Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson Celebrate Opening Night of The Fear of 13 on Broadway by Jonah De Forest

The Fear of 13 has opened on Broadway, telling the incredible true story of Nick Yarris, who spent more than two decades on death row for a crime he insists he did not commit. The cast is le…

Talkin' Broadway Sound Advice: April Birthdays - 4/16/26 by Rob Lester

Albums from Liz Callaway, Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder, Nellie McKay and more.

Billy Crystal returns to Broadway in new one-man show ‘860’ this fall by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

Written and performed by Crystal and directed by Scott Ellis, performances will begin in October at a Shubert Theater to be announced.

‘Hadestown’ live capture to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival by Lee D'amato

The musical is one of multiple theater-related titles to screen at the festival, including a documentary about “Hell’s Kitchen.”

Gulfshore’s ‘Dear Jack, Dear Louise’: Review Written as Letter About Epistolary Play by Bill Hirschman

Though it may seem obvious to say, Dear Jack, Dear Louise is itself a love letter to both love and letters at the Gulfshore Playhouse, inspired by the playwright’s parents, who met and cou…

Go Way Down to Hadestown With Jordan Tyson as Your Backstage Guide by Jonah De Forest

Jordan Tyson currently stars as Eurydice in Hadestown on Broadway. The rising star took Broadway.com backstage at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Watch the video below to get the full tour, includ…

The Full Monty Returns to Broadway in the Roundabout Theatre Company's 2026-27 Season by Sophia Rubino

The Full Monty is going to let it go on Broadway once again. The David Yazbek and Terrence McNally musical comedy will be part of the Roundabout Theatre Company's 2026-2027 lineup. The compa…

Author Gina Gionfriddo, director Trip Cullman and the cast of ‘Becky Shaw’ on the questions and lessons of the savage comedy by Ruthie Fierberg

Hear from Patrick Ball, Madeline Brewer, Linda Emond and Lauren Patten about making toxicity and dysfunction work onstage.

Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri talk being the first Black actors to bring ‘Proof’ to Broadway by Ethan Alter

The two actors star in the first Broadway revival of David Auburn's Tony-winning show since its 2000 debut.

Lincoln Center Reveals Summer for the City 2026 Lineup Featuring Dance, Concerts and More

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present Summer for the City, inviting New Yorkers and visitors to a season centered on movement, community, and international artistry. The Festiv…

Talkin' Broadway - "New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' Utopia, Limited" - 4/16/26 by Mark Dundas Wood

New York City's New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) will perform a full production of Utopia, Limited for the very first time. (The company presented "concert" versions of the piece…

Alice Kremelberg and Colby Minifie to Star in Victoria Lynne Barclay’s Camping

Gavin Creel Documentary Now Streaming in Honor of Late Actor’s Birthday

In honor of the late Gavin Creel's birthday, the art and mental health series Common Denominator is making its pilot episode available to stream. The 35-minute episode, hosted by Emmy Award …

Broadway Revival of The Full Monty Set for 2027

Aisha Jackson, Britton & The Sting and More Set for Bryant Park Picnic Performances

Bryant Park Picnic Performances, the free outdoor performing arts festival in the heart of Midtown, will return May 28 with its most expansive season yet as it celebrates America’s 250th a…

Video: Grey Henson Gets Ready to Play 'Sweet Gay Boy' Bigfoot by Dylan Parent

The Tony nominee is capturing childlike wonder in Bigfoot! A New Musical Off-Broadway until April 24.

Hadestown Live Film, Featuring Original Broadway Leads, Will Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival by Andrew Gans

The London stage capture features Reeve Carney, André De Shields, Amber Gray, Eva Noblezada, and Patrick Page.

Cat Cohen's Broad Strokes Will Have Limited Off-Broadway Run by Andrew Gans

Alex Timbers will direct the New York premiere of the Edinburgh hit.

Anastasia, Les Misérables, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

He’s a Playwright, His Mother’s a Physicist—And They’re Performing a Show Together by Diep Tran

Shayok Misha Chowdhury and Bulbul Chakraborty created Rheology so they could spend more time together.

The Full Monty to Return to Broadway by Margaret Hall

The revival is one of six productions newly announced for Roundabout's 2026-2027 season.

