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NYC startup
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

'Co-Founders' at ACT Is a Joyously Oakland-Centric Hip-Hop Musical About Startup Culture

The new musical reflects how technology, especially screens and projections, will shape the future of theater.
NYC music
fromVulture
5 days ago

Darren Criss Is Halfway to an EGOT

Darren Criss won his first Tony Award for his role in 'Maybe Happy Ending' representing a significant milestone in his career.
NYC startup
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

'Co-Founders' at ACT Is a Joyously Oakland-Centric Hip-Hop Musical About Startup Culture

The new musical reflects how technology, especially screens and projections, will shape the future of theater.
NYC music
fromVulture
5 days ago

Darren Criss Is Halfway to an EGOT

Darren Criss won his first Tony Award for his role in 'Maybe Happy Ending' representing a significant milestone in his career.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 day ago

Black Queer Theater Takes Center Stage in Brooklyn

The House of Rooted Theater Festival celebrates queer artistry through original short plays by LGBTQ+ artists, promoting underrepresented stories in the performing arts.
#shakespeare
fromsilive
6 days ago
NYC music

The Public Theatre to bring free 'Much Ado About Nothing' to Wolfe's Pond Park on Staten Island

fromsilive
6 days ago
NYC music

The Public Theatre to bring free 'Much Ado About Nothing' to Wolfe's Pond Park on Staten Island

#comedy
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Theater Workshops / Buro Voigt

The Eisenach theater project integrates diverse workshops in one building while enhancing storage and operations through renovations and upgrades.
fromVulture
1 day ago

Three Off Broadway Productions Bite the Donors That Feed Them

We have a counterfeit democracy, where big money pulls the strings," the chorus shouts in the production's overheated conclusion. "Billionaires will soon be trillionaires, while blaming the poor for all the things.
NYC music
#les-miserables
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Boos, cheers and a heavy dose of irony as Trump takes in Les Mis against backdrop of LA protests

Trump attended Les Misérables, symbolizing contrasting themes of revolution and tyranny against his political stance.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Boos, cheers and a heavy dose of irony as Trump takes in Les Mis against backdrop of LA protests

Trump attended Les Misérables, symbolizing contrasting themes of revolution and tyranny against his political stance.
#capitalism
#performance-art
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
NYC music

Starfox & the Fleet: Theatrical, time-traveling and totally genre-bending glam rock in the East Village | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
NYC music

Starfox & the Fleet: Theatrical, time-traveling and totally genre-bending glam rock in the East Village | amNewYork

Music
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

How the whimsical, intergalactic 'A Wrinkle in Time' became a musical

The world premiere of 'A Wrinkle in Time' captures the emotional depth of the original novel through its unique musical interpretation.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Harris Yulin, character actor and Broadway star, dies at 88

Harris Yulin, character actor known for over 100 credits, passed away at 88, leaving a significant legacy in film and theater.
fromPaste Magazine
3 days ago

Tribeca 2025: Everything's Going to Be Great Doesn't Live Up to Its Title

Lester's character embodies a passionate yearning for the theater, but his actions raise questions about realism and the personal consequences of pursuing dreams through disruptive behavior.
Film
NYC LGBT
fromPlaybill
3 days ago

Cecilia Gentili's Red Ink, Sylvan Oswald's Pony, More Revealed For NYC Pride Plays 2025

The NYC Pride Plays 2023 highlights important queer narratives through innovative performances at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space.
#ukraine
#drama
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Television

Gabriel Byrne on Adolesence and how drama can help teens express their feelings: 'It opens up ideas in your head and that transforms you'

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Television

Gabriel Byrne on Adolesence and how drama can help teens express their feelings: 'It opens up ideas in your head and that transforms you'

#music
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

What Cynthia Erivo is doing on her (very short) break from 'Wicked'

Cynthia Erivo emphasizes spontaneity and connection in her performances, balancing her theatrical background with a desire for more relaxed, authentic concert experiences.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

What Cynthia Erivo is doing on her (very short) break from 'Wicked'

Cynthia Erivo emphasizes spontaneity and connection in her performances, balancing her theatrical background with a desire for more relaxed, authentic concert experiences.
#entertainment
#lynn-nottage
Portland food
fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago

Playwright Lynn Nottage pores over loss of jobs, identity in 'Sweat'

The play "Sweat" explores the complex dynamics of relationships amid economic struggles affecting blue-collar workers.
Portland food
fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago

Playwright Lynn Nottage pores over loss of jobs, identity in 'Sweat'

The play "Sweat" explores the complex dynamics of relationships amid economic struggles affecting blue-collar workers.
#tony-awards
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Tony Awards 2025: The complete list of winners

The 78th Annual Tony Awards will feature diverse talent and productions, celebrating excellence in theater.
Hosted by Cynthia Erivo, the awards will be accessible through CBS and Paramount+.
NYC music
fromVulture
1 week ago

Everyone Taking the Stage at the 2025 Tony Awards

The 2025 Tony Awards will feature a wealth of original works and notable nominees, highlighting a dynamic celebration of theater.
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Tony awards 2025: Maybe Happy Ending and Nicole Scherzinger win big while George Clooney misses out

Maybe Happy Ending shines with six Tony wins, showcasing a diverse and evolving Broadway landscape.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Tony Awards 2025: The complete list of winners

The 78th Annual Tony Awards will feature diverse talent and productions, celebrating excellence in theater.
Hosted by Cynthia Erivo, the awards will be accessible through CBS and Paramount+.
NYC music
fromVulture
1 week ago

Everyone Taking the Stage at the 2025 Tony Awards

The 2025 Tony Awards will feature a wealth of original works and notable nominees, highlighting a dynamic celebration of theater.
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Tony awards 2025: Maybe Happy Ending and Nicole Scherzinger win big while George Clooney misses out

Maybe Happy Ending shines with six Tony wins, showcasing a diverse and evolving Broadway landscape.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

Sadie Sink on the vulnerability of her star turn on Broadway

Sadie Sink's performance in 'John Proctor Is the Villain' marks a significant highlight in her Broadway career, earning her a Tony nomination.
NYC music
fromwww.chicagotribune.com
1 week ago

2025 Tony Awards: Who will win and who should win in a year with few sure things

The 78th Tony Awards will be a pivotal event showcasing diverse talent and potentially reviving struggling musicals.
NYC music
fromVulture
5 days ago

The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2025 Tony Awards

Broadway experienced record profits alongside notable triumphs and celebrity influence, culminating in an engaging Tony Awards ceremony.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Stars: An Afrofuturist Space Odyssey review mission to Planet Orgasm

The quest for orgasm in middle age is not a whimsy but a profound journey through trauma, misogyny, and the complexities of identity.
SF LGBT
Arts
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

The thousand faces of Willem Dafoe: Hollywood star immerses himself in experimental theater in Venice

Willem Dafoe's artistic versatility spans traditional cinema to avant-garde theater, showcasing his multifaceted contributions to performance art.
#broadway
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

How the Broadway Musical "Maybe Happy Ending" Creates Visual Magic

The show 'Maybe Happy Ending' creatively explores love and identity through the lens of two humanlike robots in a futuristic setting.
Television
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

George Clooney Is Bringing His Latest Straight to Your TV. It's Right on Time.

The unprecedented success of 'Good Night, and Good Luck' highlights the power of serious themes in theater, particularly around journalistic integrity.
Media industry
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Good Night and Good Luck': Historic Broadway broadcast brings down curtain on George Clooney's fitting journalism story | amNewYork

Broadway's first live televised show showcased the significance of truth and journalism.
The performance of 'Good Night, and Good Luck' reached millions through a historic CNN broadcast.
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

How the Broadway Musical "Maybe Happy Ending" Creates Visual Magic

The show 'Maybe Happy Ending' creatively explores love and identity through the lens of two humanlike robots in a futuristic setting.
Television
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

George Clooney Is Bringing His Latest Straight to Your TV. It's Right on Time.

The unprecedented success of 'Good Night, and Good Luck' highlights the power of serious themes in theater, particularly around journalistic integrity.
Media industry
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Good Night and Good Luck': Historic Broadway broadcast brings down curtain on George Clooney's fitting journalism story | amNewYork

Broadway's first live televised show showcased the significance of truth and journalism.
The performance of 'Good Night, and Good Luck' reached millions through a historic CNN broadcast.
#storytelling
from48 hills
1 week ago
NYC startup

'Co-Founders' taps into universal hustle, from Silicon Valley to Vallejo - 48 hills

Writing
fromBig Think
4 days ago

Want the secret to stunning presentations? Ask Hollywood legend Francis Ford Coppola

Storytelling success relies on impactful beginnings and endings, maximizing audience engagement.
from48 hills
1 week ago
NYC startup

