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Sunday, October 23, 2016

'Plenty': Theater Review by David Rooney

Rachel Weisz stars opposite Corey Stoll in 'Plenty,' David Hare's 1978 drama about an Englishwoman whose life is indelibly stamped by her time as a Resistance fighter in Nazi-occupied France…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:00PM

'The Front Page': Theater Review by David Rooney

Nathan Lane, John Slattery and John Goodman lead this all-star Broadway revival of 'The Front Page,' the classic 1928 comedy by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, about Chicago tabloid reporte…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:41PM
Sunday, October 16, 2016

'The Cherry Orchard': Theater Review by David Rooney

Diane Lane returns to Broadway, graduating from the ensemble almost 40 years ago to the grande dame of Anton Chekhov's classic, 'The Cherry Orchard,' in a new version by Tony winner Stephen …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:00PM
Thursday, October 13, 2016

'War Paint' to Make Spring Splash on Broadway by David Rooney

Two-time Tony winners Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole will face off as rival cosmetics entrepreneurs Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden in the new musical. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:30PM
Sunday, October 9, 2016

'Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened': Film Review | NYFF 2016 by David Rooney

Lonny Price, one of the original Broadway leads of 'Merrily We Roll Along,' recalls the emotional rollercoaster of that Stephen Sondheim show's creation and its illusion-shattering early dem…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:30PM
Friday, October 7, 2016

Laurie Metcalf, Chris Cooper to Star on Broadway in 'A Doll's House, Part 2' by David Rooney

Scott Rudin is producing Lucas Hnath's new play, which picks up after the Henrik Ibsen classic and will also feature 2016 Tony winner Jayne Houdyshell and Condola Rashad. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:34AM
Saturday, October 1, 2016

'Hamilton's America': TV Review | NYFF 2016 by David Rooney

Lin-Manuel Miranda's hip-hop historical smash gets in-depth making-of treatment in the PBS 'Great Performances' doc 'Hamilton's America,' featuring extensive footage of the show's original B…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:31PM
Thursday, September 29, 2016

'The Encounter': Theater Review by David Rooney

Simon McBurney evokes a journey into the heart of the Amazonian jungle while also exploring more abstract realms of time and consciousness in his solo sonic odyssey, 'The Encounter.' read mo…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Garth Drabinsky Plots Broadway Return With 'Sousatzka' by David Rooney

The Canadian producer who served time for fraud and forgery will try out the new musical next February in Toronto before a planned New York run in the fall. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00AM
Monday, September 26, 2016

Molly Ringwald to Star in 'Terms of Endearment' by David Rooney

The erstwhile John Hughes teen queen will take on the feisty Texas matriarch played onscreen by Shirley MacLaine in the upcoming stage adaptation. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:30PM
Friday, September 23, 2016

Disney Replaces Director of Broadway-Bound 'Frozen' Musical by David Rooney

Tony winner Michael Grandage will stage the eagerly anticipated project, which despite the creative shakeup remains on track to bow in August 2017. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:00AM
Thursday, September 22, 2016

Ramin Karimloo to Join 'Anastasia' Broadway Cast by David Rooney

The Tony-nominated 'Les Miserables' star will play the antagonist in the new musical by the 'Ragtime' team, inspired by the 1997 Fox animated feature. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:00PM
Monday, September 19, 2016

Bette Midler in 'Hello, Dolly!' Smashes Broadway Record by David Rooney

Tickets for the spring musical revival produced by Scott Rudin went on sale Saturday, exceeding $9 million on the first day of availability. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:27PM
Thursday, September 15, 2016

'Something Rotten!' to End Broadway Run by David Rooney

The irreverent musical comedy set in Shakespeare's time will close at the St. James Theatre in January, prior to launching its national tour in Boston that same month. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:00PM
Thursday, August 25, 2016

'The Layover': Theater Review by David Rooney

Annie Parisse and Adam Rothenberg play strangers who connect in a one-night stand that casts a lingering spell in Leslye Headland's dark comedy. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Jennifer Holliday Returning to Broadway in 'The Color Purple' by David Rooney