HADESTOWN: THE MUSICAL Film to Hold World Premiere at Tribeca

Ahead of its theatrical release, the West End filmed capture of Hadestown will hold its world premiere at New York's Tribeca Festival, taking place June 3-14, 2026. The premiere screening is…

Coming to Broadway: Molière, ‘The Full Monty’ and a Play About D.J.s by Michael Paulson

Roundabout Theater Company, one of the four nonprofits with Broadway houses, plans three Broadway shows next season.

Annaleigh Ashford Joins Short Film AFTER WORDS as Executive Producer

Tony Award-winning performer Annaleigh Ashford has teamed up with Tony Award-winning producer Nick Mills (Sterophonic) as an executive producer on After Words, a new short film from director…

‘The Full Monty’ Broadway Revival Among 2026-2027 Roundabout Season Offerings by Greg Evans

A revival of the hit 2000 musical The Full Monty will be staged on Broadway next season in a Roundabout Theatre Company production to be directed by Leigh Silverman (Suffs, Yellow Face), wit…

Kyra Sedgwick and More To Star in THE DEMAND OF AVARICE as Part of Cherry Lane Alternative Relaunch

Cherry Lane Alternative is relaunching month with a new iteration of works in progress and artist mentorships, following a six-year hiatus, under the new leadership of Mary Geerlof as Artist…

Cat Cohen’s One-Woman Musical Broad Strokes Is Coming To NYC

Cat Cohen to Present BROAD STROKES Off-Broadway This Summer

Broad Strokes, a new one-woman musical comedy from Cat Cohen (The Twist…She’s Gorgeous, “Only Murders in the Building”) with music by Cohen and David Dabbon, will have a limited Off-…

Khaila Wilcoxon to Return to SIX on Broadway as 'Catherine of Aragon'

Khaila Wilcoxon will return to SIX the Musical on Broadway as 'Catherine of Aragon' on May 18. The Redwood alum will play a limited engagement through July 19, the show's Instagram account r…

Video: Remembering Liz Swados: How Four ROCKY HORROR Artists Are Carrying Her Legacy Forward

Ten years after her passing, the influence of visionary theatre artist Liz Swados continues to ripple across generations. In a new conversation with theatre historian Jennifer Ashley Tepper,…

Review Roundup: Anne Hathaway is MOTHER MARY in New Pop Opera

Mother Mary, the new psychological two-hander starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, will be released in select U.S. theaters on April 17. The A24 film has already screened for critics an…

Kelli O’Hara, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Patrick Ball and More Join Broadway Earth Day Concert

Additional performers and guest speakers have been revealed for the 5th Annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert, now just one week away. The free event takes place Saturday, April 25 fr…

The Elementary Spacetime Show to Play Lincoln Center Later This Month by Margaret Hall

The work centers on a teenager who finds herself in a cosmic vaudevillian game show where winning or losing has dire consequences.

Kyra Sedgwick, Owen Teague, David Zayas, Garret Dillahunt Set for The Demand of Avarice Reading by Andrew Gans

The reading of Matthew McLachlan's play is part of the newly relaunched Cherry Lane Alternative.

I Can Die Too—By Frances Ruffelle, Sally George, and Alan Cumming—Sets World Premiere in Scotland by Logan Culwell-Block

The play with music, within a play within music, will also star Tony winner Ruffelle.

2027 Junior Theater Festival Sells Out Atlanta and Sacramento Events in Less Than 24 Hours by Logan Culwell-Block

The weekend-long celebrations of all things youth theatre bring groups together for performances, workshops, awards, and more.

Watch: See Highlights From Broadway's Becky Shaw, Starring Madeline Brewer, Patrick Ball, and More by Meg Masseron

Trip Cullman is at the helm of the new play from two-time Pulitzer finalist Gina Gionfriddo.

Review Recap: ‘The Fear of 13,’ Grosses Report, Billy Crystal back on Broadway by Matt Tamanini

‘The Fear of 13’ opens to mixed reviews, Billy Crystal is back with a new show, superstars set for ‘Octet’ film Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a tran…

Video: YouTube Sensation Sam Tsui Performs 'Lost in the Wilderness' From Children of Eden by Logan Culwell-Block

A concert version of Stephen Schwartz's musical will be available to stream online for one weekend only.

The Town Square Is a Piano by Stagelight

Why queer men keep gathering around songs, stages, and one another The post The Town Square Is a Piano appeared first on StageLight Magazine.

