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.
Category: Theater
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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.
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Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler Revive ‘Romeo + Juliet’ for a TikTok Generation
The Broadway revival of “Romeo + Juliet” plays to the TikTok crowd. But maybe that’s a good thing.
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Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler Revive ‘Romeo + Juliet’ for a TikTok Generation
The Broadway revival of “Romeo + Juliet” plays to the TikTok crowd. But maybe that’s a good thing.
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Jeff Bezos and Jessica Chastain Toast a Daring ‘Sunset Boulevard’ on Broadway
A stripped-back revival of the classic musical, starring the singer Nicole Scherzinger, opened at the St. James Theater on Sunday night.
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In ‘Sunset Boulevard,’ Nicole Scherzinger Is 23 Feet Tall
A fascinating Broadway revival of the bombastic 1994 musical blows it up even further.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Releases ‘Warriors’ Album With Eisa Davis
He collaborated with Eisa Davis to make a concept album inspired by the 1979 movie. One big change: the main gang is made up of women.
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Adam Driver in ‘Hold On to Me Darling,’ a Satire of Sincerity
A country music star embodies the clichés of celebrity in an Off Broadway revival of Kenneth Lonergan’s 2016 comedy.