New York Times strikes again as review for British farce goes wrong by Philip Boroff

Broadway plays struggle while musicals sell well ahead of Tony Award nominations

New York City bringing Phantom, Stomp and other free live musical theater to the five boroughs | Crain's New York Business by Addie Morfoot

Broadway in the Boros series is part of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment's 50th anniversary celebrations

Jed Bernstein, president of Lincoln Center, unexpectedly resigns | Crain's New York Business by Jeremy Smerd

Jed Bernstein steps down as president of one of the world's most prestigious arts organizations

Cirque du Soleil hopes to wow tough-to-please New Yorkers

The Montreal-based circus company will debut a theatrical show in the spring, followed by two traveling shows.

Broadway bracing for possible strike by Kira Bindrim

27 shows could go dark as soon as this weekend after an impasse in contract negotiations led to another strike authorization.

Cattle call for Broadway producers by Miriam Kreinin Souccar

Godspell revival to be “crowd-funded” with minimum investment of just $1,000. Producers will get their name in lights and their photo on the musical's website.

Second Stage to invade Broadway by Miriam Kreinin Souccar

Acquisition of Helen Hayes appears closer.

Tough times hit Great White Way by Miriam Kreinin Souccar

With 18 of the 37 shows currently on Broadway less than 70% full, the theater world is looking for a boost from the Tony Awards and the summer tourist invasion.

Bill T. Jones, Dance Theater Workshop to merge By Miriam Kreinin Souccar

Two venerable New York dance institutions will become one as funding for arts groups dries up.

Gandolfini sets his sights on Broadway

James Gandolfini, star of HBO's smash mob series, The Sopranos, will appear in a Broadway show, God of Carnage, opening in March.

Television production stalls out in NYC

The state's tax credit for filming in the Big Apple has become a victim of its own success; the state is out of money and a lack of pilots is threatening jobs.

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No curtains for Broadway executive by Miriam Souccar

As executive director of the League of American Theatres and Producers, Charlotte St. Martin is working to keep the Great White Way from going dark.

Off-Broadway as economic engine By Miriam Kreinin Souccar

Small theaters bring millions of dollars to the city, group says.

Jettisoned journalist applies a business plan to his blog By Matthew Flamm

After leaving Back Stage, Leonard Jacobs turned his online postings about the arts and politics into an ad-sponsored Web site.

More foreign tourists sprechen sie Broadway by Miriam Kreinin Souccar

International visitors now account for more than a fifth of Broadway admissions-the highest number ever.

Met sells record $2.5 million of tickets

Opera company's first-day sales for the new season was up sharply and easily beat the high-water mark set in 2007

Actors Fund in housing play by Miriam Kreinin Souccar

Starts ambitious low-income projects to aid its own in downturn.

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Off-B'way packs 'em in By Miriam Kreinin Souccar
Crowds flock to theater in downturn as funds dry up

Crain's Forty Under 40 class of 2010: Jordan Roth, 34, Jujamcyn Theatres, President

Macy's Parade route up in the air, again by Lisa Fickenscher

Business leaders meet with city officials to discuss concerns that annual Macy's Thanksgiving parade may switch route to Sixth Avenue.

Roundabout deal with American Airlines may end By Lisa Fickenscher

Ten-year old sponsorship with theater company that includes the naming of the American Airlines Theater in Times Square is up for renewal in six months.

Major arts groups upbeat on year ahead By Lisa Fickenscher and Miriam Kreinin Souccar

Attendance holds even as budgets cut.

Tony Awards spark Broadway sales by Miriam Kreinin Souccar

CBS' live broadcast sent fans rushing to the box office-best musical winner In the Heights sold $1 million in tickets in 24 hours-even as TV ratings lingered near an all-time low.

Fund of $100M set for Ground Zero arts center

The money for the performing arts center, which is to be designed by Frank Gehry, will come from part of the post-9/11 federal allocation for Manhattan infrastructure.

Just a few umbrellas open up in Times Square By Lisa Fickenscher

Billboard companies had worried the new sunshades on Broadway pedestrian plazas would obscure views of the 150 flashing signs in the area.

Former B'way producers convicted of fraud

Avery Fisher Hall naming rights sell for $100M | Crain's New York Business by Yoona Ha

David Geffen, the co-founder of DreamWorks Animation, will have his name on the building known as Avery Fisher Hall.

Avenue Q producer lends hand to B'way newbies | Crain's New York Business by Theresa Agovino

Kevin McCollum swears he doesn't have a puppet fixation, although it's easy to understand why he might. Mr. McCollum, 52, earned a Tony Award�one of three�and millions of dollars producing …

Broadway still beckons for Tony-award winner Terrence McNally | Crain's New York Business by Theresa Agovino

Acclaimed playwright Terrence McNally discusses the state of the Great White Way and why he still gets pre-opening jitters.