All stories by Joe Dziemianowicz on BroadwayStars

Monday, May 21, 2018

NY high school student's art show benefits Parkinson's research by Joe Dziemianowicz

Math, chemistry, English and royal etiquette are on high schooler Sydney Goldstein’s to-do list.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:27PM
Tuesday, May 15, 2018

'Harry Potter' theater’s pesky curse has people falling down by Joe Dziemianowicz

People are falling for Harry Potter on Broadway — and not in a magical way.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:21PM
Tuesday, May 8, 2018

‘Dance Nation’ review: Struggling to make all the right moves by Joe Dziemianowicz

“Dance Nation” offers a vivid reminder that nailing choreography in a routine with all the right moves isn’t easy. Either is life.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Tony nod reactions from ‘Mean Girls,’ 'Angels,' 'SpongeBob' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Tony nominees Tina Fey, Denzel Washington and Nathan Lane celebrate their nods.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 01:20PM

Tony nominations: ‘Mean Girls,’ ‘SpongeBob SquarePants' lead pack by Joe Dziemianowicz

It doesn’t take a Hogwarts wizard to know that Tony noms can conjure magic at the box office.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:36AM
Friday, April 27, 2018

ABBA to release first new music in 35 years by Joe Dziemianowicz

New music from ABBA means that fans have a reason to shout Mamma Mia!

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:49AM
Thursday, April 26, 2018

‘Iceman Cometh’ review: Denzel Washington top-shelf in boozy saga by Joe Dziemianowicz

Does Denzel Washington delivereith in “The Iceman Cometh”? You bet — and then some.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:30PM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018

‘Saint Joan’ review: Shaw drama fails to ignite by Joe Dziemianowicz

Broadway’s “Saint Joan” is a head-scratching misfire.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM

Fans of Disney songwriter Howard Ashman have reasons to ‘Smile’ by Joe Dziemianowicz

A documentary about the late Howard Ashman and a musical by him in New York.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:41PM
Tuesday, April 24, 2018

‘Travesties’ review: Tom Hollander leads Broadway revival by Joe Dziemianowicz

Broadway’s sly and spry revival of Tom Stoppard's “Travesties” is guaranteed to work your gray matter. It also engages smile muscles.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:33PM
Monday, April 23, 2018

‘Summer’ review: Donna Summer biomusical drops the disco ball by Joe Dziemianowicz

Enough is enough with Broadway jukebox musicals stitched together with threadbare and synthetic stories. And that goes triple for "Summer."

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Sunday, April 22, 2018

‘The Cursed Child’ review: Wildly about Harry Potter on Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz

There are more magic wands than you can shake a stick at in the wildly theatrical spectacle.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:36PM
Friday, April 20, 2018

Bette Midler is returning to 'Hello, Dolly!' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Bette Midler will be back where she belongs — on Broadway in the title role that won her a Tony in "Hello, Dolly!"

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:33AM

‘Harry Potter’ cocktails at Hudson Hotel for adult Muggles by Joe Dziemianowicz

Cocktails just in time for "Cursed Child." Poof! It’s like magic — well, marketing.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:00AM
Thursday, April 19, 2018

‘My Fair Lady’ review: Lerner and Loewe gem back on Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz

Broadway’s new “My Fair Lady” starring Lauren Ambrose is opulent and daring. Not every risk pays off equally.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:42PM
Sunday, April 15, 2018

‘Mlima’s Tale’ review: Lynn Nottage drama about avarice and ivory by Joe Dziemianowicz

Elephants don’t forget, but the majestic beasts endure experiences no living creature would want to recall.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:17PM
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

‘Children of a Lesser God’ review: Broadway revival at Studio 54 by Joe Dziemianowicz

There’s something to admire about Mark Medoff’s 1979 play even in a revival that's only fitfully engaging and stirring

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM

Patti LuPone haaaaated Uma Thurman’s Broadway debut — and said so by Joe Dziemianowicz

Uma Thurman didn't please Patti LuPone. But Chris Evans did.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:56PM
Tuesday, April 10, 2018

‘Miss You Like Hell’ review: A musical road trip at the Public by Joe Dziemianowicz

“Miss You Like Hell” reminds that traveling and theater share rules for success. Don't overpack. Do choose good company. It gets one right.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Monday, April 9, 2018

‘This Flat Earth’ review: Lives in chaos after school massacre' by Joe Dziemianowicz

The unconvincing “This Flat Earth” at Playwrights Horizons proves that it’s actually not all in the timing.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM

‘The Sting’ review: Harry Connick Jr. leads musical at Paper Mill by Joe Dziemianowicz

The trouble with Harry Connick’s promising but problematic new musical “The Sting” isn’t him.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:17PM
Sunday, April 8, 2018

‘Mean Girls’ review: Tina Fey musical a Broadway crowd-pleaser by Joe Dziemianowicz

Tina Fey’s new Broadway musical “Mean Girls” delivers a fizzy blast that tickles the ears, eyes and funny bone.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Thursday, March 29, 2018

‘Three Tall Women’ review: Glenda Jackson towers in Albee drama by Joe Dziemianowicz

Everyone who goes to “Three Tall Women” hopes for a great revival. Good news: There are actually two.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Wednesday, March 28, 2018

‘Beetlejuice’ musical to debut 'oddball subversiveness' in D.C. by Joe Dziemianowicz

You don’t have to say “Beetlejuice” three times for the new musical based on the 1988 fantasy-comedy film to materialize in the fall.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:00AM
Tuesday, March 27, 2018

‘Rocktopia’ review: rock-classical concert hits Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz

If a Handel aria bleeding into “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me” sounds like music to your ears, this may be the mash-up for you.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Monday, March 26, 2018

‘Lobby Hero’ review: Chris Evans, Michael Cera shine on Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz

Chris Evans trades a Captain America shield for an NYPD badge in his deft Broadway debut in Kenneth Lonergan’s 2001 drama.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Sunday, March 25, 2018

‘Angels in America’ review: Garfield, Lane lead gleaming revival by Joe Dziemianowicz

Nathan Lane and Andrew Garfield lead the cast of the new production from London.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Thursday, March 22, 2018

‘Frozen’ review: Songs, stars shine but Broadway show lacks magic by Joe Dziemianowicz

Thanks to Disney, kids have a shiny new Broadway toy. But their parents may have buyers’ remorse.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Monday, March 19, 2018

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt team up to fight gun violence by Joe Dziemianowicz

Tony-winning Broadway stars have joined forces — and voices — for an urgent cause.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:42PM
Thursday, March 15, 2018

‘Escape to Margaritaville’ review: Jimmy Buffett Broadway jukebox by Joe Dziemianowicz

A bird-brained story nags in the new show for Parrotheads.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards