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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

‘Beaches’ Was a Novel. Then a Movie. Next, It’ll Be a Broadway Musical.

A musical adaptation of the story will open at the Majestic Theater next spring. And yes, the score includes “Wind Beneath My Wings.”

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Monday, December 15, 2025

‘Titaníque,’ Singing and Spoofing Celine Dion, Sets Sail for Broadway

by Michael Paulson

This zany musical made it from the basement of a Manhattan grocery to London’s West End, and now hopes to become Broadway’s next hit comedy.

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As Regional Theaters Struggle, Some Defy the Odds

by Michael Paulson

Naples, Fla., and Milwaukee are quite different, but have one thing in common: They are home to regional theaters that are thriving.

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Friday, December 12, 2025

Broadway’s ‘Little Bear Ridge Road,’ With Laurie Metcalf, to Close Early

by Michael Paulson

The lauded play by Samuel D. Hunter is the first production of Scott Rudin’s comeback season. Despite positive reviews, sales have been soft.

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Sondheim’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Is Now a Film. Here’s What to Know.

by Michael Paulson

The Broadway revival, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez, was transformative. Here’s what to know about the show, and the movie.

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Monday, December 1, 2025

Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf to Star in ‘Death of a Salesman’ on Broadway

by Michael Paulson

Joe Mantello will direct the next revival of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman,” opening in April at the Winter Garden Theater.

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Sunday, November 30, 2025

Glenn Close, Ethan Hawke and Others Mourn Tom Stoppard

by Jesse Green, Michael Paulson and Laura Collins-Hughes

Nobody advanced or cherished the English language more than Stoppard, Tim Curry noted. Colleagues and fans agreed.

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Monday, November 24, 2025

With Tom Felton, ‘Harry Potter’ Breaks Its Own Broadway Record

by Michael Paulson

The actor is now playing an adult version of the sinister child he portrayed in the film series.

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‘Queen of Versailles’ to Close as New Broadway Musicals Struggle

by Michael Paulson

The show, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will remain open through the holidays. The announcement comes just two weeks after the musical opened.

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Monday, November 17, 2025

What Should I Do With My Playbill?

by Michael Paulson

Readers ask about the most environmentally friendly thing to do with an unwanted program. And by the way, why is it always yellow?

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

‘Girl, Interrupted,’ With Aimee Mann Songs, to Be Staged in New York

by Michael Paulson

The Public Theater will present the play, which Martyna Majok adapted from the best-selling memoir.

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Daniel Radcliffe Will Return to Broadway in ‘Every Brilliant Thing’

by Michael Paulson

The “Harry Potter” alumnus, who won a Tony Award last year, will star in a solo play that involves something unexpected: audience participation.

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

A Broadway Tradition Is Fluttering Into History

by Michael Paulson and Sara Krulwich

Broadway plans to replace the cast-change slips that are stuffed into Playbills with QR codes. Some understudies and theater buffs will mourn their loss.

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Thursday, October 23, 2025

Broadway Averts Strike as Musicians Reach Deal With Producers, Union Says

by Michael Paulson

The tentative agreement, which still requires ratification by union members, comes five days after a similar agreement with actors and stage managers.

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Monday, October 20, 2025

Ari Emanuel Buys TodayTix, Gaining Footing on Broadway and West End

by Michael Paulson

The ticketing company is already a significant player in the two big theater markets of New York and London.

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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Broadway Actors Reach Deal, but Musicians Still Threaten Strike

by Michael Paulson

The Broadway League and Actors’ Equity Association reached a tentative agreement early Saturday. Union members must decide whether to ratify it.

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Thursday, October 9, 2025

‘Cats’ Is Returning to Broadway, This Time With Heels Instead of Paws

by Michael Paulson

The reimagined “Jellicle Ball” version of the musical is set in the ballroom scene — the queer subculture built around dance competitions.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Broadway Could Face a Strike This Fall. Here’s What to Know.

by Michael Paulson

The Broadway League and unions representing actors, stage managers and musicians are trying to negotiate new contracts, but workers are increasingly frustrated.

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Her Grandfather Owned the Yankees. Now She’s Producing ‘Damn Yankees.’

by Michael Paulson

George Steinbrenner’s theater-loving granddaughter Haley Swindal is taking a big swing with a revival of the musical, slightly retooled for a new generation.

