All stories by Ethan Alter on BroadwayStars

Friday, April 10, 2026

Nathan Lane resurrects ‘Death of a Salesman’ in a mostly ‘triumphant’ Broadway revival, say critics by Ethan Alter

The latest production of Arthur Miller's classic play also stars Laurie Metcalf, Christopher Abbott, and Ben Ahlers.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:04AM
Wednesday, April 8, 2026

‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ scores purr-fect reviews from critics by Ethan Alter

No one has anything bad to say about the Tony-contending Broadway production of the 2024 off-Broadway smash.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:24AM
Tuesday, April 7, 2026

‘Becky Shaw’ is the ultimate mean girl — and that’s a good thing, say critics by Ethan Alter

Alden Ehrenreich and Madeline Brewer receive glowing notices for their Broadway debuts.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:46AM
Monday, April 6, 2026

How ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ brings Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl energy to Broadway by Ethan Alter

The Andrew Lloyd Webber revival transports the Jellicle cats into the ballroom scene.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:50PM
Friday, April 3, 2026

Are Kristin Chenoweth and Keanu Reeves Tony-bound? Breaking down the Broadway hits and misses so far this season by Ethan Alter

Gold Derby checks in with our Tony experts on the awards prospects for The Queen of Versailles, Waiting for Godot, Ragtime, and more.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:00AM
Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The ‘disastrous’ Broadway version of ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ isn’t getting critics to bite by Ethan Alter

The stage version of the classic 1975 Sidney Lumet film starring Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach is attracting largely mixed-to-negative notices.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:00AM
Friday, March 27, 2026

From Sonoma to Jean Smart to ‘Schmigadoon,’ awards chatter is picking up by Ethan Alter

We've got early Oscar contenders, a Hacks Emmy landslide, and Tony odds for Schmigadoon on our minds this week.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:30PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2026

John Lithgow delivers a ‘Giant’ performance as Roald Dahl, say critics by Ethan Alter

The actor won an Olivier Award for the show's London run and is a Tony frontrunner for the Broadway production.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:45AM
Sunday, March 22, 2026

Why starring in ‘Death Becomes Her’ becomes Betsy Wolfe: ‘I get my head cut off every night!’ by Ethan Alter

The & Juliet Tony nominee has taken over the role originated by Megan Hilty in the hit Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:00AM
Friday, March 20, 2026

‘Liberation’: Go inside the dressing room for a closer look at the Tony-contending costumes from the Broadway hit by Ethan Alter

Costume designer Qween Jean discusses the outfits worn in Bess Wohl's 1970s-set memory play in Gold Derby's exclusive video interview.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 06:30PM
Friday, March 13, 2026

Daniel Radcliffe’s ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ scores brilliant reviews from Broadway critics by Ethan Alter

The 70-minute one person show will have a 13-week run in New York.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:55PM
Friday, March 6, 2026

Forget Team ‘One Battle’ vs. Team ‘Sinners.’ Here comes Team ‘Rooster’ vs. Team ‘Scarpetta’ by Ethan Alter

An eventful week saw the dueling premieres of two high-profile Emmy contenders and a Giant Tony event.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:00PM
Friday, February 20, 2026

‘The Lost Boys’ are ready to take a bite out of Broadway by Ethan Alter

Gold Derby is unveiling the official character posters for the musical version of Joel Schumacher's immortal 1987 vampire movie.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:00AM
Friday, February 6, 2026

Will ‘The Lost Boys’ Broadway musical benefit from the ‘Sinners’ effect? ‘It’s a vampire year!’ by Ethan Alter

The musical adaptation of the 1987 vampire favorite is landing on Broadway as Sinners makes its Best Picture run.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:45PM
Monday, January 26, 2026

2026 Tony Awards to be presented June 7 at Radio City Music Hall by Ethan Alter

This year's ceremony will air live on CBS and Paramount+

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:00PM
Thursday, January 8, 2026

Carrie Coon promises that ‘Bug’ on Broadway will get under your skin: ‘It’s a lot of bang for your buck’ by Ethan Alter

Tracy Letts's acclaimed 1996 play celebrates its 30th anniversary with its first-ever Broadway production.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 06:00PM
Saturday, December 6, 2025

‘A Christmas Carol’ star Michael Cerveris calls Alastair Sim and Michael Caine his favorite Scrooges by Ethan Alter

The Tony-winning 'Sweeney Todd' star headlines an immersive stage production of the Charles Dickens classic adapted by 'Adolescence' Emmy-winner Jack Thorne

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 02:00PM
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Monday, November 17, 2025

Lea Michele is ‘sublime,’ but critics call the ‘Chess’ revival ‘impenetrable’ and ‘dicey’ by Ethan Alter

The long-awaited revival of the cult musical took its opening night bow on Broadway.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:15AM
Friday, November 14, 2025

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville headline an ‘Oedipus’ for our times, say critics by Ethan Alter

The West End import announces itself as a major Tony Awards player

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:23AM
Monday, November 10, 2025

Kristin Chenoweth reigns in ‘The Queen of Versailles,’ but critics aren’t loyal subjects by Ethan Alter

Chenoweth reunites with Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz for the musical version of the 2012 documentary.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:30AM
Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Broadway critics hail ‘Liberation’ as ‘excellent’ and ‘the year’s best play’ by Ethan Alter

The award-winning off-Broadway production makes its Broadway debut

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:45AM
Monday, October 13, 2025

‘The Lost Boys’ musical sinks its teeth into New York Comic Con by Ethan Alter

The Broadway version of Joel Schumacher's immortal 1987 vampire film bows March 27.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:17AM
Wednesday, October 1, 2025

‘We plan on delivering’: Lea Michele and ‘Chess’ cast, creatives preview musical’s long-awaited Broadway revival by Ethan Alter

Glee alum joins Aaron Tveit, Nicholas Christopher, and Hannah Cruz in the Tony hopeful.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 02:15PM
Monday, September 29, 2025

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are only kinda excellent in Broadway’s ‘Waiting for Godot,’ say critics by Ethan Alter

The duo are headlining a new production of Samuel Beckett's classic dark comedy.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:15PM
Wednesday, September 17, 2025

‘Art’ reviews praise James Corden’s ‘superb’ return to Broadway by Ethan Alter

Corden, Bobby Cannavale and Neil Patrick Harris headline the first revival of the 1998 Tony-winning play

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:51AM
Monday, September 1, 2025

Fall Broadway preview: 10 shows that fit the (play)bill from ‘Chess’ to ‘Waiting for Godot’ by Ethan Alter

Look for Keanu Reeves, Tom Hanks and Chloë Grace Moretz to tread the boards this fall.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:00AM
Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Sam Rockwell confesses that he was ‘scared’ to perform Emmy-nominated ‘White Lotus’ monologue by Ethan Alter

The actor is a Best Supporting Actor contender for his role in the show's third season.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:45PM
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Wednesday, July 2, 2025

All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off