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fromianVisits
16 hours ago

Tickets Alert: Behind the scenes tours of the Royal Albert Hall

The Royal Albert Hall has resumed its popular behind-the-scenes tours, providing a unique opportunity to explore areas like the dressing rooms and subterranean loading bays.
London music
#music
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours 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.
#adaptation
fromTime Out London
2 days 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 days 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

#comedy
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days 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
#community-arts
fromKqed
1 week ago
SF LGBT

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

fromKqed
1 week ago
SF LGBT

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

Graphic design
fromCreative Bloq
5 days 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
1 week ago
East Bay (California)

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

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
East Bay (California)

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

#performing-arts
from48 hills
1 week ago
SF LGBT

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

from48 hills
1 week ago
SF LGBT

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

London politics
fromTime Out London
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago

Danny Dyer says death of beloved mentor sent him into spiral of madness'

Dyer felt so bad about letting him (Pinter) down but said the playwright put his arm around him and made him feel better about it.
London politics
fromwww.eppingforestguardian.co.uk
1 week 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
1 week 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
NYC music
fromNew York Post
3 weeks 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.
fromObserver
3 weeks ago
NYC music

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

London music
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks 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.
NYC music
fromPlaybill
3 weeks ago

Photos and Video: Broadway's Swept Away Plays NYC Reunion Concerts

Broadway's 'Swept Away' celebrated its reunion concert with the original cast, drawing attention to its unique narrative and the music of The Avett Brothers.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
3 weeks 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.
SF LGBT
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks 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.
NYC music
fromObserver
3 weeks 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.
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks 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
2 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.
#lgbtq
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.
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.
fromTime Out London
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
#acting
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
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'

NYC music
fromQNS
3 weeks 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.
#broadway
NYC music
fromVulture
3 weeks 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
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks 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
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

This Year's Theatre Season Is Nuts

This theatre season is exceptionally vibrant and profitable, featuring record-breaking box office performances and high-profile stars.
NYC music
fromHer Campus
1 month ago

Manhattan For Theatre Kids: 5 Spots You Cannot Miss Outside Broadway

Broadway offers more than just shows; explore museums, themed diners, and souvenir shops to enhance the theatre experience.
NYC music
fromVulture
3 weeks 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
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks 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
fromNew York Post
4 weeks 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
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

This Year's Theatre Season Is Nuts

This theatre season is exceptionally vibrant and profitable, featuring record-breaking box office performances and high-profile stars.
#covid-19
London
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

First look inside London's jaw-dropping 1,000-seat new theatre - and it's not in the West End

Soho Theatre Walthamstow is an architectural gem revitalized from a derelict cinema into a stunning comedy and theatre venue.
Film
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 weeks 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
#community
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.
#political-art
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

Expressing your pain in artistic form is not easy': exiled Russian theatre director builds bridges in London

Dmitry Krymov aims to bridge cultural divides between Britain and Russia through a new performance, despite the challenges posed by the ongoing war.
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
#olivier-awards
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The moment I knew: when he said I love you, it took me days to build up the nerve to respond

When I first began hanging out with Lachlan, I was instantly attracted to him. We bonded over our shared love for the ocean and surfing.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on Michael Sheen's new national theatre for Wales: an act of defiance | Editorial

Michael Sheen expressed that retelling Shakespeare's Henry IV from a Welsh perspective is an act of defiance and resistance that could ignite important national conversations.
London politics
Brooklyn
fromwww.bkreader.com
1 month ago

Brooklyn Theater Company's One-Act Plays Explores Human Connection, Desire And Ambiguity

Adult Film presents three one-act plays exploring the complexities of human relationships from April 10-27 in Bushwick.
fromVulture
1 month ago

This I Believe: George Clooney in Good Night, and Good Luck

Clooney’s adaptation captures the essence of Murrow, exploring his courage amidst the political climate that mirrored contemporary fears, urging against walking in fear.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mr Burton review the teacher who inspired and encouraged screen legend Richard Burton

In Pedro Almodovar's latest movie The Room Next Door, Julianne Moore's character is even shown reading Erotic Vagrancy, Roger Lewis's account of Burton's then-adulterous relationship with Elizabeth Taylor in the early 60s.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Somehow they managed to survive': Weimar cabaret star Bernie Dieter on her family's extraordinary past

Fast-forwarding past the usual scenes of her christening video, Jen Byrne discovers remnants of a German prison porno, evoking childhood memories of sexual awakening.
Berlin music
fromBerlin Art Link
1 month ago

Pop! Andy Warhol & The Velvet Underground | Berlin Art Link

Warhol's mentorship allowed The Velvet Underground to confront themes of desire, addiction, and urban alienation with an unfiltered intensity that resonated with the era's fractured idealism.
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