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Closing: October 26, 2024
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‘There are no commitments, only bargains.’



Annie is an actress, Henry is a playwright, and fiction is the backdrop to life. Hardly a recipe for a faithful marriage, especially when it started as an affair.



But does it matter how it began if what they have is the real thing?



Diving through layers of play and performance, reality and deceit, The Real Thing is Tom Stoppard’s kaleidoscopic comedy of love, infidelity and the stories we tell. Starring James McArdle (Mare of Easttown, The Tragedy of Macbeth) and Bel Powley (A Small Light, The Morning Show), and directed by Max Webster (Macbeth, Life of Pi).



__Assisted Performances:__


Audio Described, 11 Oct, 7.30pm (Touch Tour, 5.30pm)


Relaxed, (audio described, captioned and BSL interpreted) 12 Oct, 2.30pm


Captioned, 14 Oct, 7.30pm


BSL Interpreted, 17 Oct, 7.30pm


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Clone Roses and Friends Will Pay Tribute to Manchester Music Giants at Parr Hall
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2024


The Clone Roses are returning to one of their favourite venues for the ‘ultimate Manchester night out'. Learn more about the performance here!

ILLINOISE, TEETH & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for March
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 1, 2024


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

Carnegie Hall's FALL OF THE WEIMAR REPUBLIC: DANCING ON THE PRECIPICE Festival Continues This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2024


Experience the continuation of CARNEGIE HALL's FALL OF THE WEIMAR REPUBLIC: DANCING ON THE PRECIPICE festival this spring.

Video: Vanessa Williams Channels Miranda Priestley at THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Photoshoot
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024


Vanessa Williams is channeling Miranda Priestley in an all new video! In the video, posted on the official social media platforms of the forthcoming The Devil Wears Prada musical, Williams is seen 'in character' during a photoshoot. Check out the fun video here!

LaChanze and More Set For Bay Area Cabaret's VENETIAN EVENINGS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024


Bay Area Cabaret will present Venetian Evenings, a musical celebration paying homage to the world-famous Venetian Room of the Fairmont San Francisco.

Review: Stephanie J Block Shows her Softer Side In THE MOTHER at 92nd Street Y
by Ricky Pope - Feb 28, 2024


Unlike the characters she often plays on stage, this view of Stephanie J Block was sentimental, vulnerable, cozy, and very very warm. It was an evening filled with gratitude for the blessings of life that was brimming over with humor, mostly self-deprecating. The amazing thing is the picture of the artist is just as badass as any of her onstage alter egos.

Sandra Oh, Ann Harada & More to Star in THE WELKIN at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024


The complete cast has been revealed for the American premiere of The Welkin, written by Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Sarah Benson at Atlantic Theater Company. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Liverpool Legends' THE COMPLETE BEATLES EXPERIENCE to Play Morton Theatre Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2024


Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at Morton Theatre on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 8:00pm. Learn more about the performance here!

Liverpool Legends' THE COMPLETE BEATLES EXPERIENCE to Play Orpheum Theatre in March
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 24, 2024


Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at Orpheum Theatre on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 7:00pm. Learn more about the performance here!

Liverpool Legends to Bring THE COMPLETE BEATLES EXPERIENCE to Jefferson Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2024


Liverpool Legends will perform at Jefferson Performing Arts Center in February. Learn about the band and see how to purchase tickets.

Getting To Know AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Power Couple Amy Herzog and Sam Gold
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2024


This season, Broadway welcomes a star-studded revival of Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People starring Emmy Award-winners Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli, and Victoria Pedretti. Behind the production is powerhouse pair, Tony Award-winning director Sam Gold and acclaimed, award-winning playwright Amy Herzog, a real-life married couple who are making their debut as collaborators on the production. Meet Broadway's newest power couple here!

Vanessa Williams Will Play Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2024


Vanessa Williams will take on the role of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada musical, coming to London this year

Actress Rita McKenzie Passes Away at 76
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 18, 2024


Remembering the legacy of Rita McKenzie, a powerhouse on stage with a theatrical career spanning Broadway, TV, and symphony performances.

CMS Winter Festival: Quartet Panorama to Feature Performances by Calidore, Schumann, Cremona, and Escher Quartets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024


CMS Winter Festival: Quartet Panorama, taking place in February and March showcases the future of string quartets. Learn how to purchase tickets!

54 CELEBRATES MEL BROOKS, Alan H. Green, and More To Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 20, 2024


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. 

Austin Shakespeare to Present O. HENRY STORIES at Rollins Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024


Austin Shakespeare presents 'O. Henry Stories' at Rollins Theatre, exploring the life of a famous Austin resident. Tickets starting at $20.

Nirvana Tribute Band Comes to Zorlu PSM in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2024


The 'closest to the real thing' Nirvana Tribute Band will be performing the most popular songs of the legendary band on the stage of Zorlu PSM % 100 Studio on February 20.

VR SEX (feat. Mem. Drab Majesty) Announce New Album 'Hard Copy'
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2024


Hard Copy is the result– 10 tracks of sneering psychedelic punk streaked with Chrome-damaged freak-outs and snotty power pop harmonies chronicling sex doll love affairs and glue-sniffing fatales and is due out via Dais Records. To mark the announcement, the band are sharing the first single from the record 'Real Doll Time'.

Design Team Set For Dael Orlandersmith's SPIRITUS / VIRGIL'S DANCE at Rattlestick Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024


​​​​​​​Rattlestick Theater has announced the full creative team behind the New York premiere of SPIRITUS/VIRGIL's DANCE.

THE OAK TREE Comes to Peninsula Farm This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2024


Following the success of its debut season, the beautifully haunting The Oak Tree is branching out with performances at the historic Peninsula Farm in Maylands. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

PARTNERS COFFEE for New Year's Routines
by Marina Kennedy - Jan 5, 2024


Partners Coffee’s fan-favorite Subscription Program and caffeine-free alternatives should be on your radar for a refreshed coffee routine in 2024.

Katy Kirby Shares 'Hand To Hand' From New Album 'Blue Raspberry'
by Michael Major - Jan 4, 2024


Less than one month out from the release of her new album ‘Blue Raspberry,' Katy Kirby is sharing the album track “Hand to Hand.” Together with producers Alberto Sewald and Logan Chung, Kirby looked to albums like Andy Shauf's ‘The Party' and Lomelda's ‘Hannah' as models for ‘Blue Raspberry''s abundant but spacious gorgeousness.

A SIGN OF THE TIMES to Play at New World Stages Starring Chilina Kennedy, Justin Matthew Sargent & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024


A Sign of the Times, a new musical featuring the songs of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield, and other classic pop hits of the 1960s, will play a commercial engagement beginning March 4, 2024

The Fab Four Performs The Beatles' Rubber Soul & the Greatest Hits at the Alabama Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 27, 2023


The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute comes to the Alabama Theatre this week. The performance is set for December 29, 2023. Learn more about the performance here!

Chilina Kennedy, Crystal Lucas-Perry & More to Star in A SIGN OF THE TIMES at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023


Chilina Kennedy, Ryan Silverman, Justin Matthew Sargent and Crystal Lucas-Perry will star in A Sign of the Times featuring the songs of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield and more. Off-Broadway.

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2000   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2010   West End Old Vic Production
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2014   Broadway Roundabout Theatre Production
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