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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

August Wilson on Broadway: A History by Erik Piepenburg

A look back at review of the playwright's works in The New York Times.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Well, You Can't Wear Orange All the Time by Erik Piepenburg

Two actresses from "Orange Is the New Black," Dascha Polanco and Selenis Leyva, are starring in the play "Tell Hector I Miss Him" at Atlantic Theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:18PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Whitney Houston, Cher, Tina Turner and Donna Summer: The Musicals by Erik Piepenburg

With shows about these divas in the works " and one now onstage in a full production " it will be as if the '70s, '80s and '90s never ended.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:36PM[SHARE]

Monday, December 26, 2016

After Thousands of Broadway Performances, 5 Shows Take Their Bows by Erik Piepenburg

A peek at the long runs of the closing shows "Fiddler on the Roof," "The Color Purple," "Something Rotten!," "Matilda the Musical" and "Jersey Boys."

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Monday, December 12, 2016

8 Holiday Shows for Various Tastes by Erik Piepenburg

Our guide to affordable shows for almost anyone, from I-can't-get-enough-tinsel traditionalists to Santa-is-for-suckers holiday haters.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2016

An Unbendable Golda Meir, Onstage and in Vinyl by Erik Piepenburg

An interview with the designer of a Golda Meir action figure that's being given away as part of benefit performances of the play "Golda's Balcony" in New York.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:24PM[SHARE]

Sunday, December 4, 2016

Behind the Poster: Mom's a Corpse. Dad Looks Mad. At Least the Light Is Nice. by Erik Piepenburg

The artist Gabe Leonard talks about a painting he created for a poster promoting the Los Angeles production of the play "Mom's Dead."

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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

How to Master an Accent by Erik Piepenburg

Listen as the actress Sarah Jones offers tips to help you sound like someone else.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

6 Family Shows to See if You're in New York for Thanksgiving by Erik Piepenburg

The Rockettes are great, but there are plenty of other shows to keep the entire family entertained all weekend.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:03PM[SHARE]

Friday, November 11, 2016

6 Plays That Reckon With an Anxious America by Erik Piepenburg

Coastal elites missed the Trump Revolution. Maybe they should have gone to the theater more.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:54AM[SHARE]

Thursday, November 10, 2016

A Pasek and Paul Primer by Erik Piepenburg and Michael Paulson

A look at this duo's songwriting, told through videos.

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Thursday, October 27, 2016

Slashers, Zombies, Demons and Other Good Company by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of events and films for Halloween weekend.

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Monday, October 24, 2016

A Word With: Lorenzo Lamas Will Fly You to the Grand Canyon (After He's Sung) by Erik Piepenburg

Mr. Lamas, now in "The Fantasticks," talks about his life in and out of show business and what brought him back to the stage.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2016

They Write Plays for a Living. But How's Their Handwriting? by Erik Piepenburg

We gave handwriting samples from five playwrights to a graphologist. Here's what she saw, and how the writers reacted.

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Where to See Celebrities Onstage This Fall by Erik Piepenburg

Our guide to some of the TV, film and pop stars appearing in plays and musicals in New York.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:45AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Daphne Rubin-Vega Sings a Song From 'Miss You Like Hell' by Erik Piepenburg

An exclusive video featuring a number from the new musical by Quiara AlegrÃa Hudes and Erin McKeown, opening this month at the La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:04AM[SHARE]

Sunday, October 9, 2016

Lin-Manuel Miranda Brings 'Hamilton' Flavor to 'S.N.L.' by Erik Piepenburg

The composer hosted "Saturday Night Live," using his opening monologue to rap about the presidential election.

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Thursday, October 6, 2016

6 Shows for Under 5 Hamiltons by Erik Piepenburg

Six theater tickets that won't break the bank.

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Friday, September 23, 2016

Behind the Poster: Making Manhood in 'The Hairy Ape' by Erik Piepenburg

An illustration by Miguel Covarrubias underlines themes of masculinity in Eugene O'Neill's play.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:01PM[SHARE]

Thursday, September 1, 2016

'Moulin Rouge' Is Headed for the Stage by Erik Piepenburg

Alex Timbers is attached to direct an adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's movie musical.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:13AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Broadway's Dirty Secret: How an Artisan Turns Costumes From Riches to Rags by Erik Piepenburg

Hochi Asiatico, one of Broadway's distressors, explains how to work over a piece of fabric. Step No. 1? Shred it.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:40PM[SHARE]

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Cynthia Erivo and Joshua Henry to Star in 'Last Five Years' Benefit by Erik Piepenburg

The pair will perform in a concert staging, directed by the show's composer, Jason Robert Brown, as a benefit for gun-control advocacy.

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Monday, August 8, 2016

A Big Week for 'Cats' on Broadway by Erik Piepenburg

The Broadway revival had its biggest week since performances started in mid-July.

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Thursday, August 4, 2016

Now Playing in Chicago: 'Game' Shows by Erik Piepenburg

"The Last Defender" and "We Gotta Bingo" are among the many shows inspired by games.

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Thursday, July 28, 2016

Unconventional Summer Stars, Including a Helicopter by Michael Paulson, Steven McElroy, Erik Piepenburg and Laura Collins-Hughes

This summer, these four performers will play roles they might not get a chance to tackle otherwise.

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Snapshot: Jonathan Groff on 'Looking' and What's Next by Erik Piepenburg

The actor, who received a Tony nomination for "Hamilton," is working on a David Fincher series for Netflix and saying goodbye to HBO's "Looking."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:43AM[SHARE]

Friday, July 8, 2016

Behind the Poster: 'Death & Harry Houdini' Makes Art Out of Magic and Mayhem by Erik Piepenburg

A look at poster art for the music-and-magic show at the House Theater of Chicago.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:51PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

A Word With: Mike Daisey: A Political Monologuist's Summer of Trump by Erik Piepenburg

Mr. Daisey talks about his new show, "The Trump Card," and why he pushes Democrats to engage in self-reflection instead of just blaming the Republicans.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:52PM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 23, 2016