NEW YORK (AP) — This spring, J.T. Rogers’ new play traveled only a few small steps but it was a huge leap for a playwright. His “Oslo” — a fascinating look at a key moment in Middle East diplomacy — transferred from the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater to the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Since both are … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — A hit comedy from London that’s been called “‘Fawlty Towers’ meets ‘Noises Off’” is heading to Broadway. “The Play That Goes Wrong” will begin performances in March at the Lyceum Theatre in New York City. It stars the original West End cast of Matthew Cavendish, Bryony Corrigan, Rob Falconer, Dave Hearn, … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Not going to vote this election? Lin-Manuel Miranda says “No” to this. The creator of the Broadway musical, “Hamilton” wants people to get out and vote, and for good reason. “I think a lot of people fought and died for the right to vote, and so I think our country is … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alexander Hamilton is coming to “Saturday Night Live.” NBC said Wednesday that Lin-Manuel Miranda will host “SNL” on Oct. 8. Miranda created and starred in the Broadway sensation about the first U.S. treasury secretary. Twenty One Pilots duo Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun will be the show’s musical guests. “SNL” opens … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — The magic supergroup “The Illusionists” is coming back to Broadway for a new holiday show — and this time they’re bringing a time machine. Eight magicians — including, for the first time, a female contingent — will be part of a show celebrating the tricks and mood of the Golden Age … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the Tony Awards (all times Eastern Daylight Time): 11:15 p.m. The Broadway smash “Hamilton” — to the surprise of no one — has won the Tony Award for best new musical. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop-flavored biography about the first U.S. treasury secretary was a virtual lock on the award, … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Getting a chance to perform at the Tony Awards may be priceless, but actually getting to the Tony stage has a high cost. Creators of the recent revival of “Spring Awakening” have turned to Kickstarter to raise enough cash so the cast can show off why it was nominated for a … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Stokes Mitchell jokingly sings a bluesy rendition of “Stairway to Heaven” by the time he reaches his dressing room on the fourth steep floor of the Music Box Theatre on Broadway. “And she’s BUY-ing a stairway to HEA-ven,” he warbled between some huffs and puffs, still managing a wide smile … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — The man of the moment on Broadway is, without question, Alexander Hamilton. With all the hoopla and hubbub, it’s tempting to think all the other shows are Aaron Burr. Imagine working on a big new show for years, pouring millions into it and then finally finding a Broadway … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Posters for the new Broadway revival of “The Crucible” feature a photo of Saoirse Ronan, looking absolutely witchy as Abigail Williams. She’s awfully good in it, but the real sorcery is delivered by Ben Whishaw. The English actor is astounding in Arthur Miller’s classic tale about the Salem witch trials. He … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — To one day get to Broadway, Zachary Levi made the calculated choice to not initially go to Broadway. The southern California native grew up as a passionate fan of theater, but knew he had to play a long game to make those dreams happen. First up, he had to become a … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — You may never get too old to rock, but the sad truth is that the kids who play it on Broadway do. That’s why the creators of “The School of Rock” constantly need to replenish their stock of pint-sized rockers. Last week, they held open auditions that drew a few hundred … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Forest Whitaker has not one or two copies of the script he’s memorized for his Broadway debut. Not three or four copies, either. Try five. The actor, director and producer pulled them out of his backpack recently and all of them were battered, underlined and soaked in highlighter. One was studded … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Keenan-Bolger isn’t tapping into his vulnerable side for his next Broadway role. He’s trying to be utterly fearless. In the new musical “Tuck Everlasting,” the actor plays a character who simply doesn’t fear death. So Keenan-Bolger is honing his recklessness and rashness. “I think there is a level of danger … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — One of the best Peter Pans ever is returning home to Broadway — and to a musical about Peter Pan. Sandy Duncan, who played the boy who won’t grow up on Broadway from 1979-81, will soon replace Carolee Carmello in “Finding Neverland,” easily the most inspired piece of recasting in recent … Continue reading
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