Category: Theater

At 91, Adrienne Kennedy Is Finally on Broadway. What Took So Long?

The New York Times – T Magazine:
The playwright behind “Ohio State Murders,” opening this month, has a theory as to why: “It’s because I’m a Black woman.”
‘The Wiz’ Aims for Broadway After a U.S. Tour

The New York Times – Music:
Schele Williams will direct and JaQuel Knight is choreographing a new production of the show, with additional material by Amber Ruffin. It will start its tour in Baltimore.
A Pizza Party on a Broadway Stage, With the Cast of ‘The Piano Lesson’

The New York Times – T Magazine:
Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, John David Washington and more gathered at the Barrymore Theater with pepperoni pies and paper cups.
Playing Neil Diamond: A Dream Role, and a ‘Crazy Privilege’

The New York Times – Music:
Will Swenson, the star of “A Beautiful Noise,” has come a long way from his days as an eighth grader wooing girls with his Diamond repertoire.
Review: In ‘KPOP,’ Korean Pop and Broadway Meet (Too) Cute

The New York Times – Music:
The worldwide sensation and American-style musical theater form an awkward alliance onstage.
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.