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Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Call Her Incorruptible? ‘Dan Cody’s Yacht’ by Matthew Wexler

Manhattan Theatre Club presents Anthony Giardina's new play about the moral and financial challenges facing a single mom and her college-bound daughter.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:24PM
Monday, June 18, 2018

Are We the Moor? ‘Othello’ by Matthew Wexler

The Public Theater presents Shakespeare's classic tale of jealousy and race. Starring Chukwudi Iwuji in the title role and Corey Stoll as Iago.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:06PM
Sunday, June 17, 2018

Tragedy Revisited: ‘The Laramie Project’ by Matthew Wexler

Chicago's AstonRep Theatre Company revisits 'The Laramie Project,' an ensemble theater piece based on the horrific murder of Matthew Shepard.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:18PM
Saturday, June 16, 2018

Love on the Rocks in NOLA : ‘Scissoring’ by Matthew Wexler

INTAR Theatre presents Christina Quintana's new play about the clash between the life a woman has created with her long-term girlfriend and her career as a devoted teacher in a repressive Ca…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:06AM
Friday, June 15, 2018

You’ve Got to be Taught: ‘Little Rock’ by Matthew Wexler

The true story of the Little Rock Nine, the first black students to attend their city’s formerly segregated central high school.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:06PM
Thursday, June 14, 2018

Faith and Friendship: ‘Guards at the Taj’ by Matthew Wexler

Amy Morton directs Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Chicago premiere of 'Guards at the Taj,' the captivating Obie Award-winning play by Rajiv Joseph.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:12PM
Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Saloon Shakespeare: ‘Desperate Measures’ by Matthew Wexler

This witty and wild new musical comedy takes the Bard’s Measure for Measure and shakes things up.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:42PM

Ageless Wonders: ‘Half Time’ by Matthew Wexler

An all-star cast tells the uplifting true story of ten New Jersey seniors with extraordinary dreams. Directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:04PM
Tuesday, June 12, 2018

TDF Turns 50 by Matthew Wexler

New York’s largest nonprofit performing arts service organization has been an integral part of New York City’s theater, dance and music scene since 1968.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:24PM
Monday, June 11, 2018

72nd Annual Tony Award Winners – The Complete List by Matthew Wexler

Here are the full winners of the 72nd Annual Tony Awards. Robert De Niro's f-bombs not included!

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:32AM
Saturday, June 9, 2018

Showstopping Performances Announced for Tony Awards by Matthew Wexler

The high-energy evening will feature performances by the casts of the 2018 Tony Award-nominated shows “The Band’s Visit,” “Carousel,” “Frozen,” “Mean Girls,” “My Fair Lad…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:36AM
Friday, June 8, 2018

Review: Eve Ensler’s ‘Fruit Trilogy’ by Matthew Wexler

Eve Ensler's new play speaks to these explosive times and charts the journey of women in three unique stories.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:48PM
Thursday, June 7, 2018

Breaking a Barrier: ‘The Fourth Wall’ by Matthew Wexler

Theater Breaking Through Barriers presents a revival of A.R. Gurney's quirky comedy.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:54PM

Exclusive: ‘Dance Nation’ Playwright Clare Barron by Matthew Wexler

'Dance Nation' playwright Clare Barron discusses her inspiration for her hit new play and why she loves the word 'pussy.'

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:06PM
Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Heartache and Healing: City Opera’s ‘Brokeback Mountain’ by Matthew Wexler

City Opera tackles Charles Wuorinen's modern work based on Annie Proulx's famous novella about two ranch hands that fall in love in rural Wyoming.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:18PM
Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Sticky But Not So Sweet: ‘Molasses in January’ by Matthew Wexler

Francine Pellegrino's new musical explores the 1919 construction disaster that spilled two millions gallons of molasses into Boston's streets.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:36AM
Monday, June 4, 2018

‘Carousel’ New Broadway Cast Album Releases June 8 by Matthew Wexler

Available digitally on Friday, June 8, the album will be in stores on Friday, July 13.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:42AM
Saturday, June 2, 2018

Women Rejoice: ‘Bull in a China Shop’ by Matthew Wexler

Chicago's About Face Theatre presents a delightful production of Bryna Turner's play about feminists Mary Woolley and Jeanette Marks.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:24AM
Thursday, May 31, 2018

Party Favors: ‘The Boys in the Band’ by Matthew Wexler

Joe Mantello directs an all-star, all-gay cast in a revival of Mart Crowley's seminal 1968 play.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:12PM

Don’t Miss: ‘Prince of Broadway’ Cast Recording Event, 6/1 by Matthew Wexler

Hal Prince, Jason Robert Brown, and members of the original company of 'Prince of Broadway' celebrate the release of the cast album on June 1 at Barnes & Noble in New York City.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:06AM
Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Broadway Boasts Best Season on Record by Matthew Wexler

The Broadway League has released end-of-season statistics for the 2017-2018 season.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:04AM
Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Don’t Miss: Tony Awards Viewing Party at Ocean Prime by Matthew Wexler

The legendary midtown outpost welcomes fans to celebrate Broadway's biggest night.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:54AM
Monday, May 28, 2018

Ticket Trend: How the Tony’s Impact Sales by Matthew Wexler

A closer look at how the Tony Awards impact ticket sales.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:54AM
Friday, May 25, 2018

The Thing in the Wardrobe: ‘Woman and Scarecrow’ by Matthew Wexler

The New York premiere of Marina Carr's play about a woman's final hours as she faces death.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:24AM
Thursday, May 24, 2018

Review: ‘The Beast in the Jungle’ by Matthew Wexler

Susan Stroman directs and choreographs a new dance play based on a novella by Henry James.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:36AM
Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Celebrating Randy Graff: 3 Must-Watch Performances by Matthew Wexler

Happy Birthday, Randy Graff! The Broadway Blog salutes the Tony Award-winning performer with a tribute to our favorite roles.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:54PM
Tuesday, May 22, 2018

63rd Annual Obie Award Winners by Matthew Wexler

John Leguizamo hosted the evening, which included the award for Best New American Play for Rajiv Joseph's 'Describe the Night.' 

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:36AM
Monday, May 21, 2018

Sofitel New York Celebrates Tony Awards with Fraver Exhibit by Matthew Wexler

The official hotel of the Tony Awards is showcasing the poster designs of iconic artist Frank “Fraver” Verlizzo through June 30.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:32AM
Sunday, May 20, 2018

Death Becomes Her: ‘Our Lady of 121st Street’ by Matthew Wexler

Phylicia Rashad directs a revival of Stephen Adly Guirgis's play about a bunch of characters that arrive for a funeral with a missing body.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:32PM
Friday, May 18, 2018

Idina Menzel Headlines A BroaderWay Foundation’s Celebrity Karaoke Battle by Matthew Wexler

Rosie O'Donnell hosts the star-studded evening that pits Broadway stars against one another to raise funds for A BroaderWay Foundation.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:32PM
Thursday, May 17, 2018

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Casts Lead Role in National Tour by Matthew Wexler

Ben Levis Ross has been cast as Evan in the national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:04AM

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