All stories by Joe Dziemianowicz on BroadwayStars

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

Lynn Nottage wins Pulitzer Prize for ‘Sweat’ by Joe Dziemianowicz

Where to put that second Pulizter Prize for drama? A Brooklyn writer grapples with that happy question.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 04:05PM
Sunday, April 9, 2017

'Hairy Ape' with Bobby Cannavale, 'The Profane' - theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

A Eugene O'Neill classic and a topical new drama are steeped in person crises.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Thursday, April 6, 2017

'War Paint’ with Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole — review by Joe Dziemianowicz

A show about queens of the beauty business is barely skin deep.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Monday, April 3, 2017
Sunday, April 2, 2017

‘The Play That Goes Wrong,’ produced by J.J. Abrams — review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Making a comedy that's funny can be a mission impossible.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM

‘Six Degrees of Separation’ star talks about feeling small by Joe Dziemianowicz

New York actor John Benjamin Hickey always stands straighter when he works alongside 6-foot-tall Allison Janney.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 04:25AM
Sunday, March 26, 2017

Lynn Nottage's ‘Sweat’ on Broadway at Studio 54 — theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

“Sweat” is a group of portrait of lost American dreamers adrift in an economic wasteland.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Friday, March 24, 2017

‘Life’ recycles sci-fi terror with Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Reynolds by Joe Dziemianowicz

A mission to Mars goes pear-shaped. Actually squid-shaped in Jake Gyllenhaal's sci-fi flick.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:00AM
Thursday, March 23, 2017

'Tennessee on the Hudson' celebrates the work of Williams by Joe Dziemianowicz

“Are you kidding me? What a shame.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:38PM

'Miss Saigon’ - love, war and a chopper returns: theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

“Miss Saigon” is back, helicopter included, at the Broadway Theatre, where the musical began a Tony-winning ten-year run in 1991.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Monday, March 20, 2017

‘How to Transcend a Happy Marriage,’ ‘946,' — theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Love, war, saints and dreamers are explored in new shows Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:30PM
Saturday, March 18, 2017

‘Anastasia’ takes chance on rising star Christy Altomare by Joe Dziemianowicz

Who am I? That’s the burning question in the new Broadway musical “Anastasia,” starting previews on Thursday.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:50PM
Friday, March 17, 2017

SPRING GUIDE: These 16 Broadway shows are ready to bloom by Joe Dziemianowicz

Bette Midler, Patti LuPone, Kevin Kline, Cynthia Nixon and a scene-stealing helicopter are about to bow on the Great White Way.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:00AM
Thursday, March 16, 2017

‘The Price’ with Mark Ruffalo is not all right: theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Mark Ruffalo and Tony Shalhoub play estranged brothers in Arthur Miller's flawed 1968 play, "The Price."

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Sunday, March 12, 2017

‘Come From Away’ on Broadway — theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

The Canadian musical “Come From Away” celebrates compassion and community in the wake of 9/11.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Saturday, March 11, 2017

‘Groundhog Day’'s Andy Karl on deja vu, auditions and underwear by Joe Dziemianowicz

Andy Karl snagged a Tony nod for "Rocky." Now, in Broadway's "Groundhog Day," takes on a movie role played by Bill Murray.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:00AM
Thursday, March 9, 2017

‘Glass Menagerie’ with Sally Field: theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Director Sam Gold's stark revival of Tennessee Williams' 1945 classic is the eighth Broadway production.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Thursday, March 2, 2017

‘Significant Other’: 3 weddings and a pity party — theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

A gay millennial goes into freefall when his three best girlfriends get married and leave him to fend for himself.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:00PM
Wednesday, March 1, 2017

‘Sweeney Todd,’ ‘Fine Boys,’ Wakey, Wakey’ — theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

A Stephen Sondheim classic, a coming-of-age play set in the '80s and a meditation of mortality on running Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:00PM
Tuesday, February 28, 2017

‘The Price’ to dine with Mark Ruffalo on Broadway: $100G by Joe Dziemianowicz

Bidders paid $100,000 to dine with the starry cast on the set of Arthur Miller's 1968 drama "The Price."

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:07PM
Monday, February 27, 2017

David Mamet's 'The Penitent': theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

A shrink with principles comes under fire in David Mamet's new drama, "The Penitent."

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:00PM
Thursday, February 23, 2017

Jake Gyllenhaal shines in 'Sunday in the Park': theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Jake Gyllenhaal aces Broadway singing debut in "Sunday in the Park with George."

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Wednesday, February 22, 2017

‘Everybody,’ ‘Kid Victory,’ If I Forget’: theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

New Off-Broadway shows: a fresh take on a 15th century morality play, a new John Kander musical and a family comedy-drama with Kate Walsh.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Thursday, February 16, 2017

‘Evening at the Talk House’ — theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Matthew Broderick leads cast in Wallace Shawn's "Evening at the Talk House," set in the near-future dystopia.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Wednesday, February 15, 2017

'Man from Nebraska' a crisis condition: theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Play by Tracy Letts about a heartland husband who faces a crisis of faith loses its way.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Sunday, February 12, 2017

‘Supergirl’ geek Jeremy Jordan uses his ‘Newsies’ superpowers by Joe Dziemianowicz

Jeremy Jordan reprises his Tony-nominated star turn in “Newsies” for a live filmed version debuting in multiplexes this month.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:00AM
Thursday, February 9, 2017

Glenn Close commands in 'Sunset Boulevard' return: theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Glenn Close reprises her star turn in 'Sunset Boulevard' after 23 years.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM

'The Object Lesson' an out-of-the-box look at life: review by Joe Dziemianowicz

"The Object Lesson" looks at meaningful and meaning connections and collections in all our lives.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Tuesday, January 31, 2017

'Yen' with Lucas Hedges gets under your skin: theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

London-based writer Anna Jordan's drama follows a family on the edge of the abyss.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM

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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