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Your Scary Summer of Movies, Graveyards and Horror Clubs by Erik Piepenburg

Summertime is a ripe time for terror. Our horror expert picks a night at the drive-in for a slasher double feature, an amble through a cemetery and more.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:45am on July 23, 2026☆⚑

Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf on Their Tony-Nominated ‘Death of a Salesman’ by Erik Piepenburg

The stars Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf talk with the show’s director, Joe Mantello, about the exhilaration of collaborating and the trap of sentimentality.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:05am on June 4, 2026☆⚑

August Wilson Like You’ve Never Heard Him Before: In Italian by Erik Piepenburg and Maurizio Fiorino

In three U.S. cities, a new production of the playwright’s cabdriver drama “Jitney” will be imported from Italy.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:40pm on April 30, 2026☆⚑

In 'Burnout Paradise,' Running on Treadmills Is Only the Half of It by Erik Piepenburg and Yuvraj Khanna

In "Burnout Paradise," four performers try ambitious tasks while jogging. If they can't beat their run time goal, the audience gets its money back.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:18am on April 3, 2026☆⚑

'Dead Lover' Review: A Monster of Her Making by Erik Piepenburg

A lonely gravedigger tries to Frankenstein love in Grace Glowicki's macabre queer romance.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:01am on March 19, 2026☆⚑

On the Hunt for 24 Hours of Drag in N.Y.C. by Erik Piepenburg and Amy Lombard

An enthusiast went on a madcap adventure to find some fun events for all types across the city, from bingo fans to "Star Trek" aficionados.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:42am on March 12, 2026☆⚑

'The Lost Boys' on Broadway and Cynthia Erivo in 'Dracula': Why Vampires Won't Die by Erik Piepenburg

With "The Lost Boys" on Broadway and Cynthia Erivo in "Dracula" in London, our horror expert looks at how bloodsuckers sunk their teeth into pop culture.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:31am on February 21, 2026☆⚑

Sean Hayes Suffers Writer's Block and More Horrors in 'The Unknown' by Erik Piepenburg

In David Cale's "The Unknown," the actor plays 11 characters including a writer suffering the horrors of writer's block and an unraveling mind.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:18am on February 3, 2026☆⚑

It's a Homophobic Slur. What's It Doing in So Much Theater? by Erik Piepenburg

"Prince Faggot," "Figaro/Faggots" and other productions use the word to shock, provoke, reclaim it for gay men or all of the above. Does that make it OK?

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:36am on December 1, 2025☆⚑

Broadway Performers Rehearse for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by Erik Piepenburg and Dolly Faibyshev

We tagged along to a late-night rehearsal for performers from "Just in Time," "Buena Vista Social Club" and "Ragtime."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:06pm on November 26, 2025☆⚑

For 'The Running Man,' Colman Domingo Is Your Host by Erik Piepenburg and Jason Nocito

While the Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated actor loves to put on a show, his role as Bobby T in this Stephen King adaptation is the first time he has played a showman in the movies.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:01am on November 15, 2025☆⚑

Laurie Metcalf and Other Steppenwolf Members on 50 Years of 'Freedom Onstage' by Erik Piepenburg

Laurie Metcalf, Gary Sinise and other members of the Chicago company reminisce about unexpected performances, stunning monologues and career-changing roles.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:12am on October 27, 2025☆⚑

Bobby Cannavale, James Corden and Neil Patrick Harris, 'Art' Stars, Went to MoMa by Erik Piepenburg

Bobby Cannavale, James Corden and Neil Patrick Harris talked about paintings that made an impression and, like their characters in "Art," had questions about one another's taste.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:02am on October 6, 2025☆⚑

Broadway Dreams Were Dashed, Then Rob Madge Knocked on Some Doors by Erik Piepenburg

The British performer is bringing "My Son's a Queer (but What Can You Do?)" to City Center this week, after an earlier run was canceled.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:02am on June 11, 2025☆⚑

How 'Stranger Things' Scaled Up for Broadway by Erik Piepenburg and Graham Dickie

A big opening scene that took about two-and-a-half years to perfect plunges theatergoers into the sci-fi world of the hit Netflix series.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:06am on April 14, 2025☆⚑

With 'Mindplay,' Vinny DePonto Wants to Bring More Awe Into Your Life by Erik Piepenburg

In this mentalist show, the magician asks his audience: "What is most meaningful to you?"

