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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: ‘The Whale’ by Erik Piepenburg

A graphic designer on the choices she made to promote the Actor’s Express production of “The Whale.”

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ArtsBeat: In Performance: Dael Orlandersmith in ‘Forever’ by Erik Piepenburg

An excerpt from Ms. Orlandersmith’s autobiographical show at New York Theater Workshop.

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Thursday, May 14, 2015

Q&A: For Amanda Green, a Father’s Legacy in Her Lyrics by Erik Piepenburg

Ms. Green on the challenges of updating the work of one of Broadway’s most famous writing teams, Comden and Green. Adolph Green was her father.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Poorna Jagannathan and Japjit Kaur of ‘Nirbhaya’ by Erik Piepenburg

A scene from Yael Farber’s documentary drama that recounts the story of a young Indian woman who was gang raped on a bus in New Delhi and subsequently died.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

In Performance: Peter Sarsgaard of ‘Hamlet’ by Erik Piepenburg

A scene from the new production at Classic Stage.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Renée Fleming and Douglas Sills of ‘Living on Love’ by Erik Piepenburg

Ms. Fleming and Mr. Sills in a scene from Joe DiPietro’s new Broadway comedy about an opera diva and her egomaniacal husband.

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Monday, April 27, 2015

Paolo Ventura Designs a ‘Carousel’ by Erik Piepenburg

The artist talks about a series of paintings he created for the set design of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

‘Bad Jews’ and Its Hair Club for Women by Erik Piepenburg

Joshua Harmon’s comedy has four characters, but an actress’s hair seems like a fifth.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Kelli Barrett of ‘Doctor Zhivago’ by Erik Piepenburg

Ms. Barrett sings a number from the new Broadway musical adapted from Boris Pasternak’s 1957 novel.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Lesley Manville of ‘Ghosts’ by Erik Piepenburg

A scene from Ibsen’s drama, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

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Monday, April 13, 2015

ArtsBeat: ‘Hand to God’ and ‘Gigi’ Have Modest Box Office Gains by Erik Piepenburg

A dark comedy and a musical revival are among the season’s new shows poised to take off at the box office.

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Thursday, April 9, 2015

In New York, Everywhere a Writing Nook by Erik Piepenburg

The New Dramatists building is a writer’s haven, but there are under-the-radar spots where being creative comes cheap for New York’s legion of playwrights.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: ‘Switzerland’ by Erik Piepenburg

A look at how the novelist Patricia Highsmith, the Swiss flag and a giant knife inspired artwork for a drama at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

ArtsBeat: John Turturro to Star in ‘Zorba!’ for Encores! by Erik Piepenburg

Mr. Turturro will play the title role in a production featuring Marin Mazzie and Santino Fontana.

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In Performance: Tessa Ferrer of ‘Buzzer’ by Erik Piepenburg

The actress in a scene from "Buzzer," which opens on Wednesday at the Public Theater.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Lena Hall by Erik Piepenburg

Ms. Hall, with Watt White on guitar, sings “Falling Slowly,” a ballad from the movie and Broadway musical “Once.”

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Friday, March 27, 2015

ArtsBeat: Harold Prince to Direct a New Musical for the Atlantic Theater by Erik Piepenburg

The famed Broadway director will oversee an adaptation of “The Band’s Visit,” based on an Israeli film.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Telly Leung and Jennifer Lim of ‘The Extreme World of Happiness’ by Erik Piepenburg

A scene from Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig’s drama set in contemporary China.

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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: ‘Into the Woods’ by Erik Piepenburg

The designer Chris Everett discusses the artwork that features German visual accents, like an alpine hat with a wolf’s ears poking through.

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ArtsBeat: In Performance: T. Oliver Reid by Erik Piepenburg

This week’s video features the singer T. Oliver Reid, with Lawrence Yurman on piano, singing “Sophisticated Lady.”

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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Writers on the Titles They Didn’t Use by Erik Piepenburg

A look at the titles that clicked and those that didn’t for writers with current productions. Would you buy a ticket to “Free Beer”?

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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Christina Bianco of ‘Application Pending’ by Erik Piepenburg

A scene from the show, written by Greg Edwards and Andy Sandberg.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Tonya Pinkins and Dianne Wiest of ‘Rasheeda Speaking’ by Erik Piepenburg

A scene from the New Group’s production of the play by Joel Drake Johnson.

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Monday, March 2, 2015

ArtsBeat: Tena Stivicic Wins Blackburn Drama Prize by Erik Piepenburg

Ms. Stivicic is the author of “3 Winters,” which was presented at the National Theater in London.

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Patrick Mulryan of ‘Into the Woods’ by Erik Piepenburg

A video performance of “Giants in the Sky” from the Fiasco Theater’s production of “Into the Woods.”

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Monday, February 23, 2015

ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: ‘The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey’ by Erik Piepenburg

A look at Jerry Marsini’s artwork for a one-man show about the killing of a gay 14-year-old.

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Faces to Watch: Heroes, Sidekicks, Cartoonists by Erik Piepenburg, Robin Pogrebin, Roslyn Sulcas and Alexis Soloski

The coming season brings exciting challenges for new artists working on and off Broadway.

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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Luba Mason of ‘Pretty Filthy’ by Erik Piepenburg

Ms. Mason sings a number from the new musical, from the troupe the Civilians, about people working in the pornography industry.

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Friday, February 13, 2015

For Molly Pope, Adventures in Cabaret and ‘Horseplay’ by Erik Piepenburg

“Horseplay: Or, the Fickle Mistress, a Protean Picaresque,” at La MaMa, stars Ms. Pope as the audacious 19th-century actress Adah Isaacs Menken.

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Thursday, February 5, 2015

ArtsBeat: ‘Falsettos’ to Return to Broadway in 2016 by Erik Piepenburg

The Tony Award-winning musical, about a man who leaves his wife and son to be with another man in the early years of the AIDS crisis, will be revived on Broadway in the spring of 2016, the s…

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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Ryan Kasprzak and Joel Jeske of ‘Everybody Gets Cake! by Erik Piepenburg

An excerpt from a new show by the comedy troupe Parallel Exit.

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All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime