Week-End 1929

Patrick Hamilton (1904-1962) wrote his semi-autobiographical trilogy as a dark celebration of the seedy, smoggy, smutty London he inhabited in the late 1920s. Published first as Bob’s story (The Midnight Bell 1929), then with Jenny’s back-story (the salaciously titled The Siege of Pleasure 1932) and finally Ella’s simultaneous story to Bob’s (The Plains of Cement 1934, originally titled ‘Time, Gentlemen, Please’), Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky – A London Trilogy was compiled and published in one volume 1935.

CHRISTOPHER WYZE & THE TELLERS released a new single titled I'M GOING BACK TO TENNESSEE, adding to the band's catalog of original music.

With more Top 10 hits than Journey, and as many as Fleetwood Mac, FOREIGNER features strongly in every category in Billboard’s “Greatest of All Time” listing. At times, the band’s weekly catalog sales have eclipsed those of Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, the Rolling Stones, the Who, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Aerosmith, and most of their Classic Rock peers (Source: Nielsen SoundScan).

Full casting announced for the world premiere of Simon Reade's stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY, directed by Matthew Iliffe at Southwark Playhouse Borough.

Princeton University and McCarter Theatre Center are replacing all seating in the Matthews Theatre, with the original 1930s end standards to be restored. The same company that built the original seats nearly a century ago will produce the new ones.

Troupe announced initial casting for the world premiere of Simon Reade's stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY, directed by Matthew Iliffe at Southwark Playhouse Borough.

There is plenty of fun to be had in this light-hearted musical.

True to the series' M.O., the day featured a nice compliment of new, contemporary works alongside older classical ones, as well as a chance to see the Festival’s Composer-in-Residence, Allison Loggins-Hull, in action today as a flutist

Fertile Ground 2026 wrapped up last weekend, and on the whole, it was fantastic. I saw 17 shows, which included readings of plays by well-known local playwrights, new works by rising stars, and some fun genre-bending original performances. Here are my notes about the final set. If you missed my first two review roundups, find them here and here.

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.

The Glimmerglass Festival, in collaboration with Opera Saratoga, Finger Lakes Opera, and Seagle Festival, will present a tour of the production HAPPY END.

Troupe has announced the world premiere of Simon Reade's new stage adaptation of Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky by Patrick Hamilton. Learn more here!

New York City Ballet’s 2026 Winter Season will feature a world premieres by Justin Peck and NYCB Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky, two early ballets by Balanchine and more.

The December 28 and 29 concert will celebrate the wit and brilliance of legendary Satirist Tom Lehrer. Read a conversation with Bobby about the show and Tom Lehrer’s comedy legacy.

For its 2026 season, Chautauqua Opera Company is deepening its commitment to developing new operas while bringing fully staged productions to Chautauqua Institution's Amphitheater.

Whether you plan to enjoy the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade from the hustle and bustle of the sidewalks or the cozy comfort of your couch, we've got the full scoop on what to watch for, when to look for it, and how!

Opera Saratoga — the Capital Region's only professional opera company — is celebrating its 65th anniversary with its eyes firmly on the future, with a modern new minimalism that makes room for maximum drama.   

The concept of the zombie in popular culture owes its legacy not to Night of the Living Dead or The Walking Dead, but to a long-forgotten Broadway play entitled, simply, Zombie, which ran for all of three weeks back in 1932.

Catch Arnold Schwarzenegger's exclusive interview on REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER, airing October 17, alongside Andrew Ross Sorkin and Mark Cuban.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Dame Katherine Patricia Routledge, English actress and singer, known for her work on stage and screen, has died at age 96.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been taped at the Ed Sullivan Theatre located on Broadway between 53rd and 54th Streets since it began in 2015. Before the Broadway-loving Colbert took over The Late Show, the host was David Letterman, who ruled late night from 1993 onward via his perch at 1697 Broadway.

MirrorWater Entertainment (MWE) is finalizing production on The Lost Voice, the much-anticipated documentary about the first woman believed to have ever filmed in the Amazon.

For those looking for a laugh, come to The Dormer House on Thursday, July 10 at 4:00 p.m., when Suzanne Dawson presents Charles “Chic” Sale’s The Specialist and other vaudeville routines.

The Truth About Blayds will open at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season in September. Learn more about the upcoming show here!