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Thursday, May 16, 2019

Chuckles From the Past: ‘Enter Laughing’ by Matthew Wexler

York Theatre Company presents a revival of 'Enter Laughing,' a musical based on Carl Reiner’s semi-autobiographical novel that follows the misadventures of a star-struck teenager in 1930s …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:54PM
Tuesday, May 14, 2019

A Tale for Two Seasons: Goodman Theatre’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’ by Matthew Wexler

Chicago's Tony Award-winning theater comany presents 'The Winter's Tale' in a visually dynamic new production directed by Robert Falls. The post A Tale for Two Seasons: Goodman Theatre’s…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:24PM
Monday, May 13, 2019

Meet the Tony Nominees: Mary Testa of ‘Oklahoma!’ by Matthew Wexler

Mary Testa chats about her Tony-nominated role in the explosive revival of "Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!" now playing on Broadway. The post Meet the Tony Nominees: Mary Testa of ‘O…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:48AM
Saturday, May 11, 2019

¡Viva Mexico! Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Luzia’ by Matthew Wexler

Cirque du Soleil's 'Luzia' celebrates the cultural and mystical qualities of Mexico in a thrilling show performed under a big top. The post ¡Viva Mexico! Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Luzia’ a…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:33AM
Thursday, May 9, 2019

Society’s Chains That Bind: ‘Lockdown’ by Matthew Wexler

The new Off-Broadway play "Lockdown" takes an authentic, intimate and powerful look at the impact of long-term incarceration and the reality of what life inside prison is really like.. The p…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:04PM
Wednesday, May 8, 2019

6 Things to Know About Outer Critics Circle Nominee Glenda Jackson by Matthew Wexler

The Tony Award-winning actress continues to wow audiences in "King Lear." Here are six insights about the legendary performer's life. The post 6 Things to Know About Outer Critics Circle Nom…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:36AM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Actor Prepares: Santino Fontana Swings Both Ways in Broadway’s ‘Tootsie’ by Matthew Wexler

Santino Fontana stars in the musical version of "Tootsie," based on the film about an actor who disguises himself as a woman to land a leading role. The post Actor Prepares: Santino Fontana …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:48AM
Monday, May 6, 2019

A Season of Cyndi Lauper by Matthew Wexler

The New York Pops honored music icon and activist Cyndi Lauper, kicking off a season of Cyndi that includes appearances at WorldPride and the Hollywood Bowl. The post A Season of Cyndi Laupe…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:24PM

Theater Buff: Drew Redington From ‘The Prom’ by Matthew Wexler

The Broadway Blog chats with Drew Redington, currently appearing in the Tony-nominated musical, "The Prom." The post Theater Buff: Drew Redington From ‘The Prom’ appeared first on The Br…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:48AM
Friday, May 3, 2019

What Happens When the Radioactive Dust Settles: Steppenwolf’s ‘The Children’ by Matthew Wexler

The Chicago premiere of Lucy Kirkwood's Tony-nominated play, "The Children," portrays a pair of retired nuclear scientists, startled by a visit from a former colleague. The post What Happen…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:12PM
Thursday, May 2, 2019

Last Chance: ‘Atlantis’ at Virginia Rep Through May 5 by Matthew Wexler

A young refugee washes ashore on the eve of a sacred solstice, igniting political chaos and giving birth to an unexpected new leader. It's your last chance to see "Atlantis" at Virginia Rep.…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:54PM

Everybody Focus, Please: ‘Mrs. Murray’s Menagerie’ by Matthew Wexler

The Mad Ones return with another mesmerizingly subtle theatrical exploration of human behavior with 'Mrs. Murray's Menagerie.' The post Everybody Focus, Please: ‘Mrs. Murray’s Menagerie�…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:12PM
Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Broadway’s Bawdy Bloodbath: ‘Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus’ by Matthew Wexler

Taylor Mac's bloody absurdist comedy invigorates Broadway, starring Nathan Lane, Kristen Nielsen and Julie White. Directed by George C. Wolfe. The post Broadway’s Bawdy Bloodbath: ‘Gary…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:54PM
Tuesday, April 30, 2019

2019 Tony Award Nominations! Full List by Matthew Wexler

The race is on! Check out this year's Tony Award nominations, including "Hadestown," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "Ink," "Tootsie," "The Ferryman," "Oklahoma!" and more. The post 2019 Tony Award…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:36AM
Sunday, April 28, 2019

Drink with Caution: ‘Beetlejuice’ Opens on Broadway by Matthew Wexler

"Beetlejuice," the $21 million movie-to-musical Broadway adaptation, ranges from laugh-out-loud to offensive. It's enough to kill your taste for theater. The post Drink with Caution: ‘Beet…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:44PM
Friday, April 26, 2019

