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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

J.T. Rogers' Hit Drama 'Oslo' Sets Broadway Move by David Rooney

The Lincoln Center Theater production, which stars Jennifer Ehle and Jefferson Mays, will move to the Vivian Beaumont Theater in spring, making it eligible for the 2017 Tony Awards. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:46PM
Tuesday, July 19, 2016

'Fiddler on the Roof' Sets Broadway Closing Date by David Rooney

The acclaimed musical revival starring Danny Burstein and Jessica Hecht, which was nominated this year for three Tony Awards, will play its final performance Dec. 31. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:37PM
Thursday, July 14, 2016

George Takei to Lead 'Pacific Overtures' by David Rooney

The original 'Star Trek' alumnus returns to the New York stage in the Stephen Sondheim musical after making his Broadway debut last season in 'Allegiance.' read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:39PM
Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Richard Armitage, Zoe Kazan, Amy Ryan Fall in 'Love, Love, Love' by David Rooney

Alex Hurt and Ben Rosenfield round out the cast of Mike Bartlett's dark comedy, being directed in its off-Broadway premiere by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:00PM

Daveed Diggs Sets 'Hamilton' Departure by David Rooney

The Tony winner will play his final performance in the Broadway cast Friday, while Miguel Cervantes, Karen Olivo and Alexander Gemignani will head the show in Chicago. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:28AM
Monday, July 11, 2016

'Oslo': Theater Review by David Rooney

Tony winners Jennifer Ehle and Jefferson Mays lead the ensemble of J.T. Rogers' new play about the secret talks that yielded the historic 1993 White House handshake between Israeli and Pales…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00PM
Thursday, July 7, 2016

Joel Grey, Tavi Gevinson, John Glover Join 'The Cherry Orchard' Broadway Cast by David Rooney

Also taking on key roles alongside previously announced star Diane Lane in Tony winner Stephen Karam's new adaptation will be Celia Keenan-Bolger and Harold Perrineau. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:00PM
Thursday, June 30, 2016

Critic's Notebook: Are We Heading Into a Year of #BroadwaySoWhite? by David Rooney

Following last season's unprecedented diversity representation, led by 'Hamilton,' the 2016-17 lineup is looking decidedly pallid.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:43PM
Wednesday, June 29, 2016

'Significant Other' Engaged for Broadway by David Rooney

Marking the first new American play in what is shaping up to be an anemic season for homegrown drama, Joshua Harmon's seriocomedy will open in March. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:36PM
Sunday, June 26, 2016

Comedy Duo Nick Kroll and John Mulaney Headed to Broadway by David Rooney

The pair's popular old-geezer alter egos, Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland, will take their hit show 'Oh, Hello' to the Lyceum Theatre in the fall. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Thursday, June 23, 2016

'Shuffle Along' Announces Abrupt Closing Date on Broadway by David Rooney

Despite landing 10 Tony nominations and making a strong showing at the box office, producer Scott Rudin has opted to end the run July 24 with the previously announced exit of Audra McDonald.…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:23PM

'An American in Paris' to Close on Broadway by David Rooney

The Tony-winning musical adaptation of the MGM screen classic is expected to recoup its investment by the end of the run in January, with a national tour commencing in the fall. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:00PM

Tony-Winning 'The Humans' Gets New Home on Broadway by David Rooney

The surge in post-awards business has prompted lead producer Scott Rudin to move the play to a different theater once its current venue becomes unavailable. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:39PM

'Nashville' Star Will Chase to Return to Broadway by David Rooney

The actor will step into the role of theatrical rock star William Shakespeare in the musical comedy 'Something Rotten!,' a part he originated in the show's earliest reading. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:30PM
Friday, June 17, 2016

Alfred Molina, Jane Kaczmarek to Take 'Long Day's Journey Into Night' (Exclusive) by David Rooney

