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Friday, September 13, 2013

Toronto Video: Jessica Chastain on ‘The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby’ by Mekado Murphy

Jessica Chastain discusses her role in a movie that shows two sides of a relationship in two separate films: "Him" and "Her."

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Friday, June 7, 2013

Anatomy of a Scene: ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ by Mekado Murphy

Joss Whedon discusses a scene from his adaptation of "Much Ado About Nothing."

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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Q. and A.: Geoffrey Fletcher on ‘Violet & Daisy’ by Mekado Murphy

An interview with Geoffrey Fletcher, the Oscar-winning screenwriter who makes his directorial debut with "Violet & Daisy."

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Video: Sam Mendes on 'Skyfall' by Mekado Murphy

Sam Mendes, the director of "Skyfall," discusses making the latest film in the James Bond franchise.

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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

ArtsBeat: In Toronto, Joss Whedon Discusses 'Much Ado About Nothing' by Mekado Murphy

Joss Whedon discusses his adaptation of "Much Ado About Nothing" at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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Sunday, September 4, 2011

ArtsBeat Blog: Close Out the Summer With 2-For-1 Broadway Tickets by Mekado Murphy

Tickets to a number of Broadway's biggest hits will be offered at discounted pricing during Broadway Week.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Film Series in Washington Square Park to Feature New York Musicals by Mekado Murphy

The series, "Movies on the Square: All Singing! All Dancing! All New York!," begins Sept. 8.

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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Critics' Picks Video: 'Sweet Smell of Success' by Mekado Murphy

A. O. Scott looks at Alexander Mackendrick's 1957 film starring Burt Lancaster as a powerful gossip columnist and Tony Curtis as an ambitious press agent.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Critics' Picks Video: 'The French Connection' by Mekado Murphy

A. O. Scott looks back at William Friedkin's 1971 police drama "The French Connection."

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Thursday, March 31, 2011

New Directors/New Films Video: Mohamed Diab by Mekado Murphy

Mohamed Diab, the director of "Cairo 678," discusses his film about sexual harassment in Egypt.

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Monday, March 28, 2011

Critics' Picks Video: 'Akira' by Mekado Murphy

A. O. Scott looks back at Katsuhiro Otomo's 1988 animated film "Akira."

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New Directors/New Films Video: Anne Sewitzky by Mekado Murphy

The Norwegian filmmaker Anne Sewitzky discusses her debut feature in New Directors/New Films, "Happy, Happy."

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Sunday, March 27, 2011

New Directors/New Films Video: Denis Villeneuve by Mekado Murphy

In this video, the director Denis Villeneuve discusses his Oscar-nominated film appearing in the New Directors/New Films series, "Incendies."

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Elizabeth Taylor's 'Place in the Sun' by Mekado Murphy

Elizabeth Taylor with Montgomery Clift in a scene from "A Place in the Sun."

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Monday, March 21, 2011

Critics' Picks Video: 'The Night of the Hunter' by Mekado Murphy

A. O. Scott looks back at Charles Laughton's film about a murderous Southern minister played by Robert Mitchum.

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Thursday, March 17, 2011

SXSW: Questions for Greta Gerwig by Mekado Murphy

Greta Gerwig discusses her sixth film at SXSW, "The Dish & the Spoon."

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Dancing to a Different Tune With the Trost Brothers by Mekado Murphy

The brothers Jason and Brandon Trost discuss their comedy "The FP."

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Mike Mills and 'Beginners' at SXSW by Mekado Murphy

Mike Mills, the director of "Beginners," discusses the true events that inspired his fictional film.

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Anne Buford Tells Tall Tales With 'Elevate' by Mekado Murphy

Anne Buford discusses her documentary "Elevate," about tall West African teenagers with NBA dreams.

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Spencer Susser Talks Chaos and Loss in 'Hesher' by Mekado Murphy

Spencer Susser, the director of "Hesher," discusses his film which merges tragedy with chaos.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Ghost Stories and Jokes With Ti West by Mekado Murphy

Ti West discusses the horror and the comedy of his new film "The Innkeepers."

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Monday, March 14, 2011

Greg Mottola's Alien Adventure by Mekado Murphy

The director Greg Mottola discusses his film "Paul," which played at SXSW and opens March 18.

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'A Year' With Josh Lucas by Mekado Murphy

The actor Josh Lucas discusses his role in "A Year in Mooring," a competition film at SXSW.

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Sunday, March 13, 2011

A Girl, a Bar and Danny DeVito by Mekado Murphy

Danny DeVito discusses his latest film for the Internet, "Girl Walks Into a Bar," which played at SXSW.

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Digital Collaboration at SXSW by Mekado Murphy

A new animated short by Bill Plympton and a documentary look at how artistic possibilities continue to shift in the digital age.

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Saturday, March 12, 2011

'Moon' and Stars Collide at Opening Night of SXSW by Mekado Murphy

Jake Gyllenhaal appears at the opening-night screening of "Source Code" at SXSW.

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Monday, March 7, 2011

Critics' Picks Video: 'The Warriors' by Mekado Murphy

A. O. Scott looks back at Walter Hill's 1979 dystopian drama "The Warriors."

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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Critics' Picks Video: 'The Red Shoes' by Mekado Murphy

Have you seen "The Red Shoes?" Please share your thoughts.

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Critics' Picks Video: 'Donnie Brasco' by Mekado Murphy

A. O. Scott looks back at Mike Newell's 1997 crime drama with Johnnie Depp and Al Pacino.

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Critics' Picks Video: 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' by Mekado Murphy

A. O. Scott looks back at Michel Gondry and Charlie Kaufman's film about loss, memory and love.

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Critics' Picks Video: 'Tootsie' by Mekado Murphy

A. O. Scott looks back at Sydney Pollack's 1982 comedy "Tootsie," about an actor who dresses as a woman to land an audition.

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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 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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