The Audience

Tony DeSare Dazzles Houston Pops Audience on the Ivories by David Dow Bentley III

  They say "seeing is believing," but for those lucky enough to attend Opening Night of this weekend's Houston Symphony Pops concert, "I Love a Piano," the astonishing performance of pop …

'Audience Participation' or 'Assault and Battery'? Sometimes People Just Don't Want to be Kissed by Darren Criss by George Brietigam

Here are some examples of when audience participation has gone horribly wrong.

Theater Gone Wrong: In Wicked, Kristin Chenoweth Watched the Spotlight Shine on the Audience by TheaterMania

Sublime Acting, Extravagant Design Grapple With Stolid Structure In The Audience by Bill Hirschman

The Audience, the West End sensation turned Tony winner , conjures 10 meetings, between Queen Elizabeth II and her prime ministers. The play's regional premiere at Maltz Jupiter Theatre, i…

A Peek Behind The Throne: Making The Audience by Bill Hirschman

For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth has been beloved, despised, served as a role model for some and a target for others, but always been the somewhat removed iconic image of unflappable composure …

Audience Engagement in a Dolphin Costume by HowlRound

By Travis Amiel. Travis Amiel shares his experience of engaging audiences in Company One Theatre's production of The T Party by Natsu Onoda Power.

Hate Speech in the Audience Causes Chicago Cast Member to Call It Quits by Michael Gioia

Both actors and audience members were being bullied at The Second City.

'Throw your soul to the audience': dancers on the art of movement " in pictures by Guardian Staff

In the book The Art of Movement, Ken Browar and Deborah Ory of NYC Dance Project capture some of the most accomplished dancers in the world in a series of striking poses. Here, Misty Copelan…

Audience Q&A: Happy Birthday, Jennifer by The Late Late Show With James Corden

Interview: Robert M. Johanson on Defying Time and Audience Preconceptions in 'The Loon' by Jose Solis

Imagine if Neil deGrasse Tyson hosted a gameshow in which reexamining the purpose of your life was the prize, and you're only starting to get a sense of what The Loon feels like. Part lectur…

Audience Systems: Providing modern comforts in a heritage theatre by Promoted Content

Much as they delight, traditional theatre buildings challenge their custodians every day. Offering modern comforts to theatregoers is not always easy "

Andrzej Lukowski: Amdram brings new work to an appreciative wider audience by Andrzej Lukowski

As far as I'm aware, I managed to make it to the age of 35 without ever having seen a performance by

How Hairspray's Live Audience Will Function and How to Get In by Michael Gioia

Hairspray Live! is the first NBC live musical event to incorporate a live audience into the broadcast.

Mary-Louise Parker, Denis Arndt & a Handful of Audience Members Take Center Stage in Heisenberg, Opening Tonight by Ryan McPhee

Tony winner Simon Stephens’ new play Heisenberg celebrates its Broadway opening night on October 13. The two-hander stars Tony winner Mary-Louise Parker and Broadway newcomer Denis Arn…

Alan Alda Leaves Audience in Stitches at 'Oh, Hello on Broadway' Opening Night by Mannie Holmes

The comedy crowd turned out on Broadway Monday night to celebrate two of its own, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney. The two comic veterans and longtime friends officially opened their show "Oh, H…

Oh, Hello on Broadway review " repulsive geezers make audience howl by Alexis Soloski

Lyceum Theatre, New YorkThe comic creations of Nick Kroll and John Mulaney hilariously skewer theatrical conventions in an uproarious show that makes Broadway feel like the place to beGil Fa…

Off Script: Nick Kroll and John Mulaney's 'Oh, Hello' Alter Egos on Broadway Ticket Prices and Audience Annoyances (Q&A) by Ashley Lee

After their Broadway run, Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland will be watching TV: "We love to binge watch. We watch one episode, and then we wait a week, and then we binge watch another epis…

Funny Girl, Groundhog Day and Guys and Dolls vie for Evening Standard audience award by Matthew Hemley

Funny Girl, Groundhog Day and Guys and Dolls are in the running for the best musical prize at the London Evening Standard

Testing New Waters of Audience Engagement at the Goodman by Ramona@howlround.com (ramona)

By Neena Arndt. Neena Arndt writes about new strategies the Goodman is testing to give audience members information about shows before they arrive at the theatre.

The Encounter - gives new meaning to the expression a captive audience by Oscar E. Moore

It is indeed ironic that in 2014 the Tony Awards decided to no longer recognize sound design. And here it is as the star of the show.

Relaxed Performances: The Nuts and Bolts of Offering Sensory-Friendly Experiences to Your Audience by Erica Nagel

In September 2016, Samuel French hosted #IdentityWeek, a series of panels about the question of gender, racial, sexual and other identities in the theatre. Don't miss the companion series he…

Carlos Acosta: The Classical Farewell, Royal Albert Hall review: His whirling turns still wow an audience by Zoë Anderson, Zoë Anderson

The warmth coming off the stage was proof that ballet will miss one of its much-loved stars

"Show Up" for Genre-Twisting Solo Show Based on Audience's Lives by Peter Michael Marino

Solo performing artist Peter Michael Marino (Desperately Seeking the Exit, Late with Lance!) presents his newest creation, Show Up. This comedic, anti-social experiment and improvised solo s…

Relaxed Performances: The nuts and bolts of offering sensory-friendly experiences to your audience by Ramona@howlround.com (ramona)

By Erica Nagel. In this #IdentityWeek blog, Erica Nagel of the McCarter Theatre discusses how, and why, they've made Relaxed Performances part of their equity, diversity, and inclusion work.

The Plough and the Stars Audience Testimonials by American Repertory Theater