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HER Productions, Unseemly Women & Girl Gang Manchester have announced the casting of Christine Mackie - Coronation Street's much loved Dr Gaddas - in the title role of their joint Shakespearian production, Lear.

We know that there is an etiquette when watching a theatrical performance, but it's fair to say that in the past eighteen months many of us have grown used to watching all our entertainment solely on a screen where chatting about the performance, eating loudly and getting up mid-speech is the norm. It seems that some of this behaviour may have drifted into our theatres. Or was it ever thus?

BWW Previews: OCU Stripped Presents SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD

Melbourne's most dynamic and exciting new performance venue, the BRUNSWICK BALLROOM has opened with a bang enjoying a weekend of sold out shows. This week it prepares to welcome Tim Rogers to the stage as well as hosting gigs as part of the Brunswick Music Festival and on Thursday and Friday evenings it celebrates with the official Brunswick Ballroom Opening Gala hosted by Eddie Perfect and Margot Tanjutco.

Curve is now streaming The Color Purple online. The production is led by T'Shan Williams as Celie, with Danielle Fiamanya as Nettie, Karen Mavundukure as Sofia, Ako Mitchell as Mister and Simon Anthony Rhoden as Harpo. Also returning to Curve is Carly Mercedes Dyer, joining the cast as Shug Avery.

Leicester's Curve theatre is now streaming a virtual version of Sunset Boulevard in Concert. The production was performed by the company in the newly configured auditorium and filmed in HD for audiences to watch from the comfort of their own homes.

As we find ourselves in the midst of the holiday calendar, a normally busy time for producing organizations across the world feels very different this year.

'What the Constitution Means to Me' is coming! On October 16, this Marielle Heller-helmed filmed version of Heidi Schreck's Broadway show will be released on Amazon Prime Video.

The current UK Government guidelines recommend that as theatres reopen, audience members should not be encouraged to hang around the stage door. In the run-up to lockdown, West End shows like Dear Evan Hansen suspended stage door practices.

Every day, I wake up hoping for the good news that we can go back to the glittering theatrical wonderland of the time before. Here are the five shows that I have been dreaming of seeing when that day finally comes.

This summer, we're sadly not going to be seeing all the outdoor theatre that we've loved in past years - whether at venues like Regent's Park and Shakespeare's Globe or dedicated festivals and other open-air arts gatherings. So, until we can welcome all these wonderful events back again, BroadwayWorld reviewers are paying tribute to them with some of our favourite memories!

Today, the almighty composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim turns 90 - happy birthday from all of us at BroadwayWorld! Here, BWW reviewers share some of the reasons why we adore his work.

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature FLY in LA, PRINCE OF EGYPT in the UK and More!

Today's top stories: Six begins previews tonight, and more!

Young cabaret newcomers Sophie Smyth and Ryan Smedley (co-creators, writers and performers) share their stories of living with Asperger's and a love of musical theatre in an intriguing and amusing THE ASPIE HOUR.

BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue highlights her favourite theatre productions and performances of 2019.

As the 2010s draw to a close, we thought we'd look back at all the incredible theatre of the past decade. What's been your highlight? Here, BroadwayWorld reviewers share some of theirs!

For many people, a big part of a successful theatre trip is extras like snacks and souvenirs: something good to drink or munch on pre-theatre or in the interval, and that perfect piece of merchandise to take home and keep as a memory of the show, and a great night out. In our latest theatre guide, BroadwayWorld reviewers recommend some of their favourites!

The Menier Chocolate Factory presents the UK premiere of the musical of Robert James Waller's bestselling novel The Bridges of Madison County in a new staging by Trevor Nunn. The production opened last night 23 July, and runs until 14 September. What did the critics think?

Morgan has consistently come second her whole life, especially in her calisthenics career. With the help of her new coach, Morgan is coming out of retirement one last time to ace the 'Cali-criteria' and finally win that career defining glass trophy!