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VIDEO: On This Day, February 1- Happy Birthday, Michael C. Hall!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2019

On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of stage and television star, Michael C. Hall!

VIDEO: Get a Behind the Scenes Look at 'Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2019

Get a look behind the scenes as the full cast of "Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical" record one of the original tracks from the show - "Advertising Ruins Everything." Watch the video below!

VIDEO: Meet the Cast of Berkeley Rep's METAMORPHOSES
by Alan Henry - Jan 25, 2019

Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced the full cast and creative team for Metamorphoses. This co-production with the Guthrie Theater is led by nationally and internationally renowned writer and director Mary Zimmerman.

VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal Was Warned Not to do the Monologue in His Upcoming Off-Broadway Show
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 18, 2019

Jake Gyllenhaal was a guest on the Wednesday night episode of 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,' During the interview, he discussed the surprise announcement of him playing Mysterio in 'Spiderman: Far From Home' and his upcoming Off-Broadway show, 'Sea Wall/A Life,' at the Public Theater.

VIDEO: On This Day, January 2 - Happy Birthday, Beth Malone!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 2, 2019

Beth Malone was nominated for a 2015 Tony Award and Grammy for her game-changing role of 'Alison' in Fun Home. She was last seen on Broadway as The Angel in the Tony Award-winning revival of Tony Kushner's Angels In America.

VIDEO: John Leguizamo Heads to Netflix in Trailer for LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 25, 2018

John Leguizamo won't rest until every moron becomes less of a moron. Latin History for Morons comes to Netflix November 5th.

VIDEO: Choreography Unlocked: Nurturing New Voices at Alvin Ailey
by Alan Henry - Oct 15, 2018

The Nurturing New Voices panel was a discussion on how arts institutions can nurture new voices. Moderated by Ailey Artistic Director Robert Battle with participants including Thelma Golden (Director and Chief Curator of The Studio Museum in Harlem), Rennie Harris (Founder of Rennie Harris Puremovement and Ailey's 2018–19 Artist-in-Residence), Tarell Alvin McCraney (playwright), Shanta Thake (Senior Director of Artistic Programs at the Public Theater), and Darren Walker (President of The Ford Foundation).

VIDEO: Idina Menzel Releases the Music Video for 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' from IDINA:LIVE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 11, 2018

Tony Award-winning actress, singer and performer Idina Menzel's music video for her studio version of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is out now. Watch/share the video HERE. The song comes from her upcoming album idina: live which is slated for release October 12. Along with "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Menzel recently released her live versions of Rent's "Seasons of Love," and "Don't Rain on My Parade" which premiered at Playbill and TheaterMania respectively. 

Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch: Lauren Molina & Conor Ryan Are Makin' Desperate Whoopie Pies!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 2, 2018

In this episode, Katie is joined in the kitchen by the stars of Desperate Measures, Lauren Molina and Conor Ryan! Check out the recipe for Katie's Makin' Desperate Whoopie Pies below!

VIDEO: First Look at A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 at Berkeley Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2018

Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents A Doll's House, Part 2, written by Lucas Hnath and directed by Les Waters, which begins previews on Thursday, September 6 and runs through Sunday, October 21. Individual tickets begin at $30 ($15 if you're under 35) and can be purchased online at berkeleyrep.org or by phone at 510 647-2949 beginning August 12, 2018. Subscription tickets are available now. 

VIDEO: Alumni of Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal's BARS Workshop Will Develop Full-Length Plays at The Public - Get a Taste of Their Work!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2018

The BARS program at the Public Theater has just finished it's second year of their Alumni program, where selected BARS members spend the summer developing their first full length works, under the mentorshop of Rafael Casal, Daveed Diggs and the NEW WORKS department.

VIDEO: Inside Rehearsals for GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY- Extended Through December 9
by Julie Musbach - Sep 6, 2018

The Public Theater will begin previews for the North American premiere of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY on Tuesday, September 11 with a Free First Preview performance. This new musical was initially extended through Sunday, November 18, and has been extended an additional three weeks through Sunday, December 9

VIDEO: Donna Murphy Says 'So Long Dearie' to HELLO, DOLLY!
by Julie Musbach - Aug 28, 2018

It may be a while since the parade passed by, but there's never a bad time to mourn the closing of HELLO, DOLLY! While Bette Midler sparkled from stage to headlines, Donna Murphy was equally as stunning in the role and paid her own tribute to the ending of her run in the iconic red dress. Watch below!

VIDEO: Ghostlit Theatre Company Presents FUN HOME
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2018

GhostLit Repertory Theatre Company, under the leadership of Artistic Directors Caitlin Teeleyand Harrison Lang, is thrilled to present the regional premiere of the Broadway hit-musical, Fun Home.

The Martha Stewart Musical Travels To Provincetown!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2018

Ryan Raftery, creator and star of the smash hit Anna Wintour and Andy Cohen musicals will travel to Provincetown's famed Crown and Anchor resort this August to play the final performances of the show in his 'Titans of Media' trilogy based on the tale of America's first self-made female billionaire. 

TV: Watch Highlights from the Public's FIRE IN DREAMLAND
by Julie Musbach - Jul 10, 2018

The Public is currently tackling the dynamic and poignantly funny new play Fire in Dreamland. Get a look at the production below!

VIDEO: George C. Wolfe Talks THE ICEMAN COMETH on Icons and Innovators Series
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2018

On June 21, Susan Fales-Hill sat down for an intimate conversation with George C. Wolfe, the award-winning director and playwright who returned to Broadway this year with the new production of The Iceman Cometh.

VIDEO: On This Day, June 29- Happy Birthday, Brian d'Arcy James!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2018

On This Day, we're celebrating the birthday of Broadway favorite, Brian d'Arcy James!

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