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Musical Moments: 'The Band's Visit' and 'Freestyle Love Supreme'
San Francisco stages are now hosting two of the more unorthodox musicals to hit big on Broadway in recent years, one subtle and poetic ("The Band's Visit"), the other boisterous and participatory ("Freestyle Love Supreme").
Philly's Arden Theatre's Run of 'Streetcar' Back on Track
The Arden Theatre Company reopens its doors this month with Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire" after being shut down in March 2020 due to COVID.
As Broadway Fights Virus Surge, Unsung Heroes Find Spotlight
The theatrical magic keeping Broadway going during the latest coronavirus surge has been the unheralded performers ready to step into any role in an emergency.
'Company' Actor Learns old Benefactor's Identity and Pays it Forward
Out actor Claybourne Elder from the current "Company" revival paid it forward and learned the identity of man who paid him a similar gesture 15 years ago that influenced him to move to NYC and pursue a theatrical career.
SpeakEasy Stage Moves 'People, Places & Things' Opening to February Due to Covid
Due to the recent surge in COVID cases, and out of deep concern for its community, SpeakEasy Stage Company has decided to delay the opening of its Boston Premiere production of the critically-acclaimed play "People, Places & Things."
Review: 'The Woman in Black' Is a Grim and Ghastly Holiday Treat
The long-running British hit "The Woman in Black" a grim and ghastly treat for the holidays, but no less sweet for all that.
Harvey Evans, Actor in Broadway's Golden Years, Dies at 80
Harvey Evans, an actor, singer and dancer who had a knack for landing roles in the original Broadway productions of such classics as "West Side Story," "Follies" "Hello, Dolly!" and "Gypsy," has died.
Playwright Keenan Scott II Steps in to Save Broadway Performance of Own Play
"Thoughts of a Colored Man" playwright Keenan Scott II stepped into a role he wrote after a cast member tested positive for COVID-19 and two non-COVID related illnesses felled the cast.
'The Woman in Black' at The Strand
'The Woman In Black,' a ghost story, is now on stage at A.C.T.'s Strand Theater. Thousands of goosebump-loving audience members who have made this play a huge hit in London.
Review: North Shore's 'A Christmas Carol' Returns - 30 Years Strong
There's something special about Bill Hanney's North Shore Music Theatre's production of "A Christmas Carol," which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
Review: 'Cirque Dreams Holidaze' Dazzles with Acrobatics, Fanciful Costumes
With venues now open with some restrictions, there are plenty of holiday-themed shows to be seen, especially for families. "Cirque Dreams Holidaze" might fit the bill for an all-ages friendly show.
Review: Re-imagined 'Nutcracker' Makes a Splendid Return
In their bold reimagining, the Festival Ballet brings updates that perhaps aren't completely necessary but are most welcome.
'The Music Man' Starring Hugh Jackman Begins Broadway Previews
The curtain rises on the first preview performance of the hugely anticipated revival of "The Music Man," starring Tony-, Grammy-, and Emmy Award-winning star Hugh Jackman as Professor Harold Hill.
Rockettes End Season as New York Tallies Record COVID cCses
New York state reported Friday that just over 21,000 people had tested positive for COVID-19 the previous day, the highest single-day total for new cases since testing became widely available.
Live Theater in London, NYC Grapple with New Virus Outbreaks
Many stages on both Broadway and the West End have been forced to go dark once more as the live theater community grapples with backstage COVID outbreaks.
Bringing Back (and Tweaking) Balanchine's 'Nutcracker' in Philly
Philadelphia Ballet returns to the Academy of Music with George Balanchine's production of "The Nutcracker" after a skipped year. EDGE spoke to PB's artistic director Angel Corella about the revamped production.
SF Ballet's 'Nutcracker;' Mark Morris Dance Group
SF Ballet's new production of Helgi Tomasson's "Nutcracker" shines, with principal dancers and soloists even in minor roles acting on a par with the dancing. Also, advance coverage of Mark Morris Dance Group this weekend at Zellerbach Hall.
'Wild: A Musical Becoming' Soars When It Sings
"Wild: A Musical Becoming" is exactly that — a completely wild musical fable that is still in the development process. Despite some issues, it is an overwhelming emotional experience.
Live 'Stream' — 'Gently Down the Stream' at NCTC
Playwright Martin Sherman's intergenerational play, now at the New Conservatory Theatre Center, brings a simultaneous valedictory for the gay past and benediction of queer generations to come.
Lincoln Center Theater's 'Flying Over Sunset' Hits Psychedelic Speed Bumps
The new musical "Flying Over Sunset" follows three notable figures from the 1950s as they experiment with LSD, but it never takes off the ground.
Review: 'The Woman in Black' Is a Grim and Ghastly Holiday Treat
The long-running British hit "The Woman in Black" a grim and ghastly treat for the holidays, but no less sweet for all that.
Lincoln Center Theater's 'Flying Over Sunset' Hits Psychedelic Speed Bumps
The new musical "Flying Over Sunset" follows three notable figures from the 1950s as they experiment with LSD, but it never takes off the ground.