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Thursday, January 30, 2014

‘Antigone,’ theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

A thoughtful uptown revival of Jean Anouilh’s “Antigone” snaps instantly into focus, thanks to a simple but striking visual.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:03PM

Actor opens up about showing full erection during Broadway play by Joe Dziemianowicz

David Anzuelo really puts himself out there for his art in “Intimacy.”In one scene, his character sits at a desk, browsing porn. A phone call interrupts him, and he swivels to face the a…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:54AM
Wednesday, January 29, 2014

‘Intimacy,’ theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Another Thomas Bradshaw play at the Ne w Group, another boinkathon with full-frontal nudity.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:00PM
Sunday, January 26, 2014

The britches of 'Madison County' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Sears isn’t just where America shops, it’s also where Broadway dreams. Ask Catherine Zuber, whose latest venture on the Great White Way is designing costumes for the new musical “The B…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:00AM
Thursday, January 23, 2014

‘Outside Mullingar’: Theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

The love bug has stung John Patrick Shanley again.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:00PM
Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Bryan Cranston goes from meth lab to White House in ‘All the Way' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Fresh from his award-winning final season of “Breaking Bad,” Bryan Cranston met the press Wednesday morning in advance of his Broadway debut as Lyndon Baines Johnson in the political dra…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:43PM
Monday, January 20, 2014

Brandon Dirden brings a new look at MLK in 'All the Way' by Joe Dziemianowicz

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we remember the optimist and orator behind the “I Have a Dream” speech — but a new play bids us to remember the rugged realist and bare-knuckled politici…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:00AM
Friday, January 17, 2014

Daniel Radcliffe set to return to Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz

Daniel Radcliffe is ready to cast another spell on Broadway audiences. The actor known as Harry Potter will star in title role of Martin McDonagh’s 1996 dramedy, “The Cripple of Inishmaa…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 01:13PM
Thursday, January 16, 2014

‘Machinal,’ theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Back on Broadway for the first time since 1928, “Machinal” draws loose inspiration from real-life husband-killer Ruth Snyder to tell a story of a desperate young woman who resorts to hom…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:00PM

‘King Lear,’ theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Frank Langella cuts a commanding presence on stage. With his strapping stature and booming voice, it’s hard not to.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:00PM
Sunday, January 12, 2014

‘Beautiful — The Carole King Musical,’ theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

It’s hardly a surprise that the songs in “Beautiful — The Carole King Musical” are some kind of wonderful. Too bad a great musical isn’t only about the music.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:00PM
Friday, January 10, 2014

'Bronx Bombers' hopes new lineup brings a win by Joe Dziemianowicz

They’ve rebuilt it. But will audiences come? For the producers of “Bronx Bombers,” a dramatic pinstripers salute blasted last fall for its sentimentality and schizophrenic storytelling…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:00AM
Thursday, January 9, 2014

Bway today: White middle-aged women fill the seats by Joe Dziemianowicz

BY NEW YORK DAILY NEWS The person sitting next to you at a Broadway show is most apt to be white, female and from out-of-town. Demographic stats released on Thurs…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:33PM
Sunday, January 5, 2014

Strong roles for women in 2014 musicals by Joe Dziemianowicz

It’s a common showbiz lament: No good roles for women. While there’s always room for improvement in this area, Broadway’s 2014 roster of musicals is jammed with juicy female characters.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:00AM
Monday, December 23, 2013

Matt Harrington is the lone American in 'Twelfth Night' by Joe Dziemianowicz

He’s a California Yankee in King Richard’s court. Matt Harrington plays multiple roles in the repertory production of “Twelfth Night” and “Richard III,” now through Feb.…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:00AM
Sunday, December 22, 2013

Joe Dziemianowicz's Top 10 in Theater for 2013 by Joe Dziemianowicz

There are only nine days until 2013’s final curtain. What went down, and up, this year? Lots.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:00AM
Friday, December 20, 2013

Rebecca Hall stars in 'Machinal,' about killer Ruth Snyder by Joe Dziemianowicz

The headline said “DEAD!” — but the play is getting a new life. “Machinal,” journalist/playwright Sophie Treadwell’s 1928 drama loosely based on the real-life husband ki…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:00AM
Thursday, December 19, 2013

‘Cirkopolis' at NYU by Joe Dziemianowicz

If you like a circus that balances “Holy Cow!” physical feats with Shakespearean poetics, step right up to “Cirkopolis.” The highly polished and stylish show is the latest …

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:00PM
Wednesday, December 18, 2013

President's journey plays out on stage in 'Loving Obama' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Days after that awkward Nelson Mandela funeral selfie, another portrait of Barack Obama is developing — and it’s a psychological one.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:00AM
Sunday, December 15, 2013

'Her' and the love of all things computer-related by Joe Dziemianowicz

When I asked Siri to go out with me — for research, relax — my ever-amiable iPhone aide politely turned me down, noting, “I’m not really that kind of assistant.” Oh well.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:00AM

The 'Beautiful' story of Carole King by Joe Dziemianowicz

The world knows her as Carole King. But to her alma mater she’ll always be Carol Klein, a distinguished member of the class of ’58 at Brooklyn’s James Madison High School. …

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:00AM
Thursday, December 12, 2013

‘The Night Alive,’ theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Conor McPherson’s moody new drama, “The Night Alive,” focuses on two down-and-out Dubliners who meet by chance.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:00PM
Monday, December 9, 2013

‘The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence', theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Madeleine George’s techie drama, “The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence” at Playwrights Horizons, is ambitious but buggy..

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:00AM

'Cheri' is right in step with Colette by Joe Dziemianowicz

War is hell. So is love. Let’s dance. And let’s talk, too. That’s the formula for director-choreographer Martha Clarke’s compact and compelling — but uneven — dance-theater mashu…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:00AM
Saturday, December 7, 2013

Madonna’s daughter plays part in ‘Grease’ by Joe Dziemianowicz

Madonna’s teen daughter Lourdes smoked cigarettes, chugged wine and got boy crazy in front of hundreds of people on Friday. But it was all just an act. Lola, as she’s known, made her deb…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 01:51AM
Friday, December 6, 2013

'Let It Go' is grabbing everybody as year's hot show tume by Joe Dziemianowicz

The year’s best Broadway show tune isn’t being belted on the Great White Way. The song is “Let It Go” from the Disney movie “Frozen.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:00AM
Thursday, December 5, 2013

‘What’s It All About?’ theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Burt Bacharach is the king of the catchy melody. But turning his gem-jammed catalogue into a worthwhile revue has proven elusive.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:00PM

The Met is living large with its new 'Falstaff' by Joe Dziemianowicz

A lovable knight is having a new day. Starting Friday, Verdi’s comic masterpiece, “Falstaff,” gets its first Metropolitan Opera production since 1964, with James Levine wielding the ba…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:00AM
Tuesday, December 3, 2013

‘Much Ado About Nothing,’ theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

The bare-bones and boisterous “Much Ado About Nothing” at the Public begins with a preshow pop quiz.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:00PM
Sunday, December 1, 2013

Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' times 4 in New York by Joe Dziemianowicz

A Dickens of a dilemma faces theatergoers this holiday season. Which version of “A Christmas Carol” to see? Four productions of the classic tale face off — one that’s already runnin…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:00AM
Tuesday, November 26, 2013

James Franco to star in Broadway revival of ‘Of Mice and Men’ by Joe Dziemianowicz

Next year James Franco will add Broadway star to an ever-swelling resume that includes actor, poet, director and Oscar host.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:01AM

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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
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