All stories by PATRICK HEALY on BroadwayStars

Monday, May 25, 2015

‘Spider-Man’ Producers Say Delay Is Justified by Patrick Healy

The producers of “Spider-Man” said the delay of the opening was justified by the complexity of the show.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

Leaving The Light On For Playwrights by PATRICK HEALY

A new theater named the Cradle is only the start of the nurturing Washington’s Arena Stage hopes to provide new plays and playwrights.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

Leaving the Light On for Playwrights by Patrick Healy

A new theater named the Cradle is only the start of the nurturing Washington’s Arena Stage hopes to provide new plays and playwrights.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

A Standing O? Oprah Says She's Excited About 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' by Patrick Healy

Oprah says she's excited about "Spider-Man" in an interview with Julie Taymor in "O" magazine

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

The Witch Is Alive! 'Wicked' Regains Top Spot As Broadway Box Office Sputters by Patrick Healy

"Wicked" regains number one at Broadway box office in otherwise slow week

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

Her Name Is Jimmy: Melissa Etheridge Will Join 'American Idiot' Cast For One Week by Patrick Healy

Ms. Etheridge will take over the role from Feb. 1-6, in between Billie Joe Armstrong's appearances Jan. 18-30 and Feb. 10-27.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

Theater Hall of Fame Names New Members by Patrick Healy

Directors, writers and actors are honored.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

Fate of Connecticut High School's 'Joe Turner' May Be Decided Wednesday Night by Patrick Healy

A school superintendent wants to cancel the production because he believes educators should not do anything that might encourage use of a racial epithet.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

For This Season, The Broadway Landscape Is Dry For 'Other Desert Cities' by Patrick Healy

Lincoln Center Theater will have to wait until the fall of 2011 to transfer the play, rather than this spring, because the 40 Broadway houses are all booked

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

Broadway's 'Fat Pig' Finds Its Title Character by Patrick Healy

Heather Jane Rolff will play Helen in the first Broadway production of Neil LaBute's play "Fat Pig."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

Hamlet (and Others) as the Strong, Silent Type by Patrick Healy

In Washington, founders of the Synetic troupe have used Georgia’s pantomime traditions to develop a physical theatrical style.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

Hamlet (and Others) as the Strong, Silent Type by Patrick Healy

In Washington, founders of the Synetic troupe have used Georgia’s pantomime traditions to develop a physical theatrical style.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

'Importance of Being Earnest' To Run Through July 3 by Patrick Healy

Lady Bracknell would consider this decision quite proper indeed.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

In 'Cactus Flower' Revival, Jenni Barber Gets the Role That Made Goldie Hawn a Movie Star by Patrick Healy

Ms. Barber, who was praised for the Off Broadway production "From Up Here," will be joined by Maxwell Caulfield and Lois Robbins.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

Stirring Up a Family From Scratch by Patrick Healy

Jon Robin Baitz credits the actors in “Other Desert Cities,” his five-character family drama, for the play’s success.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

ArtsBeat: Public Theater's Executive Director Resigns by Patrick Healy

Andrew D. Hamingson has resigned as executive director of the Public Theater after only two-and-a-half years as the company’s top financial executive, citing personal issues.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

Franco Looks Likely to Join Kidman in 'Sweet Bird of Youth' on Broadway by Patrick Healy

Mr. Franco has recently made public comments that he is set for the play, but negotiations remain under way and no contracts have been signed.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

‘Spider-Man’ Becomes the Punch Line of Broadway by Patrick Healy

The troubled $65 million musical “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” is a national object of pop culture fascination.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

Just the Guys, Candid and Rugged by PATRICK HEALY

The cast members of the Broadway revival of “That Championship Season” discuss their male bonding experience and respective career choices.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

'Spider-Man' Turns Off the Critics by Patrick Healy

Most of the nation's leading theater critics published their long-anticipated reviews of Broadway's "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," and the judgments - while somewhat varied in tone and foc…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

‘Spider-Man’ Early Reviews Set Off a Storm by Patrick Healy

Reaction was strong to the unusual decision by major newspapers to review the Broadway musical “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” on Tuesday, ahead of its often-postponed opening.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

'Spider-Man' Turns Off the Critics by Patrick Healy

Most of the nation's leading theater critics published their long-anticipated reviews of Broadway's "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," and the judgments - while somewhat varied in tone and foc…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

Producers Hope Packers' Championship Glow Shines on 'Lombardi' by Patrick Healy

"Lombardi" hopes to use Packers Super Bowl victory to sell tickets for show

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

More Focus Groups for 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' by Patrick Healy

Two focus groups attended Thursday night's performance, and four more are scheduled to be at Friday night's show and the Saturday matinee.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

2 Safety Violations for ‘Spider-Man' by Patrick Healy

The New York State Department of Labor has issued two safety violations against the Broadway musical “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” over accidents last year that involved an act…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

Driving Ms. Redgrave Through a Reluctant Conversation by PATRICK HEALY

Joined by James Earl Jones, Vanessa Redgrave talks about a Broadway role she at first was reluctant to tackle.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

2 Safety Violations for ‘Spider-Man’ by Patrick Healy

The musical’s producers must continue following safety protocols put in place in December after three actors sustained injuries while working on the show.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

ArtsBeat: Despite the Reviews, 'Spider-Man' Grosses Go Up by Patrick Healy

"Spider-Man" saw an increase of almost 3 percent over the previous week, and was the second-highest-grossing show on Broadway behind "Wicked."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

Gore Vidal Political Play Returns by Patrick Healy

An election year looms, as does the return of "Gore Vidal's The Best Man," the deliciously tart (when done well) play about politics, campaigns and the presidency.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

Laurents-Hatcher Award Announced by Patrick Healy

The foundation of the Broadway director Arthur Laurents and his longtime partner, Tom Hatcher, announced on Tuesday that its first playwriting award, worth $150,000, would go to Jeff Talbott.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PM

All that Chat

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 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
TBA: Titanic