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Michael Paulson
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Why Did the Indie Film Studio A24 Buy an Off Broadway Theater?
The Hollywood upstart has upgraded the Cherry Lane Theater for plays and more. Coming this fall: films chosen by Sofia Coppola, food from Frenchette and…
Williamstown Theater Festival Was in Crisis. Here’s How It’s Changing.
The Berkshires mainstay is trying something different this season: just three weekends, but eight shows, including two Tennessee Williams plays and even ice dancing.
Taraji P. Henson to Make Broadway Debut in August Wilson Play
The actress will star opposite Cedric the Entertainer in a revival of “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” next spring.
Jordan Roth, a Broadway Big Shot, Is Now Reinventing Himself
Jordan Roth owned five Broadway theaters and produced a string of hits. Now he’s pivoting to performance.
Broadway Musical ‘Boop’ Set to Close Amid Weak Ticket Sales
‘Boop! The Musical’ imagines the cartoon character leaving 1920s filmdom for 2020s New York City. Ticket sales were weak.
Global Arts Festival Taking Shape Inside Gowanus Power Station
The first Powerhouse: International will feature works from South Africa’s William Kentridge, Brazil’s Carolina Bianchi — and 10,000, $30 tickets.
Democrats to Protest Trump’s Takeover of Kennedy Center With Pride Event
“This is our way of reoccupying the Kennedy Center,” said Jeffrey Seller of “Hamilton,” who was asked to stage the invite-only concert hosted by five…
Michelle Williams to Star in Off Broadway Revival of ‘Anna Christie’ With Mike Faist
The actress will lead a revival of “Anna Christie” at St. Ann’s Warehouse, directed by her husband, Thomas Kail, and co-starring Mike Faist.
Billy Porter to Star in ‘Cabaret’ on Broadway
The show’s producers said they plan to end the New York run at the end of the actor’s run, on Oct. 19.
Broadway’s ‘Real Women Have Curves’ to Close Because of Soft Sales
The immigration-themed musical is the second show to announce a plan to close in the aftermath of this year’s Tony Awards.