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LONDON — Concerns over the lack of authentic representation in the UK performing arts, particularly for actors from working-class and first-generation migrant backgrounds, have been brought into sharp focus by a new play, A Working Class Hero. The crisis, long signaled by high drama school audition fees and funding cuts to affordable training schemes like The Television Workshop, highlights systemic inequalities, including a recent survey revealing that 35% of BAFTA nominees

Run Time: Two hours and 30 minutes Ages: 16+ Broadway Schedule: Tuesdays at 7pm Wednesdays at 7pm Thursdays at 7pm Fridays at 8pmThrou Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm and Sundays at 2pm and 7pm Through Early July 2026 About: The Book of Mormon is the hit musical comedy that has been captivating and provoking audiences worldwide for over a decade. From the brilliant minds of Trey Parker and Matt Stone (creators of South Park) and Robert Lopez (co-creator of Avenue Q), this show is a

Theatre Washington, the leading service organization for the D.C. metropolitan arts community, has released its first economic impact report, providing a comprehensive assessment of the Washington, D.C., region's theater industry. Analyzing publicly available IRS Form 990 data, the study offers a detailed snapshot of the industry's financial scale, operational scope, and economic value. The organization stated that the analysis reinforces that D.C. theater is not only "artist

Avery Willis Hoffman has taken the reins as the new Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director of the Court Theatre in Chicago, succeeding Charles Newell, who guided the institution for three decades. Hoffman, a leader known for her classical training and extensive international experience, steps into the role with a background that spans academic rigor, global production, and museum development. A Childhood Turning Point Hoffman's journey into theater leadership began not on the st

Paddington the Musical , now playing at the Savoy Theatre, delivers a theatrical experience that transcends simple family entertainment. This production is a meticulously crafted success, leveraging sophisticated staging and deeply felt performances to explore themes of welcome, belonging, and the enduring power of found family. It is a show built on genuine affection, executed with remarkable technical and emotional precision. The moment the titular character appears—a small

Schedule: Nov 30 2025 - Dec 20 2025 Jan 10 2026 - Jan 25 2026 About: When a team of thieves attempts to steal precious jewels, the plan seems foolproof—until it isn’t. Inspired by films like Ocean’s Eleven this show is packed with double crosses and disguises. Support American Theatre: a just and thriving theatre ecology begins with information for all. Please join us in this mission by joining TCG, which entitles you to copies of our quarterly print magazine and helps suppor

A new community-powered nonprofit, Theatre Commons L.A. (TCLA), has been launched by theatre leaders, artists, and supporters to serve the entire Los Angeles theatre ecosystem. TCLA’s initial and most visible step is the creation of a centralized public listings website, TheatreCommonsLA.org, designed to simplify how audiences discover what is playing across the vast spectrum of theaters in the greater L.A. area. "TCLA is about building a stronger theatre ecosystem for all of

Actors’ Equity Association has reached a tentative agreement with The Broadway League on a new Production Contract, temporarily avoiding a strike. The announcement of the deal, which followed an extended overnight negotiation session, was made by union leadership on Saturday morning. Al Vincent, Jr., Actors’ Equity executive director and lead negotiator, confirmed the agreement, stating the deal was reached after a "marathon mediation session lasting until 6 a.m." The Product

Run Time: Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission Ages: 6+ Broadway Schedule: Tuesdays at 7pm Wednesdays at 7pm Thursdays at 7pm Fridays at 8pm Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm Sundays at 1pm and 6pm Ongoing About: You won't need a magic lamp to discover a whole new world on Broadway. Disney’s Aladdin, brings the beloved animated film to dazzling life on stage. Now in its ninth year on Broadway, Aladdin whisks audiences away on a high adventure filled with romance, laughte

Cygnet Theatre, San Diego’s third-largest theatre company, and Arts District Liberty Station have officially unveiled the new Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center (The Joan). This $43.5 million project transformed a historic former Navy building into a world-class performance venue, now serving as Cygnet’s permanent home and the only free-standing live performance space in the Arts District. The Joan is named in honor of the late Joan Jacobs, a devoted arts patron and

