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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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ALICES ADVENTURE IN WONDERLAND Comes to Prescott Farm
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024


Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative is once again teaming up with Prescott Farm to bring audiences a unique theatrical experience. Follow Alice and the White Rabbit through the beautiful grounds of Prescott Farm and meet up with familiar characters along the way in this promenade theatre event - Alices Adventure in Wonderland.

New Shows With Cara Brindisi, Enter The Haggis, and The Shady Roosters Announced For The Spire Center in Plymouth
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024


The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth announced new shows. Learn more about the lineup here!

Broadway Buying Guide: September 9, 2024- See Alyssa Milano in CHICAGO Starting Next Week
by Team BWW - Sep 9, 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, September 9, 2024.

Cast Set For the West End Return of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024


Full casting has been announced for the five-time Tony Award winning production of The Lehman Trilogy which returns to London's West End following highly acclaimed international performances. 

Feminist Theatre in Britain 1969-1992 Exhibition Comes to London Performance Studios
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024


A timely exhibition at London Performance Studios will highlight an influential period of 20th century theatre history.

Photos: In Rehearsal for the UK Premiere of New Shakespeare-Inspired Musical, PLAY ON!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024


See photos from inside rehearsal for the UK premiere of Play On!, the jazz-fuelled, Twelfth Night-inspired musical that will tour the UK from September 2024 – February 2025.

Games We Play to Embark on 'She's The Girl' Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 6, 2024


Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Games We Play (a.k.a Emmyn Calleiro) has announced his North American headline She’s The Girl Tour. 

Malcolm Washington and John David Washington to Receive Honors for THE PIANO LESSON at Chicago International Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 6, 2024


Malcolm Washington, director and co-writer of the upcoming adaptation of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, along with star John David Washington will be honored at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival for their work on the film, which is also set to open the festival.

New Village Arts Presents THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024


New Village Arts has announced THE THANKSGIVING PLAY, the production runs from November 10 to December 3.

Performances Added to RICHARD II at the Magic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024


The Magic Theatre has announced that performances have been added for Richard II by William Shakespeare, translated by Naomi Iizuka, due to popular demand. 

Photos: RICHARD II is Now Playing at the Magic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024


 The Magic Theatre is now presenting Richard II by William Shakespeare, translated by Naomi Iizuka and announce the cast and creative team for this brand new production. Check out photos here!

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK 2024-Where to Dine?
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 4, 2024


New York Fashion Week is here from September 6th through September . While you're planning to engage with top styles, you will also be wanting to plan drinks, meals and get-togethers. Check out some of our choices that are located all around the city and enjoy!

Neil Patrick Harris & Jane Krakowski Join SHIT. MEET. FAN. at MCC Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2024


Five-time Emmy Award winner and Tony Award winner Neil Patrick Harris and Tony Award winner Jane Krakowski have joined the cast of the World Premiere of MCC Theater's Shit. Meet. Fan. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Broadway Buying Guide: September 3, 2024- Long-Running Hits Top the Week
by Team BWW - Sep 3, 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, September 3, 2024.

World Premiere Of LIBERTY TALKS: A COLOSSAL SATIRE Comes to Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024


Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater will present the World Premiere of LIBERTY TALKS: A Colossal Satire by Provincetown playwright Fermin Rojas, directed by Janice L. Goldberg.

ALL THESE WOMEN Comes to Theatre 40 Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024


Theatre 40 announced a staged reading of the new play ALL THESE WOMEN, written and directed by Melanie MacQueen, on October 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in Beverly Hills. Admission is $10 at the door.

Interview: 'We Talked About a Ten Week Run': Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer And Henry Shields on Celebrating 10 Years of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Kat Mokrynski - Sep 10, 2024


The Olivier Award-winning comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong, is celebrating its 10th anniversary on the West End at the Duchess Theatre. Recently, we had the chance to speak with the writers of the show, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields on what it is like to be celebrating this anniversary!

Appalachian Center For The Arts Announces 2024-2025 Vitality New Play Commissions
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 31, 2024


The Appalachian Center for the Arts has announced its 2024-2025 Vitality New Play Commissions. Five nationally-recognized playwrights are writing new plays for The App's Vitality Touring Theatre Company, which presents plays and musicals on health and wellness topics for elementary school through adult audiences.

Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Extended at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2024


The West Coast premiere of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at the Old Globe, adapted for the stage by Tony Award–nominated playwright Ken Ludwig and directed by Peter Amster, has been extended for one week. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE PIANO LESSON to Make World Premiere at Telluride Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 29, 2024


Malcolm Washington's film adaptation of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson will have its world premiere screening this weekend at the Telluride Film Festival. The screening comes ahead of its limited theatrical release on November 8 and its Netflix streaming release on November 22.

Guest Blog: Writer and Actor Saher Shah on Female Representation, Expectations and Visibility in Her New Play VITAMIN D
by Guest Author - Aug 30, 2024


Vitamin D started as a bunch of scene ideas, thoughts and one-liners of dialogue in my notes app on my phone. It lived there for almost a year, growing every time I had a conversation with someone, saw a post on social media or read an article about the way we speak about, and to women when it came to marital status, and particularly within South Asian and Muslim communities.

Writers Revealed for 2024/2025 The Writers' Room at Geffen Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2024


Geffen Playhouse revealed its selection of LA-based writers to participate in the 2024/2025 cycle of The Writers’ Room. Learn more about the writers and the program!

Which Celebs Are Coming to Broadway in Fall 2024
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 1, 2024


Do you know which Hollywoods stars will perform on Broadway this season? Check outa. full list of household names the will arrive for the Fall/Winter 2024 season here!

SWEENEY TODD Comes to Portland Center Stage Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024


Portland Center Stage will open their 2024-25 season with the chilling and iconic musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. 

Billy Magnussen, Debra Messing, Constance Wu, And More Join S*IT. MEET. FAN At MCC Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2024


Billy Magnussen, Debra Messing, Tramell Tillman, and Constance Wu have joined the cast of Robert O'Hara's new play at MCC Theater, promising a star-studded production for theater enthusiasts.

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