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Thursday, September 25, 2025

Manhattan Theater Club Names First New Artistic Director in 53 Years

by Michael Paulson

Nicki Hunter will succeed Lynne Meadow in December, taking charge of a major nonprofit that stages shows on and off Broadway.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Andrew Lloyd Webber Reimagines ‘Phantom of the Opera’ With ‘Masquerade’

by Michael Paulson

A night out with the composer as he attended his latest project: “Masquerade,” a $25 million reimagining of “The Phantom of the Opera.”

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Monday, September 22, 2025

The Broadway Musical Is in Trouble

by Michael Paulson

With the cost of staging song-and-dance spectacles skyrocketing and audiences drawn to older hits, none of the musicals that opened last season has made a profit. Fewer are planned this season.

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Thursday, September 18, 2025

‘Come From Away’ Will Be This Season’s Most Produced Show in the U.S.

by Michael Paulson

At least 23 regional theaters are planning productions of this story of hope after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

John Lithgow to Tackle Roald Dahl’s Antisemitism in Broadway ‘Giant’

by Michael Paulson

The drama, which has had two runs in Britain, won London’s Olivier Award for best new play earlier this year.

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Monday, September 15, 2025

‘Dreamgirls’ Will Return to Broadway After Global Star Search

by Michael Paulson

A revival of the much-loved 1981 musical is planned for next fall, directed by Camille A. Brown.

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Sunday, September 7, 2025

With Billy Porter Sidelined by Illness, ‘Cabaret’ Moves Up Closing

by Michael Paulson

The revival will now end its run on Sept. 21, much earlier than previously hoped for.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle to Star in Broadway ‘Proof’ Revival

by Michael Paulson

The play, by David Auburn, won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 2001.

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Carrie Coon Is Scratching an Itch, Starring in ‘Bug’ on Broadway

by Michael Paulson

The play was written by Tracy Letts, who is married to Coon. It’s about a down-and-out duo for whom motel room insects prompt paranoia.

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Friday, August 15, 2025

As Trump Tightens Hold on Kennedy Center, Top Theater Producer Resigns

by Michael Paulson

Jeffrey Finn, a Broadway producer who has overseen theater programming at the Washington venue since 2016, will leave next month.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Musical Rom-Com ‘Two Strangers’ Plans Fall Opening on Broadway

by Michael Paulson

“Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)”, a musical charmer with a cast of two, will open at the Longacre in November.

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Thursday, July 17, 2025

Why Did the Indie Film Studio A24 Buy an Off Broadway Theater?

by Michael Paulson

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 the voice of Barbra Streisand.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Broadway’s ‘Gypsy’ Revival, Starring Audra McDonald, Will Close

by Michael Paulson

The show is the sixth musical to announce a closing date since last month’s Tony Awards, reflecting financial challenges facing producers.

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Williamstown Theater Festival Was in Crisis. Here’s How It’s Changing.

by Michael Paulson and Tony Cenicola

The Berkshires mainstay is trying something different this season: just three weekends, but eight shows, including two Tennessee Williams plays and even ice dancing.

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Monday, July 7, 2025

Laurie Metcalf to Star in ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ on Broadway

by Michael Paulson

The production, of a Samuel D. Hunter play that got strong reviews in Chicago, will be the first produced by Scott Rudin since news reports of his bullying behavior in 2021.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025

André Bishop Takes a Bow After Hundreds of Shows at Lincoln Center Theater

by Michael Paulson

He is moving on from 33 years at Lincoln Center Theater and will head to Rome to focus on his memoirs.

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Monday, June 30, 2025

Taraji P. Henson to Make Broadway Debut in August Wilson Play

by Michael Paulson

The actress will star opposite Cedric the Entertainer in a revival of “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” next spring.

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Jordan Roth, a Broadway Big Shot, Is Now Reinventing Himself

by Michael Paulson and Landon Nordeman

Jordan Roth owned five Broadway theaters and produced a string of hits. Now he’s pivoting to performance.