Video: Mel Brooks Unveils Official Title for SPACEBALLS Sequel

Spaceballs: The Release Date. During Amazon MGM Studios' CinemaCon presentation, Mel Brooks (via a pre-taped video) revealed the title of the studio’s highly anticipated Spaceballs sequel,…

Golden Thread’s Current Decade by Nabra Nelson, Marina Johnson, Sahar Assaf

By Nabra Nelson, Marina Johnson, Sahar Assaf. This episode is a deep dive into Golden Thread’s evolution.

Video: Ariana Grande is a Former FBI Negotiator in FOCKER-IN-LAW Trailer

The official trailer is here for Focker-in-Law, the highly anticipated fourth installment in the Meet the Parents franchise starring Ariana Grande. The latest film reunites several members o…

Photos: Inside TDF's 2026 Costumes & Cocktails Party

On Monday, April 13 TDF (Theatre Development Fund) hosted its second annual Costumes & Cocktails party at TAO Downtown. The fabulous event celebrated TDF’s iconic Costume Collection, a…

MUSIC CITY Will Open at St. Luke's Theatre This Summer

After delaying performances due to issues with its previous venue, Music City will now open at St. Luke’s Theatre this summer. The production will begin performances on Monday, June 15 and…

Family Cuts: Inside ‘Seng’s Hair Salon’ by Guesteditor

One of three plays in InterAct Theatre Company’s Philly Cycle, ‘Seng's Hair Salon’ blends salon life, unaddressed trauma, and inspiration from Philly’s Southeast Asian communities.

Talia Suskauer to Star in A Walk on the Moon Musical Off-Broadway by Sophia Rubino

New musical A Walk on the Moon will open off-Broadway this summer at the Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. Based on the 1999 romantic drama film, the…

Review: Good Bones but a Shaky Foundation in James Ijames’s Wilderness Generation

Theater Review: ‘Caesar and Cleopatra’ at Washington Stage Guild by Alysa Cripe

George Bernard Shaw’s “Caesar and Cleopatra” is seldom produced but that poses no challenge for Washington Stage Guild, DC’s premier producer of Shaw’s works. Director Bill Largess…

Christy Cabanne: From Pancho Villa to the Cisco Kid by Trav S.D.

Early photos of movie director Christy Cabanne (1888-1950) resemble the famous electro-charlatan Dr. Walford Bodie. It happens that Charlie Chaplin had once done a music hall act that lampoo…

Gavin Creel Documentary Common Denominator Is Now Streaming by Logan Culwell-Block

The film is being released for home viewing to mark what would have been the late Broadway icon's 50th birthday.

Amy Lennox and Rachel Tucker Will Star in Thelma & Louise World Premiere Musical at London's Young Vic by Andrew Gans

Trip Cullman will direct the new musical as part of the Young Vic's newly announced 2026-2027 season.

Bedlam's Music City Is Back On, Now at St. Luke's Theatre by Margaret Hall

The country musical previously delayed its Off-Broadway return following venue troubles.

Talia Suskauer, Andréa Burns, and More Will Lead A WALK ON THE MOON New York Premiere

The new musical A WALK ON THE MOON will make its New York premiere on Monday, June 15 at The Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. Directed by Tony Award …

Talia Suskauer, Max Chernin, Sam Gravitte, Andréa Burns Will Lead A Walk on the Moon Off-Broadway This Summer by Meg Masseron

Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller will direct the new musical based on the hit film of the same title.

Music City to Reopen at St. Luke’s Theatre

Theater Review: ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ presented by Faction of Fools at Capital Hill Arts Workshop by Alysa Cripe

If you have never seen a Commedia dell’Arte performance, then Faction of Fool’s “Much Ado about Nothing” is calling your name. Faction of Fools performs exclusively in the Commedia d…

Comedian Cat Cohen’s One-Woman Show ‘Broad Strokes’ Sets Off-Broadway Debut (EXCLUSIVE) by Rebecca Rubin

Comedian Cat Cohen’s new one-woman show “Broad Strokes” will debut Off-Broadway over the summer. The musical comedy is set to begin previews at downtown Manhattan’s Lucille Lortel Th…

Theatre Review: ‘The Heidi Chronicles’ at Vagabond Players by Anne Valentino

There is something undeniably sophisticated, sharp, and memorable about Wendy Wasserstein’s “The Heidi Chronicles.” After watching the Vagabond Players’ production, it is easy to und…

Elliot Page Will Introduce All-Trans Production of AS YOU LIKE IT in London

A new production of Shakespeare's As You Like It will be performed in London this summer, featuring an entirely trans and non-binary cast. The production is presented by Trans What You Will …

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 4/16/2026; Jobs In Development, Ticketing, and More

Looking for a job in the theater? BroadwayWorld is here to help! Check out new job listings from the past week, ending 4/16/2026. To catch up on anything that you might have missed, visit o…

‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ Returns With Contemporary Bite by Houman Barekat

A new London production highlights the story’s racial element and shows how much has changed since the play’s 1963 premiere.