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:32am on February 12, 2025☆⚑

Alaska Knows Why 'Drag: The Musical' Resonates: 'It's About Family' by Erik Piepenburg and Lanna Apisukh

The performer discusses her Off Broadway musical about warring queens. "Everyone can connect to being a young person not feeling understood," she said.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:32am on December 31, 2024☆⚑

In 'Our Town,' the Characters Are Fictional. The Smells Are Real. by Erik Piepenburg

Backstage at the Broadway play, they're frying up the aroma of breakfast " part of a long tradition of adding scents to plays and movies.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:06am on December 11, 2024☆⚑

The 'Death Becomes Her' Frenemies Take Their Youth Potion to Broadway by Erik Piepenburg

The campy supernatural movie comes to Broadway as a big, bawdy musical starring Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:02am on November 18, 2024☆⚑

Why 'Tammy Faye' the Musical Feels Like a Redemption by Erik Piepenburg

The televangelist defended gay men during the AIDS crisis. Now she's getting perhaps the gayest tribute: a Broadway show led by Elton John.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:02am on November 17, 2024☆⚑

'Ragtime' Crushed Brandon Uranowitz's Dream. Now It's Healing His Wounds. by Erik Piepenburg

Nearly 30 years after being let go from the Broadway-bound show, this Tony Award winner is taking a lead role in a new revival at City Center.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:06am on October 29, 2024☆⚑

With a Killer Onstage and a Body Part in the Back, the Show Went On by Erik Piepenburg

The creators of "Inspired by True Events" wanted their new immersive theater piece to convey ominousness, not a haunted-house riff on "Noises Off."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:42am on July 16, 2024☆⚑

All in the Details: Tony-Nominated Set Designers on Getting It Right by Erik Piepenburg

For this year's nominees, some of their most rewarding " and realistic " work was in the smaller details.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:36am on June 12, 2024☆⚑

Bringing 'Teeth,' a Feminist Awakening With a Lethal Bite, to the Stage by Erik Piepenburg

Michael R. Jackson is helping adapt the darkly comic horror film into a musical. But can a show about a teenager with vagina dentata sing?

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:32am on March 4, 2024☆⚑

Mary Todd Lincoln, Thwarted Cabaret Star? That's Cole Escola's Take. by Erik Piepenburg

"Oh, Mary!," which follows a boozing, romance-starved first lady, is the latest entertainment about the Lincolns, illustrating their staying power as irreverent genre figures.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 3:18pm on February 7, 2024☆⚑

'How to Dance in Ohio': A Story About Autism and Connection by Erik Piepenburg

In a first for Broadway, openly autistic actors are playing the autistic characters in this new musical about a doctor helping neurodiverse clients.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:24am on November 15, 2023☆⚑

New Year's Eve in New York City: What to Do, See and Eat by Erik Piepenburg

Ring in the holiday just like the old days " in person.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:40pm on December 22, 2022☆⚑

Booze, Biscuits and Bands: Musical Brunch Is Back in New York by Erik Piepenburg

Here are six brunches that, after a long pandemic pause, are entertaining and feeding weekend crowds in Manhattan and the Hudson Valley.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:42am on March 24, 2022☆⚑

What to Do for Halloween in New York City by Erik Piepenburg

The Village Halloween Parade is back. Haunted houses have reopened. And we've rounded up movies that are not-so scary or are downright horrifying.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:24am on October 21, 2021☆⚑

Halloween's Not Canceled: Here's How to Make It Spooky but Safe by Erik Piepenburg

Movies, podcasts, cemetery walks and more: Our guide to enjoying a socially distant fright fest.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:06pm on October 22, 2020☆⚑

Hoping for a Spooky Halloween? We Have Some Suggestions by Erik Piepenburg

Writers, directors and other creators share recommendations for how to spend the scariest night of the year.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:06pm on October 24, 2019☆⚑

The New York Times Reviews Neil Simon by Erik Piepenburg and Jason Bailey

Mr. Simon was a prolific chronicler of New York City life. Here's a look at reviews of "Barefoot in the Park," "The Odd Couple," "Brighton Beach Memoirs" and other plays and adaptations.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 1:48pm on August 26, 2018☆⚑

