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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Diane Lane Returns to Broadway in 'The Cherry Orchard' by David Rooney

The actress will end an absence of almost 40 years when she takes on the role of the struggling landowner in Stephen Karam's new adaptation of the Chekhov classic. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00AM
Sunday, April 3, 2016

'Richard II': Theater Review by David Rooney

David Tennant makes his U.S. stage debut as the doomed monarch in the opener of the Royal Shakespeare Company's 'Henriad,' presented under the banner 'King and Country.' read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:00PM

Oscar Isaac Returns to New York Stage in 'Hamlet' by David Rooney

Following a breakout series of film and TV work that began with 'Inside Llewyn Davis' and continued through 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens,' the Juilliard-trained actor will tackle the role i…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:58PM
Thursday, March 31, 2016

'The Crucible': Theater Review by David Rooney

Saoirse Ronan leads the accusers in this revival of Arthur Miller's morality play about the Salem witch trials, with Ben Whishaw and Sophie Okonedo as John and Elizabeth Proctor. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00PM

Christian Borle, Andrew Rannells to Lead 'Falsettos' Cast by David Rooney

Stephanie J. Block will also star in the Broadway revival of the Tony-winning musical by William Finn and James Lapine, about complicated relationships in the shadow of AIDS.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:15PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2016

'The Humans' Leads Off-Broadway's Lortel Nominations by David Rooney

Stephen Karam's drama scored the most nods but missed out on key mentions for best play and director, pointing to a wide spread with no clear frontrunner. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:31PM

Sean Hayes Returns to Broadway in 'An Act of God' by David Rooney

The Emmy-winning actor will reprise the title role in David Javerbaum's comedy, after performing the play in Los Angeles and San Francisco.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:30AM
Monday, March 28, 2016

Nathan Lane, John Slattery to Lead 'The Front Page' on Broadway by David Rooney

Scott Rudin will produce the revival of the classic newspaper comedy by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, with Jack O'Brien directing a cast that also includes John Goodman.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:06PM

'Head of Passes': Theater Review by David Rooney

Phylicia Rashad stars as the matriarch of a family in southernmost Louisiana experiencing a crisis of faith in Tarell Alvin McCraney's contemporary spin on the Book of Job.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Thursday, March 24, 2016

'Bright Star': Theater Review by David Rooney

Walter Bobbie directs this original bluegrass musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, about two Southerners in the 1940s whose lives are more intertwined than they know. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:15PM
Wednesday, March 23, 2016

'Roman Holiday' Gets Broadway-Bound Musical Makeover by David Rooney

The Oscar-winning 1953 screen classic is headed to the stage with a score of Cole Porter standards in an adaptation due to premiere in San Francisco in summer 2017. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:08PM
Tuesday, March 22, 2016

'Dry Powder': Theater Review by David Rooney

Hank Azaria, Claire Danes and John Krasinski play hardball with the American economy in Sarah Burgess' drama at the Public Theater, staged by 'Hamilton' director Thomas Kail. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM

'Curious Incident' to End Two-Year Broadway Run by David Rooney

The 2015 Tony winner for best play will close Sept. 4 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, one month ahead of the launch of its U.S. national tour.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:05AM
Thursday, March 17, 2016

'She Loves Me': Theater Review by David Rooney

Laura Benanti and Zachary Levi play quarreling co-workers unaware that they are amorous pen pals in this musical love letter, which also features Jane Krakowski. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00PM

Beth Behrs Sets New York Stage Debut in 'A Funny Thing...' by David Rooney

Trip Cullman will direct the '2 Broke Girls' star in Halley Feiffer's new play about two strangers whose ailing mothers are cancer-ward roommates.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:28AM

'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' Musical Confirmed for Spring 2017 on Broadway by David Rooney

As expected, three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien will step in to stage the revamped production, following the exit of original director Sam Mendes.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM
Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Tonys 2016: Patina Miller, Andrew Rannells to Announce Nominations by David Rooney

The shortlists for the Broadway season's top honors will be unveiled May 3, with Lin-Manuel Miranda's blockbuster hit 'Hamilton' expected to dominate.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:38AM
Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Broadway's 'Wicked' Hits $1 Billion Mark in Record Time by David Rooney

The show exploring the backstories of the witches from 'The Wizard of Oz' is the third production to reach that milestone, and the fastest in history.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:00PM
Monday, March 14, 2016

'Hold On to Me Darling': Theater Review by David Rooney

Timothy Olyphant plays a crossover country star whose mother's death throws his life into turmoil in Kenneth Lonergan's comedy about celebrity self-importance. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Sunday, March 13, 2016

'The Robber Bridegroom': Theater Review by David Rooney

Steven Pasquale and Ahna O'Reilly hit the Natchez Trace in Alex Timbers' high-energy staging of this backwoods bluegrass musical based on the Eudora Welty novella.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:00PM
Thursday, March 10, 2016

'Blackbird': Theater Review by David Rooney

Jeff Daniels and Michelle Williams face off in David Harrower's intimate drama about the fraught reunion of two people years after an illicit relationship that scarred them both. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Michelle Obama Welcomes 'Hamilton' Back to the White House by David Rooney

The cast of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway smash will participate in a student workshop and musical performance, introduced by the First Lady.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:50PM
Tuesday, March 8, 2016

'Disaster!': Theater Review by David Rooney

An ensemble of Broadway stalwarts gets nostalgic for 1970s big-screen calamities and cheesy Top 40 period pop in this gag-laden musical parody.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:30PM

John Leguizamo Puts Latinos in the Historical Conversation by David Rooney

The writer-performer's new satirical solo show, 'John Leguizamo: Latin History for Dummies,' will premiere at the Public Theater in spring 2017.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:00PM
Thursday, March 3, 2016

'Hughie' with Forest Whitaker Folds on Broadway by David Rooney

Poor ticket sales have prompted producers to announce a March 27 closing date for the Eugene O'Neill drama, eleven weeks ahead of schedule.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:29PM

'Familiar': Theater Review by David Rooney

Taking a breather from her day job on 'The Walking Dead,' Danai Gurira bows this domestic comedy-drama about conflicted cultural identity, the same month she makes her Broadway debut with 'E…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM

Broadway Legend Barbara Cook Sets Musical Memoir by David Rooney

The Tony-winning star will play 65 performances this spring in a solo vehicle timed to the release of her autobiography, conceived by James Lapine and directed by Tommy Tune.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:00PM
Monday, February 29, 2016

'Dead Poets Society' Headed for Off-Broadway Stage by David Rooney

The 1989 Robin Williams drama about an English teacher who inspires his students with poetry has been adapted by Tom Schulman from his Oscar-winning screenplay.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:10PM
Sunday, February 28, 2016

Derek Hough to Star on Broadway in 'Singin' in the Rain' by David Rooney

Producer Harvey Weinstein confirmed the casting news at his annual pre-Oscar dinner, after Hough performed two numbers from the classic musical. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:16PM
Thursday, February 25, 2016

'Hughie': Theater Review by David Rooney

Forest Whitaker makes his Broadway debut as a small-time gambler running on illusion in Michael Grandage's staging of the Eugene O'Neill one-act.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00PM

Rachel Weisz Returns to New York Stage in 'Plenty' by David Rooney

David Leveaux will direct the Oscar-winning star in the Public Theater revival of David Hare's 1978 play about a British World War II secret agent.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:30PM

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