Review: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at SDSU
by ErinMarie Reiter - Oct 30, 2025
The concert version of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s bittersweet musical at San Diego State University offered a sharp, soulful rewind through friendship, ambition, and the cost of success.
Review: PLAY ON!, Lyric Hammersmith
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 3, 2025
During these dark and cold nights, something magical is happening on stage at the Lyric Hammersmith. Play On! was originally created by director Sheldon Epps and writer Cheryl L. West back in 1997, transferring from San Diego to Broadway. Talawa theatre company have stripped the show back and have created a truly joyful production to delight the most curmudgeonly of audiences.
Student Blog: Everybody Loves Shakespeare! (Whether They Know It Or Not)
by Student Blogger: Ellie Weaver - Nov 13, 2023
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!
FOR ONE KNIGHT ONLY Will Be Rescreened in Aid of The Royal Theatrical Fund
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2021
Following the success of the live Q&A in November 2020 which raised over £300,000 for Acting for Others, Lockdown Theatre today announces they will be rescreening For One Knight Only in aid of the Royal Theatrical Fund and partner organisation, the Fleabag Support Fund.
WEST SIDE STORY Comes To QPAC This July!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2021
Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment today announced their rescheduled dates for the acclaimed BB Group production of WEST SIDE STORY (23 July to 22 August 2021).
The Ultimate Guide to the CINDERELLAs of Page, Stage and Screen!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 13, 2021
Over the decades, hundreds of films have been made that are either direct adaptations from Cinderella or have plots loosely based on the story, which traces its roots back to ancient times. Can't keep the story straight? Need help deciphering the differences between the Rodgers and Hammerstein, Disney, and newest Andrew Lloyd Webber versions of the fairytale? BroadwayWorld is breaking it down!
Stratford Festival Mourns the Loss of Christopher Plummer
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2021
The Stratford Festival was shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Christopher Plummer's death. The theatrical pioneer was a member of the Stratford acting company for 11 seasons between 1956 and 2012.
WEST SIDE STORY Comes To QPAC
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2020
One of the most celebrated musicals of all time, WEST SIDE STORY will play a limited season at Queensland Performing Arts Centre's Lyric Theatre from 24 July a?" Tickets on Sale now!
Full Casting Announced for THE CAT IN THE HAT at The Turbine Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2019
Jonathan Ray (The Cat), Grace Kelly Miller (Sally/Fish), Nick Brittain (The Boy/Thing One), and Matt Jay Ryan (Thing Two), will star in Katie Mitchell's acclaimed stage adaptation of The Cat In The Hat, directed by Lillie Collier. Based on the much loved tale by Dr Seuss, the Turbine Theatre's festival family show runs for a strictly limited Christmas season from 11 December - 11 January.
WEST SIDE STORY Is Now Playing In Adelaide
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2019
One of the most celebrated musicals of all time, WEST SIDE STORY plays a limited season at Adelaide Festival Centre from tonight until December 8.