'Penis' Unfurls in Los Angeles

Grand Hotel - The Musical

Review by Matt Wolf, Variety

Equity in New OB Pact

Silent X-Men Star Speaks in 'Monologues' by B.J. REYES, Associated Press Writer

HONOLULU - Watching a seated Kelly Hu deliver impassioned, sometimes raunchy takes on female sexuality during "The Vagina Monologues" is a stark contrast to the way most people see her these…

Singing Astaire

Review by Robert L. Daniels, Variety

New-Play Philly Fest

City Sees 18 Showcases on 14 Stages in Two Weeks

Absorbing Tales Carry One-Woman Play by JUSTIN GLANVILLE

It's not immediately clear that you're in the hands of a master storyteller when the one-woman play "Bexley, OH(!)" begins.

'The Producers' Takes Stage in L.A. by ANTHONY BREZNICAN, AP Entertainment Writer

Thursday's premiere even included a joke about the long shadow of the Broadway version. While imitating the intermission chatter of bored theatergoers, Alexander's character inserted the lin…

Learning experience by Mark Blankenship, Variety

With the likes of August Wilson struggling for Broadway's affection and countless scripts languishing in staged-reading hell, the American play is in trouble.

Primary Stages Names New A.D., Prepares For the Future

British Actor James Hazeldine Dies at 55

Hazeldine became ill Dec. 10, four days after beginning performances in the new Christopher Hampton play "The Talking Cure" at the National, in which he played Sigmund Freud.

Mulgrew Captures Hepburn in 'Tea at Five' by MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic

'Wife' Transfers Well to Broadway by MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic

"The most singular, eccentric individual the Cold War ever birthed" has made a triumphant transfer to Broadway.

Canuck legit bid falls by Richard Ouzounian, Robert Hofler, Variety

The Great White Way and the Great White North will have to wait a little longer to get together.

Critical response by Robert Hofler, Variety

According to the critical consensus of Gotham's theater reviewers, the greatest talent of the musical theater is 1) Stephen Sondheim, 2) Mel Brooks, 3) Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, 4) Abba.
If you guessed Sondheim, you are wrong, according to critical consensus.

Baz Luhrmann Brings Splashy 'La Boheme' to Broadway by Martha Graybow

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The buzz on Broadway is all about Baz.

'Portraits' Unconvincing As a 9-11 Play by JUSTIN GLANVILLE

Dancer Ann Miller Dies of Cancer at 81 by BOB THOMAS, Associated Press Writer

Ann Miller, the raven-haired, long-legged actress and dancer whose machine-gun taps won her stardom during the golden age of movie musicals, died Thursday of lung cancer.

Mackie circles 'Reele'

Anthony Mackie is in final talks to headline "For Reele" by Stephen Belber.

Review: A Number By Alexis Greene (Hollywood Reporter)

Sadly, this highly anticipated off-Broadway pairing proves disappointing.

'Avenue Q' Is Slyly Irreverent Musical by MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic

'Urban Cowboy' to Continue on Broadway by MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Writer

"It's probably a dumb decision from a financial standpoint � we're apt not to crawl from behind this eight ball," Mishkin said. "But it's just too good (a show) to let go."

Bill Maher Brings Irreverence to Broadway by MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic

When it comes to comments on current events, comedian Bill Maher has perfected irreverent indignation to high comic art.

Century-Old Play 'Peg Showing Its Age by JUSTIN GLANVILLE

Some Theaters on Alert After Siege by MATT WOLF

LONDON (AP) - Some London theaters are increasing security in reaction to the siege of a Moscow theater by Chechen rebels, while on Broadway additional measures also have been taken to ensur…

Revival of 'Earnest' Frantic, Foolish by MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic

Silly and foolish aren't necessarily the same thing, but the Aquila Theatre Company's revival of Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest" manages to be both at the same time.

'Juvenilia' Morphs From Bawdy to Earnest by JUSTIN GLANVILLE, Associated Press Writer

For a play that begins as an excruciatingly broad sex farce, it's a surprise � and a relief � that Wendy MacLeod's "Juvenilia" winds up quietly singing the praises of true love.

'Aunt Dan' Returns Off-Broadway by MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic

"Aunt Dan and Lemon" by Wallace Shawn is one of the most peculiar plays of the last two decades. Infuriating. Entertaining. Funny but sad. And determined to provoke its audience.

Mom of Pulitzer Playwright Slain

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The mother of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Beth Henley was stabbed to death in her home, and a man who police say was driving her car was charged with murder.

`The Mercy Seat' Explores Self-Interest by MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic

Neil LaBute is a master of the intimate argument, those private, often intense battles, usually between a man and a woman, that produce more than enough pain for both of the combatants. And …

Peter Allen Celebrated in 'Boy From Oz' by JUSTIN GLANVILLE, Associated Press Writer

A profile of Peter, with quotes from Ann-Margret, Carole Bayer Sager and Julie Wilson.