All stories by Michael Paulson on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Broadway Musical ‘Smash’ to Close After Tonys Disappointment by Michael Paulson

The musical, which follows a group of theater artists putting on a show about Marilyn Monroe, opened in April to mixed reviews. It has struggled at the box office.

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How ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Overcame a Shaky Start and Won Big at the Tonys by Michael Paulson

Broadway’s best musical winner had to delay its opening last fall and was selling poorly. But strong word-of-mouth and reviews helped this quirky show triumph.

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Monday, June 9, 2025

Tonys 2025 Takeaways: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Wins 6 Awards by Michael Paulson

Broadway rewarded adventurous newcomers including Sarah Snook (“The Picture of Dorian Gray”), Nicole Scherzinger (“Sunset Boulevard”) and Cole Escola (“Oh, Mary!”).

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Sunday, June 8, 2025

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Wins the Tony for Best Musical by Michael Paulson

The musical, about a budding romance between two outdated robots, won six Tony Awards on Sunday night.

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‘Sunset Boulevard’ Starring Nicole Scherzinger Wins the Tony Award for Best Musical Revival by Michael Paulson

The high-tech production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical proved to be a star vehicle for the pop singer.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda and Original ‘Hamilton’ Cast Reunited for a Tonys Medley by Michael Paulson

Marking the 10th anniversary of the show’s opening, the creator and cast reunited to perform “My Shot,” “The Schuyler Sisters” and other notable songs.

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How to watch the Tony Awards. by Michael Paulson

The main event will be broadcast at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS and livestreamed for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers.

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2025 Tony Awards: What to Know Ahead of the Ceremony by Michael Paulson

How is Broadway doing? Who are the top contenders for awards? Our theater reporter, Michael Paulson, has some answers.

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How to Watch the 2025 Tony Awards by Michael Paulson

The ceremony, at Radio City Music Hall, will be broadcast on CBS starting at 8 p.m. Eastern, and livestreamed for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers.

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Saturday, June 7, 2025

What to Expect at the 2025 Tony Awards: ‘Hamilton,’ Robots and More by Michael Paulson

This year's annual celebration of the best on Broadway is being hosted by Cynthia Erivo.

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Friday, June 6, 2025

2025 Tony Awards Predictions: Best New Musical, Best Leading Actress and More by Michael Paulson

Expect wins for the musicals “Maybe Happy Ending” and “Sunset Boulevard,” but the races for best play and leading actress in a musical are too close to call.

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

The 2025 Tony Nominees Discuss Their Biggest Tests and Triumphs by Thea Traff, Michael Paulson, Alexis Soloski, Nicole Herrington, Jolie Ruben and Amanda Webster

George Clooney, Audra McDonald, Daniel Dae Kim, Sarah Snook and other Broadway stars talk about the challenges they’ve faced — and surmounted.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025

‘Dog Day Afternoon’ Is Broadway Bound With Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach by Michael Paulson

Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach will star in a stage adaptation of the acclaimed 1975 film about a bank heist that goes tragically awry.

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

‘Marjorie Prime’ and ‘Becky Shaw’ Are Coming to Broadway This Season by Michael Paulson

Second Stage Theater, a nonprofit, will put on the two plays, both of which were Pulitzer finalists, at its Helen Hayes Theater.

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Saturday, May 31, 2025

Patti LuPone Apologizes for Comments About Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis by Michael Paulson

LuPone said she was “deeply sorry for the words” she used in her criticism of Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald when asked about a dispute over Broadway noise levels.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Lea Michele Returns to Broadway in ‘Chess’ by Michael Paulson

The “Glee” star will join Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher next fall in a Broadway revival of an Abba-adjacent Cold War musical.

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

The Patti LuPone Drama With Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis, Explained by Michael Paulson

The offstage tensions between three Broadway stars became public after a dispute over sound levels, an Instagram post and a much-talked-about magazine article.

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Blue Man Group’s Longtime Home Will Stage Off Broadway Dramas by Michael Paulson

A commercial producer active on Broadway and in the West End has signed a long-term lease for Astor Place Theater with plans for shows there.

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Thursday, May 22, 2025

James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris and Bobby Cannavale Lead Broadway ‘Art’ by Michael Paulson

The three actors will star in a revival of Yasmina Reza’s 1994 play, which begins performances at the end of August.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Tom Hanks Will Perform His Play ‘This World of Tomorrow’ Off Broadway by Michael Paulson

“This World of Tomorrow,” based on the actor’s 2017 short story collection, is scheduled to begin performances in October at the Shed.

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Monday, May 19, 2025

Trump’s Kennedy Center Comes Into Focus With Theater and Dance Plans by Michael Paulson and Javier C. Hernández

Some big shows and troupes will perform, while others will stay away. And in a shift, the center will present some Broadway shows with nonunion casts.

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Friday, May 16, 2025

‘Is Betty Buckley Still Alive?’ Trump Asked. She Certainly Is. by Michael Paulson

“What’s happening these days,” the singer said at the start of a Joe’s Pub residency, “is weird, and not cool.”

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

CNN to Livestream George Clooney’s ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ by Michael Paulson

In June, the news network is planning to broadcast one of the last performances of “Good Night, and Good Luck.”

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

‘Ragtime’ Is Returning to Broadway by Michael Paulson

A revival of the sweeping musical will open at Lincoln Center Theater in October, starring Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz.

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Jeffrey Seller Produced ‘Hamilton.’ Now, in ‘Theater Kid,’ He’s Telling His Story. by Michael Paulson

In “Theater Kid,” Jeffrey Seller reflects on his Broadway career.

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