Category: Theater

Corey Hawkins, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in ‘Topdog/Underdog’ and the Art of Deception

The New York Times – Movies:
Corey Hawkins and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II discuss their electrifying performances in the Broadway revival of Suzan-Lori Parks’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
Jeremy Pope Is Telling Himself ‘Yes’

The New York Times – Movies:
As the Tony-nominated actor segues to the big screen in the gay military drama “The Inspection,” he reflects on years of shame and learning to accept himself.
How Did Mud Get Everywhere?

The New York Times – T Magazine:
From stages to runways, dirt has become a go-to metaphor.
Robbie Fairchild Celebrates a Different Kind of Opening Night

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Robbie Fairchild, a Tony-nominated former principal dancer for the New York City Ballet, opens the doors to his floral-arrangement business.
Review: On Broadway, ‘& Juliet’ (& Britney & Katy & Pink)

The New York Times – Music:
Shakespeare’s tragedy becomes a girl-power romp in a cotton candy jukebox musical, featuring songs by the Swedish hitmaker Max Martin.
Jessica Chastain to Star in New Broadway ‘A Doll’s House’

The New York Times – Movies:
The Academy Award-winning actress will lead a spring revival of the classic Henrik Ibsen play, revised by Amy Herzog and directed by Jamie Lloyd.
How ‘The Lion King’ Got to Broadway and Ruled for 25 Years (So Far)

The New York Times – Movies:
A surprising collaboration between an entertainment giant (Disney) and an avant-garde artist (Julie Taymor) birthed the most successful musical in history.
Park Avenue Armory Season Spotlights Homelessness and Medical Ethics

The New York Times – Music:
Highlights include Robert Icke’s moral thriller “The Doctor” and the tenor Jonas Kaufmann in a staging of Franz Schubert’s final songs.
Max Martin, Pop’s Low-Key Mastermind, Takes Center Stage (Sort Of)

The New York Times – Music:
The Swedish songwriter and producer behind smashes for Britney Spears, Katy Perry and the Weeknd is reluctantly emerging for “& Juliet,” a new Broadway show built on his music.
Review: In ‘Only Gold,’ Each Move Is Worth 1,000 Words

The New York Times – Music:
The new Kate Nash dance musical, choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler, is spectacular as long as you pay no attention to what it’s saying.
Douglas McGrath, Playwright, Filmmaker and Actor, Dies at 64

The New York Times – Movies:
His one-man Off Broadway show, “Everything’s Fine,” directed by John Lithgow, had opened just weeks ago.
Britain’s Major Opera Companies Suffer in Arts Spending Shake-Up

The New York Times – Music:
English National Opera lost its government subsidy, and the Royal Opera House received a 10-percent cut, with funding diverted to organizations outside London.