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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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Review: POTUS at CVRep
by Kay Kudukis - Mar 1, 2024


What did our critic think of POTUS at CVRep? POTUS or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying To Keep Him Alive, now playing at CVRep, premiered on Broadway at The Schubert Theatre in 2022. I

Cast Set for Majkin Holmquist's STARGAZERS World Premiere at Page 73
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 29, 2024


Page 73 has revealed the cast and creative team of its upcoming world premiere production of 2024 Tow Foundation Playwright-in-Residence at Page 73 Majkin Holmquist's Stargazers. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Listen: Sheridan Smith Performs 'Magic' From New Musical OPENING NIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024


Performances begin next week for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night, a new musical with book by Ivo van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith. Smith recently appeared on the Front Row podcast from BBC, where she performed the song 'Magic' from the musical. Listen here!

Student Blog: Start of Spring Semester
by Student Blogger: Olivia Mathis - Mar 4, 2024


But with everything that’s been going on this past month, I find that I’ve been struggling to stay present in my day-to-day life. This month I have had to constantly remind myself to take things one step at a time. It’s so easy to get caught up on what’s next rather than what you’re currently living through.

Photos: PSU Presents the West Coast Premiere of Aditi Brennan Kapil's MEASURE FOR MEASURE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2024


Power, corruption, ethics and sexual freedom are at the core of Portland State University Theater’s production of Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure,” in a groundbreaking modern translation of the 420-year-old play by Aditi Brennan Kapil. See photos from the production.

Review: CYPRUS AVENUE, Pavilion Theatre Glasgow
by Mary Baillie - Feb 29, 2024


Labelled as 'the most shocking, subversive and violent play on the London stage', David Ireland's Cyprus Avenue is a darkly comic exploration of sectarian hatred. This one definitely isn't for the faint-hearted.

Cold Hart & BONES Share Tender Acoustic Single 'Light Headed'
by Michael Major - Feb 28, 2024


Part of Pretty In The Dark's foray into Cold Hart's psyche comes from relinquishing some of his creative control, aided by legendary producer, engineer, and mixer Andrew Dawson (Kanye West, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Code Orange). Alongside longtime collaborator and fellow GBC member, YAWNS, Cold Hart struck the balance between his past, present, and future.

Joalin Shares New Self-Produced Single 'La Chica-Cá'
by Michael Major - Feb 28, 2024


Discover the emotional journey of rising artist Joalin in her new self-produced single, 'La Chica-cá'. Watch the official music video filmed in her native Finland, co-directed by Joalin herself. Explore her blend of pop, R&B, and reggaeton-inflected beats as she shares her soul and feelings through music.

Guest Conductor and Pianist Revealed For No Name Pops' Peter Nero Tribute Concert
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024


Special guest conductor, Carl Topilow, and renowned pianist George Burton, will appear at the No Name Pops’ upcoming concert, Timeless: A Tribute to the Legacy of Peter Nero. 

Video: Watch Maria Friedman Sing Sondheim in Rehearsals for LEGACY
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 27, 2024


Maria Friedman is getting ready to hit the stage at her home away from home (the Hudson Theatre) where her one-night-only concert event Legacy will soon play. Catch a sneak peek of Friedman in rehearsals in this video.

Kelli Welli & Red Yarn Release New Duet 'My Darling Daffodil'
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2024


Kelli Welli & Red Yarn team up for a new springtime release, 'My Darling Daffodil,' a heartwarming duet celebrating love and nature.

Review: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS at Trinity Street Playhouse
by Victoria Schwarz - Feb 24, 2024


What did our critic think of GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS at Trinity Street Playhouse?

DANCE IQUAIL! Returns To Philadelphia With Three World Premieres March 22-23 At The Suzanne Roberts Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2024


DANCE IQUAIL! returns to Philadelphia with three world premieres at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre on March 22-23. Featuring choreography by Christian von Howard, Maleek Washington, and Dr. Iquail Shaheed.

Organ Day Returns The Free, Family-Friendly Event Featuring The Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2024


Celebrate Organ Day with The Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Ballet, Opera Philadelphia, and more at this family-friendly event featuring the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ. Enjoy free performances and activities for all ages.

The Lumineers' Jeremiah Fraites Announces New Solo Album; Hear 'No Surprises'
by Michael Major - Feb 22, 2024


The follow-up to his 2021 solo debut, Piano Piano 2 picks up where the previous album left off while also upping the ante with additional instrumentation, cinematic orchestration, and elegant string accompaniment that fully immerses the listener into Fraites' piano-centric world. He also shared the official video for the first single.

Video: Cast & Director Matthew Penn On Barrington Stage's 10x10 Play Festival
by Joshua Wright - Feb 22, 2024


Watch a discussion about the artistic process of producing Barrington Stage's annual 10 minute play festival - featuring director Matthew Penn and cast members Peggy Pharr Wilson, Matt Neely and Robert Zukerman.

Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Aronoff Center
by Ana-Brit Asplen - Feb 21, 2024


Whether or not this is the first production someone has seen of The Book of Mormon, the talent holds up as the actors fully embrace their roles, while the remaining elements still perfectly fit the show's intent as it spreads its messages all over the country. Audiences lauded the funny shock value and energetic performances on opening night.

Interview: Joe Locke Opens Up About His New Broadway Gig in SWEENEY TODD
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 25, 2024


In this interview, Joe Locke, who plays Tobias Ragg in Sweeney Todd on Broadway, checks in with BroadwayWorld to chat about making his Broadway debut, taking on a beloved Sondheim role, and so much more.

TWELFTH NIGHT Comes to the Gamm Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024


 The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre will present Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night beginning next month.

Majestic Academy Presents ANASTASIA: Youth Edition, March 22-24
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2024


The Majestic Academy of dramatic arts will present Anastasia The Musical: Youth Edition on March 22-24, 2024 at The Derry Opera House.

London Theatre Week - See over 50 Award-Winning Musicals and Plays with Tickets from £15, £25 or £35
by Team BWW - Feb 20, 2024


London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35

2024 Adelaide Festival Concludes With FLOODS OF FIRE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2024


The final weekend of the 2024 Adelaide Festival will culminate with Floods of Fire, a festival-within-a-festival. Learn more about the lineup for Floods of Fire here!

Review: MYSTIC PIZZA at Lesher Center For The Arts
by Steve Murray - Feb 18, 2024


What did our critic think of MYSTIC PIZZA at Lesher Center For The Arts?

TIED to Play On The Verge Theatre This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 17, 2024


In honor of Black History Month, On the Verge Theatre will present Tied, a one-man play by Crystal Rae on-stage February 22 - 25, 2024. Learn more about the production here!

Review: THE F. MARRYKILL AFFAIR at New Generation Theatrical
by Joseph Harrison - Feb 17, 2024


What do you get when you cross a regency era tale of a high society engagement, mix it with a bawdy farce and add a dash of murder? You get THE F. MARRYKILL AFFAIR the latest immersive offering by New Generation Theatrical which plays at the Abbey in Orlando through Monday, February 19th. Written and Directed by New Gen’s Creative Director, Michael Knight (who also plays Chaudry Gethard, the narrator of the tale), THE F. MARRYKILL AFFAIR is a frolicsome “interactive, hilarious engagement party to die for”, which makes for a fun, exciting and all-around entertaining evening of theatre. 

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