Alex Weisman

Review: AN ACT OF GOD at Copley Theatre, Aurora IL

A question from Archangel Michael to God. The newest production in the BOLD Series at the intimate Copley Theatre in Aurora is An Act of God. Alex Weisman, in his bravura Paramount Copley debut as God, delivers each of the revised Ten Commandments to the audience in a way they do not expect. Sarcasm. Anger. Bitterness. Some narcissim. If you will, this is God on a rant and trying to figure out what is good, bad, right and wrong. His help along the way are the angels Michael (Michael Turrentine in his Paramount debut) and Gabriel (Em Modaff). They are both the comic relief but also play Devil’s advocate. Under the direction of Keira Fromm in her Paramount debut, she has delivered an amazing production which should be seen more than once. The script, by David Javerbaum, was derived from tweets from the Twitter account The Tweet of God. At times, the show feels like a late night talk show where the audience is the guest. The conversation hits on topics such as religious doctrines, morality, our own human frailties, creation, faith, good and evil and other topics. You will laugh. You will groan. You might get angry. You might get sad. You might start to question yourself. You might question God. It’s OK.

Interview: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD National Tour's Emmet Smith

Emmet Smith stars as Albus Potter, Harry Potter’s middle son and the play’s protagonist, in the national tour of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD. Read BroadayWorld's interview with the actor!

Paramount's 2024-25 BOLD Series Continues With AN ACT OF GOD

Paramount’s 2024-25 BOLD Series will continue with David Javerbaum’s An Act of God. And you better believe, God dishes it all out in this hit comedy, delivering a biblical rewrite for the ages, with added snarky social commentary for our amusement.

Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER is a Thrilling Good Time at the MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER

What did our critic think of DIAL M FOR MURDER at MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER? Seat-gripping and immensely satisfying -- that’s Dial M for Murder, a new adaptation by playwright Jeffrey Hatcher, now on stage at the Milwaukee Rep. Under the direction of Laura Braza, this updated take on Frederick Knott’s 1952 original and Hitchcock’s 1954 film stays true to the source with some refreshing updates. But blackmail and revenge, passion and plot twists all remain in this thrilling piece of theater.

DIAL M FOR MURDER Comes to Milwaukee Repertory Theater in November

Milwaukee Repertory Theater, now celebrating its 70th Anniversary Season, presents Dial M for Murder by Frederick Knott and Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher (Holmes and Watson), November 14 – December 17, 2023, in the Quadracci Powerhouse. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Zoetic Stage, Maltz Jupiter Theatre & More Nominated for Carbonell Awards 2022-2023 Season

Discover the nominees for the prestigious Carbonell Awards 2022-2023 season, including Zoetic Stage and Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming event and the best of South Florida theater.

Photos: On the Red Carpet for the New York Premiere of SUMMONING SYLVIA

Check out photos from the New York premiere of Alex Wyse & Wesley Taylor's Summoning Sylvia!

AMERICAN RHAPSODY World Premiere By Michael McKeever To Run At Arsht Center, January 12-29, 2023

Zoetic Stage and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County will present the world premiere of AMERICAN RHAPSODY, an epic yet intimate exploration of the evolution of one family throughout the last half of the 20th century into the turbulence of today and well beyond.

Broadway's Alex Weisman Undergoes Surgery After Being Punched in a Subway Station

Broadway actor Alex Weisman was injured after being punched by a man in a Manhattan subway station. Weisman had to undergo laser eye surgery after being hit in the face at the 103rd Street station on the Upper West Side.

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's Autism Friendly Performance

On March 1, 2020, TDF presented its first ever Autism Friendly Performance of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child at the Lyric Theatre. James Brown iii took over TDF's Instagram to give fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the cast's excitement, the magic of his transformation into Hagrid, and more.

Celebrate Your Hogwarts House at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD House Pride Nights on Broadway

The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will celebrate the Hogwarts houses with four special performances dedicated to each house. Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw houses are the four living and learning communities for Hogwarts students, named after the wizarding school's four founders.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Sets Records in Both New York and San Francisco

The two US productions of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child are celebrating the New Year with record-breaking milestones on both coasts with unprecedented sales for a play.

VIDEO: Get a Look Backstage at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD With James Snyder!

Broadway's Harry Potter himself, James Snyder, recently gave New York Live a look backstage at the Tony-winning hit play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child! Get a magical look backstage with this video!

TV: Celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday With This CURSED CHILD Opening Night Throwback!

Today is quite the magical day because it's the birthday of one of the most famous wizards in the wizarding world, Harry Potter! To celebrate the special occasion, we're looking back at opening night of The Boy Who Lived's venture on Broadway: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child! Hop on the Hogwarts Express and check out the video to see Jamie Parker, Sam Clemmett, Anthony Boyle, and more on the special night!

VIDEO: Get a Tour of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's Lyric Theatre With San Francisco's Scorpius, Jon Steiger!

It's time to head to Hogwarts because we're getting a tour around Broadway's Lyric Theatre, home to the Tony-winning hit play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, courtesy of Jon Steiger, who is set to play Scorpius Malfoy in the show's upcoming San Francisco production at the Curran Theatre. Check out all of the magic with the video!

VIDEO: Get a Backstage Look at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD!

Broadway's Harry Potter himself, James Snyder, recently gave Cheddar a look backstage at the Tony-winning hit play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child! Get a magical look backstage with this video!

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Releases New Block of Tickets

The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has just released over 250,000 new tickets for performances at the Lyric Theatre through March 15, 2020.

Photo Flash: Paige Davis Wins Big at BROADWAY BEE

Monday night at NYC's Le Poisson Rouge, the fourth annual Broadway Bee competition scored impressive success. Broadway stars, cast mates, and supporters raised $41,898 for Broadway Bound Kids' arts education programs. Paige Davis, representing team Chicago, took home the grand prize trophy.

Ali Stroker, Taylor Louderman, Paige Davis, And More Will Compete In Tonight's Broadway Bee

Tonight, Broadway stars will compete to be the last one standing and win the Broadway Bee! The event is a comedic spelling bee between Broadway shows, hosted by the creators of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. This unique evening supports the free and tuition-assisted arts education programs of Broadway Bound Kids, whose mission is to inspire and empower young lives through the arts.

MEAN GIRLS' Taylor Louderman Brings Comfort To The Star Studded 'Broadway Bee'

Mean Girls star, Taylor Louderman, will be on hand at (Le) Poisson Rouge this Monday, May 6, as the 'Comfort Counselor' for Broadway stars participating in the 4th Annual Broadway Bee, a fundraiser for Broadway Bound Kids. In addition to the fetch Louderman, Afra Hines (Hadestown) and Jillian Mueller (Pretty Woman) round out the classroom of spellers who join previously announced Paige Davis (Chicago), Ali Stroker (Oklahoma), J Harrison Ghee (Kinky Boots), Jelani Remy (Ain't Too Proud), Lee Aaron Rosen (Angels in America), Evan Todd (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), Zach Hess (Frozen), Lauryn Ciardullo (Aladdin), and Alex Weisman (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child).