Why the Biggest Ovation at the Tonys Luncheon Was for a Waiter by Michael Paulson

The Rainbow Room event is meant to honor nominees; guests aren’t allowed. But when your father works there, that changes everything.

A Starry ‘Into the Woods’ Will Play Broadway This Summer by Michael Paulson

The fairy-tale musical, with songs by Stephen Sondheim, will feature Sara Bareilles and a cast of much admired theater performers.

New York Theater Workshop Names Patricia McGregor as Artistic Director by Michael Paulson

The freelance director will succeed James Nicola, who has led the Off Broadway nonprofit since 1988.

Angela Lansbury Will Receive Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement by Michael Paulson

The star of stage, film and screen has already won five competitive Tony Awards, and starred in several Stephen Sondheim musicals.

Broadway Theaters Will Require Masks at Least Through June 30 by Michael Paulson

The decision comes at a time when New York City has declared a “high Covid alert.”

Myles Frost Stars as Michael Jackson in ‘MJ’ on Broadway by Michael Paulson

Just five years after he performed as Michael Jackson at a high school talent show, Myles Frost is making his debut in a Broadway musical about the King of Pop.

Broadway Deal Over Rudin Shows Will Limit Nondisclosure Agreements by Michael Paulson

Performers and stage managers were released from agreements they signed to work on four shows that were produced by Scott Rudin after their union, Actors’ Equity, filed complaints.

A Neil Diamond Musical Is Coming to Broadway, After a Stop in Boston by Michael Paulson

“A Beautiful Noise” will start at Emerson Colonial Theater in Boston next month and transfer to Broadway’s Broadhurst Theater in November.

The Twisting Trail to the Tonys: ‘Can You Believe That We’re Here?’ by Michael Paulson

At times it felt like a game of survival. But during a Broadway season unlike any other, productions showed their resourcefulness while learning how to live with Covid.

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ to Close on Broadway, a Month After Reopening by Nicole Herrington and Michael Paulson

The musical, which shuttered temporarily in January as the Omicron variant spread, has struggled with the slow return of tourists to the theater.

Leaked Video of Jesse Williams’s Staged Nude Scene Denounced by Union by Michael Paulson

Despite an attempt to ban smartphones in the theater, a video of the actor’s nude scene in the Broadway production of “Take Me Out” circulated widely online.

The coronavirus posed a special challenge to the Tony nominators. by Michael Paulson

James Ijames on Winning a Pulitzer and Making ‘Hamlet’ a Comedy by Michael Paulson

The 41-year-old playwright’s show “Fat Ham,” set at a Southern barbecue, hasn’t even had an in-person production yet because of the pandemic.

When are the Tony Awards? by Michael Paulson

‘A Strange Loop’ Nominated for 11 Tonys as Broadway Lauds Comeback by Michael Paulson

“The Lehman Trilogy,” as well as revivals of “Company” and “For Colored Girls,” led in their respective categories as the industry tries to recover from the long pandemic shutdow…

Tony Nomination Snubs and Surprises: Daniel Craig, ‘Funny Girl’ and ‘Paradise Square’ by Michael Paulson and Scott Heller

Several stars, including Daniel Craig and Sarah Jessica Parker, were not nominated for their performances, while “Paradise Square” became one of the season’s most-nominated shows.

The Tony nominations are being announced right now. by Michael Paulson

What to expect from this year’s nominations. by Michael Paulson

The Tony nominations are being announced this morning. Here’s how to watch. by Michael Paulson

Equity Drops ‘Waitress’ Unionization Effort and Files Grievance by Michael Paulson

The union said it was withdrawing the petition because the producers of the nonunion tour now plan to end its run in June.

Ariana DeBose to Host This Year’s Tony Awards Ceremony by Michael Paulson

The nominees are to be announced on Monday, and the awards ceremony is to take place on June 12.

‘For Colored Girls’ to Close on Broadway, Reflecting Tough Season by Michael Paulson

The revival, directed by Camille A. Brown, received strong reviews but struggled to attract audiences and overcome challenges posed by Covid.

Wendell Pierce to Star in ‘Death of a Salesman’ on Broadway by Michael Paulson

The production, also starring Sharon D Clarke and featuring André De Shields, will arrive some time next season.

‘Cost of Living’ Will Come to Broadway This Fall by Michael Paulson

Manhattan Theater Club will stage the Martyna Majok play, which explores disability and caregiving, at its Samuel J. Friedman Theater.

Tony Award Nominations Postponed Because of Coronavirus Delays by Michael Paulson

The nominations will now be announced May 9, but the awards ceremony will remain, as scheduled, on June 12.

‘Great Comet’ Producer Hasn’t Paid Royalties, Composer Says by Michael Paulson

Dave Malloy has filed a petition seeking the help of an arbitrator in his dispute with Howard Kagan over international productions.

‘Some Like It Hot’ Musical Plans Fall Opening on Broadway by Michael Paulson

Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee and Adrianna Hicks will star in a stage adaptation of the 1959 film comedy about two musicians on the run.

Many Broadway Theaters Will Drop Vaccine Checks, but Not Mask Mandate by Michael Paulson

The owners and operators of the 41 theaters have decided to relax audience safety protocols that have been in place since last summer.

‘Macbeth’ Goes Onstage After Actor Tests Positive for Virus by Michael Paulson

Daniel Craig was back in the title role after testing positive earlier. But when the virus kept another actor out, the play’s director, Sam Gold, went on.

‘Macbeth’ Plans to Restart Broadway Performances on Tuesday by Michael Paulson

The plans come as new coronavirus cases rise in New York City, though the average number of new cases remains far lower than during the winter Omicron peak.

Actors in ‘Waitress’ Tour Seek to Join Labor Union by Michael Paulson

Employees of a nonunion production are seeking improved compensation and safety protocols, saying a union version of the same musical pays better.