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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle to Star in Broadway ‘Proof’ Revival by Michael Paulson

The play, by David Auburn, won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 2001.

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Carrie Coon Is Scratching an Itch, Starring in ‘Bug’ on Broadway by Michael Paulson

The play was written by Tracy Letts, who is married to Coon. It’s about a down-and-out duo for whom motel room insects prompt paranoia.

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Friday, August 15, 2025

As Trump Tightens Hold on Kennedy Center, Top Theater Producer Resigns by Michael Paulson

Jeffrey Finn, a Broadway producer who has overseen theater programming at the Washington venue since 2016, will leave next month.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Musical Rom-Com ‘Two Strangers’ Plans Fall Opening on Broadway by Michael Paulson

“Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)”, a musical charmer with a cast of two, will open at the Longacre in November.

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Thursday, July 17, 2025

Why Did the Indie Film Studio A24 Buy an Off Broadway Theater? by Michael Paulson

The Hollywood upstart has upgraded the Cherry Lane Theater for plays and more. Coming this fall: films chosen by Sofia Coppola, food from Frenchette and the voice of Barbra Streisand.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Broadway’s ‘Gypsy’ Revival, Starring Audra McDonald, Will Close by Michael Paulson

The show is the sixth musical to announce a closing date since last month’s Tony Awards, reflecting financial challenges facing producers.

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Williamstown Theater Festival Was in Crisis. Here’s How It’s Changing. by Michael Paulson and Tony Cenicola

The Berkshires mainstay is trying something different this season: just three weekends, but eight shows, including two Tennessee Williams plays and even ice dancing.

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Monday, July 7, 2025

Laurie Metcalf to Star in ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ on Broadway by Michael Paulson

The production, of a Samuel D. Hunter play that got strong reviews in Chicago, will be the first produced by Scott Rudin since news reports of his bullying behavior in 2021.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025

André Bishop Takes a Bow After Hundreds of Shows at Lincoln Center Theater by Michael Paulson

He is moving on from 33 years at Lincoln Center Theater and will head to Rome to focus on his memoirs.

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Monday, June 30, 2025

Taraji P. Henson to Make Broadway Debut in August Wilson Play by Michael Paulson

The actress will star opposite Cedric the Entertainer in a revival of “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” next spring.

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Jordan Roth, a Broadway Big Shot, Is Now Reinventing Himself by Michael Paulson and Landon Nordeman

Jordan Roth owned five Broadway theaters and produced a string of hits. Now he’s pivoting to performance.

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Thursday, June 26, 2025

Lynne Meadow, Who Led Manhattan Theater Club for 53 Years, Is Stepping Down by Michael Paulson

Lynne Meadow was just 25 when she took a job running the Off Off Broadway Manhattan Theater Club. Now the nonprofit is a major player on and off Broadway.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Broadway Musical ‘Boop’ Set to Close Amid Weak Ticket Sales by Michael Paulson

‘Boop! The Musical’ imagines the cartoon character leaving 1920s filmdom for 2020s New York City. Ticket sales were weak.

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Global Arts Festival Taking Shape Inside Gowanus Power Station by Michael Paulson

The first Powerhouse: International will feature works from South Africa’s William Kentridge, Brazil’s Carolina Bianchi — and 10,000, $30 tickets.

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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

On Broadway, A.I. and High-Tech Storytelling Is Having a Moment by Michael Paulson

Videos and projections depicting an A.I.-generated actor, the digital memories of robots, a redwood forest and more: High-tech storytelling is having a moment.

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Monday, June 23, 2025

Democrats to Protest Trump’s Takeover of Kennedy Center With Pride Event by Michael Paulson and Javier C. Hernández

“This is our way of reoccupying the Kennedy Center,” said Jeffrey Seller of “Hamilton,” who was asked to stage the invite-only concert hosted by five senators.

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Friday, June 20, 2025

‘Dead Outlaw’ Musical to Close After Disappointing Run on Broadway by Michael Paulson

The show was shut out at the Tonys after being nominated for seven awards, including best musical.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Michelle Williams to Star in Off Broadway Revival of ‘Anna Christie’ With Mike Faist by Michael Paulson

The actress will lead a revival of “Anna Christie” at St. Ann’s Warehouse, directed by her husband, Thomas Kail, and co-starring Mike Faist.

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Billy Porter to Star in ‘Cabaret’ on Broadway by Michael Paulson

The show’s producers said they plan to end the New York run at the end of the actor’s run, on Oct. 19.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Broadway’s ‘Real Women Have Curves’ to Close Because of Soft Sales by Michael Paulson

The immigration-themed musical is the second show to announce a plan to close in the aftermath of this year’s Tony Awards.

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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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