In a potentially landmark move for the regional theater landscape, the three largest independent theaters in Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh Public Theater (PPT), Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera (CLO), and City Theatre Company—have announced they are actively exploring a merger into a single, overarching performing arts entity. While theatrical collaborations and absorptions are not new (such as the recent consolidation of Seattle Shakespeare Company and ACT Theatre), this proposed unio

Theatre Washington has announced the return of Theatre Week 2025, a dynamic three-week celebration highlighting the D.C. area’s vibrant, diverse, and world-class theatrical community. Running from September 18 to October 5, the annual event is designed to make regional theater accessible to both local residents and visitors. Key Details and Ticket Information Theatre Week provides special, reduced-price tickets to more than 20 productions across the Washington, D.C., metropol

For centuries, the magic of theater was defined by its ephemeral nature - a fleeting, unique experience shared solely by the performers and the audience in that moment. The live performance was the only performance. Even as technology advanced, attempts to capture this magic often fell short. Most recorded theatrical performances were recorded as-is, rushed and captured as an afterthought or purely for archival purposes. The resulting footage is often static, uninspired, and

For Sean San José and Luis Alfaro, collaboration is not merely a professional arrangement; it is a decades-long journey down a "beautiful, long, endless road." This partnership has recently culminated in The Travelers at the Magic Theatre, a production that San José describes as a life-changing experience that "wants to keep walking with us." The project is deeply rooted in the history of the Magic Theatre itself. Alfaro views the venue as a mythical space, built by poets and

The Alliance Theatre in Atlanta has announced that Brandon Kahn, a veteran of theater management and stage production, will join the organization as its new managing director, effective August 1. Kahn will partner with artistic directors Christopher Moses and Tinashe Kajese-Bolden to lead the premier producing theater in the Southeast. Kahn succeeds Mike Schleifer, who held the position for 11 years before departing to become managing director of Lincoln Center Theater. “Bein

A new international award dedicated to excellence in immersive storytelling, the Annwn Prize, has been announced by Wales Millennium Centre and Crossover Labs. The launch took place at The Big Thing, an annual gathering for the immersive arts community. Supported by Peter and Janet Swinburn, the prize will begin its inaugural cycle in 2025-2026, offering a substantial reward for innovative creators: Award: The winning artist or studio will receive £20,000. Support: The winner

The American Theatre Wing, in collaboration with artists Celia Keenan-Bolger, Sara Bareilles, Catherine Brunell, and friends, has announced the creation of the Gavin Creel Fellowships. This new annual program will grant $25,000 to five emerging theatre actors in tribute to the late Gavin Creel, the Tony-winning actor, friend, and dedicated mentor. Gavin Creel, who received crucial support when he first transitioned from college into his professional acting career, felt a stro

Run Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission Ages: 6+ Broadway Schedule: Tuesdays at 7pm Wednesdays at 7pm Thursdays at 7pm Fridays at 8pm Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm Sundays at 1pm and 6:30pm Ongoing About: The circle of life continues on! In one of the most thrilling visual experiences to ever hit Broadway, giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap - the entire Serengeti comes to life. This adaptation of Disney's iconic film transports you to a dazzling world that

The 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, which includes a $15,000 award, has been granted to Branden Jacobs-Jenkins for his play, Purpose. The winning work premiered at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago. The Pulitzer committee lauded Purpose as "a play about the complex dynamics and legacy of an upper-middle class African American family whose patriarch was a key figure in the Civil Rights movement. A skillful blend of drama and comedy that probes how different generations

Amber Ruffin may currently hold a Tony nomination for co-writing Some Like It Hot and is celebrating the Broadway opening of The Wiz revival—for which she contributed "additional material"—but she often has to remind herself of her roots. "I always forget—oh yeah, I started in theatre," Ruffin noted in a recent interview. "It was a decade of eight shows a week." While the wider public recognizes her distinct comedic voice from Late Night with Seth Meyers and her own program,