The Tony-winning breakout star of 'Dreamgirls' will end a 15-year absence when she steps into the role of juke-joint singer Shug Avery in the hit musical revival. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:00PM
Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Jason Sudeikis to Star in 'Dead Poets Society' on Stage by David Rooney

The actor will play unconventional English professor John Keating, one of Robin Williams' most iconic film roles, in the world-premiere drama adapted by Oscar-winning screenwriter Tom Schulm…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:00PM
Monday, August 15, 2016

John Turturro, Tony Shalhoub, Jessica Hecht to Star in Arthur Miller's 'The Price' by David Rooney

Terry Kinney will direct the Broadway revival for Roundabout Theatre Company, beginning performances Feb. 16. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:00PM
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

New York Theater Community Mourns James Houghton by David Rooney

The founding artistic director of the Tony-winning Signature Theatre, who died Tuesday, has been a tireless champion of American playwriting for the past 25 years. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:53PM
Monday, August 1, 2016

Tony Nominee Joshua Henry to Lead Chicago Cast of 'Hamilton' as Aaron Burr by David Rooney

In other 'Hamilton' casting news, Mandy Gonzalez, a veteran of Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'In the Heights,' will join the Broadway company in October as Angelica Schuyler. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:44AM
Thursday, July 28, 2016

'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' Extends Through End of 2017 by David Rooney

The two-part play, which recounts the eighth story in J.K. Rowling's wizardry saga, opened Monday at London's Palace Theatre to across-the-board raves and sellout business. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:29AM
Wednesday, July 27, 2016

J.T. Rogers' Hit Drama 'Oslo' Sets Broadway Move by David Rooney

The Lincoln Center Theater production, which stars Jennifer Ehle and Jefferson Mays, will move to the Vivian Beaumont Theater in spring, making it eligible for the 2017 Tony Awards. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:46PM
Tuesday, July 19, 2016

'Fiddler on the Roof' Sets Broadway Closing Date by David Rooney

The acclaimed musical revival starring Danny Burstein and Jessica Hecht, which was nominated this year for three Tony Awards, will play its final performance Dec. 31. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:37PM
Thursday, July 14, 2016

George Takei to Lead 'Pacific Overtures' by David Rooney

The original 'Star Trek' alumnus returns to the New York stage in the Stephen Sondheim musical after making his Broadway debut last season in 'Allegiance.' read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:39PM
Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Richard Armitage, Zoe Kazan, Amy Ryan Fall in 'Love, Love, Love' by David Rooney

Alex Hurt and Ben Rosenfield round out the cast of Mike Bartlett's dark comedy, being directed in its off-Broadway premiere by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:00PM

Daveed Diggs Sets 'Hamilton' Departure by David Rooney

The Tony winner will play his final performance in the Broadway cast Friday, while Miguel Cervantes, Karen Olivo and Alexander Gemignani will head the show in Chicago. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:28AM
Monday, July 11, 2016

'Oslo': Theater Review by David Rooney

Tony winners Jennifer Ehle and Jefferson Mays lead the ensemble of J.T. Rogers' new play about the secret talks that yielded the historic 1993 White House handshake between Israeli and Pales…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00PM
Thursday, July 7, 2016

Joel Grey, Tavi Gevinson, John Glover Join 'The Cherry Orchard' Broadway Cast by David Rooney

Also taking on key roles alongside previously announced star Diane Lane in Tony winner Stephen Karam's new adaptation will be Celia Keenan-Bolger and Harold Perrineau. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:00PM
Thursday, June 30, 2016

Critic's Notebook: Are We Heading Into a Year of #BroadwaySoWhite? by David Rooney

Following last season's unprecedented diversity representation, led by 'Hamilton,' the 2016-17 lineup is looking decidedly pallid.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:43PM
Wednesday, June 29, 2016

'Significant Other' Engaged for Broadway by David Rooney

Marking the first new American play in what is shaping up to be an anemic season for homegrown drama, Joshua Harmon's seriocomedy will open in March. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:36PM
Sunday, June 26, 2016

Comedy Duo Nick Kroll and John Mulaney Headed to Broadway by David Rooney

The pair's popular old-geezer alter egos, Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland, will take their hit show 'Oh, Hello' to the Lyceum Theatre in the fall. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards