Kean, or Disorder and Genius - 1907 - Broadway Articles Page 2

I want to praise the quality of the large cast for their dedication to bringing so many authentic characters to life onstage while changing costumes, accents and physicality often in the blink of an eye. But with so much interesting history to be explored about a man who was often quoted, and misquoted, in the press, I was hoping to learn more about the iconic physicist as a profoundly complex human being, exile, husband, philosopher and thinker, and not watch him be represented singing silly songs.

Project Healthy Minds hosted a special post-show conversation following the July 7 performance of Broadway's Proof, featuring cast members Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle, Adrienne Warren, and Jin Ha. Check out photos of the discussion.

Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS, directed by artistic director Tim Carroll, will make its Shaw Festival debut at the Festival Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake, starring Tom Rooney as Salieri and Michael Therriault as Mozart.

The Alliance Theatre has revealed the cast of its upcoming production of Purpose. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Keith Arthur Bolden, Purpose runs on The Coca-Cola Stage in August and September.

The Young Playwrights Award is a free, open-access competition for any teenager in the UK interested in writing a play, spearheaded by Beth Flintoff (Associate Playwright & Young Writers Associate at the Royal Court Theatre). It challenges the lack of playwriting in the school curriculum by combining free creative support with an open-access competition.

The John Farnham musical extends again! Bonnie Anderson & Ben Hall join Michael Paynter at Sydney's Roslyn Packer Theatre, Nov 15–Jan 3.

The American Symphony Orchestra announced its 65th season, featuring five concerts led by Music Director Leon Botstein at Carnegie Hall, Bryant Park, and beyond, including a free 9/11 memorial program and an all-Beethoven bicentennial tribute.

At Broadwayworld, we are excited for the summer entertainment season.

Raphaele Cohen-Bacry's GENTLE GIANTS, a suspended installation of collaged black paper figures and bird forms, will be on display at Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station in Glendale, CA.

The 92nd Street Y has revealed a new lineup of American Songbook concerts, including the signature Lyrics & Lyricists series, as part of the 2026/27 Tisch Music Season. Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes opens the season.

Juno Award-winning artist Bria Skonberg shares the breadth of her vocal expression with the release of INDIGO, July 3rd via Cellar Music Group. Read a conversation with her about the new album.

STARZ has released the full trailer for 'Fightland,' the upcoming family crime drama set against London’s boxing scene. Check out the new trailer now.

The Cadburys, a new six-part drama series inspired by Deborah Cadbury’s book, Chocolate Wars, has unveiled its cast, which includes Harry Gilby, Toby Regbo, Jessica Barden, and more.

Liv Rocklin's solo musical comedy AN AMERICAN (NOT) IN PARIS will play 59E59 Theaters Off-Broadway as part of the East to Edinburgh Festival, before heading to Just the Tonic's Bottle Room at Edinburgh Fringe.

Madison Lyric Stage will present Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society in Madison, featuring a festive outdoor pre-show with roaming musicians, madrigal singers, and food and drink.

A crowd favorite for its nostalgic song list from Carole King, “Beautiful” at the Argyle Theatre in Babylon has succeeded in transporting the cast, crew, and audience through the journey of chart-toppers from the 60s through the 70s.

Theatre Network of Texas, Inc. (TNT) has announced10 acts for the 10th Annual International Fort Worth Fringe Festival (FW Fringe.)  The 10th Annual FW Fringe returns to Fort Worth at Stolen Shakespeare Guild. This is the second year the FW Fringe will be in the home of SSG.

Legendary magician Penn Jillette (Penn & Teller) and America’s Got Talent fan favourite Piff The Magic Dragon will tour the UK for the very first time with a brand-new show Piff & Pop’s Magic Shoppe. These two performers will bring an unmissable stage spectacular for the first time around the world for this incredible and unique collaboration.

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.'

Maya Ricote, winner of the London Clown Festival 2025 Clong Award, brings AY AM! to Pleasance Courtyard, a clown show exploring the pressure to perform as an artist and a woman.

Comedian Hasan Al-Habib will bring his solo show STUCK IN THE MIDDLE (EAST) WITH YOU to Pleasance Courtyard at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, drawing on his parents' divorce and his Iraqi immigrant upbringing.

Gyles Brandreth will bring UP MEMORY LANE! to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, joined for the first time by Rosebud podcast producer Harriet Jaine for a show blending childhood memories, audience participation, laughs, and songs.

Sky Arts Award winner Elf Lyons brings her new show to Pleasance Courtyard at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, blending stand-up, mime, opera, and clown work to explore heartbreak and resilience.

54 Below will present a lineup including a Liberace & Liza tribute from the West End, Tony nominee Matthew Morrison, Lianne Marie Dobbs, William Michals, and more in its lineup for next week.

The Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum will present a lineup including The Brian Barlow Big Band performing Duke Ellington's Such Sweet Thunder and a one-night-only reading of The Amateurs, a new TV series from the creators of Slings and Arrows.