Talia Suskauer and Max Chernin to Lead A Walk on the Moon Off-Broadway

Exclusive: Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson Perform 'Libre' From Mexodus by Diep Tran

The musical, currently running Off-Broadway, is celebrating an Audible release.

Zola Dee Wins 2025 Kesselring Prize for Playwriting by Meg Masseron

The [Home] going playwright will receive $25,000 and a two-week residency at the historic clubhouse of The National Arts Club.

Laurie Beechman Theatre Launches Star to Be Project For Emerging Artists by Meg Masseron

The new initiative from Broadway producers Tom D'Angora and Michael D’Angora seeks to support the next generation of theatre artists.

Maria Friedman Will Star in European Premiere of Kimberly Akimbo by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Michael Longhurst will direct the Tony-winning musical at London's Hampstead.

Kelli O’Hara, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Patrick Ball Join Broadway Earth Day Concert by Gabby Macogay

The free concert will take place in Times Square April 25.

Photos: Michael Urie, Lilli Cooper, and More Attend THE FEAR OF 13 Opening Night

Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson, officially opened on Broadway at the James…

Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney Can’t Resist a Doomed Love Story by Carey Purcell

Photo by Little Fang Originally published on Vogue.comView this story online Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney have gon…

Photos: Adrien Brody, Tessa Thompson, and More the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE FEAR OF 13

Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson, officially opened on Broadway at the James…

‘A Walk on the Moon,’ Musical Adaptation of 1999 Movie, Sets New York Stage Debut (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

“A Walk on the Moon,” a musical about a Brooklyn mother whose life is transformed during a trip to a Catskills bungalow colony, will have its New York premiere this summer at The Laura P…

Photos: The Cast of THE FEAR OF 13 Takes Opening Night Bows

Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson, officially opened on Broadway at the James…

Video: Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper Invited to Be Guest Judges at CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL

On a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live, Cats: The Jellicle Ball choreographers Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons made an appearance and invited host Andy Cohen to be a guest judge at the …

Applications now open for inaugural Great British Theatres Awards by Staff Writer

Applications are now open for the inaugural Great British Theatres Awards, a new set of national awards recognising the vital role theatres play in the UK’s cultural life The post Applicat…

Final celebrity Sheriffs announced for Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 4 at Park Theatre by Staff Writer

Park Theatre have announced the final wave of celebrity guest Sheriffs for Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 4 The post Final celebrity Sheriffs announced for Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 4 at Park Theatre…

Hi Ho, Johnny Silver by Trav S.D.

I think we’re learning that classic comedy loves #47 on the Period Table of the Elements. Back in the day, there was Phil Silvers, Sid Silvers, Joe Silver, Monroe Silver (from “Cohen on …

Juilliard Names Interim Drama School Leadership Team, Including Laura Linney by Caitlin Huston

The team, led by interim dean Ara Guzelimian, will take over as Dean Evan Yiounoulis moves to Yale.

J.T. Harding Musical ‘Music City’ Finds New Home After Heavily-Renovated Venue Fell Through Days Before Previews by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: The critically acclaimed, Nashville-set Off Broadway musical Music City, featuring the music of multi-platinum hit songwriter J.T. Harding, has found a new home weeks after plans …

Toby Jones and David Harewood-Led OTHELLO Will Stream on Marquee TV

David Harewood, Caitlin Fitzgerald, and Toby Jones’ new production of Othello will stream exclusively in the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Korea on Marquee TV from 1 Ma…

Thelma & Louise musical set for world premiere at London theatre by Laura Harding

Callie Khouri, who penned the original 1991 film, has written the adaptation with music by Neko Case

Vijay Iyer Quartet at SMOKE by Margret Echeverria

... we are being seduced from the first moments of sound.  Iyer starts on the Fender Rhodes keyboard, which he manipulates into soft bells ringing out a beautiful summer day and calling in …

Roku Hits 100 Million Streaming Households Worldwide by Caitlin Huston

The streaming and device company had been pushing toward the milestone after updating its platform and adding new features like Howdy.

