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Matthew Bourne's 'Romeo and Juliet' opens at the Ahmanson Theatre on January 31.

BroadwayWorld checks in with Jenna Lea Rosen to learn more about Jo – The Little Women Musical, her take on the classic character, and so much more.

Ford's Theatre Society announced that audiences, cast, crew and staff raised $66,403.18 on behalf of Hope and a Home during performances of this season's production of A Christmas Carol.

The Color Purple movie musical features several new songs with music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. With the additional of new material, some of the songs from the stage production have been cut. Check out a guide to new and old songs from The Color Purple on Broadway and on screen below!

Barrington Stage Company presents the Award-Winning 10X10 New Play Festival this winter. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Harry Lennix (The Blacklist, The DC Universe) and Tamara Tunie (Law & Order: SVU, I Wanna Dance with Somebody) will join the cast of its world premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Purpose.

Two long-time artists from Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will retire at the end of 2023 - soloist Gabrielle Thurlow and corps de ballet artist Joseph Parr.

An Oscar-winning American actor, an English director and a Northern Irish playwright are about to begin rehearsals for a new play — one that could transform each of their careers. But when it turns out that they’re not on the same page, the night threatens to spiral out of control. The eight week run starring Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis and Louisa Harland has now opened; so what did the critics think?

Fantasia Barrino-Taylor, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, and director Blitz Bazawule sat down with the original Celie, Whoopi Goldberg, along with Sara Haines and Sunny Hostin, to discuss the The Color Purple. The interview marked the first time that Goldberg and Barrino-Taylor have met to discuss the movie. Watch the video interview now!

The transformation continues to be global - after US based writers and actors won concessions from the film industry, stage performers in Australia are looking to increase their own pay. In response to funding changes at the government level, the English National Opera is moving out of London and heading to Manchester.

We all know regional theater is in trouble. One of my favorite companies, the Lookingglass Theatre Company, is in the middle of a semi-pause while it assesses how to produce live theater in this new world. But this coming Friday, its Lookingglass Alice will air on PBS.

What did our critic think of HANAKKAH SCHMANUKKAH at Burbage Theatre Company? If you're tired of the same old Christmas plays every year, you may just find what you are looking for in this original, world premiere engagement of Hanukkah Schmanukkah at the Burbage Theatre Company.

Under Kaitlyn Fowler’s direction, the March family becomes real. A real family has commitment, but also strife and arguments. Most renditions of the Marches are tidy, sanitized, prettified. Fowler’s March family is messy, complicated and sincerely relatable. A terrific performance for your family's festive holiday outing.

What did our critic think of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley? BroadwayWorld reviews TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's winning new production of William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's funny and touching musical running through December 24th in Palo Alto.

Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra write music steeped in 20th-century American traditions—jazz, folk, country, blues, and rock—but tackle modern subjects with urgency, humor, and a well of deep feeling. The quartet has released four albums and created the musicals No Place to Go and The Outer Space, both produced by the Public Theater in Joe's Pub.

Three brand new productions offer something for all age ranges at Little Angel Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!

Through Sunday, February 11, 2024, BAM will present American Fiction: The Characters of Jeffrey Wright, a look at almost four decades of celluloid creations from the Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor.

Join TWICE ON SATURDAY PRODUCTIONS & MIKAYLA KIBEL for BETWEEN BROADWAY VARIETY HOUR, a new Broadway-inspired, laugh-out-loud entertainment extravaganza. Hosted by Sarah Ziegler Blair with Eli Schildkraut, this show features performers from current Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, making it the perfect way to spend your early Saturday evening. Don't miss the opening show on December 2nd!

Explore the exciting lineup of Babes With Blades' 2024 season, featuring powerful stories and empowered women on stage. Discover the dates and themes of the upcoming productions that promise to captivate audiences with their unique narratives. Don't miss out on the opportunity to witness theater that challenges and inspires.

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python's Spamalot celebrates opening knight tonight at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street).   Read the reviews!

First off, Dear Readers, I want to wish the Seattle Rep a Happy 60th Birthday this week. They’ve had an impressive run. Having said that I wish I had a better Birthday gift for them as their current production of Louisa May Alcott’s classic “Little Women”, as adapted by Kate Hamill, was not all I hoped it would be. It’s a cute show with some good performances but an incomplete telling of this iconic tale.

Beck Center for the Arts will display Art Treasures 2023, an exhibition by visual artists who bring a wealth of creativity and talent to their work.

Two-time Grammy Award winning Comedian LEWIS BLACK announced his GOODBYE YELLER BRICK ROAD, THE FINAL TOUR, that will include shows throughout North America and Europe, will stop at The VETS in Providence March 21, 2024.

What did our critic think of OLD LOVE at HOWICK LITTLE THEATRE?

Shakespeare’s plays have been the inspiration for many beloved movies and musicals. I’ve compiled a list of my favorite movies and musicals that use the plot of various works by William Shakespeare. I encourage you to check out this list and see if you’ve been a secret fan of Shakespeare without even knowing it!