The actors will star as James and Mary Tyrone in a revival of Eugene O'Neill's semi-autobiographical drama, beginning performances Jan. 31 at the Geffen Playhouse. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:03PM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Robert De Niro to Make Broadway Directing Debut on 'A Bronx Tale' by David Rooney

The actor teams with stage veteran Jerry Zaks on the musical version of Chazz Palminteri's streetwise neighborhood memoir. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:00PM
Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Steve Martin's 'Bright Star' to Close on Broadway by David Rooney

After struggling to build audiences and walking away empty-handed from the Tony Awards, the original bluegrass musical will play its final performance June 26. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:34PM
Monday, June 13, 2016

'The Taming of the Shrew': Theater Review by David Rooney

Janet McTeer and Cush Jumbo play combative newlyweds Petruchio and Katherina in Phyllida Lloyd's all-female Shakespeare in the Park staging. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM

The 70th Annual Tony Awards: TV Review by David Rooney

James Corden hosted Broadway’s annual lovefest, a ceremony in which the triumphant success of ‘Hamilton’ was countered by the somber aftermath of Saturday night’s horrific shooting i…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:54AM
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Friday, June 10, 2016

Tonys: Why a Record Number of Wins for 'Hamilton' Is a Long Shot by David Rooney

THR's chief theater critic explains that despite hitting a new high with an unprecedented 16 nominations, the odds appear to be against the hip-hop juggernaut topping 'The Producers,' which …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM
Thursday, June 9, 2016

'Hamilton' Jacks Up Premium Seats to New High of $849 by David Rooney

The move, accompanied by a more modest hike in standard ticket prices, is part of a bid by producers to combat the escalating loss of revenues to scalpers. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:09AM
Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Ben Platt to Reprise 'Dear Evan Hansen' on Broadway by David Rooney

The 'Pitch Perfect' star will head the cast in the transfer of his hit off-Broadway show, one of the most critically acclaimed new musicals of the 2015-16 season. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:02PM

Laura Linney, Cynthia Nixon to Double Up on Broadway in 'The Little Foxes' by David Rooney

The stars will alternate in the main female roles in Daniel Sullivan's revival of the classic 1939 Lillian Hellman drama for Manhattan Theatre Club. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:00PM

Tonys: James Corden Heads Back to Broadway as Awards Host (Q&A) by David Rooney

The 'Late Late Show' ringmaster talks to THR about being in the room where it happens Sunday night in the trailblazing year of 'Hamilton.' read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:15AM
Monday, June 6, 2016

Critic's Notebook: Peter Shaffer, Master of Duality by David Rooney

The playwright was a classicist who distanced himself from the angry young men of his generation in elegantly structured dramas such as 'Amadeus' and 'Equus.'read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:05PM

Sally Field, Joe Mantello to Lead 'Glass Menagerie' Revival on Broadway by David Rooney

Tony-winning 'Fun Home' director Sam Gold will stage the Tennessee Williams drama, with Finn Wittrock and Madison Ferris rounding out the cast and Scott Rudin producing. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:27PM
Sunday, June 5, 2016

Broadway's 'The King and I' Sets June Closing by David Rooney

The Tony-winning Lincoln Center Theater revival will take its final New York bow this summer, prior to launching a national tour in November. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:47PM

Disney's 'Frozen' Musical Switches Up Dance Moves by David Rooney

Tony winner Christopher Gattelli is in advanced negotiations to step in for previously announced choreographer Peter Darling, who has dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:28PM
Friday, June 3, 2016

Frank Sinatra to Get Stage Bio-Musical Treatment by David Rooney

Targeted for a 2018 opening, the show will feature songs from Ol' Blue Eyes' hit catalogue to chart the singer-actor's life and career.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:45AM

Angela Lansbury Sets Broadway Return in 'The Chalk Garden' by David Rooney

The five-time Tony Award winner will star in a revival of Enid Bagnold's 1955 play planned for the 2017-18 season, with Scott Rudin and Andrew Bryan producing. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:38AM

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