How Theater Can Help You Avoid Academic Stress
Use every opportunity to explore and enjoy the world of theater. As you can see, you can benefit from doing so in many ways by making your life journey less stressful. [more]
Articles by Jack Quinn
Five Theatrical Plays About Gambling
While gambling may not be the main character in each of these plays, its role in each one adds to the drama, causing the story to unfold further and further. It adds to the drama, entertainment, and reality of the play (with the exception of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, in which you might say it adds to the unreality), contributing something to the story that we can all relate to. [more]
The Main Differences between the Film and Theater Industries
Many people probably wonder, though, just what are the main differences between the film and theater industries? Aspiring actors are probably curious to know just what all is involved in each option. And if you’re interested in learning more about the art itself, you might consider taking an entry-level job and trying your hand directly. [more]
TheaterScene.net published 480 reviews in 2018 from twelve reviewers.
Our TheaterScene.net staff was very prolific in 2018. I'm proud of all their efforts and our site in it's 18th year as a home for long form independent arts journalism. [more]
“MAME” The Hit Broadway Musical Starring Angela Lansbury Celebrated the 50th Anniversary at Sardi’s
Mame starring Angela Lansbury opened on Broadway 50th years ago. Thursday, May 26th members of that company gathered for a 50th Anniversary Celebration at Sardi’s. Producer John Bowab and dancer Diana Baffa Brill coordinated this special reunion. John and Diana have directed and choreographed numerous productions of Mame throughout the world. [more]
Self-titled debut album from Hamilton’s Grammy award-winning & Tony-nominated performer/vocalist Leslie Odom Jr. To be released June 10 on S-Curve records
“Leslie has approached the songs on his debut album in a thoughtful and truly inspired fashion, creating something quite beautiful,” said Steve Greenberg, Founder and President of S-Curve Records. “We all know what a charismatic performer he is; the world is about to find out what a uniquely gifted vocalist he is. He’s made a great album and this is really just the beginning.” [more]
Broadway Stars Joined Forces To Help Raise $200,000 For Creative Alternatives Of New York (CANY) At The 2016 Annual “Theater & Therapy” Gala
Guests were also treated to surprise live performances at the event. Ann Hampton Callaway opened the night’s festivities with a mash up of the songs “People” and “Being Alive” to rousing applause. After Kelli O’ Hara accepted her award she sang “Make Someone Happy” and Cady Huffman and Ann Hampton Callaway performed the duet, “Sunny Side of the Street” to close the event. [more]
Second Annual Broadway Bets Eclipses Inaugural Total, Raises $247,800 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Theatre fans and Broadway’s biggest behind-the-scenes players went “all in” on Monday, May 16, 2016, at the second annual edition of Broadway Bets, Broadway’s official poker tournament, raising a spectacular $247,800 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. [more]
Interview with Lynn Shore
Mark Vogel and Lynn Shore How long have you been collaborating with Mark Vogel, David Burnham, and [more]
Interview with James Godwin, Puppeteer
A 2014 Jim Henson Award recipient, Godwin utilizes remarkable puppets, masks & mystical neo-noir visuals to tell a story set in a parallel, near-future NYC filled with ghosts, elemental spirits & evil demigods. THE FLATIRON HEX will play six performances only – May 15th, 16th, 22th, 23th, 29th, and 30th at 7:30PM, at Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street). Tickets are $16 in advance, $20 at the door, and $12 for seniors and students. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.dixonplace.org or by calling 866-811-4111. [more]
The New York Pops 32nd Birthday Gala: “The New Golden Age”
Maestro Steven Reineke, backed up by the largest pops orchestra in the United States, took us on an astonishing musical journey. The song selections made the perfectly-paced concert one of the most memorable nights of music in the past decade. [more]
Interview with Raja Feather Kelly
Raja Feather Kelly TheaterScene.net had the pleasure of interviewing Raja Feather Kelly, the [more]
“THE GEORGE M. COHAN AWARD” PRESENTED TO RAYNA HIRT, MICHAEL CZYZ
Both Czyz and Hirt have won the respect and admiration of their co-stars. Joseph Spitale, who played opposite Czyz in “Theater Boys,” commented: “Michael is so alive and present when he's on stage. He has this ability to connect in a very real way. Every performance with Michael feels fresh and new, which really keeps me invested as a scene partner. And I have a lot of respect for how grounded he is in scenes where he's so exposed.” [more]
“THE BETTY BUCKLEY AWARD” PRESENTED TO EMILY BORDONARO
Bordonaro, who is currently appearing in Deffaa’s “Irving Berlin Ragtime Revue” at the 13th Street Rep (50 W. 13th Street, NYC), expressed deep gratitude at being chosen as the first recipient of the annual Betty Buckley Award. [more]
An Interview with young YouTuber – Born to Be Ellie
I got the Video Star app on my iTouch and I really liked it. I saw other kids my age that had YouTube channels where they posted their Video Star videos. I really wanted a YouTube channel to post my videos so I asked my mom and she thought it was a fun idea. [more]
Interview with Caleb Ryan
I would like to just encourage people to have faith in themselves and their abilities. To surround themselves with people who speak truth and encouragement into their lives. [more]