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Monday, July 11, 2022

‘Ain’t No Mo’’ to Take Flight on Broadway by Michael Paulson

The play, by Jordan E. Cooper, is a biting comedy set in an America that offers to relocate Black citizens to Africa.

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

‘The Collaboration,’ About Warhol and Basquiat, Plans Broadway Bow by Michael Paulson

The play, by Anthony McCarten, will be presented this fall by the Manhattan Theater Club, following a run earlier this year at the Young Vic in London.

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What if Juliet Lived? A Pop Hitmaker’s ‘& Juliet’ Heads to Broadway. by Michael Paulson

The jukebox musical, which is already running in London, features songs by the Swedish writer and producer Max Martin, including “Since U Been Gone” and “ … Baby One More Time.”

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Monday, June 27, 2022
Friday, June 24, 2022

On Broadway, One Show Decides to Keep Masks. No, It’s Not ‘Phantom.’ by Michael Paulson

“American Buffalo,” at Circle in the Square, is sticking with masking till it closes, July 10, citing the “proximity of the audience to the actors” and “the staging in the round.”

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Tony-Winning ‘Company’ Revival Will End Broadway Run July 31 by Michael Paulson

Despite picking up 5 prizes at this month’s Tony Awards, the Sondheim-blessed revival was facing a tough summer at the box office.

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Boston Revisits ‘Common Ground’ and Busing, Onstage by Michael Paulson

The Huntington Theater Company is staging a play based on the seminal J. Anthony Lukas book, reconsidering the legacy of the busing crisis.

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Broadway Will Drop Mask Mandate Beginning July 1 by Michael Paulson

Most theaters stopped requiring proof of vaccination this spring. Now they are going “mask optional.”

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

‘Topdog/Underdog’ to Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Corey Hawkins by Michael Paulson

The 20th anniversary Broadway revival will be directed by Kenny Leon. Previews begin in September at the John Golden Theater.

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Monday, June 13, 2022

‘A Strange Loop’ Wins Best Musical as Tonys Celebrate Broadway’s Return by Michael Paulson

“The Lehman Trilogy” won best play, “Company” won best musical revival and “Take Me Out” won best revival of a play at the 75th Tony Awards.

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Sunday, June 12, 2022

Angela Lansbury Honored for Lifetime Achievement at the Tonys by Matt Stevens, Michael Paulson and Susan C. Beachy

Lansbury, 96, was not present to accept the award in person, but the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus sang “Mame” as a special tribute.

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The 75th Tony Awards: Time, Hosts and How to Watch by Michael Paulson

The ceremony returns to Radio City Music Hall on Sunday night.

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Friday, June 10, 2022

A ‘Strange’ Wind Blowing: Tony Voters Like ‘Loop’ and ‘Lehman’ by Michael Paulson

We surveyed voters ahead of this year’s ceremony on Sunday. They are strikingly split in the races for leading musical performers.

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

New 42 Worker Files Bias Lawsuit Over Diversity Training by Michael Paulson

A white teaching artist at the theater organization says it discriminated against white people. The nonprofit declined to comment.

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Ariana DeBose on Hosting the Tonys: ‘Whatever We Do Is Going to Be Fun’ by Michael Paulson

The Broadway ensemble member turned Oscar winner vows that the ceremony will celebrate the often unsung actors who have stepped in so often during the pandemic.

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In a First for Broadway, a Theater Will Be Renamed for Lena Horne by Michael Paulson

Horne, a renowned singer and activist, will be the first Black woman to have a theater named after her once the Brooks Atkinson is renamed.

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

‘Come From Away’ to Close, the Latest Broadway Show to End Run by Michael Paulson

The musical, which opened in 2017, is the third to announce a closing in two days, as many shows struggle in a pandemic-softened marketplace.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ to End Its Broadway Run by Michael Paulson

The Tony-winning musical will close in September after suffering a double blow from the coronavirus pandemic and a poorly received film adaptation.

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Tom Stoppard’s ‘Leopoldstadt’ Will Open on Broadway This Fall by Michael Paulson

The play, about a Jewish family in Vienna in the first half of the 20th Century, will begin previews Sept. 14 and open Oct. 2 at the Longacre Theater.

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Monday, June 6, 2022

Portraits of the 2022 Tony Nominees by Jingyu Lin, Michael Paulson, Jolie Ruben and Matt Stevens

As Broadway embarked on its road to recovery, these 45 theater artists helped pave the way.

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

‘The Thanksgiving Play’ Sends Up America. Now It’s Coming to Broadway. by Michael Paulson

Rachel Chavkin will direct Larissa FastHorse’s satire, which takes aim at American mythology, next spring at the Helen Hayes Theater.

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‘Almost Famous,’ Now a Musical, Will Open on Broadway This Fall by Michael Paulson

The stage adaptation, with book and lyrics by Cameron Crowe and music and lyrics by Tom Kitt, will begin previews Sept. 13.

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Friday, May 27, 2022

Why the Biggest Ovation at the Tonys Luncheon Was for a Waiter by Michael Paulson

The Rainbow Room event is meant to honor nominees; guests aren’t allowed. But when your father works there, that changes everything.

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

A Starry ‘Into the Woods’ Will Play Broadway This Summer by Michael Paulson

The fairy-tale musical, with songs by Stephen Sondheim, will feature Sara Bareilles and a cast of much admired theater performers.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

New York Theater Workshop Names Patricia McGregor as Artistic Director by Michael Paulson

The freelance director will succeed James Nicola, who has led the Off Broadway nonprofit since 1988.

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Monday, May 23, 2022

Angela Lansbury Will Receive Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement by Michael Paulson

The star of stage, film and screen has already won five competitive Tony Awards, and starred in several Stephen Sondheim musicals.

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Friday, May 20, 2022

Broadway Theaters Will Require Masks at Least Through June 30 by Michael Paulson

The decision comes at a time when New York City has declared a “high Covid alert.”

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

Myles Frost Stars as Michael Jackson in ‘MJ’ on Broadway by Michael Paulson

Just five years after he performed as Michael Jackson at a high school talent show, Myles Frost is making his debut in a Broadway musical about the King of Pop.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Broadway Deal Over Rudin Shows Will Limit Nondisclosure Agreements by Michael Paulson

Performers and stage managers were released from agreements they signed to work on four shows that were produced by Scott Rudin after their union, Actors’ Equity, filed complaints.

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A Neil Diamond Musical Is Coming to Broadway, After a Stop in Boston by Michael Paulson

“A Beautiful Noise” will start at Emerson Colonial Theater in Boston next month and transfer to Broadway’s Broadhurst Theater in November.

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The Twisting Trail to the Tonys: ‘Can You Believe That We’re Here?’ by Michael Paulson

At times it felt like a game of survival. But during a Broadway season unlike any other, productions showed their resourcefulness while learning how to live with Covid.

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