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Celebrating 50, 'Jesus Christ Superstar' is Muddled Spectacle
This is the 50th anniversary production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's still-controversial 1970/71 rock opera, which imagines the final days of Jesus' life as a sweaty, high-emotion music festival.
Queen O'Ween at the Warfield
"Halloween costumes are absolutely a form of drag," says Rosé, who performs with seven other "RuPaul'sDrag Race" vets in "Night of the Living Drag," a pumpkin month performance tour that makes its San Francisco stop at the Warfield Theater Oct. 25.
Julie Larson on Brother Jonathan's Legacy as 'RENT' Celebrates its 25th Birthday
EDGE spoke with the late Jonathan Larson's sister Julie about "RENT," her brother's legendary musical as it sets off its farewell tour.
Review: 'Introducing, Selma Blair' Funny, Relatable
Honest and heartbreaking, "Introducing, Selma Blair" shows the actress facing her greatest role: Herself.
Trans Nonbinary 'Hamilton' Actor Alleges Discrimination, Retaliation in Suit
A transgender, nonbinary Black actor alleges in a lawsuit that they faced discrimination while working on "Hamilton," and says they were dropped from the show in retaliation.
Review: Bubbly 'Pretty Women: The Musical' Has Few Surprises
No need to remind audiences that "Pretty Woman: The Musical" is a retooling of a 1990 Disney produced romantic comedy.
Douglas Carter Beane's 'Fairycakes' Announces Rush Policy
Rush tickets to "Fairycakes" will be sold exclusively on TodayTix® on the day of the performances beginning at 10:00 AM each morning.
Lizard Boy Lives: Justin Huertas' Queer Music Drama at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
Justin Huertas wrote the lyrics, composed the music, and is one third of the cast in "Lizard Boy," his cheeky-but-sincere superhero sci-fi musical that cracks wise about everything from Grindr to Yoda.
Home and Away: AXIS Dance Premieres New Works; Marc Brew Wraps Up Directorship
After five years as Artistic Director of AXIS Dance Company, choreographer Marc Brew closes his tenure with a new disability-inclusive dance about finding home — before he'll be moving to his own new home in the UK with his partner.
Review: 'The Haunting of Hill House' Delivers Some Thrills and Chills
Just in time for Halloween, "The Haunting of Hill House" promises audiences a no-holds-barred exploration of the supernatural.
Review: Despite Good Cast, 'The Murder Room' Gets Tiresome
If Agatha Christie had ever written something this absurd, she would have lost a large portion of her fan base.
Review: Here It Comes Again - NSMT Reopens with Winning 'Mamma Mia!'
"Mamma Mia!," the international musical hit currently at the North Shore Music Theatre through October 17, remains fun because, well, it makes you feel good.
How the Film Version of 'Cats' Led Andrew Lloyd Webber to Get a Dog
Andrew Lloyd Webber is blaming "Cats" for his need to have a dog.
Review Roundup — Netflix's 'Diana the Musical' Gets Slammed as It Heads to Bway Opening
Prior to its Broadway opening, "Diana the Musical" has a found a niche on Netflix... but not in the critics' hearts.
Jane Lynch Joins Beanie Feldstein in Revamped 'Funny Girl' Revival
Jane Lynch will play Fannie Brice's mother in the upcoming, revamped version of "Funny Girl" with Beanie Feldstein in the iconic Barbra Streisand role.
Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell, Darren Criss Eye Broadway
A revival of David Mamet's "American Buffalo" with Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell and Darren Criss was in rehearsal when the pandemic closed Broadway theaters. Now it's planning a return back with the same starry cast.
Antonio Cipriano Latest 'Jagged Little Pill' Actor to Quit after Allegations of Transphobia by Producers
Antonio Cipriano, who originated the role of Phoenix in the musical "Jagged Little Pill," is the latest cast member to quit the show in protest after allegations of transphobia and mistreatment of actors.
Air Supply: 'Dear San Francisco' Revives Club Fugazi
"Dear San Francisco: A High Flying Love Story" officially opens a residential run at Club Fugazi on October 12, but previews audiences are already raving. Creator Gypsy Snider talks about the new acrobatic show.
Review: 'The Nerd' Is Just Fitfully Amusing
Attleboro Community Theatre has launched its new season with the long-delayed production of "The Nerd." Although the cast tries their best with playwright Larry Shue's comedy, the results are only fitfully amusing.
City of Angels Is Scarier This Halloween Thanks to These Events
From spooky hayrides to a David Lynchian speakeasy, there are a lot of ways to scare up a good time this Halloween season in Los Angeles.
Review: 'All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914' a Yuletide Tonic
"All is Calm" reminds us what it feels like to experience a little simple, human joy.
Review: Formidable Acting Trio Buoy 'Morning Sun'
"Morning Sun" is a curiosity — certainly an exceptionally acted work (did we expect less), as each actor has a scene or two where they are allowed to truly shine.