When shuttered venues embraced streaming during the pandemic, the arts became more accessible. With live performance back, and streams dwindling, many feel forgotten.
Category: Theater
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In ‘Prima Facie,’ Jodie Comer Finds Her Light
The one-woman show, coming to Broadway, is the “Killing Eve” star’s first stage role. She dared herself to do it.
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The Broadway Star Phillipa Soo Sings Her Favorite Pop Song
In a new revival of “Camelot,” updated by Aaron Sorkin, the actress finds humanity in the legend of King Arthur and Guenevere.
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To Become Oscar Levant, Sean Hayes Revisited His First Role
Years before “Will & Grace,” Hayes was a classical pianist. In the new Broadway play “Good Night, Oscar,” he returns to the piano to portray a famously troubled musician and witty guest of late-night TV shows.
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‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Brings Family Box Office Roaring Back
The film’s blockbuster opening weekend raised hopes that animation, once one of Hollywood’s safest bets, had recovered from the pandemic.
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Review: In ‘Shucked,’ a Glut of Gleeful Puns and ‘Cornography’
A countrified musical about corn, and filled with it, too, transplants itself to Broadway, with songs by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally.
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John Kander’s Major Chord, Undiminished
The 96-year-old composer of “Chicago” and “Cabaret” is making a brand-new start of it with “New York, New York,” his 16th Broadway musical.
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Michael R. Jackson on the Soap Opera Origins of ‘White Girl in Danger’
The New York Times – Movies:The musical’s creator and creative team discuss their influences, including “Days of Our Lives,” “Showgirls” and D’Angelo.
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Review: Philip Glass and the Meaning of Life
The New York Times – Music:The director Phelim McDermott, who has acted like a visual translator of Glass’s music, pays tribute to the composer in their show “Tao of Glass.”
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Alex Newell From ‘Shucked’ Sings Their Favorite Whitney Houston Song
The New York Times – T Magazine:After growing up listening to powerhouse voices, the actor brings their own back to Broadway.
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An ‘Obsession’ With Philip Glass Inspires a Director’s Memory Play
The New York Times – Music:In “Tao of Glass,” Phelim McDermott, who has directed three Glass operas, turns to his personal history with the composer’s work.
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‘Camelot,’ Beloved but Befuddling, Gets the Aaron Sorkin Treatment
The New York Times – Movies:The Golden Age musical is back on Broadway, with a new take by one of the nation’s great screenwriters. Walk with us.