BROADWAY INSPIRATIONAL VOICES SING SONGS OF THANKS by Ron Fassler

By Ron Fassler . . . The Annual fundraiser concert for Broadway Inspirational Voicers (BIV) was held Monday night at City Winery. As the sun set on the Chelsea Piers, a festive and happy cro…

Theater Review: “When Playwrights Kill” — A Wickedly Funny Backstage Farce About Art, Ego, and Desperation by Martin Copenhaver

In this high-energy comedy of creative frustration, history—and hubris—repeat themselves to hilarious effect.

Shaina Taub, Benj Pasek, and Joshua Harmon Writing New Musical About Woman’s Escape from the Satmars

Photos: No Fear, Just Love, as Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson Open on Broadway

From Where We Sat: Studio 54 by JK

Today, we have the next in our series of seating articles based on many of your emails requests and questions, namely "how were your seats?" Sure, I'm aware of another website that provides …

A Town on Edge Again: “Kenrex” Brings Its Blistering Story to New York by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: The Olivier-winning solo thriller begins previews Off-Broadway following a celebrated London run By Ross Kenrex, when I saw it in London, England, last December, di…

World Premiere of THELMA & LOUISE and More Set For The Young Vic's 2026-27 Season

The Young Vic Theatre's Artistic Director and CEO Nadia Fall has announced details of the 2026-27 season, which includes international storytelling from world-class theatre makers and new vo…

Maria Friedman Will Lead KIMBERLY AKIMBO European Premiere at Hampstead Theatre

Maria Friedman will star as Kimberly in the European premiere of David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori's Tony Award-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo. It plays Hampstead Theatre from 28 Augu…

First look rehearsal images released for Bank of Dave The Musical by Staff Writer

First look rehearsal images have been released for Bank of Dave The Musical as preparations continue for the world premiere next month The post First look rehearsal images released for Bank …

Union Theatre brings Rona Munro’s Mary to Edinburgh this June by Staff Writer

Union Theatre is set to present Mary by Rona Munro at Hill Street Theatre in Edinburgh The post Union Theatre brings Rona Munro’s Mary to Edinburgh this June appeared first on Theatre Week…

Maria Friedman to star in European premiere of Kimberly Akimbo at Hampstead Theatre by Staff Writer

Maria Friedman will return to the stage to star in the European premiere of Kimberly Akimbo at Hampstead Theatre later this year The post Maria Friedman to star in European premiere of Kimbe…

The Forbidden Realm of Conspiracies: Uncovered launches major UK tour this May by Staff Writer

Conspiracy theories step into the spotlight this May as The Forbidden Realm of Conspiracies: Uncovered embarks on the first leg of a 33-date UK tour The post The Forbidden Realm of Conspirac…

ENO appoints Helen Shute as new Chief Executive Officer by Staff Writer

English National Opera has announced the appointment of Helen Shute as its new Chief Executive Officer The post ENO appoints Helen Shute as new Chief Executive Officer appeared first on Thea…

Young Vic Theatre announces ambitious 2026/27 season by Staff Writer

The Young Vic Theatre has announced details of its 2026/27 season including the world premiere of Thelma & Louise, a new musical adaptation of Callie Khouri’s Oscar and Golden Globe-wi…

Talkin' Broadway on Broadway Review: "The Fear of 13" 4/15/26 by Howard Miller

It is said that the wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine. Fortunately, few of us can claim to have had first-hand experience in testing this adage, especially the "slowl…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 16, 2026- THE FEAR OF 13 Opens Starring Adrien Brody and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personalize…

‘Thelma & Louise’ Musical World Premiere Set For London’s Young Vic In The Fall by Baz Bamigboye

A musical stage version of Thelma & Louise, the 1991 feminist outlaw classic written by Callie Khouri and directed by Ridley Scott, will receive its world premiere at London’s Young V…

Jasdeep Singh Degun announced as Barbican Artist in Residence for 2026–27 by Staff Writer

Multi-award-winning sitarist and composer Jasdeep Singh Degun has been announced as a Barbican Artist in Residence The post Jasdeep Singh Degun announced as Barbican Artist in Residence for …

