theater

3 Reasons a Theater Degree is Important

We need a new and more effective way of talking about the value and power of a degree in the performing arts. Here are three reasons why a degree in theater is important.

'Newsies' Director Jeff Calhoun Says He'll See Any Actor Who Wants to Audition

We sat down with Calhoun to discuss how he keeps the show fresh, what he looks for when casting, and advice he’d give to aspiring directors.

Open Casting Call Announced for Lead Role in Broadway-Bound ‘Matilda’ Musical

The Olivier Award-winning musical, already a hit in London, opens on Broadway next spring. Auditions for the role of Matilda will be held Sept. 30 in New York City.

5 Rules For the Theater Actor

Aleksey Burago, artistic director of the Russian Arts Theater & Studio, gives theater actors five general rules to live by.

The 25 Most Powerful People On Broadway

For Backstage’s 2013 Broadway Power List, we asked more than two dozen New York City theater professionals to name the most powerful Broadway players.

Sierra Boggess Returns to London as Fantine in ‘Les Misérables’

The star of “The Little Mermaid” and “Love Never Dies” shares how working in London has shaped her as an actor.

'Nothing to Hide' Is a Magical Evening

“Nothing to Hide,” Derek DelGaudio and Helder Guimarães’ evening of sleight of hand, directed by Neil Patrick Harris in a world premiere at the Geffen Playhouse, is astounding.

Duncan Stewart on Finding New Talent and Relying on Star Power

The casting director of “Chicago” and “La Cage aux Folles” wanted to be on Broadway. A career in casting took him from Canada to the Big Apple and beyond.

Should Actors Tolerate Un­professionalism?

When actors are surrounded by bad choices in a theater production, you can choose to treat it as a life experience.

Children Take Center Stage in Three New Broadway Musicals This Season

Among the musicals set to open on Broadway this season are "Annie," "A Christmas Story," and "Matilda," all of which star child actors in lead roles. CDs Stephanie Klapper and Patrick Goodwin discuss casting kids for these and other Broadway musicals.