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Opens: January 29, 2025
Closing: February 22, 2025
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A new Jazz musical based on Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”



What does it take for a woman to make it in a man’s world?



Meet Vy, a talented songwriter looking to make it big in the 1940’s Harlem scene. She quickly learns from her uncle Jester that women will never be taken seriously in a man’s world. But, like many a strong hero, she refuses to accept defeat. Through her gender fluid cunning, she meets club owner The Duke and sensational nightclub singer Lady Liv and is swept up in a syncopated symphony of melodies, mistaken identities and romance. Who will come out on top?



Play On! is set in the jazz scene of New York’s Cotton Club. This stylish retelling of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, directed by Talawa’s Artistic Director Michael Buffong (A Kind of People, Royal Court; All My Sons, Talawa and Royal Exchange) fuses the thrilling music of Duke Ellington with street dance choreography.



Prepare to be wowed by this musical spectacular that will have your toes tapping and hands clapping along with the timeless soundtrack.



Accessible Performances: Wednesday 12 February, 2.30pm – Chilled Environment Performance. Thursday 13 February, 7.30pm – Open Captioned Performance. Saturday 15 February, 2.30pm – Audio Described Performance. Monday 17 February, 7.30pm – BSL Interpreted Performance


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Jeremy O. Harris, Adrian Lester, Jodie Whittaker, and More Join The Cast of ECHO at The Royal Court
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024


The Royal Court Theatre and LIFT (London International Festival of Theatre) have announced a further nine artists who will perform in the world premiere of ECHO (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen) written by critically acclaimed Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour.

Award Winning SLÄPSTICK: SCHËRZO To Perform In London For The First Time This Autumn
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2024


Award-winning group SLÄPSTICK brings their unique blend of music, comedy, and theater to London for the first time this autumn with their show SCHËRZO.

The Drilling Company to Present TWELFTH NIGHT for the 29th Season of Shakespeare in the Parking Lot
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2024


The Drilling Company will present a two-week run of 'Twelfth Night,' directed by Hamilton Clancy, for the 29th season of Shakespeare in the Parking Lot. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast and Creatives Set for MARY POPPINS at WaterTower Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2024


WaterTower Theatre has revealed the cast and creative details for Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s MARY POPPINS. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

PALE ERECTIONS: THE MONUMENTS PLAY To Be Presented At The Open Stage Studio Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2024


Pale Erections: The Monuments Play by Kramer Hardman will be performed at the Open Stage Studio Theatre in Harrisburg as part of the 2nd Annual Harrisburg Fringe Festival on July 18, 20, and 21.

Chicago Shakespeare Presents SHAKES IN THE CITY: TWELFTH NIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2024


Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced Shakes in the City, part of CST's longstanding commitment to creative community engagement offering free and accessible programming for audiences of all ages in neighborhoods across Chicago.

Only Twin (Cardiknox, Forgive Durden) Releases New Single From Upcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2024


Only Twin, the solo project of Seattle-bred, Los Angeles-based Thomas Dutton (formerly of the indie-emo band Forgive Durden on Fueled by Ramen and synth-pop group Caridknox on Warner) will release his sophomore album It Feels Nice to Burn on July 19th. Dutton has also shared the album’s newest single “Love of a Lifetime,” a breathtaking synth-driven love song written for his wife. Listen to it now!

The Shawnee Playhouse to Hold Auditions For Fall 2024 Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2024


The Shawnee Playhouse will hold auditions for adults for their 2024 fall plays and musicals on July 21st and July 24th, 2024. Learn how to attend!

Review: THE EDGAR ALLAN POE SPEAKEASY at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - Jul 1, 2024


What did our critic think of THE EDGAR ALLAN POE SPEAKEASY at Revolution Stage Company?

Broadway Buying Guide: July 1, 2024- Long-Running Hits Top the Week
by Team BWW - Jul 1, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, July 1, 2024.