This Ain’t No Spelling Bee: ‘safeword.’ by Matthew Wexler

S. Asher Gelman's new play, "safeword.," reveals how the people closest to us often have the most to hide. The post This Ain’t No Spelling Bee: ‘safeword.’ appeared first on The Broad…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:35PM
Thursday, April 25, 2019

Go to Hell: An Electrifying ‘Hadestown’ Descends on Broadway by Matthew Wexler

Anaïs Mitchell's new musical, "Hadestown," intertwines to Greek myths into a timeless and breathtaking cautionary tale about the power of love. The post Go to Hell: An Electrifying ‘Hades…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:06PM
Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Fake News? It Depends on Who You Ask: ‘Ink’ on Broadway by Matthew Wexler

James Graham's new play, "Ink," follows a young Rupert Murdoch as he purchases a struggling newspaper and sets out to make it a must-read smash that will destroy and horrify the competition.…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:00PM

A Fly on the Wall of an Altered Universe: ‘Hillary and Clinton’   by Matthew Wexler

Playwright Lucas Hnath reimagines the first month of the 2008 Democratic primary in his new play, "Hillary and Clinton." The post A Fly on the Wall of an Altered Universe: ‘Hillary and Cli…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:47AM

It’s In to Be Out: 2018-19 Outer Circle Critics Nominations by Matthew Wexler

It’s in to be out. That is if you’re nominated for an Outer Circle Critics Award. Here are this season's nominations. The post It’s In to Be Out: 2018-19 Outer Circle Critics Nominati…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:51AM
Tuesday, April 23, 2019

The Patient and the Patriarchy: ‘The Pain of My Belligerence’ by Matthew Wexler

Halley Feiffer’s "The Pain of My Belligerence" sheds light on how we perpetuate our roles within a patriarchal culture and the promise of a new paradigm. The post The Patient and the Patri…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:58PM

Don’t Miss: Broadway’s Best at Kindness for Karen Benefit by Matthew Wexler

Nathan Lee Graham, Vivian Reed and Kyle Post headline the Kindness for Karen benefit for women with lung cancer at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre. The post Don’t Miss: Broadway’s Best at Kin…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:00PM
Friday, April 19, 2019

Worth Full Retail Value: ‘Buyer & Cellar’ by Matthew Wexler

Scott Gryder triumphs in "Buyer & Cellar," Jonathan Tolin one-person play about a struggling actor who works in Barbra Streisand's basement. The post Worth Full Retail Value: ‘Buyer &a…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:38PM
Thursday, April 18, 2019

A Sibling Sleeper: ‘Benny & June’ at Paper Mill Playhouse by Matthew Wexler

'Benny & Joon,' another movie-to-musical adaptation, hits the Paper Mill Playhouse stage. This time the creators as well as the audience are in the dark. The post A Sibling Sleeper: ‘B…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:46PM
Wednesday, April 17, 2019

All er Nuthin’: An Uncompromising ‘Oklahoma!’ Gallops Onto Broadway by Matthew Wexler

A reimagined 'Oklahoma!' fearlessly arrives on Broadway, challenging traditionalists with an enthralling new production directed by Daniel Fish. The post All er Nuthin’: An Uncompromising …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:21PM
Tuesday, April 16, 2019

What it Takes to Keep the Lights on and the Heart Beating: ‘Utility’ by Matthew Wexler

Meticulous and heartbreaking, Emily Schwend's play "Utility" offers an empathic glimpse into America’s working poor. The post What it Takes to Keep the Lights on and the Heart Beating: ‘…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:22PM
Monday, April 15, 2019

Getting in the Game: ‘Pip’s Island’ by Matthew Wexler

Immersive theater is now reaching for younger audiences with the opening of "Pip's Island" at the Pod Times Square hotel. The post Getting in the Game: ‘Pip’s Island’ appeared first o…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:00AM
Sunday, April 14, 2019

Lives Unworthy of Life? ‘All Our Children’ at Sheen Center by Matthew Wexler

Stephen Unwin’s new play is set against a forgotten chapter of the Holocaust, the murder of disabled children and young people, remembering those who died and those who fought against this…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:00PM
Thursday, April 11, 2019

Bi-curiouser and Curiouser: Company XIV’s ‘Queen of Hearts’ by Matthew Wexler

The neo-baroque dance theater troupe returns with their most seductive and intoxicating show to date — a grown-up trip down the rabbit hole. The post Bi-curiouser and Curiouser: Company XI…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:03PM
Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Glenda Jackson: A Reimagined ‘King Lear’ Arrives on Broadway by Matthew Wexler

Glenda Jackson stars in an over-polished "King Lear" but still manages to reign supreme. The post Glenda Jackson: A Reimagined ‘King Lear’ Arrives on Broadway appeared first on The Broad…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:22PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019

A Sondheim Resurgence by Matthew Wexler

"Company" won four Olivier Awards this week — where else is Stephen Sondheim's work popping up? The post A Sondheim Resurgence appeared first on The BroadwayBlog.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:20PM

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