Theater Articles
Previews, Mega-Stars & Opening Nights
Every fall, Broadway hits its prime-time stride: New shows launch, long-running hits celebrate double-digit birthdays, and acclaimed film and TV actors tweak their London and Hollywood schedules to perform exclusively for New York theatregoers.
Delicate World: The Glass Menagerie Returns to Broadway
In Tennessee Williams' loosely autobiographical memory play The Glass Menagerie, currently on Broadway for the first time since 2005, it is an overwhelming sense of absence that lingers in the air after the final curtain.
New Victory Theater 2013-14 Season Takes Off With Peter Pan
Renowned for presenting some of New York City's performing arts for kids, families, and audiences of all ages, the New Victory Theater's 2013-14 season, begins with the U.S. premiere of Peter Pan.
Romeo and Juliet - Back on Broadway After a 36-Year Hiatus
Orlando Bloom makes his Broadway debut as that love-smitten Montague lad known as Romeo, and according to opening-night critics, he did rather well. And then there’s our Juliet for the 21st century, played with radiant, girlish charm by Condola Rashad.
Bronx Bombers Hits a Home Run Off Broadway
The Off Broadway premiere of a new play, from the team behind Lombardi and Magic/Bird, that looks at the storied history of Yankees baseball.
Cherry Jones Returns to Broadway in The Glass Menagerie
John Tiffany’s revival of The Glass Menagerie marks the return of two-time Tony (with four nominations) and three-time Drama Desk winner Cherry Jones to the stage - and at the very apex of her game.
Mating Call – Make a First Date on Broadway
Broadway’s critically acclaimed new romantic musical comedy from Austin Winsberg (book), Alan Zachary, and Michael Weiner (music and lyrics) ditches the façade of a perfect first encounter
Broadway Preview: A Star-Spangled Season Takes Flight
This fall, Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad are Romeo and Juliet while Zachary Quinto joins Cherry Jones in The Glass Menagerie. Plus: Rachel Weisz, Daniel Craig, and Hollywood/literary adaptations Big Fish and A Time to Kill.
Broadway's Soul Doctor Announces Launch of Talkback Tuesdays & High Holy Day Schedule
The new Broadway musical Soul Doctor, about the life and music of Shlomo Carlebach and his unlikely friendship with Nina Simone, has announced the its performance schedule during the upcoming High Holy Days.
It’s Epic! Kids & Parents Get Their Theatre Groove On
Broadway and Off-Broadway are basking in a banner season with 2013’s dog day hotbed of high-impact family-fabulous shows—including both established hits and theatrical newbies. Must-see advisories are in effect!
Together At Last: Faith Prince and Anthony Warlow Star in Annie
Annie, America’s foremost orphan optimist, played by the talented Lilla Crawford, is back in the spotlight -- only this time, the Hannigan in charge is played by the always-fabulous Faith Prince. Plus: An interview with Daddy Warbucks, Anthony Warlow...
Casting Changes Coming for Broadway's 2013-2014 Season
Broadway’s casting floodgates are open and not just for the new 2013-2014 season, either. Suddenly it’s that time of year when star contracts wind down and a surge of news hits the theatrical buzz front. So buckle up, my stage-savvy friends, as we’re in for a big fat changeover all over the Great White Way.
Beatlemania Resurrected: Brit Transport Let It Be Hits Broadway
The iconic songs, the mop-top haircuts, the swarms of screaming teenyboppers, the worldwide idolatry... Beatlemania is being reborn on Broadway: The British Invasion is once again storming the U.S. via this critically acclaimed concert-musical.
Getting Your Summer Stage Groove On - Big Apple Style
While the rest of America may be test-driving their local summer stock productions, here in New York City the theatrical choices are seemingly endless, assuredly eclectic, and totally awesome. The only problem is, if you don’t have access to a time machine, there’s no way to catch them all.
TKTS Now Open at the South Street Seaport
The Theatre Development Fund has reopened the South Street Seaport TKTS Discount Booth at a temporary location at the corner of Fulton and South Streets while its permanent home in the Seaport Marketplace at the corner of Front and John Streets is being renovated.
Janis, Grisham, and Waller Are Coming to Broadway This Fall
Rupert Holmes is bringing A Time to Kill to the Great White Way. Plus: The Bridges of Madison County and Janis Joplin.
Summer NYC Theater Update: New Shows, Celebs, Festivals & More
New Broadway shows include First Date, The Beatles' Let It Be, and Luis Bravo’s Forever Tango. Plus: Wendy Williams in Chicago and more.
School Britannia: Matilda the Musical
If you happened to catch this year’s Tony Awards, you have a solid idea of why tickets to Matilda the Musical are in high demand by both grown-ups who survived childhood and kids who are currently navigating its unpredictable ins, outs, and “whatevers.”
Off Broadway Hits Abound This Summer
Do you know the way to Off Broadway, where this has been one of the best seasons ever? Two of the best and most nominated shows are big hits, and two new potential hits have just arrived.
Annie on Broadway: I Think She's Gonna Like It Here!
While now may not be as bleak a period as the Great Depression, the rocky times are fraught with one too many gloomy parallels to dark events of the 1930s. Fortunately, these parallels are turned gently upside down in Broadway’s splendid revival of Annie.
Broadway Buzz, Big Apple-Style
From Broadway to Lincoln Center to Central Park and beyond, NYC is amping up for its sunniest of seasons with a city full of stars (the 67th Annual Tony Awards on June 9th being the official jumping-off showcase), new productions, and a smattering of intoxicating surprises.
Peter and the Starcatcher: Now Off-Broadway, Still Off-the-Wall & Out of This World
Nearly a year ago, the quirky/brilliant Peter and the Starcatcher picked up five Tony Awards. Now it's back off-Broadway at New World Stages.
Hot, Hotter, Hottest: Prime Time on Broadway
In this season of flashy footwear (Cinderella; Kinky Boots), superstar clout (Tom Hanks, David Hyde Pierce, Sigourney Weaver, et al.), and tour de force performances (Holland Taylor, Bette Midler (pictured), Fiona Shaw, and Alan Cumming), the pressure is on to pick wisely from a blitzkrieg of options.
Mamma Mia! on Broadway - Save Over 30%
After 12+ years on Broadway, Mamma Mia! remains one of the Great White Way's biggest attractions. Save over 30% on tickets through August 31, 2013.
The Phantom of the Opera Makes History With 25 Years on Broadway
The catchphrase “Now and Forever” should have been reserved for Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera instead of his other record-breaking musical Cats. The show is celebrating yet another major Broadway milestone: 25 years and counting in the same theatre it made its U.S. debut, The Majestic.