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Thursday, June 26, 2025

Lynne Meadow, Who Led Manhattan Theater Club for 53 Years, Is Stepping Down

by Michael Paulson

Lynne Meadow was just 25 when she took a job running the Off Off Broadway Manhattan Theater Club. Now the nonprofit is a major player on and off Broadway.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Broadway Musical ‘Boop’ Set to Close Amid Weak Ticket Sales

by Michael Paulson

‘Boop! The Musical’ imagines the cartoon character leaving 1920s filmdom for 2020s New York City. Ticket sales were weak.

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Global Arts Festival Taking Shape Inside Gowanus Power Station

by Michael Paulson

The first Powerhouse: International will feature works from South Africa’s William Kentridge, Brazil’s Carolina Bianchi — and 10,000, $30 tickets.

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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

On Broadway, A.I. and High-Tech Storytelling Is Having a Moment

by Michael Paulson

Videos and projections depicting an A.I.-generated actor, the digital memories of robots, a redwood forest and more: High-tech storytelling is having a moment.

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Monday, June 23, 2025

Democrats to Protest Trump’s Takeover of Kennedy Center With Pride Event

by Michael Paulson and Javier C. Hernández

“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 senators.

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Friday, June 20, 2025

‘Dead Outlaw’ Musical to Close After Disappointing Run on Broadway

by Michael Paulson

The show was shut out at the Tonys after being nominated for seven awards, including best musical.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Michelle Williams to Star in Off Broadway Revival of ‘Anna Christie’ With Mike Faist

by Michael Paulson

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.

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Billy Porter to Star in ‘Cabaret’ on Broadway

by Michael Paulson

The show’s producers said they plan to end the New York run at the end of the actor’s run, on Oct. 19.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Broadway’s ‘Real Women Have Curves’ to Close Because of Soft Sales

by Michael Paulson

The immigration-themed musical is the second show to announce a plan to close in the aftermath of this year’s Tony Awards.

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Broadway Musical ‘Smash’ to Close After Tonys Disappointment

by Michael Paulson

The musical, which follows a group of theater artists putting on a show about Marilyn Monroe, opened in April to mixed reviews. It has struggled at the box office.

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How ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Overcame a Shaky Start and Won Big at the Tonys

by Michael Paulson

Broadway’s best musical winner had to delay its opening last fall and was selling poorly. But strong word-of-mouth and reviews helped this quirky show triumph.

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Monday, June 9, 2025

Tonys 2025 Takeaways: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Wins 6 Awards

by Michael Paulson

Broadway rewarded adventurous newcomers including Sarah Snook (“The Picture of Dorian Gray”), Nicole Scherzinger (“Sunset Boulevard”) and Cole Escola (“Oh, Mary!”).

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Sunday, June 8, 2025

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Wins the Tony for Best Musical

by Michael Paulson

The musical, about a budding romance between two outdated robots, won six Tony Awards on Sunday night.

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‘Sunset Boulevard’ Starring Nicole Scherzinger Wins the Tony Award for Best Musical Revival

by Michael Paulson

The high-tech production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical proved to be a star vehicle for the pop singer.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda and Original ‘Hamilton’ Cast Reunited for a Tonys Medley

by Michael Paulson

Marking the 10th anniversary of the show’s opening, the creator and cast reunited to perform “My Shot,” “The Schuyler Sisters” and other notable songs.

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The Tonys host is Cynthia Erivo.

by Michael Paulson

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Who is going to win tonight?

by Michael Paulson

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41 Tony nominees on the obstacles that shaped them.

by Michael Paulson

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Here’s what to expect at tonight’s ceremony.

by Michael Paulson

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Here’s the latest.

by Michael Paulson

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How to watch the Tony Awards.

by Michael Paulson

The main event will be broadcast at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS and livestreamed for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers.

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2025 Tony Awards: What to Know Ahead of the Ceremony

by Michael Paulson

How is Broadway doing? Who are the top contenders for awards? Our theater reporter, Michael Paulson, has some answers.

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How to Watch the 2025 Tony Awards

by Michael Paulson

The ceremony, at Radio City Music Hall, will be broadcast on CBS starting at 8 p.m. Eastern, and livestreamed for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers.

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Saturday, June 7, 2025

What to Expect at the 2025 Tony Awards: ‘Hamilton,’ Robots and More

by Michael Paulson

This year's annual celebration of the best on Broadway is being hosted by Cynthia Erivo.

