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Theater
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business9 days ago
New Service Offers Broadway Subscriptions Starting at $90 a Month
A new service named prioriTIX began offering monthly ticket packages to Broadway musicals and plays last week. The platform starts at $90 per month and seeks to address post-pandemic declines in theater subscriptions.
soranews24.comworld9 days ago
Sharon D Clarke to Play Othello in RSC Production Set in Climate-Changed Future
GB News reported that Sharon D Clarke will star as Othello in a Royal Shakespeare Company staging reimagined as a Black lesbian woman. The production runs February to April 2027 in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Varietyworld30 days ago
Hamlet Hail to the Thief Opens at Barbican Theatre on 31 October 2026
The production, which sold out at the Royal Shakespeare Company and Aviva Studios last year, runs through January 23, 2027. Thom Yorke reworks Radiohead’s 2003 album for the stage.
Semaforworld39 days ago
Musical Adaptation of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Opens on London’s West End
A musical based on William Kamkwamba’s memoir opened in May 2026. The Royal Shakespeare Company produced the show about the Malawian engineer who built a windmill during the 2001 famine.
nypost.comworld44 days ago
Joy Behar to miss two weeks of 'The View' for London play
Co-host Joy Behar will be absent from the ABC daytime program for two weeks while performing her play in Europe. Several substitute hosts will fill her seat during the absence.
Fox Newspolitics49 days ago
Satirical musical about alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killing to open in New York City
A musical depicting the man charged in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is scheduled to premiere in Manhattan in June. The production previously ran in San Francisco and sold out all performances.
New York Postworld52 days ago
Broadway Season Features Revivals of Older Shows
Several productions returning to Broadway this season include revivals of plays and musicals that previously appeared on stage or in film. The productions have received nominations for Tony Awards.
nypost.comworld52 days ago
Producer's Name Draws Boos at Drama Desk Awards
A producer's name received boos when mentioned during the Drama Desk Awards on Sunday night. The incident occurred at a 1,500-seat venue in New York City.
observer.comfinance53 days ago
Broadway Musical Just in Time Reports Profit for Investors
The musical Just in Time, which ran for a year with Jonathan Groff in the lead role, became the first new musical from last season to turn a profit. The production reached the milestone after investors recovered their initial costs.
deadline.comworld53 days ago
Rosamund Pike Describes Director Discussions Before Nude Scenes in Two Projects
Rosamund Pike said directors held pre-scene meetings before she appeared nude in a 2003 stage play and a 2018 film. She stated the scenes did not benefit her professionally.
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eonline.comscience54 days ago
Film Portrays Actor's Struggle With Alcohol Addiction
A new film follows a young actor dealing with alcohol issues while working in a Paris theater company. The story shows her professional setbacks and personal relationships affected by her drinking.
nypost.comworld54 days ago
Broadway Play Revives Stereotypes About Mary Todd Lincoln
A New York Post article examines how the Broadway show 'Oh, Mary!' and historical coverage have shaped public views of Mary Todd Lincoln. The piece argues that her reputation rests on stereotypes rather than documented facts.
Forbesworld60 days agoUpdated
Michael Pennington, Actor Who Played Moff Jerjerrod in Return of the Jedi, Dies at 82
British actor Michael Pennington, known for his role as Death Star Commander Moff Jerjerrod in the 1983 film Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, has died. He passed away on Sunday at the age of 82, according to The Telegraph. Pennington had a long career in theater and fi…
usmagazine.comworld65 days ago
Kim Kardashian Attends Performance of Broadway Play She Is Producing
Kim Kardashian attended her first Broadway production as a producer on Sunday with family members. The next day she purchased regular tickets online to bring her boyfriend to the same show. The pair attended Tuesday evening and met cast members backstage at the James Earl Jones T…
nypost.comworld77 days ago
Russian Director Compares US Campus Speech Limits to Russian Censorship
Aleksandr Molochnikov, a Russian theater director exiled for supporting Ukraine, described free speech restrictions at Columbia University as similar to those under Russia's regime. He fled to New York in 2022 after being fired for anti-war posts.
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nypost.comworld77 days ago
Exiled Russian Director Describes Similarities in Speech Restrictions Between Russia and New York
A Russian theater director who fled to New York City after opposing Russia's invasion of Ukraine reported encountering speech limitations at Columbia University that reminded him of conditions in Russia. He described experiences of self-censorship and fear of reporting in academi…
hollywoodreporter.comworld85 days ago
Christine Baranski to Make West End Debut in Noel Coward's Hay Fever
US actress Christine Baranski will star opposite Richard E Grant in a new production of Noel Coward's comedy Hay Fever in London's West End. The show is scheduled to run for 12 weeks at the Wyndham's Theatre starting September 22. Baranski stated that the opportunity feels extrao…
Varietyworld85 days ago
Actress Denée Benton Signs with Talent Agency for Representation
Denée Benton, known for her role in the HBO series 'The Gilded Age,' has signed with a talent agency for representation across all areas. She continues to be represented by Perennial Entertainment and Schreck Rose. The announcement highlights her ongoing work in television, film,…
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Iranian Playwright Aïda Asgharzadeh Presents 'The Last Cedar of Lebanon' on War and Exile
Aïda Asgharzadeh's new play 'The Last Cedar of Lebanon' explores the effects of war and geopolitical upheaval on individuals and generations. The production draws on her background in weaving personal and historical narratives, following her previous work 'Persian Dolls'. Asgharz…
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The Boston Globeworld91 days ago
Meredith McDonough Appointed as New Artistic Director of Trinity Repertory Company
Meredith McDonough, a director and arts administrator, will begin as artistic director of Trinity Repertory Company in Providence in August. She succeeds Curt Columbus after a national search process. The appointment coincides with the theater's $35 million renovation project.
The Boston Globeworld94 days ago
Palace Theatre Hosts Second Annual Short Play Festival at Rex Theatre in Manchester, New Hampshire
The Palace Theatre is holding its second annual short play festival at The Rex Theatre in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Friday and Saturday. Six original plays by aspiring playwrights, selected from more than 80 submissions nationwide, will be performed. Judges will select the be…