The Shape of Things - 2023 - West End Articles Page 1

The Vivian Beaumont Theatre hosted a special event in recognition of National Immigrant Heritage Month. On June 23, Lincoln Center Theater honored a remarkable group of visionary leaders for a special evening at Ragtime to celebrate the extraordinary ways immigrants have shaped – and continue to shape – the cultural, intellectual, and civic fabric of this country.

Veteran emo/indie rock band Time Spent Driving announced 'Lost Leaves,' an upcoming album via Thirty Something Records, preceded by a double single release of 'Weak Arm' and 'December.'

MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy gallops into Atlanta’s Fox Theatre July 21st–26th. I caught up with Delaney Benson to talk about life on the road, and the family legacy that helped shape her own theatrical journey.

Paines Plough announced the lineup for COME TO WHERE I AM, a new writing showcase at Shedinburgh during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, featuring monologues by Uma Nada-Rajah, Hannah Lavery, and Linda McLean.

Now running at The Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre is A Walk on the Moon. Inspired by the acclaimed 1999 film, A Walk on the Moon is directed by Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller and features a book and additional lyrics by original screenwriter Pamela Gray, music and lyrics by Tony Award and Grammy Award nominee AnnMarie Milazzo, and choreography by Josh Prince. In this interview, Talia Suskauer, who plays 'Pearl', reflects on the rehearsal process and the journey of the new musical so far.

The Tank NYC will present TrashFest and DarkFest, two festivals exploring sustainable theater practices, with DarkFest showcasing alternative energy performances and TrashFest centering work that reuses discarded materials.

Some characters are treated as if their lives are too late, too specific, too quiet, or too difficult to carry a story. Himangini Puri does not believe that. She has built her work around the opposite idea: the people pushed to the edge of a frame often have the most interesting things happening inside them.

After a sold-out performance last year, Matthew Rosenstein brings Make Me French back to the Beechman for Bastille Day, 7/14. The show follows Rosenstein, “a bagel who dreamed of being a croissant,” on his journey to become as French as possible, including moving to Paris, through stories and song! Recently, we had the chance to speak with Rosenstein about bringing the show back to the Laurie Beechman Theatre. We discussed the creative process for a cabaret show like Make Me French, what audiences can expect from the show, and even some of the cultural differences he’s noticed between the French and Americans!

At a time when stories are being challenged, erased, and reimagined in real time, the communities most impacted are often cared for the least, with few industry spaces designed specifically for their support. In 2020, three powerhouse theater artists and Tony Award nominees, Amber Iman, Jocelyn Bioh, and Danielle Brooks, set out to change that. What began as a desire to celebrate Black women working in theater has grown into Black Women on Broadway (BWOB), a thriving community dedicated to mentorship, recognition, wellness, and professional development for Black women working both onstage and behind the scenes.

The Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer and actor Eisa Davis discusses her new play at the Vineyard, ||:GIRLS:||:CHANCE:||:MUSIC:||, as well as her other upcoming projects including a revival of Angela’s Mixtape and the new musical Warriors.

IAMA Theatre Company will close its 18th season with a workshop production of ...BUT YOU COULD'VE HELD MY HAND, written by JuCoby Johnson and directed by H. Adam Harris, at Atwater Village Theatre in Los Angeles.

Center Theatre Group has added ten new members to its Board of Directors: Stephen Cheung, Nancy Dennis, Sutton Foster, Jennifer Lewis, and more, bringing the number up to 56.

The 2026 Fertile Ground Festival kicks off on April 10. This annual grab bag of new works is my favorite time in Portland’s theatre calendar because it gives us a chance to see works at various stages of development, from early readings to fully staged world premieres.

In celebration of 10 years, Holla Jazz, in partnership with DanceWorks and Toronto Dance Theatre, will present the world premiere of The Room Upstairs, on stage at the Winchester Street Theatre, on April 29 to May 2, 2026 at 7:30pm. .

The Broadway Women's Fund revealed its 2026 Women to Watch on Broadway list, the seventh list from the fund spotlighting women in leadership in theater.

Are you currently pursuing your BFA or looking into a BFA program? This is the confessional, honest, interview-style article for you.

The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

To finish out February, the month of LOVE, I invited you to give a shoutout to the people who make your world of theatre a better place to be — the mentors, friends, directors, teachers, business leaders, family members, and fellow artists who lifted you up, believed in you, and helped turn rehearsal rooms into places that feel like home.

The full cast has been announced for SEAGULL: TRUE STORY, which will begin performances off-Broadway next month. Learn more about the cast, led by Gus Birney!

New Jersey Theatre Alliance has revealed the selection of three exceptional emerging professionals for the 2026 Career Accelerator Program, a six-month paid fellowship designed to cultivate the next generation of theatre leaders.

An example of how grief shapes identity played out onstage, The Rep’s latest is a compelling, powerful example of how theater can confront uncomfortable topics with tenderness, compassion, and humor.

Prospect Musicals announced the return of the IGNITE Concert Festival of work-in-process musicals and related events, launching with musicalized book reading of Alexandra Silber’s After Anatevka, and concluding with a concert of the genre-bending new pop musical Proud Marys, presented in partnership with National Asian Artists Project.

It was a harrowing winter storm that blocked streets, closed schools and generally paralyzed the city for days. But it wasn’t quite bad enough to qualify as one of the 'festive near-death adventures' that comprise Iris Bahr’s “Stories from the Brink!” though it certainly affected its run. 

The 2026/2027 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season at the Fox Theatre will feature acclaimed shows HAMILTON, DEATH BECOMES HER, and BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, among others. Learn more about the season here!