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Friday, June 6, 2025

2025 Tony Awards Predictions: Best New Musical, Best Leading Actress and More

by Michael Paulson

Expect wins for the musicals “Maybe Happy Ending” and “Sunset Boulevard,” but the races for best play and leading actress in a musical are too close to call.

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

The 2025 Tony Nominees Discuss Their Biggest Tests and Triumphs

by Thea Traff, Michael Paulson, Alexis Soloski, Nicole Herrington, Jolie Ruben and Amanda Webster

George Clooney, Audra McDonald, Daniel Dae Kim, Sarah Snook and other Broadway stars talk about the challenges they’ve faced — and surmounted.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025

‘Dog Day Afternoon’ Is Broadway Bound With Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach

by Michael Paulson

Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach will star in a stage adaptation of the acclaimed 1975 film about a bank heist that goes tragically awry.

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

‘Marjorie Prime’ and ‘Becky Shaw’ Are Coming to Broadway This Season

by Michael Paulson

Second Stage Theater, a nonprofit, will put on the two plays, both of which were Pulitzer finalists, at its Helen Hayes Theater.

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Saturday, May 31, 2025

Patti LuPone Apologizes for Comments About Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis

by Michael Paulson

LuPone said she was “deeply sorry for the words” she used in her criticism of Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald when asked about a dispute over Broadway noise levels.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Lea Michele Returns to Broadway in ‘Chess’

by Michael Paulson

The “Glee” star will join Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher next fall in a Broadway revival of an Abba-adjacent Cold War musical.

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

The Patti LuPone Drama With Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis, Explained

by Michael Paulson

The offstage tensions between three Broadway stars became public after a dispute over sound levels, an Instagram post and a much-talked-about magazine article.

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Blue Man Group’s Longtime Home Will Stage Off Broadway Dramas

by Michael Paulson

A commercial producer active on Broadway and in the West End has signed a long-term lease for Astor Place Theater with plans for shows there.

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Thursday, May 22, 2025

James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris and Bobby Cannavale Lead Broadway ‘Art’

by Michael Paulson

The three actors will star in a revival of Yasmina Reza’s 1994 play, which begins performances at the end of August.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Tom Hanks Will Perform His Play ‘This World of Tomorrow’ Off Broadway

by Michael Paulson

“This World of Tomorrow,” based on the actor’s 2017 short story collection, is scheduled to begin performances in October at the Shed.

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Monday, May 19, 2025

Trump’s Kennedy Center Comes Into Focus With Theater and Dance Plans

by Michael Paulson and Javier C. Hernández

Some big shows and troupes will perform, while others will stay away. And in a shift, the center will present some Broadway shows with nonunion casts.

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Friday, May 16, 2025

‘Is Betty Buckley Still Alive?’ Trump Asked. She Certainly Is.

by Michael Paulson

“What’s happening these days,” the singer said at the start of a Joe’s Pub residency, “is weird, and not cool.”

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

CNN to Livestream George Clooney’s ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’

by Michael Paulson

In June, the news network is planning to broadcast one of the last performances of “Good Night, and Good Luck.”

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

George Clooney and Denzel Washington Power Broadway to Prepandemic Heights

by Michael Paulson and Sara Krulwich

Elphaba helped too. But the good news comes with caveats.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

‘Ragtime’ Is Returning to Broadway

by Michael Paulson

A revival of the sweeping musical will open at Lincoln Center Theater in October, starring Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz.

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Jeffrey Seller Produced ‘Hamilton.’ Now, in ‘Theater Kid,’ He’s Telling His Story.

by Michael Paulson

In “Theater Kid,” Jeffrey Seller reflects on his Broadway career.

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Monday, May 5, 2025

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on Winning a Pulitzer for ‘Purpose’

by Michael Paulson

“It’s the most surreal day ever,” the playwright said as he learned the news while getting ready to attend his first Met Gala.

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Amid Trump Cuts, Officials Resign From the National Endowment for the Arts

by Michael Paulson

Senior officials announced their resignations after the Trump administration withdrew grants from arts organizations around the country.

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Saturday, May 3, 2025

The National Endowment for the Arts Begins Terminating Grants

by Michael Paulson

The endowment told arts organizations that it was withdrawing or canceling current grants just hours after President Trump proposed eliminating the agency in the next fiscal year.

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