Video: In Rehearsal with LCT3's SIX CHARACTERS
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 30, 2024


Go inside rehearsal for the LCT production of SIX CHARACTERS, a new play by Phillip Howze directed by Dustin Wills, in the video here!

MEAN GIRLS to Play The Majestic Theatre This Fall; Tickets Now on Sale
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024


Broadway in San Antonio at the Majestic Theatre has announced that single tickets to the much anticipated return of MEAN GIRLS are officially on-sale to the public. MEAN GIRLS will play for three days only beginning November 8 through November 10, 2024. Opening night is set for Friday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. 

Review: James Beaman Is Full of Love & Laughter in LIVED EXPERIENCE at the Triad
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 28, 2024


James Beaman is fabulously himself in his new solo show. LIVED EXPERIENCE takes a tongue-in-cheek look at everything from Gen Z’s and millennial’s obsession with “safety” and trigger words to Beaman’s own life and long career in acting, cabaret and drag performance.

Review: PSYCHO BEACH PARTY at Matrix Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Jun 28, 2024


Psycho Beach Party is a classic summer comedy at the Matrix Theatre on Melrose through July 7th.  It is glorious, glorious fun, campy, frisky, outrageous, and hilarious from start to finish.

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Hosts Community Day This July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2024


The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival will host a Community Day on July 6, 2024, featuring family-friendly activities, live performances, and behind-the-scenes tours.

Devo's Gerald Casale to Receive Ernie Kovacs Award at Dallas VideoFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2024


Dallas VideoFest will present the coveted Ernie Kovacs Award to musician, artist, and music video director Gerald Casale. Learn more about Casale.

THE BAUHAUS PROJECT to Have World Premiere at Open Fist in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2024


Open Fist Theatre Company will premiere The Bauhaus Project by Tom Jacobson, a world premiere theatrical event presented in two binge-worthy parts. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Top Off-Broadway Shows for July 2024
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 1, 2024


What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of July.

HAMSTRUNG World Premiere Announced As Part of Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2024


Discover HAMSTRUNG at the Edinburgh Fringe, a unique take on Shakespeare's Hamlet by George Rennie, showing at The Pleasance Courtyard at 11:30 am.

BWW Q&A: Steven Lone on EVERY BRILLIANT THING at CCAE Theatricals
by Joshua Wright - Jun 26, 2024


We talk with Steven Lone about starring in Every Brilliant Thing at CCAE Theatricals. Performances begin July 5th and run through July 21st, 2024.

Beckah Amani Shares Powerful New Single 'Sober'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2024


Burundian-Australian, Gold Coast-based singer-songwriter Beckah Amani shares her powerful new single, ‘Sober’; a message of hope to those who might feel forgotten and a call for reflection and action to the rest of us, which can begin by simply talking. 

MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL Extends at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2024


Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil has been extended at Goodman Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Leslye Headland's CULT OF LOVE Headed to Broadway as Part of Second Stage's Fall Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024


Leslye Headland's Cult of Love is headed to Broadway later this year as part of Second Stage Theater's upcoming fall season. Additionally, Donald Margulies’ Lunar Eclipse will open off-Broadway this fall.

Austin Rankin and Eric Williams to Play 'Little Michael' in MJ on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2024


Broadway newcomers Austin Rankin and Eric Williams will join the cast of MJ, alternating the role of ‘Little Michael’. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Guest Blog: 'It Is Not Depressing But Uplifting': Translator John Farndon on New Ukrainian Play THE TRUMPETER
by Guest Author - Jun 25, 2024


Back in February, I witnessed something I've never seen in theatre before, even though I've seen many hundreds of shows. It was in the Wiesbaden Staatstheater in Germany, and the play was Ukrainian playwright Inna Goncharova's The Trumpeter performed in English by actress Kristin Milward. At the end of the performance, the mixed audience of Ukrainians and Germans rose slowly to their feet, weeping and cheering at the same time, and stayed like this for a very long time. It was extremely moving to witness.

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