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fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

South Bay playwright, director find 'really cool starting off point' for collaboration

Jeffrey Lo and Christopher Oscar Peña grew up just blocks apart in East San Jose and are now collaborating on the play 'malcriados'.
Django
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Tom Vaughan-Lawlor: 'I was so vulnerable and needy and so broke and I was so emotional that he had faith in me'

Tom Vaughan-Lawlor transitions from Hollywood blockbusters back to stage performances in Dublin.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Fleabag and Baby Reindeer superproducer Francesca Moody: The next best play can come from anywhere'

Francesca Moody's producing decisions have led to major successes like Fleabag and Baby Reindeer. If a show has her backing, it has a greater chance of success.
London music
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

Summer Is the Time for Off Broadway Comedy

Morgan Bassichis's show 'Can I Be Frank?' humorously brings the late avant-garde comic Frank Maya back to life, combining elements of comedy and emotional turmoil addressed in his rants.
NYC music
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

Review: 'Inter Alia' starring Rosamund Pike at the National Theatre

Rosamund Pike gives a breathless performance as a high court judge juggling her career and personal life, showcasing her vulnerability and determination throughout the play.
Film
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Meet the 77-year-old keeping experimental theater alive in the Tenderloin

Christina Augello maintains the San Francisco Fringe Festival as a platform for diverse performances despite challenges in independent theater.
#live-performance
LA real estate
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Circus Horror Meets Opera: "Carnival of Psychos" in Oakland (Sept. 25-26)

Carnival of Psychos combines circus horror, opera, and theatre in a theatrical experience featuring live music, operatic vocals, and circus performances.
#shakespeare
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I would go-go dance in a shower then work on sonnets!' Ncuti Gatwa's sexy new Shakespearean drama

Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel portray Shakespeare and Marlowe in 'Born With Teeth,' exploring their collaboration and complex identities in a queer context.
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

Redwood City Free Shakespeare in the Park "Two Gentlemen of Verona" (Aug. 9-24)

Free Shakespeare in the Park presents The Two Gentlemen of Verona at Red Morton Park, August 9-24, offering no-cost professional theater.
London music
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

Why has London's new immersive Elvis Presley show been so controversial - and is it really that bad?

Elvis Evolution received mixed reactions due to unmet audience expectations and differences from other immersive concert experiences, impacting overall satisfaction.
fromwww.london-unattached.com
1 week ago

News: 101 Dalmatians, The Musical Eventim Apollo

The musical, featuring a score by Douglas Hodge, brings Dodie Smith's beloved story to life, portraying the adventurous rescue mission of Pongo and Perdita as they retrieve their kidnapped puppies from the villainous Cruella de Vil.
London music
Music
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

Review: 'Burlesque the Musical', Savoy Theatre

The West End's newest musical is a three-hour adaptation of the 2010 Christina Aguilera film directed by Todrick Hall.
#broadway
#comedy
fromForbes
1 week ago

David Rockwell On Restaurant Design That Sets The Stage For Memories

Rockwell believes that great restaurant design can profoundly enhance the dining experience, paralleling how set design impacts theatrical performances. The ambition is not to overshadow but to elevate.
Design
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Enjoy hot fun in the summertime with these Bay Area events

Impulse Universe celebrates K-Pop culture at the Santa Clara Convention Center with a fun-filled weekend.
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

PBS will air Shakespeare in the Park's Twelfth Night production

This year is a particularly buzzy one, as the Delacorte Theater reopens with Twelfth Night after a two-year renovation, featuring notable stars like Lupita Nyong'o and Peter Dinklage.
New York City
SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Review: My Chemical Romance marches bloody Black Parade into San Francisco

My Chemical Romance staged a dramatic execution scene using fan placards during their concert at Oracle Park, reflecting the dark themes of The Black Parade.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The moment I knew: as the curtains fell on our first performance, the electricity between us was palpable

Connection deepens through shared experiences during rehearsals, leading to a charming and amusing relationship between the soprano and her co-star.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Breaking the Binary: meet the founder behind a US theater company for trans and non-binary artists

The BTB community and transness has been life changing. The community I've met through BTB has shaped me as a human, solidifying my personal value system.
LGBT
Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

John Proctor Will Be a Movie Villain

The Broadway play John Proctor Is the Villain is being adapted for film by Universal, with Sadie Sink as executive producer.
NYC food
fromWest Side Rag
1 week ago

