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Monday, March 23, 2020

Broadway Bolsters Its Efforts to Combat the Impact of COVID-19 by Matthew Wexler

From Rosie O'Donnell to Brian Stokes Mitchell, Seth Rudessky and Stephanie J. Block, stars are coming out to lend their voices and raise much-needed funds in the fight against COVID-19. The …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:48PM
Sunday, March 22, 2020

Andrew Lloyd Webber Birthday Video Binge by Matthew Wexler

Happy birthday, Andrew Lloyd Webber! Here are some of our favorite performances from the hit composer's repertoire. The post Andrew Lloyd Webber Birthday Video Binge appeared first on The B…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:06PM
Saturday, March 21, 2020

Breaking: ‘Virginia Woolf’ Won’t Re-Open on Broadway by Matthew Wexler

"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" will not open when Broadway resumes performances, due to ensuing cast scheduling conflicts amid the shutdown. The post Breaking: ‘Virginia Woolf’ Won’…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:54PM
Friday, March 20, 2020

Stephen Sondheim 90th Birthday Ultimate Video Binge by Matthew Wexler

Patti LuPone in the London revival of “Company.” (Photo: Brinkhoff/Moegenburg) With plenty of time on our hands, we’re celebrating musical theater icon Stephen Sondheim’s 90th… The…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:06PM

Don’t Miss the Return of ‘The Rosie O’Donnell Show’ by Matthew Wexler

Rosie O'Donnell gathers some of her favorite Broadway performers for an epic (virtual) night of entertainment to benefit The Actors Fund. The post Don’t Miss the Return of ‘The Rosie O�…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:54AM
Thursday, March 19, 2020

Broadway Unions and Guilds Seek Assistance From NYC and State by Matthew Wexler

The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG) calls on New York City and state to provide emergency assistance to arts workers impacted by COVID-19. The post Broadway Unions and Guilds…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:03PM
Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Theater Legend Gerald Freedman Dies at 92 by Matthew Wexler

Director, teacher, writer and mentor to countless theater artists, Gerald Freedman has died at the age of 92. The post Theater Legend Gerald Freedman Dies at 92 appeared first on The Broadw…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:18PM
Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Laura Benanti Calls Upon Instagram for #SunshineSongs by Matthew Wexler

Broadway favorite Laura Benanti put out a call on Instagram for #SunshineSongs to celebrate and honor those whose shows were canceled due to COVID-19. The post Laura Benanti Calls Upon Insta…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:03AM
Monday, March 16, 2020

‘Stars in the House’ Launches with Guest Kelli O’Hara by Matthew Wexler

Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley, will launch "Stars in the House" featuring virtual concerts and interviews with Broadway's best to benefit The Actors Fund. The post …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:06PM

Stuck at Home? Write a One-Minute Play by Matthew Wexler

The One-Minute Play Festival is calling upon anyone interested in submitting a very short play in response to these turbulent times. The post Stuck at Home? Write a One-Minute Play appeared …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:06PM
Thursday, March 12, 2020

Broadway Shuts Down Amid Coronavirus Outbreak by Matthew Wexler

While some shows may be able to weather the storm, others may postpone until the fall or lose all momentum for opening on The Great White Way. The post Broadway Shuts Down Amid Coronavirus O…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:12PM
Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Broadway Usher Tests Positive for COVID-19 by Matthew Wexler

According to The New York Times, an usher for 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' and 'Six' tested positive for COVID-19.  The post Broadway Usher Tests Positive for COVID-19 appeared fir…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:54PM

An Immigration Crisis with No End in Sight: ’72 Miles to Go…’ by Matthew Wexler

'72 Miles to Go..' by playwright Hilary Bettis explores how immigration laws and the threat of deportation impacts an Arizona family. The post An Immigration Crisis with No End in Sight: �…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:12PM
Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Mortal Thoughts: 3 Off-Broadway Plays Deal with Death by Matthew Wexler

Andrew Yoo in LCT3’s ‘The Headlands.’ (Photo: Kyle Froman) By Matthew Wexler Theater producers plan seasons months, if not years, in advance. Sometimes the confluence… The post Morta…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:54PM

Coronavirus Spurs $50 Broadway Ticket Sale by Matthew Wexler

Producers of some of Broadway's biggest shows have announced a $50 flash sale to combat slumped tickets prices due to coronavirus travel fears. The post Coronavirus Spurs $50 Broadway Ticket…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:18PM
Monday, March 9, 2020

‘Girl From North Country’ Delivers a Bleak and Beautiful Bob Dylan Songbook by Matthew Wexler

A Minnesota boarding house on the verge of economic collapse provides the moody backdrop for Bob Dylan’s songbook. Written and directed by Conor McPherson. The post ‘Girl From North Coun…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:18PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Family Commit $1 Million to National Theatre Institute by Matthew Wexler

