Michael Paulson
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‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Wins Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album
The musical, based on the life of Alicia Keys and featuring her music, is running on Broadway and begins a national tour this fall.
Idina Menzel Played Elphaba and Elsa. Now She’s Back on Broadway.
Menzel, a fan favorite since “Rent,” is back on Broadway in “Redwood,” and this time she’s climbing conifers.
‘Dead Outlaw,’ a Musical With a Corpse, Is Broadway Bound
“Dead Outlaw,” a musical about the mummified body of a bandit, will open at the Longacre next spring, following a successful Off Broadway run.
Avett Brothers Musical ‘Swept Away’ to Close on Broadway After Short Run
The new musical, about a shipwreck and its aftermath, opened Nov. 19 at the Longacre Theater.
Jason Laks Named President of Broadway League
The Broadway League, an industry trade organization, named Jason Laks as its new president. “I think our mission has to be more than to make...
‘Tammy Faye’ Musical to Close After Failing to Find Broadway Audience
Well-reviewed in London but poorly received in New York, the musical with an Elton John score will end its run on Dec. 8.
TKTS to Open Booth in Philadelphia, Hoping to Boost Local Theaters
The first domestic TKTS outpost outside New York comes at a time of rising concern about ticket prices and theater economics.
Paul Mescal Rides ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ to Brooklyn
The award-winning production will begin performances in February as part of Brooklyn Academy of Music’s next season.
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.
‘Back to the Future’ to Close on Broadway, Rerouting DeLorean to Germany
The musical, which opened in London three years ago, is still going strong there and touring North America, while productions are planned in Japan and...