Kennywood opening, Art All Night and more things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend by Scott Mervis / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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How A Convicted Sex Offender Tricked His Way Through The World Of UK Theater: “I Was Terrified Of Him Because Of The Level Of Betrayal” by Max Goldbart

EXCLUSIVE: Carlette Norwood was sat next to her colleague in a car when she discovered he was a convicted sex offender. Norwood runs an award-winning independent theater in Birmingham, UK, a…

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Record Store Day 2026

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6 Reasons Proof Adds Up on Broadway by Beth Stevens

David Auburn’s Proof opened on Broadway 26 years ago and went on to win three Tony Awards and the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2001. It has never been revived on Broadway. Until now. T…

On the Couch with John Xintavelonis

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Interview: Nicole Travolta Is Doing Alright, And She’ll Tell You All About It 

Sydney Dance Company spotlights dynamic independent dance makers through INDance 2026

The post Sydney Dance Company spotlights dynamic independent dance makers through INDance 2026 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

The Fear of 13 by Jacob Malizio

Nick’s got a story to tell you. About how a routine traffic stop turned into a conviction for murder. About how he spent the next 22 years on death row. About how he finally petitioned the…

‘The Fear of 13’ Doesn’t Entirely Add Up by Jacob Malizio

Ferrentino’s choice to make Nick look like he might be an unreliable narrator thus becomes bizarre; it certainly works against the clearer passions of the documentary. If you don’t know …

Whose Life Is It Anyway? by Jacob Malizio

Brody is expectedly watchable and uber-committed, though the white-boy-swag vibe he loves to affect becomes grating in the wandering play, whose first 80 minutes or so are mostly just Yarris…

The Fear of 13, Adrien Brody’s Criminal Broadway Debut by Jacob Malizio

I had no such ambivalence viewing The Fear of 13, Lindsey Ferrentino’s stage adaptation, now at Broadway’s James Earl Jones Theatre. I knew it was bullshit within minutes of Adrien Brody…

Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson’s Dynamic Performances Rein in a Tonally Bumpy Play by Jacob Malizio

“The Fear of 13” is deeply moving. Yet it falls short of being remarkable with uneven pacing and its ever-shifting tone. Translating a documentary into a Broadway production is no easy f…

The Fear of 13 Doesn’t Get Far Outside of Adrien Brody’s Head by Jacob Malizio

Even in the harshest descriptions of the violence and almost unbelievably cruel twists of fate that Yarris endured (the DNA testing keeps getting accidentally mucked up), Brody lends him a v…

Adrien Brody Stars In Dark Tale Of Justice So Very Long Delayed by Jacob Malizio

In his Broadway debut, Brody brings the same intensity and hangdog vulnerability that underscore his best film performances, and if his hip-hop Yo! MTV Raps street mannerisms seem an actorly…

Adrien Brody Brings Unquestionable Commitment to a Death Row Drama Dulled by Pedestrian Writing by Jacob Malizio

Ferrentino struggles to synthesize the true story’s larger themes, so even if Brody has some affecting moments in the closing scenes, the play is flat, emotionally ineffectual. It’s a di…

Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson lead sturdy, safe Broadway transfer by Jacob Malizio

One leaves the Fear of 13 certainly horrified by the injustice done to Yarris, and moved by his journey to freedom, but it’s a fleeting feeling. Ferrentino and Brody have not burrowed deep…

Adrien Brody goes to prison in a predictable criminal justice schlep on Broadway by Jacob Malizio

Brody comports himself well enough. He is poised and relaxed, and the delicate, damaged spirit he brings to his heartbreaking films transitions smoothly to the theater. It’s just that “T…

Masquerade: Phantom Reimagined as an Intimate, Haunting Dark Ride by Suzanna Bowling

Masquerade is not simply a revival of The Phantom of the Opera—it is a full-bodied reinvention. This immersive, two-hour experience transforms Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical into s…

Nomination Announced For 43rd Annual Elliot Norton Awards; Sam Tutty and SUFFS Among Awardees

Today, the Boston Theater Critics Association have announced the nominees and five awards for visiting productions in the New England Area. The awards will take place Monday, June 1, 2026 at…

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of The Fear of 13 on Broadway? by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The play stars two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody opposite recent Golden Globe nominee Tessa Thompson.