A supersmart musical about making a connection arrives on Broadway in a joyful, heartbreaking, cutting-edge production.
Category: Theater
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In London, Vouchers Take the Risk Out of Giving Theater Tickets
Worried you might buy the wrong production? On the wrong date? The Society of London Theatre has a solution.
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‘A Wonderful World’ Review: Blowing Louis Armstrong’s Horn Isn’t Enough
The great jazz trumpeter and sandpaper vocalist gets the old jukebox treatment in a new Broadway musical starring James Monroe Iglehart.
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The Avett Brothers Braved Choppy Waters to Bring ‘Swept Away’ to Broadway
The Avett Brothers were all ears a decade ago when a determined crew of theater upstarts and veterans came aboard to adapt their maritime album for “Swept Away.”
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Everyone Else Is Giving a Standing Ovation. Do I Have To?
Theatergoers and other performing-arts lovers are noticing the practice seems to have become the rule, not the exception.
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Tony Todd, Prolific Actor Best Known for ‘Candyman,’ Dies at 69
Mr. Todd’s decades-long career spanned across mediums and genres, but he was largely associated with a scary figure summoned in front of a mirror.
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Don’t Say ‘Macbeth’ and Other Strange Rituals of the Theater World
Pulling back the curtain on the peculiar customs and enduring superstitions that help define life backstage.
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Reinventing the ‘Theater Kid’ Label With Help From Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga
For stars like Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga, showmanship is a virtue. That’s a big change from the days when Anne Hathaway was vilified for her effortful work.
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John Leguizamo on His Play, ‘The Other Americans,’ and Latino Representation
The actor discusses his new play, “The Other Americans,” feeling underappreciated as a dramatist, and Latino representation.
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Broadway Is Singing Louis Armstrong’s Songs. Here Are 6 Classics.
By exploring Armstrong’s offstage struggles and tensions, “A Wonderful World” wants to shatter the image of an entertainer who was far more than just affable.
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Review: ‘We Live in Cairo’ Falls Short of Being Revolutionary
Egyptians stand up to their government in a play that excels in its design but rings hollow when its subtext and character development are scrutinized.