Monday, May 7, 2018

Unsinkable: ‘The Seafarer’ by Matthew Wexler

It’s Christmas Eve, and the drinks are flowing as old friends convene for an annual game of poker in a revival of Conor McPherson's play set in a north Dublin suburb.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:48PM
Friday, May 4, 2018

Loverly-ish: ‘My Fair Lady’ by Matthew Wexler

Lauren Ambrose and Harry Hadden-Paton star in a revival of the Lerner and Loewe classic. Directed by Bartlett Sher.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:36PM
Thursday, May 3, 2018

Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire: ‘Summer and Smoke’ by Matthew Wexler

Jack Cummings III directs a searing new production of Tennessee Williams' 'Summer and Smoke,' starring Marin Ireland.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:12PM
Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Joe’s Pub Celebrates Pride with a Can’t-Miss Line-Up by Matthew Wexler

While there are plenty of LGBTQ happenings across the five boroughs throughout June, consider cooling off at Joe’s Pub with one of these pride-centric performances.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:36PM
Tuesday, May 1, 2018

2018 Tony Award Nominations by Matthew Wexler

The complete list of this year's nominees. Who do you think will win?

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:06AM
Monday, April 30, 2018

Not So Hot Stuff: ‘Summer: The Donna Summer Musical’ by Matthew Wexler

A catalog of hits can't save this musical biopic about the Queen of Disco.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:36PM

Too Long, O Lord, Too Long: ‘Saint Joan’ by Matthew Wexler

Condola Rashad stars in a new production of Bernard Shaw's classic play. Directed by Daniel Sullivan.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:06PM
Thursday, April 26, 2018

Breaking: Drama Desk Award Nominees by Matthew Wexler

Nominees were announced for the 63rd annual Drama Desk Awards, with 'Carousel,' 'SpongeBob SquarePants,' and 'Mean Girls' leading the tally.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:54PM

Interview: ‘The Gentleman Caller’’s Daniel K. Isaac by Matthew Wexler

From Showtime's 'Billions,' Daniel K. Isaac stars as William Inge in Abingdon Theatre Company's 'The Gentleman Caller.'

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:33AM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018

A Purple Puppet Reader: ‘Randy Writes a Novel’ by Matthew Wexler

A purple puppet takes to the stage to wax poetic about current events and other observations, all the while procrastinating the completion of his own novel.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:12AM
Tuesday, April 24, 2018

STAGE to Debut Premium Theater Streaming Network by Matthew Wexler

A new streaming platform promises that all the world's a stage with original programming and broadcasts of hit musicals and plays.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:12AM
Monday, April 23, 2018

Exclusive Interview: Charles Busch by Matthew Wexler

Charles Busch returns to Theater for the New City in his new play, 'The Confession of Lily Dare.'

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:54PM
Sunday, April 22, 2018

Ives Thrives on Rhymes Sublime: ‘The Metromaniacs’ by Matthew Wexler

Love interests, scheming servants, and mistaken identities launch a series of twists and turns in this breezy “translaptation” of a French farce by playwright David Ives.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:48PM
Friday, April 20, 2018

Bette Midler Returns to ‘Hello, Dolly!’ as Closing Announced by Matthew Wexler

She's back but not for long. Bette Midler steps back into the title role for the show's final weeks before it closes on August 25.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:54AM
Thursday, April 19, 2018

The American Theatre Wing Honors Andrew Lloyd Webber by Matthew Wexler

The evening will celebrate the Wing’s 101 years of supporting voices in the American Theatre as well as a musical tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s body of work.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:33PM
Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Sara Bareilles & Josh Groban to Host Tony Awards by Matthew Wexler

We love them both, but will these music stars and Broadway newbies bring the necessary excitement to pull off the Tony Awards telecast?

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:42PM

Empty Entrances: ‘Children of a Lesser God’ by Matthew Wexler

Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of 'Children of a Lesser God' needs some divine intervention to find its footing.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:18AM
Tuesday, April 17, 2018

First Look: ‘Head Over Heels’ by Matthew Wexler

'Head Over Heels,' featuring music from the Go-Go's, opens this week at The Curran in San Francisco before opening on Broadway this summer.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:33PM
Monday, April 16, 2018

Where Are We Now Theatre Festival by Matthew Wexler

Northwest Ireland's first queer theater festival returns for its second season May 2-6, 2018.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:54PM
Saturday, April 14, 2018

Broadway’s New ‘Phantom’: Ben Crawford by Matthew Wexler

Ben Crawford becomes the 16th actor to take over the iconic role as 'The Phantom of the Opera' celebrates 30 years on Broadway.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:00AM
Friday, April 13, 2018

And the World Goes ‘Round: ‘Carousel’ by Matthew Wexler

Jessie Mueller and Joshua Henry in ‘Carousel.’ (Photo: Julieta Cervantes) By Matthew Wexler “You’re a queer one, Julie Jordan.” So sings Carrie Pipperidge (Lindsay Mendez)&…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:24PM
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Can ‘The Sting’ Sing? Don’t Bet on Red by Matthew Wexler

Harry Connick, Jr. stars in the screen-to-stage adaptation of the hit 1973 film but in spite of an A-list creative team, 'The Sting' isn't a winning hand.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:00AM
Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Floating through Childhood: ‘Air Play’ by Acrobuffos by Matthew Wexler

Umbrellas take flight, balloons sprout minds of their own and shimmering silks ripple to the rafters in the modern circus spectacle 'Air Play.'

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:21PM
Monday, April 9, 2018

Not So Pretty in Pink: ‘Mean Girls’ by Matthew Wexler

A musicalization of Tina Fey's 2004 feature film, 'Mean Girls' attempts to take a teenage bite out of Broadway.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:20PM
Saturday, April 7, 2018

Why ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ by Matthew Wexler

The Olivier-nominated musical explores what happens when a 16-year-old boy decides to wear a dress to prom.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:00PM
Thursday, April 5, 2018

A Family Affair: ‘Goldstein’ by Matthew Wexler

A tell-all family memoir sets the scene for a new Off-Broadway musical by Charlie Schulman and Michael Roberts about three generations of an immigrant Jewish family.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:00PM

LONERGAN’S ON AGAIN: ‘LOBBY HERO’ by Matthew Wexler

Second Stage Theater arrives on Broadway with a revival of Kenneth Lonergan's play that explores the relationships between four characters in the lobby of a New York City apartment building.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:56AM
Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Watch: Broadway Buzz with GoLocal Live – Great Britain Edition by Matthew Wexler

Our latest GoLocal Live broadcast showcases the UK with insider access to some of the West End's hottest shows as well as what's hot in Manchester, England.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:29PM
Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Must Read: ‘Something Wonderful’ by Matthew Wexler

A new book by Todd S. Purdum about the creative partnership that transformed musical theater in the 20th century.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:00AM
Monday, April 2, 2018

15 Minutes with Alton Fitzgerald White by Matthew Wexler

Known for playing Mufasa in Disney's 'The Lion King,' Alton Fitzgerald White's new book, 'My Pride," delivers a message about taking responsibility for and deriving happiness from commonpla…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:00AM
Saturday, March 31, 2018

Ice, Ice, Baby: Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Crystal’ by Matthew Wexler

In Cirque du Soleil's 42nd production, world-class ice skaters and acrobats take their frozen playground by storm with speed and fluidity as they challenge the laws of gravity with a flurry …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:48AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards