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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Looking to Past Pandemics to Determine the Future of Theater by Jake Nevins

Throughout most of Western history, plays typically went on hiatus when plagues hit. But could contemporary designers, or perhaps outdoor settings or spaced-out seats, provide novel solution…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:06PM
Saturday, February 16, 2019

Sea Wall/A Life review – Jake Gyllenhaal dazzles with return to stage by Jake Nevins

Public Theater, New YorkThe Oscar nominee and Tom Sturridge star in two one-act memory pieces that meaningfully explore birth, death, and fatherhoodOpening this week at New York’s Public T…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:12AM
Friday, October 19, 2018

Broadway and the beast: King Kong takes to the New York stage by Jake Nevins

In an ambitious new production, a 20ft beast is transported to Broadway and the team behind it talks about how they updated the classic storyFor better or worse, while strolling through Manh…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:18AM
Friday, August 31, 2018

The little musical that could: can Be More Chill become the next Hamilton? by Jake Nevins

After its humble run at a regional theater in New Jersey, Joe Iconis’ sci-fi musical comedy grew legs on the internet, resulting in its improbable run in New YorkWhen high school-set music…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:48AM
Thursday, August 30, 2018

Celebrated dancer and choreographer Paul Taylor dies aged 88 by Jake Nevins

Taylor, a dancer who later became one of the world’s greatest choreographers, was seen as the last of the 20th century’s titans of modern danceThe renowned dancer and choreographer Paul …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:12PM
Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Michael Jackson musical to hit Broadway in 2020 by Jake Nevins

A stage show about the King of Pop’s life featuring the biggest hits from his catalogue is now in developmentMichael Jackson’s music is set to hit Broadway in 2020 in the shape of an as-…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:32PM
Friday, June 8, 2018

'The world of comedy has changed': how queer comics are making their mark in America by Jake Nevins

While mainstream visibility is still limited, LGBT comics are moving past cliches and homophobic roadblocks to take their place in the US comedy sceneTwenty-five years ago, Lea DeLaria becam…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:12AM
Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Tony awards 2018: who will win – and who should by Jake Nevins

On theatre’s biggest night, revivals including Angels in America vie for top honors while recent sensations like Harry Potter look to win best playDespite the 2017-2018 season being the hi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:36PM
Thursday, November 30, 2017

The Parisian Woman review - Uma Thurman shines in Trump-inspired Broadway debut by Jake Nevins

The new play from House of Cards creator Beau Willimon, in which Thurman plays a Washington socialite, boasts sterling performances but relies too much on topical jabsHudson Theatre, New Yor…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:04PM
Thursday, November 16, 2017

As a comic, Al Franken joked about rape, sex robots and Afghan women by Jake Nevins

The Minnesota senator has apologised following allegations of sexual misconduct, and it is not the first example of his attitudes about women and sexSenator Al Franken of Minnesota apologise…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:48PM
Thursday, October 12, 2017

Can Sarah Silverman use comedy to bridge America's political divide? by Jake Nevins

In her new Hulu series I Love You, America, the comic will attempt to reach across the aisle and, hopefully, generate laughs in the processOne significant shift in political discourse over t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:42PM
Thursday, September 14, 2017

How the musical became big business: 'The snowball has been building for a long time' by Jake Nevins

From Spongebob Squarepants to Mean Girls, Broadway is gearing up for a wave of new musicals and with TV and film projects too, the genre is back on topOn the heels of its most lucrative seas…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:48PM
Friday, September 8, 2017

Absurdist comedians Tim and Eric: 'Our show is a trainwreck of a live experience' by Jake Nevins

The comedy duo recently celebrated the ten-year anniversary of their cult show and talk about finding the funny in the mundane and how they metFor almost two decades now, comedy duo Tim (Hei…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:12AM
Thursday, August 10, 2017

The Terms of My Surrender review – Michael Moore takes on Trump by preaching to the choir by Jake Nevins

The Oscar-winning film-maker makes his Broadway debut in an attempt to convert the unconverted, but if he hopes to change hearts and minds perhaps the stage isn’t the best place to do itHu…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:42PM
Friday, July 7, 2017

Andrew Garfield, queer-baiting and the perils of 'playing gay' by Jake Nevins

The actor was criticised over comments he made about preparing to play a gay man, and joined the likes of James Franco who’ve dabbled with ideas of sexualityIn an interview about his role …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:04PM
Friday, June 9, 2017

Tony awards 2017: who will win – and who should by Jake Nevins

The biggest awards in theatre are Sunday, and the competition is fierce as Bette Midler shines in Hello, Dolly! and Dear Evan Hansen looks set to sweepIf one thing is certain, the 2017 Tony …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:24AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
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