The Miranda Fund has committed $1 million to the National Theater Institute to help support the development of young artists of color. The post Lin-Manuel Miranda and Family Commit $1 Milli…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:42AM
Saturday, March 7, 2020

These ‘Mirrors’ Could Use More Polish by Matthew Wexler

In Azure D. Osborne-Lee’s play, "Mirrors," a woman finds herself the guardian of her deceased ex-lover's daughter. The post These ‘Mirrors’ Could Use More Polish appeared first on The…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:12PM
Thursday, March 5, 2020

Destined for Depravity: Company XIV’s ‘Seven Sins’ by Matthew Wexler

Austin McCormick's baroque burlesque dance troupe Company XIV returns with 'Seven Sins,' perhaps its finest and most seductive work to date. The post Destined for Depravity: Company XIV’s …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:06PM

‘Sideways: The Experience’ Delivers Enticing Bouquet But Underwhelming Finish by Matthew Wexler

Rex Pickett's 'Sideways' arrives Off-Broadway and is best enjoyed with pre-show bites and flowing wine. Once the show starts, it's a half-empty bottle. The post ‘Sideways: The Experience�…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:36PM
Wednesday, March 4, 2020

In ‘The Perplexed,’ the Rich are the Only Ones Laughing by Matthew Wexler

Richard Greenberg's new play, "The Perplexed," follows two feuding families on the eve of a wedding. Directed by Lynne Meadow. The post In ‘The Perplexed,’ the Rich are the Only Ones Lau…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:18PM
Tuesday, March 3, 2020

In ‘Bundle of Sticks,’ Conversion Therapy Sparks But Little Fire by Matthew Wexler

J. Julian Christopher's 'Bundle of Sticks' portrays a stylistic look at a gay conversion therapy center in remote Australia. The post In ‘Bundle of Sticks,’ Conversion Therapy Sparks But…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:32PM
Monday, March 2, 2020

An Intimate Conversation with ‘Company”s Patti LuPone by Matthew Wexler

As previews begin for the highly anticipated revival of 'Company,' The Broadway Blog catches up with one of its stars, the legendary Patti LuPone. The post An Intimate Conversation with ‘C…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:24PM

‘Hedda Gabler: A Play with Music’ Delivers an An Inventive Take on Ibsen’s Classic by Matthew Wexler

Chicago's TUTA Theatre presents a reimagining of Ibsen's 'Hedda Gabler,' incorporating original music by Wain Parham, adapted and directed by Jacqueline Stone. The post ‘Hedda Gabler: A Pl…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:48AM
Sunday, March 1, 2020

Spicy and Sweet, ‘The Hot King Wing’ Delivers the Perfect Recipe by Matthew Wexler

Katori Hall's latest play, 'The Hot Wing King,' delivers a delicious snapshot of a group of gay black men set on the eve of a Memphis hot wing competition. The post Spicy and Sweet, ‘The H…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:18PM

‘Courage’ and Much More, Celine Dion Triumphs in Atlantic City by Matthew Wexler

Superstar singer, songwriter and producer Celine Dion brought down the house in Atlantic City as part of her new international 'Courage' tour. The post ‘Courage’ and Much More, Celine Di…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:54PM
Saturday, February 29, 2020

Sound and Fury in ‘Women on Fire: Stories from the Frontlines’ by Matthew Wexler

Tony Award-winner Kathleen Chalfant leads a rotating cast in 'Women on Fire: Stories from the Frontlines,' adapted by Chris Henry from true narratives. The post Sound and Fury in ‘Women on…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:36AM
Thursday, February 27, 2020

It’s Beth Malone That’s Unsinkable in ‘Molly Brown’ Revival by Matthew Wexler

Beth Malone jumps, leaps, flips and belts her way through the title role of a newly reimagined "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." The post It’s Beth Malone That’s Unsinkable in ‘Molly Brown…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:03PM
Wednesday, February 26, 2020

‘Dana H.’ – A Harrowing Story of Adapting to Maladaptation by Matthew Wexler

In "Dana H.", a series of taped interviews provide the narrative for Lucas Hnath's harrowing theater piece about his mother's five-and-a-half-month abduction. The post ‘Dana H.’ – A …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:48PM
Tuesday, February 25, 2020

In ‘All the Natalie Portmans,’ Imagination Becomes Salvation by Matthew Wexler

In C.A. Johnson's new play, "All the Natalie Portmans," a 16-year-old girl turns to her imagination to cope with a fractured home life and her burgeoning sexual identity. The post In ‘All …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:36PM
Monday, February 24, 2020

In ‘Anatomy of a Suicide,’ 3 Generations of Women Face a Painful Legacy by Matthew Wexler

While expertly executed, playwright Alice Birch's unconventional structure dissipates the play's impact, casting a haze around material that deserves to be more visceral. The post In ‘Anat…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:18PM

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