Review: GHOST WALTZ at Latino Theatre Company At LATC
by Evan Henerson - May 17, 2024
A moody dramatic dive into the life of a violinist whose celebrated waltz got him mistaken for Strauss. As lovely as Alberto Barboza’s production looks on stage at the Los Angeles Theatre Center – and as melodic as it often sounds – GHOST WALTZ’s impact is as fleeting as the spirits who populate it.
Review: NOW, I SEE, Stratford East
by Olivia Woods - May 17, 2024
In this second installment of Lanre Malaolu’s trilogy (following SAMSKARA, The Yard Theatre), Now, I See shines a light on how the physical body holds grief and the ways in which this manifests in the lives of black British men. As two brothers reunite at their late sibling’s celebration of remembrance, they are forced to rebuild connection after their long-standing estrangement and own up to the redemption they seek.
Review: THE HOT WING KING at Circuit Playhouse
by Kevin Shaw - May 16, 2024
A couple of months ago, newly elected Memphis Mayor Paul Young, in partnership with the African American Mayors Association, announced the launch of the Black Mayor’s Coalition on Crime which is an initiative to “harness the collective power of black mayors across the nation to fight crime.”
Review: ANNIE at Studio 42 & Co
by Theresa Bertram - May 15, 2024
Broadway World saw the tiniest Annie at Studio 42 & Co. production of ANNIE in the Adams-Vines Recital Hall on the Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville May 5. However, though seven-year-old Darby Carter was small, she proved that she could stand as tall as the rest of the cast as she belted out her signature song Tomorrow.
Huddy Unveils 'Love Bites' EP
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024
Fresh off making special guest appearances in Palaye Royale (directed by Modsun) and Lenny Kravitz’s latest music videos, multi-hyphenate rising star Huddy unveils his latest project, Love Bites. Released on his 22nd birthday, the 4-track EP showcases a more mature sound from Huddy, capturing the thrilling highs and lows of love. Listen to the EP!
Video: Watch Season 4 Teaser of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024
The trio is going to Hollywood! Hulu has just released the first trailer for the upcoming fourth season of the hit comedy Only Murders in the Building, which stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. In the new season, the characters will spend some time in Los Angeles as an in-universe movie based on the podcast is being developed.
Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2024
Darren Criss will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park and book by both Aronson and Park. We have all of the details!
Review: THE DEEP BLUE SEA, Theatre Royal Bath
by Cheryl Markosky - May 14, 2024
Tamsin Greig is a marvel as Hester Collyer in Lindsay Posner's new revival of Terence Rattigan's 1950s classic, The Deep Blue Sea, at Theatre Royal Bath's intimate, 126-seater Ustinov Studio.
Photos: Conan Gray Stops By & JULIET
by Bruce Glikas - May 13, 2024
Pop star Conan Gray recently paid a visit to & Juliet on Broadway, and posed with the cast backstage following the performance. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
Nigel Planer Joins CELEBRATING LIONEL BART at JW3
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024
Nigel Planer will join a top West End line up, in a magical and nostalgic musical theatre evening celebrating the great music of songwriter Lionel Bart - Celebrating Lionel Bart, for one night only, 8pm on Sunday 7 July at JW3.
Review: Studio Tenn's Season-Closing CABARET
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 11, 2024
Paul Vasterling, the longtime CEO and artistic director of Nashville Ballet, makes his debut as a director of musical theater with his revival of Cabaret – which he also choreographs – in a much-heralded and eagerly anticipated production for Franklin-based Studio Tenn. The timely and sumptuous revival allows audiences an opportunity to consider the prescience of the classic Broadway musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb that debuted in 1966 and which has continued to fascinate and challenge artists of the theater the world over almost 60 years later.