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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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MEAN GIRLS to Play The Majestic Theatre This Fall; Tickets Now on Sale
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024


Broadway in San Antonio at the Majestic Theatre has announced that single tickets to the much anticipated return of MEAN GIRLS are officially on-sale to the public. MEAN GIRLS will play for three days only beginning November 8 through November 10, 2024. Opening night is set for Friday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. 

Review: James Beaman Is Full of Love & Laughter in LIVED EXPERIENCE at the Triad
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 28, 2024


James Beaman is fabulously himself in his new solo show. LIVED EXPERIENCE takes a tongue-in-cheek look at everything from Gen Z’s and millennial’s obsession with “safety” and trigger words to Beaman’s own life and long career in acting, cabaret and drag performance.

Review: PSYCHO BEACH PARTY at Matrix Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Jun 28, 2024


Psycho Beach Party is a classic summer comedy at the Matrix Theatre on Melrose through July 7th.  It is glorious, glorious fun, campy, frisky, outrageous, and hilarious from start to finish.

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Hosts Community Day This July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2024


The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival will host a Community Day on July 6, 2024, featuring family-friendly activities, live performances, and behind-the-scenes tours.

Devo's Gerald Casale to Receive Ernie Kovacs Award at Dallas VideoFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2024


Dallas VideoFest will present the coveted Ernie Kovacs Award to musician, artist, and music video director Gerald Casale. Learn more about Casale.

THE BAUHAUS PROJECT to Have World Premiere at Open Fist in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2024


Open Fist Theatre Company will premiere The Bauhaus Project by Tom Jacobson, a world premiere theatrical event presented in two binge-worthy parts. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Top Off-Broadway Shows for July 2024
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 1, 2024


What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of July.

HAMSTRUNG World Premiere Announced As Part of Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2024


Discover HAMSTRUNG at the Edinburgh Fringe, a unique take on Shakespeare's Hamlet by George Rennie, showing at The Pleasance Courtyard at 11:30 am.

BWW Q&A: Steven Lone on EVERY BRILLIANT THING at CCAE Theatricals
by Joshua Wright - Jun 26, 2024


We talk with Steven Lone about starring in Every Brilliant Thing at CCAE Theatricals. Performances begin July 5th and run through July 21st, 2024.

Beckah Amani Shares Powerful New Single 'Sober'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2024


Burundian-Australian, Gold Coast-based singer-songwriter Beckah Amani shares her powerful new single, ‘Sober’; a message of hope to those who might feel forgotten and a call for reflection and action to the rest of us, which can begin by simply talking. 

MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL Extends at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2024


Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil has been extended at Goodman Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Leslye Headland's CULT OF LOVE Headed to Broadway as Part of Second Stage's Fall Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024


Leslye Headland's Cult of Love is headed to Broadway later this year as part of Second Stage Theater's upcoming fall season. Additionally, Donald Margulies’ Lunar Eclipse will open off-Broadway this fall.

Austin Rankin and Eric Williams to Play 'Little Michael' in MJ on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2024


Broadway newcomers Austin Rankin and Eric Williams will join the cast of MJ, alternating the role of ‘Little Michael’. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Guest Blog: 'It Is Not Depressing But Uplifting': Translator John Farndon on New Ukrainian Play THE TRUMPETER
by Guest Author - Jun 25, 2024


Back in February, I witnessed something I've never seen in theatre before, even though I've seen many hundreds of shows. It was in the Wiesbaden Staatstheater in Germany, and the play was Ukrainian playwright Inna Goncharova's The Trumpeter performed in English by actress Kristin Milward. At the end of the performance, the mixed audience of Ukrainians and Germans rose slowly to their feet, weeping and cheering at the same time, and stayed like this for a very long time. It was extremely moving to witness.

Aubrey Johnson Quartet to Play Jazz On Main in Mt. Kisco This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024


On Friday, June 28 at 7pm, Brooklyn-based jazz vocalist Aubrey Johnson will team up with Detroit native guitarist Randy Napoleon for an exciting evening of originals, jazz standards, and Brazilian music at Jazz on Main in Mt. Kisco.

Review: 10,000 DREAMS DANCE FESTIVAL - PROGRAM A at The Kennedy Center
by Emily Berger - Jun 23, 2024


This festival includes performances by Ballet West, Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company, Goh Ballet featuring dancers from the National Ballet of China, Houston Ballet. Pacific Northwest Ballet, Singapore Ballet, and The Washington Ballet.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsal for SIX CHARACTERS at Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024


On Tuesday, June 18, cast, creatives and crew members gathered for the first rehearsal of the LCT production of SIX CHARACTERS, a new play by Phillip Howze directed by Dustin Wills. Check out photos here!

Drama Book Shop to Present OPEN, A Conversation With Award-Winning Playwright Crystal Skillman
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 22, 2024


Celebrate pride with the team of “Open” the play. On June 25th, 7:30-8:30 PM, the Drama Book Shop will present, in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications, “OPEN” a conversation with award-winning playwright Crystal Skillman. This author's event will feature a talkback, book signing, and live podcast recording.

Review: Hello, Jodi! It's a Match Made in Heaven with Encore! Performing Arts in HELLO, DOLLY!
by Albert Gutierrez - Jun 21, 2024


Encore! Performing Arts’ production of HELLO, DOLLY! leans heavily into the relentless optimism and good time that’s made the musical a classic. They’ve crafted together a show which takes advantage of every aspect of its production, from the costumes to the orchestrations to the simple power of a Look from the lead.

Summer 2024 NYC Theatre Guide: Broadway, Off-Broadway & Outdoors
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 5, 2024


There's nothing like summer in the city! Summer 2024 in New York City will bring with it a handful on new Broadway, off-Broadway, and outdoor productions to take in this June July and August. Let BroadwayWorld be your guide!

Cast and Creative Team Set For DUEL REALITY at The Old Globe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024


The Old Globe has announced the cast and creative team for Duel Reality, a theatrical experience by The 7 Fingers and directed by Shana Carroll. Learn more about who is starring here!

East Lynne Theater Co. Will Hold Annual Student Workshop for Children Ages 11 to 17 in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024


East Lynne Theater Co. will hold its annual student theater workshops for children ages 11 to 17, July 1-5 (except July 4) and 8-10, culminating with two live performances of the original show “Dial ‘CM’ for Murder.”

WaterTower Theatre Reveals Cast & Creative Details for Disney & Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024


WaterTower Theatre has announced casting and creative details for Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s MARY POPPINS, a musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers & the Walt Disney Film.

Full Cast Set For PLAY ON! Opening At Coventry's Belgrade Theatre In September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024


Casting has been announced for Play On!, a co-production with Talawa Theatre Company, that will open at the Belgrade Theatre 23 September – 5 October, with a national press night on Thursday 26 September, ahead of a UK tour.  

On The Quays Announces PLAY & A PINT This Monday
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024


On June 24th, On The Quays and Sir Henry’s launch Play & a Pint, a series of play readings with drinks. The first reading is STOP/OVER by Gary Duggan, exploring a young queer couple's intense reunion in NYC.

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