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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Drama Book Shop Highlights by Lauren Yarger

 The Drama Book Shop will host playwright Richard Wesley, who will be discussing and signing his new anthology, on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 6 pm. Richard Wesley, Associate Professor in…

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Chatting with the Tea Party TOP PICK by Lauren Yarger

John E. Brady, Maribeth Graham, Jeffrey C. Wolf, and Richard Kent Green. Photo: Matthew DunivanChatting With the Tea Partya documentary‐style play   By Rich OrloffDirected b…

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Friday, January 29, 2016

Thriving After Breast Cancer by Lauren Yarger

Developed & Performed by Duvall O'SteenDirected by Gretchen Cryer_____Thursday, February 11 / 7:00 pmGuild Hall / 1 E. 29th St. / NYC 10016Join The Episcopal Actors' Guild for Thriv…

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Monday, January 25, 2016

Broadway Theater Review: School of Rock TOP PICK by Lauren Yarger

Evie Dolan, Alex Brightman, and Brandon Niederauer . Photo by Matthew Murphy,School of Rock Teaches Lessons About How to Make a Great MusicalBy Lauren YargerIt has music by Andrew Lloyd Webb…

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Sunday, January 24, 2016

Broadway Shows Back on Today by Lauren Yarger

Lin-Manuel Miranda (center) and the Public Theater company of Hamilton. Photo: Joan Marcus.ALL BROADWAY MATINEE PERFORMANCES TO PLAY AS SCHEDULED TODAY, SUNDAY JANUARY 24Reflections in the L…

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Saturday, January 23, 2016

All Broadway Shows Cancelled Today by Lauren Yarger

With a ban on travel in New York and suspension of public transportation by government authorities and additional safety precautions implemented due to severe weather, all Broadway matinee a…

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Friday, January 22, 2016

BroadwayCon by Lauren Yarger

Session on Phantom.Follow me on Facebook for coverage of the first BroadwayCon.Reflections in the Light copyright 2007,2008,2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. 2014 by Lauren Yarger. All rights re…

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Monday, January 18, 2016

Quick Hit Off-Broadway Theater Review: Lazarus (Updated) by Lauren Yarger

Michael C. Hall. Photo: Jan VersweyveldLazarusBy David Bowie and Enda WalshDirected by Ivo van HoveInspired by the novel The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter TevisBy Lauren YargerIf you haven…

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Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Martin Luther King Day Concert Soul to Soul by Lauren Yarger

Soul to Soul, a theatrical concert, in commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, explores the intersections between African-American and Yiddish folk music traditions. Wit…

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Monday, January 11, 2016

Broadway Review: China Doll with Al Pacino by Lauren Yarger

Christopher Denham and Al Pacino. Photo: Jeremy DanielMamet's Latest with Al Pacino Rings Up Box Office Sales, but Leaves an I.O.U. for Content By Lauren YargerIt’s all about money an…

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Thursday, January 7, 2016

Top Picks for Broadway in 2016 by Lauren Yarger

Lin-Manuel Miranda (center) and the Public Theater company of Hamilton. Photo: Joan Marcus.It May Be Hamilton’s Year, but There Are Other Broadway Shows Worth Seeing This Year To…

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Thursday, December 24, 2015

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year by Lauren Yarger

Ashley Robinson, Mark Hartman, Jacque Carnahan and John Cullum in A Child's Christmas in Wales at Irish Rep. Photo: Carol RoseggWishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas. We will be o…

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Monday, December 21, 2015

Off-Broadway Review: Marjorie Prime by Lauren Yarger

Lois Smith,, Lisa Emery and Stephen Root. Photo: Jeremy DanielWhich Memories Do You Want to Keep?By Lauren YargerBefore we launch into reviews for the large number of shows opening on B…

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Sunday, December 20, 2015

Broadway Theater Review: King Charles III by Lauren Yarger

Tim Pigott-Smith, Photo: Joan MarcusThe Next Royal Coronation Isn’t in Line With What You’d ExpectBy Lauren YargerRoyal watchers, beware! One of the latest transfers to Broadway from Lon…

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Saturday, December 19, 2015

Hamilton, Kinky Boots, other Cast Members Scheduled to Help Launch First BroadwayCon by Lauren Yarger

Broadway is joining the popular  "con" movement and will bring fans together with industry professions for a three-day "BroadwayCon™" Jan. 22-24 at the New York Hilton Midtown.Attende…

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Thursday, December 17, 2015

On Broadway -- Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games by Lauren Yarger