'Co-Founders' taps into universal hustle, from Silicon Valley to Vallejo - 48 hills

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
5 days ago

Curtain Calls: Seldom-performed Suddenly, Last Summer' on stage this month in Alameda

"Suddenly, Last Summer' is a tragically beautiful play. It addresses manipulation by the monied and powerful against those who are not," said Letheule.
San Francisco
#new-york-city
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago
NYC music

Mark Linn-Baker comes full circle, from Perfect Strangers' to Moliere revival off-Broadway | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago
NYC music

Mark Linn-Baker comes full circle, from Perfect Strangers' to Moliere revival off-Broadway | amNewYork

#dining
London food
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
6 days ago

The lovely terrace where you can eat summer dishes and celebrity spot

The terrace offers a delightful dining experience with seasonal cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for theatergoers.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

2025 SF PlayGround Free-Play Festival (Aug. 1-24)

The Free-Play Festival, which runs from August 1 to 24 at Potrero Stage, showcases 17 productions and 58 performances by artists from across the nation.
Portland food
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 week ago

'That's No Lady': Remembering Walter Cole * Oregon ArtsWatch

It was the early early nineties, when I first started the theater and I needed to get a costume, and I was told to go down to this club. I was actually walking down Third Avenue and there was a guy walking by, and I saw that he was wearing long fingernails and rings and big starry glasses, but he was in sweats. And I thought, 'that's such a weird look, but down here, who knows?'.
SF LGBT
#nostalgia
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago
Film

Review | In 'The Phoenician Scheme,' it's the transactional vs. the transcendent

Wes Anderson revitalizes cinema by drawing audiences back to theaters with his distinctively crafted films amid the decline of traditional moviegoing.
fromMedium
3 months ago
SF LGBT

SF Oasis brings back 'Fresh Prince'- and yes, there's a Carlton dance

Oasis revives Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to celebrate nostalgia for Gen Xers and Millennials through vibrant performances and a diverse cast.
Film
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Review | In 'The Phoenician Scheme,' it's the transactional vs. the transcendent

Wes Anderson revitalizes cinema by drawing audiences back to theaters with his distinctively crafted films amid the decline of traditional moviegoing.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 week ago

With her own theater company and a dream role, Meghan Daaboul's a 'Fool for Love' * Oregon ArtsWatch

"First audition ever," recounts Daaboul, "first audition of the season and I walked off the stage from doing the audition and the director goes, 'Come here, for a second.' And he says, 'Have you ever heard of Fool for Love by Sam Shepard?' And I said, 'No, I haven't.' And he goes, 'Read it. You'd be a shoo-in for May.'"
Portland food
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 week ago

San Francisco Mime Troupe, devastated by federal cuts, plans truncated summer tour

The San Francisco Mime Troupe faces financial struggles due to federal funding cuts, impacting its ability to tour across the country.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Review: Fascism and a clown suit: L.A. Opera's gripping new 'Rigoletto'

Rigoletto evokes sympathy for the outsider amidst authoritarianism.
L.A. Opera's latest production offers a politically charged interpretation of 'Rigoletto.'
Quinn Kelsey's performance captivates, embodying the terror of the role.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 week ago

Alvin Ailey Brings Gospel And Grace to BAM

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to BAM with a program that celebrates innovation and heritage through dance.
#sarah-ruhl
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Campbell schools get funding to stage shows at Heritage Theatre

Martha de Ojeda of the Campbell Union School District emphasized that this funding initiative will provide students with an exceptional opportunity to perform on a professional stage, enhancing their educational experience.
SF parents
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago

EastEnders star confirms exit from BBC show to take on 'strange' new role

Michelle Collins stated, 'I'm doing my one-woman show at the Edinburgh festival, called Motorhome Marilyn... It's about failure, lost dreams, and feeling like life has passed you by.'
London politics
Writing
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Reclaiming Language: A Conversation With Ngugi wa Thiong'o

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o's work reflects critical postcolonial themes of language, memory, and justice, remaining influential in African literature.
His commitment to local language and storytelling exemplified in community theater has shaped postcolonial narrative.
fromVariety
2 weeks ago

Patti LuPone Apologizes for Controversial Comments About Kecia Lewis, Audra McDonald in New Yorker Interview: 'I am Devastated That My Behavior Has Offended Others'

I am deeply sorry for the words I used during The New Yorker interview, particularly about Kecia Lewis, which were demeaning and disrespectful.
NYC politics
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