and is afraid no one will show up to her birthday party!

American Ballet Theatre dancer Jake Roxander has been promoted to the rank of Principal Dancer. The promotion was announced by ABT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe on stage at the Metropolitan Opera House following the evening performance of Don Quixote, in which Roxander performed the lead role of Basilio.

What did our critic think of THE MARVELOUS MISFITS at Birdie's Cabaret Theater & Lounge?

Velocity Dance Center will present summer residency showings during the Seattle Festival of Dance + Improvisation, offering audiences a first look at works by Kara Beadle, Jody Kuehner, Akoiya Harris, and Vlada Kremenović ahead of their 2027 season.

The Loop: Lab and New Work Festival announced its upcoming season, featuring staged readings of two new works for young adult audiences at The Hivve in Grants Pass, Oregon, including Lee Cataluna's 'The King's Table' and the musical 'Greek To Me.'

Barbara Nell Beery's new play HOW HIGH THE MOON, set in 1952 San Fernando Valley, will receive its world premiere at Theatre West in Los Angeles, directed by Asaad Kelada.

Sydney comedian Jess Fuchs brings her stand-up show FERAL to Edinburgh Festival Fringe's Pleasance Courtyard, tackling body image, shame, and the pressures women face through personal storytelling and crowd work.

Emmy-nominated comedian Jenny Gorelick will bring her solo hour SORRY to Edinburgh Festival Fringe, exploring dating, gender dynamics, and why women apologize for everything while men face little scrutiny.

Recently, we had the chance to chat with Stephanie Costi, who will be reprising her role of Sandy in Grease The Immersive Movie Musical. We discussed what originally brought her to the production, some of her favourite moments from last year and even what she thinks makes immersive theatre such a special art form.

Celebrate the 4th of July with a brand new song, sung by cabaret legend Marilyn Maye, written by Kenneth D. Laub. Its message is resilience: a symbol weathered by time, restored through collective effort, and still standing with grace.

Shakespeare & Company's Center for Actor Training announced the return of its 9-Day Intensive for mid-career actors, educators, and directors at its Berkshires campus.

Galen's Grocer is an extremely timely, clever and detail-oriented musical that will -- both hilariously and sadly -- resonate with anyone who buys groceries in Canada.

Royal Ballet Principal dancer Marcelino Sambé discusses his journey from childhood to the stage, exploring how dance serves as his primary means of emotional expression and connection with audiences.

A new behind-the-scenes video from the Royal Opera House follows Costume Performance Technician Antonia as she explains how the men's costumes for MAYERLING are cleaned and maintained between performances.

COC Music Director Johannes Debus looks back on his first time conducting at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in 2008, shared as part of the building's 20th anniversary celebrations.

Patti LuPone took to her Instagram to share her feelings about her upcoming performance on an Atlantis Cruise being turned away from making their port of call in Turkey. 

The Union Avenue Opera gives us brilliant voices in an intimate space.  It’s done that for thirty-two years now.  Their current production is an enormously gratifying Fiddler on the Roof.  

Disney's Beauty and the Beast continues to enchant audiences across the country with its dazzling production, unforgettable score and beloved characters. As the national tour makes its way to San Diego from July 7 - 12, 2026, audiences can look forward not only to the timeless tale as old as time, but also to the talented performers who bring its iconic characters to life eight times a week.

 Idle Muse Theatre Company will celebrate its 20th anniversary season with its anniversary gala, What’s Past is Prologue. Gala tickets are now on sale for $100.

Lisa Reneé Pitts opens up about bringing A BEAUTIFUL NOISE to Starlight, the last impact of Neil Diamond's music, and why live theater remains one of the most powerful ways to connect audiences across generations.

Lizzo joins the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia this summer, alongside Klaus Mäkelä, a Mozart opera, and the Midwest premiere of Carlos Simon's Good News Mass.

On the opening night of director Richard Jones's excellent production of Giacomo Puccini's La bohème, England's captain, Harry Kane, leads his team to the last 16 after scoring two goals against the Democratic of Congo in the World Cup. Concurrently, another decisive victory is pulled off by an equally promising young man, 35-year-old Italian conductor Lorenzo Passerini, in his debut with The Royal Opera at Covent Garden.