All stories by Lee Seymour on BroadwayStars

Monday, July 2, 2018

Jimmy Buffett & Robert De Niro's Broadway Shows Set To Close As Tony Buzz Fades by Lee Seymour

Gwyneth Paltrow's Broadway producing debut 'Head Over Heels' had a dismal start, too...

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:59PM
Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Avant Garde Trailblazer Returns To Roots In Era Of Trump by Lee Seymour

Anne Hamburger rebooted her seminal company after a decade working for Disney.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:56AM
Monday, June 18, 2018

Broadway Shows Break Box Office Records -- Even Ones Without Tony Awards by Lee Seymour

Best Musical winner 'The Band's Visit' wasn't the only show to make its investors grin.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:00PM
Monday, June 11, 2018

Tony Awards 2018: The Real Winners And Losers by Lee Seymour

'The Band's Visit' dominated the night with a massive sweep, but other trends emerged - not all of them so glam.

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:59PM
Sunday, June 10, 2018

Tony Awards 2018: The Complete Winners List & Highlights (UPDATED LIVE) by Lee Seymour

Broadway's biggest night is here and we're updating our coverage on the fly.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:56PM
Thursday, June 7, 2018

Late In The Day, The Royal Shakespeare Company's First Black Hamlet Comes To America by Lee Seymour

FORBES 30-Under-30 honoree Paapa Essiedu leads an old company into new territory.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:15PM
Monday, June 4, 2018

Broadway Box Office Sinks As Springsteen Takes A Break And Tony Awards Loom by Lee Seymour

The fate of shows like 'SpongeBob SquarePants' and 'The Band's Visit' will be decided next Sunday.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:37PM

2018 Tony Award Predictions: Harry Potter, SpongeBob And More by Lee Seymour

Top honors will likely go to the season's biggest extravaganza and its most intimate chamber piece.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:42PM
Thursday, May 31, 2018

Jimmy Buffett's Broadway Venture Fizzles, Will Close This Summer by Lee Seymour

'Escape To Margaritaville' was in hot water even before critics savaged it.

SOURCE: Forbes at 03:51PM
Tuesday, May 29, 2018

'Roseanne' Co-star Breaks Broadway Record As TV Show Gets Axed For Racist Rant by Lee Seymour

Laurie Metcalf is in fine form putting on another Tony-nominated performance.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:04PM
Wednesday, May 23, 2018

The Tony Awards: Crass Commercial Or Necessary Institution? by Lee Seymour

The Tony Awards mark Broadway's biggest night. But what does the ceremony mean in a year without a hit like 'Hamilton'?

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:20AM
Monday, May 14, 2018

Is Streaming The Future Of Broadway? by Lee Seymour

BroadwayHD is pitching itself as a missing link in a slow-moving industry. But does the money make any sense?

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:48PM
Monday, May 7, 2018

Denzel Washington Is Worth Millions On Broadway by Lee Seymour

'The Boys in the Band' also had a terrific first week on the boards, while the Best Musical nominees saw strong day-of sale bumps.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:08PM
Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Tony Awards 2018: Snubs, Surprises, SpongeBob SquarePants by Lee Seymour

Frozen's cast got left out in the cold, while Amy Schumer nabbed a nom for Best Actress.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:21PM

2018 Tony Award Nominations: The Complete List by Lee Seymour

'SpongeBob SquarePants' and 'Mean Girls' led the sled with twelve nominations apiece.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:22AM
Monday, April 30, 2018

How John Leguizamo Got (Even More) Woke by Lee Seymour

Fresh off his fourth Broadway hit, the Tony nominee reflects on how life has changed under the 45th President.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:32PM
Friday, April 27, 2018

Predicting The 2018 Tony Award Nominees by Lee Seymour

It's that special time of year when pundits and producers alike pontificate in pubs across Times Square.

SOURCE: Forbes at 01:14PM
Thursday, April 26, 2018

'Harry Potter,' 'Frozen' Snubbed As Nominations Reflect Weak Season On Broadway by Lee Seymour

The 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards turned their nose up at several of the year's biggest box office successes.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:10PM
Monday, April 23, 2018

Broadway Shows Face Vastly Different Challenges In Tony Race by Lee Seymour

Despite boffo box office returns, 'Mean Girls', 'Harry Potter', and 'Frozen' are not created equal in the eyes of Tony voters.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:57PM
Thursday, April 19, 2018

Bareilles, Groban To Host Tony Awards In Broadway's Continued Shift Toward Pop by Lee Seymour

Two big crossover successes are the latest gambit to boost ratings for the awards ceremony, and an indication that Broadway is becoming ever-more friendly to big names from outside the biz.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:26AM
Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Broadway Preps For Tony Awards Race Dominated By Big Brands by Lee Seymour

Awards season is officially underway on Broadway, as small artsy shows stake their claim against corporate behemoths.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:08AM
Monday, April 9, 2018

Harry Potter Is Magic On Broadway: 'Cursed Child' Is Highest-Grossing Play Ever by Lee Seymour

Harry Potter's producer, Sonia Friedman, also has another big hit on the boards with 'Mean Girls.'

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:40PM
Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Why 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Is Yet Another Step Back For NBC's Live Musicals by Lee Seymour

Despite solid reviews, NBC's latest venture didn't hold a candle to its greatest hits. What gives?

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:30AM
Monday, April 2, 2018
Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Restless Waters Run Deep For 'Hamilton' Designer David Korins by Lee Seymour

Collaboration and meaning-making have defined success for one of showbiz's busiest tinkerers.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:30PM
Friday, February 23, 2018

Accusations Against Disney Chief Prompt Outrage, Confusion On Broadway by Lee Seymour

The 'Frozen' producer is the first institutional figure on Broadway to be accused in the wake of the #MeToo movement.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:07PM
Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Jimmy Buffett Kicks Back On Broadway Over Long Weekend by Lee Seymour

The king of leisure lifestyle (or at least its marketing) is setting up shop on The Great White Way with 'Escape To Margaritaville'.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:14PM
Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Backed By Red Sox Chairman, Illusionist Generates Wonder And Profit by Lee Seymour

Derek DelGaudio's hit show 'In & Of Itself' is turning magic on its head, economically and - perhaps - spiritually.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:08AM
Tuesday, February 6, 2018

John Leguizamo's 'Latin History For Morons' Recoups Investment On Broadway by Lee Seymour

The show is the first of the season to turn a profit, and another feather in the cap of its creator.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:36PM
Monday, February 5, 2018

Super Bowl Wallops Broadway Box Office, Per Tradition by Lee Seymour

Bruce Springsteen was immune to the impact, but Sara Bareilles got tackled hard.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:47PM
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Bernadette Peters Takes Over 'Hello, Dolly!': Not Bad, But Not Bette by Lee Seymour

Though numbers are down, the show is still selling well, and fans seem quite chuffed.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:48AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
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