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Friday, May 26, 2023

How the New ‘Little Mermaid’ Goes Back ‘Under the Sea’ by Mekado Murphy

The director Rob Marshall discusses his take on the musical number featuring Daveed Diggs as Sebastian and Halle Bailey as Ariel.

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Friday, June 11, 2021

‘In the Heights’ | Anatomy of a Scene by Mekado Murphy

Jon M. Chu narrates a sequence from his film featuring Anthony Ramos.

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Watch Anthony Ramos Perform in ‘In the Heights’ by Mekado Murphy

The director Jon. M. Chu narrates a musical sequence from the film.

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Friday, May 28, 2021

‘Cruella’ | Anatomy of a Scene by Mekado Murphy

The director Craig Gillespie narrates a sequence from his film featuring Emma Stone and Emma Thompson.

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Watch Emma Stone Become ‘Cruella’ by Mekado Murphy

The director Craig Gillespie discusses the formation of the title character in a scene from his film, which also features Emma Thompson.

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Friday, December 18, 2020

Watch Chadwick Boseman in a Scene From ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ by Mekado Murphy

The director George C. Wolfe discusses a tense sequence featuring the actor and Viola Davis.

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Thursday, June 4, 2020

Art That Confronts and Challenges Racism: Start Here by Melena Ryzik, Wesley Morris, Mekado Murphy, Reggie Ugwu, Pierre-Antoine Louis, Salamishah Tillet and Siddhartha Mitter

Our writers suggest works that illuminate and tackle issues of police brutality, social injustice and racial inequity.

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Friday, October 5, 2018

Anatomy of a Scene: Watch Lady Gaga’s Star Being Born by Mekado Murphy

Bradley Cooper narrates a look at an early scene from his film, in which his rock star character, witnesses the musical talents of a new crush (Lady Gaga).

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Monday, July 3, 2017

Bong Joon-ho Narrates a Scene From ‘Okja’ by Mekado Murphy

The director discusses a sequence from his film, currently in theaters and available on Netflix.

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Thursday, April 13, 2017

Hey, New York Film Lovers, Another Art House Is (Back) on the Scene by Mekado Murphy

The Quad has gotten a modern makeover. Charles S. Cohen, the owner, explains why a theater makes sense in an age of screens in the palm of your hand.

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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

The Five Ages of King Kong by Mekado Murphy

Since his debut in 1933, King Kong keeps getting rebooted. Here’s a look at what all those remakes mean, including the latest, “Kong: Skull Island.”

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Friday, February 24, 2017

The Posters of ‘La La Land’ by Mekado Murphy

From classic jazz to golden-age Hollywood, the film’s posters offer a stylish visual tease. Here’s a look at some of them.

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Sunday, January 8, 2017

What You Need to Know About ‘La La Land’ by Mekado Murphy

The film is nominated for seven Golden Globes. Here’s a rundown.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Bowie and a Flooded Amusement Park: What Inspired ‘Ride the Cyclone’ by Mekado Murphy

A look at the familiar and the strange ideas that guided the musical’s writers and director.

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Thursday, December 8, 2016

Anatomy of a Scene: Damien Chazelle Narrates a Scene From ‘La La Land’ by Mekado Murphy

The director discusses a musical sequence from his film featuring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.

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Friday, November 4, 2016

L.A. Transcendental: How ‘La La Land’ Chases the Sublime by Mekado Murphy

Damien Chazelle discusses how he created the look, sound and texture of his latest film, which stars Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling and, yes, Los Angeles.

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Friday, March 18, 2016

Mike Birbiglia Discusses ‘Don’t Think Twice’ at SXSW by Mekado Murphy

The writer and director talks about his film about a troupe of improv performers.

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Monday, May 25, 2015

A Clip From 'Score: A Hockey Musical' by MEKADO MURPHY

A clip from the opening night film of the Toronto International Film Festival, "Score: A Hockey Musical."

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'Boating' With Philip Seymour Hoffman by MEKADO MURPHY

Philip Seymour Hoffman discusses his role in the drama "Jack Goes Boating," which he also directed.

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Critics' Picks Video: 'The Shop Around the Corner' by MEKADO MURPHY

A. O. Scott looks back the holiday classic starring James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan.

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Critics' Picks Video: 'The Shop Around the Corner' by MEKADO MURPHY

A. O. Scott looks back the holiday classic starring James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Bruce LaBruce on ‘Virginia Woolf’ and Other Influences by Mekado Murphy

The Canadian filmmaker discusses his influences, ahead of a retrospective at MoMA of his work.

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Thursday, March 12, 2015

Kenneth Branagh Narrates a Scene From ‘Cinderella’ by Mekado Murphy

Kenneth Branagh discusses a scene from "Cinderella," with Lily James and Richard Madden.

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Thursday, February 5, 2015

Jody Lee Lipes Narrates a Scene From ‘Ballet 422’ by Mekado Murphy

The director of the documentary "Ballet 422," about the choreographer Justin Peck, discusses his work.

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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

The Carpetbagger: Below the Line: The Sounds of ‘Into the Woods’ by Mekado Murphy

Blake Leyh, the supervising sound editor for “Into the Woods,” discusses the falling trees and cow burps he recorded for the movie.

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Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Rob Marshall Narrates a Scene From ‘Into the Woods’ by Mekado Murphy

The director discusses a musical sequence from his film.

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Matthew Warchus Narrates a Scene From ‘Pride’ by Mekado Murphy

The British drama "Pride" looks at a group of gay and lesbian activists from London who reach out to support a town of miners during a strike.

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Friday, September 12, 2014

ArtsBeat: Toronto Festival 2014: Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan on ‘The Last Five Years’ by Mekado Murphy

The stars of the musical “The Last Five Years” discuss their roles in the film.

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Thursday, May 22, 2014

Anatomy of a Scene: Video of ‘Cold in July’ by Mekado Murphy

Jim Mickle narrates a sequence from his film featuring Michael C. Hall and Sam Shepard.

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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Anatomy of a Scene: Video of ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ by Mekado Murphy

Jean-Marc Vallée narrates a scene from his film.

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Friday, September 13, 2013

Toronto Video: Jessica Chastain on ‘The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby’ by Mekado Murphy

Jessica Chastain discusses her role in a movie that shows two sides of a relationship in two separate films: "Him" and "Her."

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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