UWS Weekend: Great Things to Do In (and Around) the Neighborhood

Weekend activities include theater, kayaking, and films across New York City.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How a legacy theater organization in Massachusetts is using a startup mentality to reinvent itself

The traditional nonprofit theater model isn't sustainable anymore, and our choice in this moment was really innovation over inertia, says Raphael Picciarelli, managing director of strategy and transformation at Williamstown.
Arts
Independent films
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

San Francisco's 'Luigi: the Musical' shot me through the heart

'Luigi: The Musical' depicts celebrity criminals in a Brooklyn prison, blending outrageous humor and satire to reflect on American society.
#lgbtq
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It's ourselves and society on trial': playwright adapts Gisele Pelicot case for stage

A stage play about Gisele Pelicot's trial highlights rape culture and societal complicity in sexual violence.
Film
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

Theater lovers can see Tony winner Merrily We Roll Along on the big screen

A live capture of the Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along will premiere in theaters on December 5, starring Jonathan Groff and others.
fromBig Think
1 week ago

The rise and fall of John Wilkes Booth: America's first celebrity assassin

John Wilkes Booth was hailed as a theatrical genius, receiving overwhelming admiration and acclaim from audiences and critics alike.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Salzburg Festival 2025: Between power struggles and hope DW 07/17/2025

The Salzburg Festival program reflects global crises through operas and plays exploring power struggles and historical conflicts.
#identity
Film
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

The AMC Lincoln Square is back open after that brutal flooding

AMC's Lincoln Square theater has reopened after a brief closure due to flooding caused by heavy rain in New York City.
#performance
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago
SF music

Saturday Write Fever: Insta-Plays Written & Performed | SF

EXIT Theatre hosts a free monthly event for script-making and performance, inviting participation from writers, actors, and audiences.
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago
SF music

Saturday Write Fever: Insta-Plays Written & Performed | SF

EXIT Theatre hosts a free monthly event for script-making and performance featuring writers and actors from its audience.
California
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

How Can We Save Bay Area Theater From Collapse? 11 Local Experts Weigh In | KQED

Bay Area theater must diversify its programming to ensure survival and growth.
SF music
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

'Luigi: The Musical' Is as Silly as It Sounds, Also Kind of Subversive?

The production embraces absurdity and humor, resonating with audiences in San Francisco despite being rough around the edges.
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Mime Intensive

The event is a mime workshop focused on ancient techniques and storytelling through movement.
fromDocumentjournal
2 weeks ago

Do you know what your soul wants? Maya Martinez might

Maya Martinez's 'Theatrics' presents a new form of existential comedy through surreal interconnected narratives.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Curtain Calls: Taste a spoonful of sugar with Mary Poppins' in Castro Valley

The beloved tale of the supercalifragilisticexpialidocious nanny features big tap numbers, specialty dancers, special effects including flying and a happy ending.
Arts
#heathers
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 weeks ago

Never stop exploring: Stephanie Mulligan reminisces about her long career as a director and stage manager while looking forward to new theatrical adventures * Oregon ArtsWatch

Stephanie Mulligan prioritizes exploration in her theatrical career while inspiring confidence in actors to take artistic risks.
fromThesanjoseblog
2 weeks ago

Celebrate 15 Years of Theatrical Joy with Playful People Productions in San Jose

Playful People Productions is celebrating its 15th anniversary season with a diverse lineup that includes Disney classics, comedies, and new stories catering to all ages.
SF music
#improv
Social justice
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

'These stories can be a lifeline.' How a Miami creator found her mission on stage

Gena Sims founded the Autism Theater Project to inspire hope and share authentic stories through theater.
fromAnOther
2 weeks ago

Gary Card's New Exhibition Laughs in The Face of Good Taste

Gary Card's exhibition, "Gathering Dust," embodies a chaotic blend of fashion, childhood nostalgia, and theatricality, challenging conventional aesthetics.
London music
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

The Donmar Warehouse has just announced its autumn season

Donmar Warehouse announces its new season with a mix of contemporary and classic plays, featuring Mike Bartlett, Kip Williams, and JB Priestley.
fromwww.london-unattached.com
3 weeks ago

