Our critics discuss the last four months, which thanks to Zoom (and Meryl Streep) have been full of experimentation and playfulness.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 10:54AMFrom the documentary works of Anna Deavere Smith to brief monologues written in this moment of unrest, dramatists are sounding an alarm.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 07:03PMMiranda’s rap. Rylance’s poems. Jackman’s pelvis. And a brassy reunion for Bea Arthur and Angela Lansbury. Now set your clock for “Turkey Lurkey Time.”
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 02:18PMThe Public Theater’s festival has included 12 featured offerings, four cabaret acts and six pieces of developmental work. Here’s what our critics saw.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 03:33PMShows that defied categorization offered a stark choice: Escape an angry world, or face up to its travails. Beyond Broadway, writers explored race, inequality and addiction.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 05:18AMSwinging lights. Broadway beefs. Words of wisdom. And a restroom serenade. If only some of the highlights were on TV.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 01:12PMA look at the most memorable moments from this year’s ceremony celebrating Broadway.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 12:48PMMajority rule (mostly). One play per playwright. How we put together the 25 Plays list, and a bid to remember notable writers and favorite works that missed the cut.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 12:48AMDisagreeing on classic musicals, agreeing on “The Band’s Visit,” and worried about a season when revivals outshone new plays.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 06:18AMTheater has quickly taken on the Trump presidency. Whether what’s onstage can change minds or spark action is open to debate.
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