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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Sondheim’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Is Now a Film. Here’s What to Know. by Michael Paulson

The Broadway revival, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez, was transformative. Here’s what to know about the show, and the movie.

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Monday, December 1, 2025

Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf to Star in ‘Death of a Salesman’ on Broadway by Michael Paulson

Joe Mantello will direct the next revival of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman,” opening in April at the Winter Garden Theater.

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Sunday, November 30, 2025

Glenn Close, Ethan Hawke and Others Mourn Tom Stoppard by Jesse Green, Michael Paulson and Laura Collins-Hughes

Nobody advanced or cherished the English language more than Stoppard, Tim Curry noted. Colleagues and fans agreed.

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Monday, November 24, 2025

With Tom Felton, ‘Harry Potter’ Breaks Its Own Broadway Record by Michael Paulson

The actor is now playing an adult version of the sinister child he portrayed in the film series.

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‘Queen of Versailles’ to Close as New Broadway Musicals Struggle by Michael Paulson

The show, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will remain open through the holidays. The announcement comes just two weeks after the musical opened.

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Monday, November 17, 2025

What Should I Do With My Playbill? by Michael Paulson

Readers ask about the most environmentally friendly thing to do with an unwanted program. And by the way, why is it always yellow?

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

‘Girl, Interrupted,’ With Aimee Mann Songs, to Be Staged in New York by Michael Paulson

The Public Theater will present the play, which Martyna Majok adapted from the best-selling memoir.

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Daniel Radcliffe Will Return to Broadway in ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ by Michael Paulson

The “Harry Potter” alumnus, who won a Tony Award last year, will star in a solo play that involves something unexpected: audience participation.

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

A Broadway Tradition Is Fluttering Into History by Michael Paulson and Sara Krulwich

Broadway plans to replace the cast-change slips that are stuffed into Playbills with QR codes. Some understudies and theater buffs will mourn their loss.

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Thursday, October 23, 2025

Broadway Averts Strike as Musicians Reach Deal With Producers, Union Says by Michael Paulson

The tentative agreement, which still requires ratification by union members, comes five days after a similar agreement with actors and stage managers.

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Monday, October 20, 2025

Ari Emanuel Buys TodayTix, Gaining Footing on Broadway and West End by Michael Paulson

The ticketing company is already a significant player in the two big theater markets of New York and London.

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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Broadway Actors Reach Deal, but Musicians Still Threaten Strike by Michael Paulson

The Broadway League and Actors’ Equity Association reached a tentative agreement early Saturday. Union members must decide whether to ratify it.

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Thursday, October 9, 2025

‘Cats’ Is Returning to Broadway, This Time With Heels Instead of Paws by Michael Paulson

The reimagined “Jellicle Ball” version of the musical is set in the ballroom scene — the queer subculture built around dance competitions.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Broadway Could Face a Strike This Fall. Here’s What to Know. by Michael Paulson

The Broadway League and unions representing actors, stage managers and musicians are trying to negotiate new contracts, but workers are increasingly frustrated.

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Her Grandfather Owned the Yankees. Now She’s Producing ‘Damn Yankees.’ by Michael Paulson

George Steinbrenner’s theater-loving granddaughter Haley Swindal is taking a big swing with a revival of the musical, slightly retooled for a new generation.

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Thursday, September 25, 2025

Manhattan Theater Club Names First New Artistic Director in 53 Years by Michael Paulson

Nicki Hunter will succeed Lynne Meadow in December, taking charge of a major nonprofit that stages shows on and off Broadway.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Andrew Lloyd Webber Reimagines ‘Phantom of the Opera’ With ‘Masquerade’ by Michael Paulson

A night out with the composer as he attended his latest project: “Masquerade,” a $25 million reimagining of “The Phantom of the Opera.”

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Monday, September 22, 2025

The Broadway Musical Is in Trouble by Michael Paulson

With the cost of staging song-and-dance spectacles skyrocketing and audiences drawn to older hits, none of the musicals that opened last season has made a profit. Fewer are planned this seas…

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Thursday, September 18, 2025

‘Come From Away’ Will Be This Season’s Most Produced Show in the U.S. by Michael Paulson

At least 23 regional theaters are planning productions of this story of hope after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

John Lithgow to Tackle Roald Dahl’s Antisemitism in Broadway ‘Giant’ by Michael Paulson

The drama, which has had two runs in Britain, won London’s Olivier Award for best new play earlier this year.

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Monday, September 15, 2025

‘Dreamgirls’ Will Return to Broadway After Global Star Search by Michael Paulson

A revival of the much-loved 1981 musical is planned for next fall, directed by Camille A. Brown.

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Sunday, September 7, 2025

With Billy Porter Sidelined by Illness, ‘Cabaret’ Moves Up Closing by Michael Paulson

The revival will now end its run on Sept. 21, much earlier than previously hoped for.

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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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