The Best Dance of 2025, So Far by Gia Kourlas and Brian Seibert

Our critics picked 10 performances that have offered a robust alternative to the here and now with a tonic of beauty, rage and wisdom.

Harris Yulin, Actor Who Perpetually Played the Bad Guy, Dies at 87 by Sam Roberts

As an award-winning actor and director, he appeared in scores of stage plays, movies and TV shows over six decades, most often as unsavory characters.

‘Imaginary Invalid’ and Taylor Mac’s ‘Prosperous Fools’: Fresh Looks at Molière by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Red Bull Theater’s smart “The Imaginary Invalid” and Taylor Mac’s dismaying “Prosperous Fools” attempt to engage with the French writer’s comedy.

Broadway Shows Closing Soon: ‘Dorian Gray,’ ‘Sunset Boulevard’ and More by Laura Collins-Hughes

Catch two Tony-winning performances, Sarah Snook in the Oscar Wilde classic and Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond, before these productions and others wrap up.

Lexee Smith, Dancer and Addison Rae’s Creative Director, Finds Her Way by Gia Kourlas and Erik Tanner

Lexee Smith, who works closely with Addison Rae, is an outlier: a commercial dance artist with an experimental bent.

Review: Jean Smart, Gritty and Poetic in ‘Call Me Izzy’ by Jesse Green

The “Hacks” star returns to Broadway after 25 years in a triumph for her, if not for the old-fashioned, flowery play about spouse abuse.

Review: ‘The Counterfeit Opera’ on Little Island Falls Short by Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim

At Little Island, “The Counterfeit Opera” falls short of its wildly successful historical models.

‘Angry Alan’ Review: John Krasinski Explores the Manosphere by Jesse Green

In an Off Broadway play, the former Jim Halpert of Dunder Mifflin dives into a darker world of male grievance.

Broadway Dreams Were Dashed, Then Rob Madge Knocked on Some Doors by Erik Piepenburg

The British performer is bringing “My Son’s a Queer (but What Can You Do?)” to City Center this week, after an earlier run was canceled.

In “Life of Chuck,” Tom by Gia Kourlas

In “The Life of Chuck,” the actor known for spontaneous eruptions of joyful movement, lets loose with a feast of footwork.

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.

Demis Volpi to Leave Hamburg Ballet After Just 10 Months by Alex Marshall

Weeks after dancers accused Demis Volpi of creating a “toxic working environment” at the company, he has agreed to depart.

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.

Billy Porter in ‘La Cage aux Folles’ Highlights City Center Season by Sarah Bahr

Also in the lineup: “Bat Boy: The Musical” and a production of “The Wild Party.”

Meet Broadway’s Teen Whisperer by Alexis Soloski

“The Outsiders” and “John Proctor Is the Villain” showcased Danya Taymor’s adept staging of teen stories. Off Broadway, next: the teen satire “Trophy Boys.”

“Hamilton” Original Cast: Where Are They Now? by Derrick Bryson Taylor

Lin-Manuel Miranda and others reunited for a medley at the Tonys on Sunday, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the show’s opening.

Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Snook and Other First-Time Tony Winners Discuss Their Victories by Michaela Towfighi

Here’s what Sarah Snook, Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola and four other Tony Award newbies had to say about their wins.

Nicole Scherzinger and Other Tony Winners Party After the Awards by Nancy Coleman and Sarah Bahr

Stars turned out for show tunes and spirited celebrations that included an official after-party at the Museum of Modern Art and a gathering at the Carlyle Hotel.

Tony Awards Unforgettable Looks: Cole Escola, Nicole Scherzinger, and More by The Styles Desk

Sequins and velvet and shorts, oh my!

Best and Worst Moments From the 2025 Tony Awards by The New York Times

There was a “Hamilton” reunion, Nicole Scherzinger’s outsize grandeur and Cynthia Erivo’s pleasant “sing-off” music. But those cheesy projections were a big miss.

Raw and Untamed, a Paul Taylor Dance Gets a Second Chance by Gia Kourlas

The Taylor company revives “Churchyard,” a forgotten gem from 1969 that shifts from angelic to ferocious as it cycles from life to death.

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!”).

‘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.

Trump is barely mentioned at the Tonys. by Derrick Bryson Taylor and Matt Stevens

‘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.

Darren Criss wins the Tony Award for best actor in a musical. by Rachel Sherman

Nicole Scherzinger Wins the Tony for Best Actress in a Musical by Derrick Bryson Taylor

In “Sunset Boulevard,” Scherzinger plays Norma Desmond, a former screen star who descends into madness.

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.

Cole Escola Wins the Tony for Best Actor in a Play by Rachel Sherman

In “Oh, Mary!,” Escola plays a drunken, melodramatic Mary Todd Lincoln who yearns to return to cabaret.

A Brooklyn teacher receives the excellence in theater education award. by Derrick Bryson Taylor

‘Eureka Day’ wins the Tony for best revival of a play. by Alexis Soloski