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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Playwright A.R. Gurney dies at age 86 by Joe Dziemianowicz

The prolific playwright chronicled WASP culture.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 04:05PM

Michael Moore rants on Broadway this summer, Hamlet has no pants by Joe Dziemianowicz

City stages bubble with politics, family drama and Shakespeare galore

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:00AM

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Tony Awards tons of fun, but try to do too much at once by Joe Dziemianowicz

The Tony Awards on Sunday proved an object lesson on that dusty trope.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:37PM

This naked 'Hamlet' is a controversial Shakespeare in the park by Joe Dziemianowicz

What a piece of work is man, indeed!

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 04:59PM

Friday, June 9, 2017

Tonys 2017: 'Dolly!', ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ 'Great Comet,' Trump by Joe Dziemianowicz

The celebration of the Great White Way is bound to be streaked with Orange.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:00AM

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

‘Animal’ starring Rebecca Hall: theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

The "Iron Man 3" and "Christine" star is a stage beast - in the best sense.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM

Monday, June 5, 2017

Matthew Perry’s ‘End of Longing’ is a sitcom on stage: review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Move over Smelly Cat. Contrivance emits its own funky aroma.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM

‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ musical sets Broadway opening this fall by Joe Dziemianowicz

New York turns into the Big Pineapple this fall.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 01:13PM

Bob Dylan rambles about books that helped him win Nobel Prize by Joe Dziemianowicz

Lord, he was born a rambling man!

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:30PM

Sunday, June 4, 2017

Stage play ‘The Bigot’ brings bias onto center stage by Joe Dziemianowicz

The drama revolves around a 65-year-old white man who hates everyone.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:46AM

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

‘The Band’s Visit’ to open on Broadway in the fall by Joe Dziemianowicz

A compact and captivating gem of a musical moves uptown.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:21AM

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

‘Can You Forgive Her?’ - theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Gina Gionfriddo's new play is as timely as it is disappointing.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM

Sunday, May 21, 2017

'Whirligig’ spins a story of a troubled family: theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Hamish Linklater's latest play is hit and miss.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Idina Menzel to star in ‘Skintight’ Off-Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz

Wicked good news for Idina Menzel fans.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:30AM

Monday, May 15, 2017

Suzan-Lori Parks' ‘Venus’ — theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Suzan-Lori Parks recalls a woman whose life became a freashow.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Encores! ‘Golden Apple’ shines intermittently: theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

How do you like them apples? Fact is, it's a mixed bag.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:33PM

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Tony Nominations: Age, fame, Oscars, diversity figure into races by Joe Dziemianowicz

The Tony Awards nods are out — and it’s looking a lot like the Oscars.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:12PM

Tony Awards nominations: ‘The Great Comet’ leads with 12 nods by Joe Dziemianowicz

The 71st annual Tony Awards nods are all over the map — and stage.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:26AM

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

‘Six Degrees of Separation’ with Allison Janney — review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Broadway’s crazy good “Six Degrees of Separation” is a reminder of theater’s enduring impact.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM

Monday, April 24, 2017

‘Anastasia’ on Broadway: review by Joe Dziemianowicz

A tuneful but tonally challenged new musical borrows inspiration from a Meg Ryan cartoon.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM

Ramin Karimloo's 'Anastasia' workout 'was non-negotiable' by Joe Dziemianowicz

A Broadway actor shapes up for a role.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:00AM

Sunday, April 23, 2017

‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ on Broadway — review by Joe Dziemianowicz

The candy man can’t.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Bette Midler and 'Hello, Dolly!' a dazzling match: theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Hello, blockbuster!

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Paula Vogel's ‘Indecent’ on Broadway: theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel makes an impressive, long-awaited Broadway debut.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM

Kevin Spacey to host the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall by Joe Dziemianowicz

Powers that be looked beyond the usual suspects for this year's Tony Awards emcee.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 01:28PM

Monday, April 17, 2017

Andy Karl brightens ‘Groundhog Day’ — theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Move over, Billy Murray. There's a new Phil Connors in town.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:30PM

Injured ‘Groundhog Day’ star Andy Karl to open show as planned by Joe Dziemianowicz

Just don’t tell him to break a leg.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:38PM

Thursday, April 13, 2017

J.T. Rogers illuminates peace talks in thrilling ‘Oslo’ - review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Peacemaking isn’t tranquil business.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:00PM

‘Friends the Musical Parody’ set for fall Off-Broadway run by Joe Dziemianowicz

They’ll be there for you — on stage. And belting.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:53AM

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Billy Porter’s new album boasts ‘Hamilton’ stars, pride, protest by Joe Dziemianowicz

Tony and Grammy winner Billy Porter has traded slinky red “Kinky Boots” for a producer’s hat.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 01:41PM

Monday, April 10, 2017

Tony Bennett, Billy Joel honor Broadway’s James M. Nederlander by Joe Dziemianowicz

He was known as Jimmy — and for his love of theater.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:37PM

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