Behind the Poster: An 'Our Town' Image as Sturdy as a Chair by Erik Piepenburg

The designer Paula Scher talks about her artwork for a revival of the Thornton Wilder play at the Pasadena Playhouse.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:33pm on October 13, 2017☆⚑

Behind the Poster: Here's the New 'Frozen' Musical Poster (and Seven That Didn't Make the Cut) by Erik Piepenburg

What worked " and didn't " for Disney's coming Broadway show.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:12am on August 4, 2017☆⚑

On the Front Lines of Ohio's Heroin Crisis: Playwrights by Erik Piepenburg

New plays are portraying and exploring opioid addiction, using the theater industry's response to the AIDS epidemic as a model.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:18am on August 4, 2017☆⚑

Free Shows to See in New York This Summer by Erik Piepenburg

From "The Three Musketeers" to "Macbeth," here's our guide to summer theater that won't cost you a dime.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 4:18pm on July 14, 2017☆⚑

For Disabled Actors, Memorizing the Part Is Only the Beginning by Erik Piepenburg

A peek backstage at the play "Cost of Living" shows how two performers prepare physically for their roles.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:18pm on July 10, 2017☆⚑

Summer Is the Time for Stretching by Dave Itzkoff, Erik Piepenburg, Laura Collins-hughes and Sophie Haigney

These writers and performers are using the warmer months to take some risks, test themselves and expand their talents onstage.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:54pm on June 28, 2017☆⚑

Tonya Harding, Tragic Muse? More Works Explore a Skating Scandal by Erik Piepenburg

A new play and a coming film are joining the various projects that have reconsidered the class dynamics of the Olympics figure skating controversy from 1994.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 6:18pm on June 12, 2017☆⚑

The Best (and Worst) of the 2017 Tony Awards by Erik Piepenburg and Scott Heller

Bette Midler didn't sing, but talked (and talked). Russians partied in the aisles. And Ben Platt's heartfelt speech was one of the most inspiring moments.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:04pm on June 12, 2017☆⚑

What's Your City's 'Newly Annoying' Neighborhood? Ask Hedwig. by Erik Piepenburg

How hyperspecific material makes local residents laugh on the national tour of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:05pm on May 29, 2017☆⚑

'The Band's Visit' to Open on Broadway by Erik Piepenburg

The critically acclaimed musical about an Egyptian band in a small Israeli town will start performances in the fall.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 9:24am on May 24, 2017☆⚑

tony awards: Tony-Nominated Actresses Sing Live by Erik Piepenburg and Emma Orme

Five Tony nominees performed songs from their shows as part of our Tonys In Performance concert.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 6:33pm on May 11, 2017☆⚑

the tony awards: The Hats That Crowned Broadway by Erik Piepenburg and Tony Cenicola

Does anyone still wear a hat? For designers on Broadway this season, the answer was yes, actually, they do.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 6:33pm on May 11, 2017☆⚑

'I'm in Love With Everybody': Tony Award Nominees React by Michael Paulson and Erik Piepenburg

Josh Groban, Lynn Nottage, Ben Platt and others talk about how it feels to be nominated.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 4:24pm on May 2, 2017☆⚑

Tony Awards 2017: Full List of Nominations by Erik Piepenburg

The complete list of shows, actors, designers and others.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 9:18am on May 2, 2017☆⚑

With Clock Ticking, a New Musical Makes Its Final Fixes by Erik Piepenburg

The director of "Bandstand" had to introduce changes " then let go.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 6:12pm on April 24, 2017☆⚑

How to Get Cheap Theater Tickets (Including 'Hamilton') by Erik Piepenburg

From lotteries to apps, there are several easy ways to score inexpensive tickets to a show. Even one about a certain former Treasury secretary.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 3:02pm on March 29, 2017☆⚑

An Industrial Hellscape With You at the Center by Erik Piepenburg

How a set designer conceived an evolving, revolving new look for "The Hairy Ape."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 6:03pm on March 27, 2017☆⚑

From Trump to Grieg, a 'Terrifying' Soundscape by Erik Piepenburg

The sound designer Ben Williams talks about the sonic elements that inspired his work on the play "The Terrifying," at the Abrons Arts Center.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 4:03pm on March 26, 2017☆⚑

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