Girl From The North Country

Girl From The North Country portrays life in a boarding house during the Great Depression, exploring themes of hardship, addiction, and complex family dynamics.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 weeks ago

mecanoo's high-tech, timber clad dance theater opens at jacob's pillow in massachusetts

The Doris Duke Theater accommodates up to 400 audience members, engineered to support a wide range of performance staging formats, including immersive installations and multimedia-based choreography.
London music
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

Free "Rising Seas" Dance + Theater Climate Workshop (Alameda)

The Belonging Resident Company presents a workshop that centers on collaboration, creativity, embodied storytelling, and joy to co-create strategies for addressing climate change.
Wellness
Film
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to Sing Live on NBC Wicked Special Ahead of Wicked: For Good Release

NBC will air a special performance featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo on November 6th, leading up to the theatrical release of Wicked: For Good.
fromPlaybill
3 weeks ago

Emily Skinner Will Join Luke Newton in House of McQueen Off-Broadway

Emily Skinner joins Luke Newton in the Off-Broadway play House of McQueen, depicting the life of designer Lee Alexander McQueen.
London music
fromLondon On The Inside
3 weeks ago

A Stage Adaptation of Paranormal Activity is Coming the West End

Paranormal Activity immersive stage adaptation opens in London's West End, offering an unsettling twist to a classic horror narrative.
London music
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

A stage adaptation of horror classic 'Paranormal Activity' is coming to the West End

Felix Barrett directs a stage adaptation of Paranormal Activity, transforming the found footage horror classic into a theatrical experience.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Inside the making of Punchdrunk's new immersive 'gothic fairytale'

"What Punchdrunk is all about is a physical activation of the body. It's about putting the audience at the center," Punchdrunk's founder, Felix Barrett, explained. "If you're stood up, and you are having to make decisions, or you're having to deal with a perceived threat, suddenly the flood of adrenaline sends all your blood to your skin."
Film
#alexander-mcqueen
fromWWD
3 weeks ago
Fashion & style

Alexander McQueen's Nephew Draws Back the Curtain on New Off-Broadway Show

fromWWD
3 weeks ago
Fashion & style

Alexander McQueen's Nephew Draws Back the Curtain on New Off-Broadway Show

from48 hills
3 weeks ago

In 'Les Blancs,' a once-silent character finds full voice through eight women players - 48 hills

"The production powerfully portrays the journey of Tshembe as he grapples with his dual identity—successful in England yet deeply rooted in his African heritage."
Social justice
fromPlaybill
3 weeks ago

Bridgerton's Luke Newton Will Play Designer Lee Alexander McQueen Off-Broadway

Luke Newton, best known for playing Colin in Netflix's Bridgerton, will portray late designer Lee Alexander McQueen Off-Broadway later this summer in the new play House of McQueen.
Fashion & style
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Scott Rudin Marches Back to Broadway

Scott Rudin is returning to Broadway as co-producer of 'Little Bear Ridge Road,' despite past allegations of abusive conduct.
fromFood & Wine
3 weeks ago

David Rockwell, After 40 Years of Design, Still Finds the Drama in Dining

David Rockwell's designs in restaurants blend theatrical elements that foster community and connection. His career reflects a pursuit of creative risks rather than just scaling projects.
New York City
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Anne Reid on fame, desire and ambition at 90: The most wonderful things have happened since I was 68!'

Anne Reid appreciates directors who treat actors as adults rather than engaging in childish activities.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Review | Trophy Boys' misses the prize | amNewYork

Trophy Boys presents a stylized and cerebral exploration of gender and accountability through the lens of teenage boys' debate.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Mother Play review Sigrid Thornton is terrific as a gin-soaked, monstrous matriarch

Martha and her elder brother Carl moving boxes around during the first eviction reveals their roles as pseudo-parents to their emotionally neglectful mother, Phyllis.
Film
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

Theater Review: PETE's New Play is a Tour of Hell (With Clowns)

PETE's interpretation of Dante's Inferno combines humor with deep themes of regret, grace, and hope, featuring a unique clown-inspired approach.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

7 terrific Bay Area things to do over July 4 weekend

Bay Area offers diverse Independence Day celebrations and activities, from public events to festive food ideas.
fromSun Sentinel
4 weeks ago

Weekend things to do: Beer Olympics, 2000 boy bands and a secret summer cocktail

Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical 'Hamilton' showcases America's transition to democracy and critiques governance through humor and character.
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