Michael Flatley, Photo: Brian Doherty for Rapa InvestmentsLord of the Dance: Don't Try This at Home....By Lauren YargerIf you haven't been able to catch Michael…

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Friday, December 11, 2015

Off-Broadway Review: A Child's Christmas in Wales by Lauren Yarger

Ashley Robinson, Mark Hartman, Jacque Carnahan and John Cullum. Photo: Carol RoseggAn Old-Fashioned Christmas TreatBy Lauren YargerGather round for good cheer, Christmas songs and the r…

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Off Broadway Theater Review: 2 Across by Lauren Yarger

Andrea McArdle and Kip Gilman. Photo: Carol RoseggWhat's an Eight-Letter Word for 2 Across? CharmingBy Lauren YargerWhat's an eight-letter word beginning with a "C" that  describes a tw…

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Off-Broadway Theater Review: The Great Divorce by Lauren Yarger

Michael Frederic, Christa Scott-Reed and Joel Rainwater Photo: Joan MarcusThe Great DivorceBy C.S. LewisAdapted by Max McLean and Brian WatkinsDirected by Bill CastellinoFello…

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Thursday, December 10, 2015

Our Friends the Enemy -- A Story of a Legendary Truce by Lauren Yarger

By Retta BlaneySeeking to enhance his performance in the one-man World War I play he had written, actor Alex Gwyther spent a night in a replica of a 1916 battlefield trench outside London. B…

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Saturday, December 5, 2015

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Rose by Lauren Yarger

Kathleen Chalfant. Photo: Carol RoseggRose Kennedy, We Hardly Knew YeBy Lauren YargerThose of us who are older think we have a good idea of who she is. Members of younger generations, b…

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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Ripcord by Lauren Yarger

RipcordBy David Lindsay-AbaireDirected by David Hyde PierceManhattan Theatre ClubThrough Dec.6What's It All About?Fabulous comedy/drama from Pulitzer-Prize winner Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole…

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Saturday, November 28, 2015

Broadway Theater Review: Misery with Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf by Lauren Yarger

By Lauren YargerIt has all of elements of the book and the movie: a helpless author, trapped in a remote house with his crazy "number-one" fan. The stage version of Stephen King's chilling n…

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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving by Lauren Yarger

May you enjoy the blessings of the season with loved ones.If you are enjoying Broadway shows over the holiday week, check out this great chart from Samuel French about changes in showtimes.h…

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Broadway Theater Review: Sylvia with Matthew Broderick and Annaleigh Ashford by Lauren Yarger

Annaleigh Ashford Unleashes Her Comedic Abilities and Might Just Be Grooming Herself for Another Tony NodBy Lauren YargerAnnaleigh Ashford, who delighted last season as an inept ballet dance…

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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Off-Broadway Review The Humans by Lauren Yarger

pSome Thanksgivings, You Shouldn't Go Home AgainBy Lauren YargerYou can't go home again. And sometimes that might be a good thing.Stephen Karam's play The Humans, getting an extended Off-Bro…

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Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Hir by Lauren Yarger

Your Family Might Not Be the Craziest Option This Holiday……By Lauren YargerIf you are dreading Thanksgiving and the family time it brings, think again. Your crazy uncle Harry or weird Au…

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Broadway Review: Dames at Sea by Lauren Yarger

An Ocean of Dancing Doesn’t Wash Away Not Having a Bernadette PetersBy Lauren YargerWritten as a parody of Busby-Berkeley grad Gold Digger musicals from the 1920s, Dames at Sea saw a life …

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Monday, November 16, 2015

Stars Shine at Drama Desk Diamond Jubilee by Lauren Yarger

 The Drama Desk celebrated its 65th anniversary Sunday with a glittering party at Sardi's. Members and past winners of the Drama Desk Award were on hand. President Charles Wright honore…

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Monday, November 9, 2015

Broadway Theater Review: Therese Raquin with Keira Knightley, Matt Ryan and Judith Light by Lauren Yarger

Keira Knightley Makes Broadway Debut in Moody Period PieceBy Lauren Yarger A film star making her Broadway debut isn’t always the lead when writing about a show, but in the case of Keira K…

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Monday, November 2, 2015

Drama Desk Celebrates 65 Years with Diamond Jubilee by Lauren Yarger

And You are Invited....The Drama Desk will celebrate 65 years of excellence in theater and 60 consecutive years of its coveted awards with a Diamond Jubilee party Sunday, Nov. 15 at Sardi’…

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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 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime