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from48 hills
3 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Drama Masks: Aurora Theatre suspends season-after putting on a hell of a show - 48 hills

from48 hills
3 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Drama Masks: Aurora Theatre suspends season-after putting on a hell of a show - 48 hills

#artistic-direction
#olly-alexander
fromTime Out London
1 day ago
London politics

Ncuti Gatwa regenerates into Olly Alexander as the 'The Importance of Being Earnest' transfers to London's West End

fromTime Out London
1 day ago
London politics

Ncuti Gatwa regenerates into Olly Alexander as the 'The Importance of Being Earnest' transfers to London's West End

#cultural-events
#performance-art
#comedy
London music
fromLondon Unattached
2 weeks ago

Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare's Globe - Review

Shakespeare's Globe's 'Romeo and Juliet' offers a fresh Wild West twist, emphasizing comedy and youthful performances over tragedy.
London music
fromLondon Unattached
2 weeks ago

Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare's Globe - Review

Shakespeare's Globe's 'Romeo and Juliet' offers a fresh Wild West twist, emphasizing comedy and youthful performances over tragedy.
fromPlaybill
2 days ago

NYC Is Getting a Site-Specific, Non-Union Revival of A Chorus Line

A Chorus Line is the ultimate look into the sacrifices that dancers make in pursuit of their dreams. In celebration of the musical's 50th anniversary, I want audiences to experience A Chorus Line from the inside out by subverting the traditional staging.
NYC music
#acting
fromIndependent
6 days ago
Renovation

My favourite room: Meet the acting couple who brought a new lease of life (plus theatre sets and quality coffee!) to a country cottage

fromIndependent
1 month ago
London politics

Don Wycherley: 'What was my worst job? Working on a site in London in 1984 for a vicious foreman who called me Pat'

fromIndependent
6 days ago
Renovation

My favourite room: Meet the acting couple who brought a new lease of life (plus theatre sets and quality coffee!) to a country cottage

fromIndependent
1 month ago
London politics

Don Wycherley: 'What was my worst job? Working on a site in London in 1984 for a vicious foreman who called me Pat'

#playwriting
NYC LGBT
fromBustle
1 month ago

'Becoming Eve' Is The True Story Of A Trans Rabbi. Take A Look Behind The Scenes.

Emil Weinstein's play 'Becoming Eve' explores the transformative journey of Abby Stein from rabbi to transgender woman.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

None of this should have worked': David Adjmi on how Led Zeppelin sparked Broadway smash Stereophonic

A grant led to inspiration for a new play, despite initially wanting to quit playwriting altogether.
NYC LGBT
fromBustle
1 month ago

'Becoming Eve' Is The True Story Of A Trans Rabbi. Take A Look Behind The Scenes.

Emil Weinstein's play 'Becoming Eve' explores the transformative journey of Abby Stein from rabbi to transgender woman.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

None of this should have worked': David Adjmi on how Led Zeppelin sparked Broadway smash Stereophonic

A grant led to inspiration for a new play, despite initially wanting to quit playwriting altogether.
fromLondon On The Inside
1 year ago

The Best Things to Do in London in July

This summer, London is bustling with events, from theatre shows and art exhibitions to sports like the conclusion of Euro 2024 and Wimbledon.
London food
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 days ago

Little Women at Richmond Theatre celebrates sisterhood, ambition, resilience and hope

The production captures the spirit of sisterhood, ambition, and identity in a moving theatrical experience, with strong performances and simple yet effective staging.
Women
London music
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 days ago

Sit-com legend returns to Hampstead Theatre in play written for her 30 years ago

Olivia Williams returns to the stage in a revival of Tom Stoppard's Indian Ink, portraying Mrs Swan, 30 years after her previous role.
#musicals
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

The 2025 Tony Award nominations have just been announced

The 2025 Tony Awards nominations celebrate outstanding Broadway productions from the 2023-24 season, with top musicals receiving multiple nominations.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

The 2025 Tony Award nominations have just been announced

The 2025 Tony Awards nominations celebrate outstanding Broadway productions from the 2023-24 season, with top musicals receiving multiple nominations.
#mental-health
#broadway
NYC music
fromVulture
1 month ago

The 2025 Tony Nominations

The Tony Awards celebrate a record-breaking season of 42 new productions on Broadway, featuring significant nominations across multiple categories.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'Just in Time' review: Jonathan Groff parties like it's 1965 in stellar Bobby Darin musical

'Just in Time' is a vibrant celebration of Bobby Darin's life, combining nostalgia with innovation in theater.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

How much are tickets to see Keanu Reeves in 'Waiting for Godot' on Broadway?

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter reunite on stage for Broadway's 'Waiting for Godot,' marking Reeves' Broadway debut.
Boston food
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Waiting for Godot, with Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, is officially a go. D'oh!

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter will star in a Broadway revival of Waiting for Godot this September.
NYC music
fromObserver
1 month ago

'Just in Time' Review: Jonathan Groff Ignites Broadway in a Dazzling Tribute to Bobby Darin

The new musical 'Just in Time' showcases Jonathan Groff's dynamic performance as Bobby Darin, blending talent, athleticism, and innovative staging.
NYC music
fromVulture
1 month ago

The 2025 Tony Nominations

The Tony Awards celebrate a record-breaking season of 42 new productions on Broadway, featuring significant nominations across multiple categories.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'Just in Time' review: Jonathan Groff parties like it's 1965 in stellar Bobby Darin musical

'Just in Time' is a vibrant celebration of Bobby Darin's life, combining nostalgia with innovation in theater.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

How much are tickets to see Keanu Reeves in 'Waiting for Godot' on Broadway?

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter reunite on stage for Broadway's 'Waiting for Godot,' marking Reeves' Broadway debut.
Boston food
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Waiting for Godot, with Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, is officially a go. D'oh!

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter will star in a Broadway revival of Waiting for Godot this September.
NYC music
fromObserver
1 month ago

'Just in Time' Review: Jonathan Groff Ignites Broadway in a Dazzling Tribute to Bobby Darin

The new musical 'Just in Time' showcases Jonathan Groff's dynamic performance as Bobby Darin, blending talent, athleticism, and innovative staging.
#music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Music

They wanna be with you everywhere: why Fleetwood Mac are still totally ubiquitous

Fleetwood Mac's musical influence is more relevant now than ever, as seen in new productions and popular music.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
London music

From convict stain' to badge of honour: Tasmania's early criminals inspire celebrated musical

Martha Hayes's story represents the complex nature of many Tasmanian family histories post-colonization, blending convict and settler legacies.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

They wanna be with you everywhere: why Fleetwood Mac are still totally ubiquitous

Fleetwood Mac's musical influence is more relevant now than ever, as seen in new productions and popular music.
#entertainment
#adaptation
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago
London politics

A hit stage adaptation of John Le Carre's classic 'The Spy Who Came In from the Cold' is heading to London's West End

fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago
London politics

A hit stage adaptation of John Le Carre's classic 'The Spy Who Came In from the Cold' is heading to London's West End

Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I was on the top of the world. Then I couldn't walk': go-to choreographer Coral Messam

Coral Messam's experience with a stroke has been profoundly transformative, challenging her identity as a movement director.
#west-end
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

10 of the Best Plays and Musicals in the Bay Area This Summer | KQED

The incomparable Sasha Velour, drag queen of 1,000 rose petals and winner of Season 9 of RuPaul's Drag Race, comes back to her former hometown at Berkeley Rep with a revival of The Big Reveal Live Show.
SF LGBT
Graphic design
fromCreative Bloq
2 weeks ago

These fan made Wicked: For Good posters are better than the original

The new poster for Wicked: For Good received negative feedback, prompting fans to create better fan-made designs.
#drama
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
San Francisco

$5 Off Tix: Tony Award-Winning "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" at SF Playhouse (May 1-June 21)

fromFuncheap
1 month ago
San Francisco

$5 Off Tix: Tony Award-Winning "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" at SF Playhouse (May 1-June 21)

#cultural-impact
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Another Small Bay Area Theater Group, Berkeley's Aurora Theatre Co., Cancels Its Season

fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Another Small Bay Area Theater Group, Berkeley's Aurora Theatre Co., Cancels Its Season

London politics
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

The Young Vic has announced its first season under new artistic director Nadia Fall

The Young Vic's inaugural season under Nadia Fall includes notable classic plays and UK premieres with an emphasis on strong directorial vision.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Oedipus at Colonus/Electra review a double shot of Sophocles in Sicily

"Giuseppe Sartori strikingly shows us a man who steadily grows stronger not weaker in the face of death, demonstrating resilience amid his approaching end."
Arts
#shakespeare
London music
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

London Theatre Shimmers with Mirrors and Memory

The adaptation of 'Richard II' presents a modern interpretation of medieval themes, connecting with contemporary audiences.
London music
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

London Theatre Shimmers with Mirrors and Memory

The adaptation of 'Richard II' presents a modern interpretation of medieval themes, connecting with contemporary audiences.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

Berkeley Rep's the aves' provides a groundbreaking theatrical escape

"The aves, through June 8, offers an immersive experience that explores age, memory, and the human experience, all while providing an escape from everyday chaos."
Arts
#dramatic-arts
fromwww.eppingforestguardian.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Harlow theatre company to perform original play to celebrate town garden

Razed Roof, a resident company at Harlow Playhouse, will present Unfolding: a Magical Garden, created to celebrate the Gibberd Garden.
London music
fromLondon Unattached
4 weeks ago

Parlour Song - Greenwich Theatre - Review

"Ned, a successful demolition expert, feels his life collapsing while navigating complexities within his marriage and the absurdity of modern living on a site's past. He reflects, 'everything has its time,' indicating the transience of both life and structures."
#musical
SF LGBT
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

This beloved queer film is getting a musical stage adaptation

The National Theatre will adapt the film 'Pride' into a musical, celebrating the true story of LGBTQ+ support for miners.
The adaptation emphasizes themes of community, creativity, and the importance of storytelling.
Industry figures express excitement and ownership over the project's development.
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'We'll do Paddington proud' - Tom Fletcher reveals details of musical

Tom Fletcher expresses excitement about his role in the new Paddington stage musical.
The musical aims to bring warmth and fun of Paddington's story to the stage.
Fletcher considers his music for the show to be among his best work.
London music
fromPitchfork
4 weeks ago

Radiohead's Hail to the Thief Brilliantly Recontextualized by New Staging of Hamlet: Review

The production of Hamlet interweaves music and mood rather than traditional narrative, creating a haunting and immersive theatrical experience.
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

Alicia Vikander will make her theatre debut in London opposite Andrew Lincoln in 'The Lady from the Sea'

Simon Stone’s adaptation promises to breathe new life into Ibsen’s classic by exploring modern themes of love and identity amidst a stellar cast.
London music
#community-engagement
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Helena Bell obituary

Helena Bell believed that all theatre should be political, dedicating her life to unearthing stories from silenced writers, regardless of class, race, gender or sexuality.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Blind date: Good table manners? Do Americans have them?'

What did you talk about? Theatre (I hope I gave him tips on staging his play next year). The excellence of British theatre and TV.
London food
NYC music
fromQNS
1 month ago

Rockaway Theatre Company to debut world premiere of new dark comedy 'The Value' - QNS

The Rockaway Theatre Company will premiere a dark comedy titled 'The Value' by Nicholas Dunn, exploring themes of crime and morality.
#soho-theatre
Film
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Chris O'Dowd is a man in crisis in dysfunctional Irish family drama

The play explores longing, discontent, and the intersections of magic and reality in pre-Celtic Tiger Ireland.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Shanghai Dolls: Vivid staging can't save a play that feels like homework

While the fluid set design captures the historical events, much of the performance feels overly academic, lacking emotional engagement with the characters' personal struggles.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Touching the soul is all that matters!' The outrageous genius of Barrie Kosky and his Wagner phantasmagoria

Barrie Kosky sees all forms of art as interconnected and believes the emotional impact is what truly matters in performance.
Berlin music
SOMA, SF
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Theater Review: More Famous Than This Banned Play About Killing a Prophet-the Sexy Dance Salome Started

Oscar Wilde's Salome explores themes of sensuality and manipulation, challenging societal norms and censorship.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

SF's World Premiere Variety Final Show "Due to an Unforeseen Apocalypse" Live (May 3-4)

Gherkin Picklewater takes audiences on a wild trip to the final performance of humanity's last-ever dinner show, presented in a unique clown variety format.
Portland food
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Who is Luke Thallon? Meet Professor Quirrell in the new HBO Harry Potter series

Luke Thallon, acclaimed for his stage performances, will portray Quirinus Quirrell in HBO's new Harry Potter series, marking his significant entry into television.
Washington Wizards
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

Banksy treads the boards: new play explores fallout following Port Talbot garage mural

We've collected over 150 hours of interviews with locals; the actors will channel their voices through earphones live on stage. I don't think the story of the impact of a Banksy on a community has ever been told like this.
London politics
SF LGBT
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Review: 'Heart Sellers' a bittersweet look at immigrant experience

Disneyland symbolizes the unattainable joy for immigrants, reflecting the broader themes of exclusion and aspiration in the narrative.
Berlin music
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Kurt Weill Kept Reinventing Himself

Kurt Weill transformed music by making it accessible and relevant to contemporary audiences, effectively bridging the gap between elite art and mass appeal.
from48 hills
1 month ago

Drama Masks: Performative politics - 48 hills

The play features two inspectors tracking an infectious patient, reflecting our current societal anxieties around health and safety in an engaging, cinematic style.
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From Amsterdam to the West End: the avant-garde hit factory behind The Years and Oedipus

Eline Arbo, who adapted and staged a version of Nobel prize-winner Annie Ernaux's The Years for an all-female cast, expressed delight at the British audience's response.
London music
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