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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

‘Andor’ star Alan Tudyk talks saying hello and goodbye to his Emmy-nominated ‘Star Wars’ return — and lessons learned from C-3PO by Ethan Alter

The actor resurrects his Rogue One droid in the Tony Gilroy prequel series.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:30PM

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Don’t cry for Rachel Zegler! ‘Evita’ star’s big moment goes viral as first reviews praise her ‘enthralling’ and ‘phenomenal’ performan by Ethan Alter

The Snow White actress is making waves in her new West End musical revival.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:28AM

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