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Friday, August 3, 2018

Don’t Miss: ‘The Chinese Lady’ at Barrington Stage Co. by Matthew Wexler

Shannon Tyo and Daniel K. Isaac star in Lloyd Suh's play about the first Chinese-American immigrant.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:36AM
Thursday, August 2, 2018

Boundless Whimsy and Athleticism: MOMIX at the Joyce by Matthew Wexler

Moses Pendleton's legendary dance company returns to the Joyce with a program that features works never before seen in New York City.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:32AM
Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Achieving Greatness: Public Works’ ‘Twelfth Night’ by Matthew Wexler

A joyous evening abounds in the Public Theater's Public Works' production of 'Twelfth Night.'

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:24PM
Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Celebrating Jerome Robbins on The Intrepid by Matthew Wexler

Celebrate the centennial of Jerome Robbins’s birthday aboard the historic aircraft carrier Intrepid.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:36PM

Review: ‘Defacing Michael Jackson’ by Matthew Wexler

Aurin Squire's racially-charged comedy attempts to tackle 80s politics, black identity and hero worship in a complex play that fails to find its footing.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:06AM
Monday, July 30, 2018

Exclusive Interview: Jason Tam from ‘Be More Chill’ by Matthew Wexler

The Broadway star ('IF/THEN,' 'A Chorus Line') chats about his upcoming role in Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz's new musical.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:06AM
Thursday, July 26, 2018

If You Beat It, They Will Come: ‘Head Over Heels’ by Matthew Wexler

What happens when 80s punk/pop and an epic work of 16th-century prose collide?

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:06PM
Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Everybody Rise? Standing Ovation or ‘Oh, No You Didn’t!’ by Matthew Wexler

Broadway Blog editor Matthew Wexler wonders why everybody stands at Broadway curtain calls.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:06AM
Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Diane Paulus and Alex Rudzinski to Co-Direct NBC’s ‘Hair Live!’ by Matthew Wexler

NBC’s Hair Live!, the original rock musical that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has found its directorial duo: Diane Paulus ('Hair' Broadway revival) and Alex Rudzinski ('…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:04PM
Monday, July 23, 2018

‘Musical Theater Today’ Launches Volume 2 by Matthew Wexler

After the success of its inaugural issue last summer, the second volume of 'Musical Theater Today' is now available.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:04AM
Friday, July 20, 2018

First Look: ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ by Matthew Wexler

'Ain't Too Proud' plays LA's Ahmanson Theatre before (hopefully) arriving on Broadway this season.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:36AM
Thursday, July 19, 2018

Theater Buff: Conor Ryan of ‘Desperate Measures’ by Matthew Wexler

Off-Broadway's summer musical hit, 'Desperate Measures,' features leading man Conor Ryan. Find out more!

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:24PM
Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Only the Words Endure: ‘Waiting for Giovanni’ by Matthew Wexler

A new play by Jewelle Gomez, in collaboration with Harry Waters Jr., imagines a moment in the mind of James Baldwin in which he struggles with writing a novel that he’s been told will ruin…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:42PM
Tuesday, July 17, 2018

‘School of Rock’ Announces Closing Date by Matthew Wexler

Andrew Lloyd Webber's latest musical will close January 20, 2019.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:06PM
Monday, July 16, 2018

Special Midnight Performance: ‘The Boys in the Band’ by Matthew Wexler

The Actors Fund has announced that The Boys in the Band has added a Special Midnight Performance for The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:48PM
Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Exclusive Interview: Shoshana Bean by Matthew Wexler

Broadway and recording artist Shoshana Bean chats about her new album 'Spectrum' and upcoming concert at New York City's famous Apollo Theater.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:04AM
Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Fake Faggot Frolic: ‘The Closet’ by Matthew Wexler

Matthew Broderick stars in Douglas Carter Beane's new play about a man who pretends to be gay to keep his job at a religious supply store.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:32PM
Monday, July 9, 2018

Blurred Vision: ‘On a Clear Day You Can See Forever’ by Matthew Wexler

Melissa Errico and Stephen Bogardus star in Irish Repertory Theatre's wonky revival of Lerner and Lane's 1965 musical about a woman with ESP who falls in love with her therapist.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:12PM
Saturday, July 7, 2018

You Are Welcome Here: ‘Batsheva – The Young Ensemble’ by Matthew Wexler

Embraced as part of one of the most prominent contemporary dance companies in the world, Batsheva – The Young Ensemble performs the infectious 'Naharin’s Virus.'

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:48PM
Thursday, July 5, 2018

A Whale of a Tale: ‘Tilikum’ by Matthew Wexler

A new play infused with drumming and dance explores the captivity, violence and rebellion of the world's most famous orca.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:04AM
Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Summer Read: ‘Something Wonderful’ by Matthew Wexler

Author Todd S. Purdum explores the personal and professional lives of one of the 20th century's greatest musical theater writing teams.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:04AM
Monday, July 2, 2018

And All That Spazz: ‘Teenage Dick’ by Matthew Wexler

A new play by Mike Lew reimagines the most famous disabled character of all time as a 16-year-old outsider in the deepest winter of his discontent: his junior year at Roseland High.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:06AM
Friday, June 29, 2018

Don’t Miss: ‘All That Glitters’ Benefit for ‘Lucy’s Sick’ by Matthew Wexler

A lavish evening to celebrate and raise funds for the new immersive theatrical experience, 'Lucy's Sick.'

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:18AM
Thursday, June 28, 2018

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Heads to San Francisco by Matthew Wexler

San Francisco's Curran Theatre will house the west coast production of the Olivier- and Tony Award-winning play.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:32PM
Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Dethroned: ‘The Royal Family of Broadway’ by Matthew Wexler

Barrington Stage Company presents the world premiere of Rachel Sheinkin and William Finn's new musical.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:48PM
Monday, June 25, 2018

We’re Here, We’re Queer: ‘Log Cabin’ by Matthew Wexler

'Modern Family''s Jesse Tyler Ferguson co-stars in a new play about a tight-knit circle of married gays and lesbians and the breakdown of empathy when we think our rights are secure.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:54PM
Sunday, June 24, 2018

Review: ‘Vitaly – An Evening of Wonders’ by Matthew Wexler

Faces that disappear from drivers’ licenses. Paintbrushes that paint on their own. Photographs that literally come to life right before your eyes. Brace yourself for Vitaly Beckman's new t…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:32AM
Saturday, June 23, 2018

Review: ‘A Walk on the Moon’ by Matthew Wexler

Based on the award-winning film, this new musical fuses the spirit of 60s folk and rock with today’s singer-songwriter sound, telling the journey of a self-discovery through a generation i…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:42PM
Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Make Someone Happy: Audra McDonald by Matthew Wexler

Audra McDonald wowed audiences at her recent performance at Fort Lauderdale's Broward Center for Performing Arts.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:37PM
Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Love Beyond Tragedy: ‘Sugar in Our Wounds’ by Matthew Wexler

Part One in playwright Donja R. Love's The Love* Plays trilogy explores the beginnings of a queer relationship in the Civil War-era South.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:12PM

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

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