Genesis of a Song: How Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Wrote ’Waving Through a Window’ The Tony-nominated songwriting duo reveal how Dear Evan Hansen’s anthem was born and how it helped guide the score for the entire musical.
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Somebody’s Daughter Opens June 6 Chisa Hutchinson’s new play debuts Off-Broadway in a production from Second Stage Theatre.
How Anastasia’s Costume Designer Honored What Fans Loved on Screen in a Fresh Way Costume designer Linda Cho offers a close-up look at the Romanov’s majestic costumes, and why she needs a backstage pulley system to lift some of her…
Try to Remember: At the Final Performance of The Fantasticks The original Girl, Rita Gardner, is planning a concert in honor of songwriting team Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt.
Tovah Feldshuh Will Prove Aging Is Optional at Bay Street Theater The four-time Tony nominee will offer cabaret and comedy in her solo show.
Opera Star Eric Owens Appointed Glimmerglass Festival's Artistic Advisor The American bass-baritone will also headline the Met's Porgy and Bess in the 2019–2020 season.
British Stage and Screen Actor Peter Sallis Dies at 96 The veteran actor co-starred opposite Judi Dench in Cabaret and was the voice of Wallace in Wallace & Gromit films.
Hudson River Dance Festival Will Celebrate Modern Dance—Seemingly on the Water The two evenings will be presented at Pier 63 in Chelsea.
Shubert Foundation Awards .8 Million in Grants to The Public Theater, Roundabout, and 531 More See the list of performing arts organizations that have received prizes ranging from $10,000 to $325,000.
Grosses Analysis: Brendon Urie Gives Kinky Boots a Lift The Panic! At the Disco frontman joined the cast May 26, bringing with him a box office boost.
A Doll's House, Part 2, Starring Laurie Metcalf, Extends Broadway Engagement Lucas Hnath's comedic Ibsen follow-up will now run into 2018.
Falsettos Broadway Revival Screened June 5 with Lincoln Center Theater The Tony-nominated revival, starring Christian Borle, Stephanie J. Block, and Andrew Rannells, was screened at Cinépolis Cinemas.
Phillipa Soo Will Join Jason Robert Brown at SubCulture's Post-Tony Extravaganza The Greenwich Village club will host the third annual event celebrating the past season.
Tour Dates Announced for Chita Rivera and Tommy Tune's Two for the Road Concerts The tour is scheduled to launch in September in New Jersey.
Melissa Leo Joins André Holland in Williamstown Reading of Safe Space The Oscar winner will play a university president in the new drama by Alan Fox.