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Monday, April 22, 2019

Bookfilter’s Spring Picks for Theater Lovers by Michael Giltz

The savvy reader’s favorite website BookFilter.com chooses the best theater books ready to take their bow, exclusively for Broadway Direct. It’s Tony season, when the best Broadway pla…

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Monday, April 8, 2019

Bookfilter’s April Pick of the Month by Michael Giltz

Every month, BookFilter picks the best new theater book, exclusively for Broadway Direct readers. Trust Exercise By Susan Choi $27, Henry Holt and Co. Published April 9 Novels are like a rev…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:17AM
Thursday, March 7, 2019

Bookfilter’s March Pick of the Month by Michael Giltz

Every month, BookFilter picks the best new theater book, exclusively for Broadway Direct readers. Funny Man: Mel Brooks By Patrick McGilligan $40, Harper Out March 19 In his heart of hearts,…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:32AM
Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Bookfilter’s Winter Picks for Theater Lovers by Michael Giltz

The savvy reader’s favorite website BookFilter.com chooses the best theater books ready to take their bow, exclusively for Broadway Direct. Ah, winter! The time of year you show your true …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 01:23PM
Monday, February 11, 2019

Bookfilter’s February Pick of the Month by Michael Giltz

Every month, BookFilter selects the best new theater book, exclusively for Broadway Direct readers. Sounds Like Titanic: A Memoir By Jessica Chiccehitto Hindman $25.95, W.W. Norton Jessica C…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:22PM
Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Bookfilter’s December Pick of the Month by Michael Giltz

Every month, BookFilter selects the best new theater book, exclusively for Broadway Direct readers. Practically Poppins in Every Way By Jeff Kurtti $50, Disney Editions Disney’s success on…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:39AM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Bookfilter’s Annual Holiday Book Guide for Theater Lovers by Michael Giltz

The savvy reader’s favorite website BookFilter.com chooses the best theater books ready for the spotlight, exclusively for Broadway Direct. You know the drill: You love theater, we love …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 03:08AM
Thursday, October 4, 2018

Bookfilter’s October Pick of the Month by Michael Giltz

Every month, BookFilter selects the best new theater book, exclusively for Broadway Direct readers. Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel By Val Emmich with Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek, and Justin Pau…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:12AM
Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Bookfilter’s Fall Picks for Theater Lovers by Michael Giltz

The savvy reader’s favorite website BookFilter.com chooses the best theater books ready for the spotlight, exclusively for Broadway Direct. Fall is when the theater season is at its happie…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 07:12AM
Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Bookfilter’s September Pick of the Month by Michael Giltz

Every month, BookFilter selects the best new theater book, exclusively for Broadway Direct readers. Playing to the Gods By Peter Rader $26, Simon & Schuster This dual biography tells the…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 09:06AM
Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Bookfilter’s August Pick of the Month by Michael Giltz

Every month, BookFilter selects the best new theater book, exclusively for Broadway Direct readers. THE SPY OF VENICE By Benet Brandreth $25.95, Pegasus Books Some people look at the accompl…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 03:27PM
Monday, July 9, 2018

Bookfilter’s July Book of the Month by Michael Giltz

Every month, BookFilter selects the best new theater book, exclusively for Broadway Direct readers. And Then We Danced By Henry Alford $26, Simon & Schuster Henry Alford is this generati…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:10PM
Thursday, July 5, 2018

Bookfilter’s Best Summer Releases for Theater Buffs by Michael Giltz

The savvy reader’s favorite website Bookfilter.com chooses the best theater books ready for the spotlight, exclusively for Broadway Direct. Summertime. It’s the perfect time of year to…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 02:35PM
Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Bookfilter’s June Pick of the Month by Michael Giltz

Every month, BookFilter selects the best new theater book, exclusively for Broadway Direct readers. Fraver by Design: Five Decades of Theatre Poster Art From Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Beyo…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:48AM
Monday, April 30, 2018

Bookfilter’s Spring Book Guide for Theater Buffs by Michael Giltz

The savvy reader’s favorite website BookFilter.com chooses the best theater books ready for reading, exclusively for Broadway Direct. While you can try to go to the theatre every day of …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 09:48PM
Monday, November 20, 2017

Bookfilter’s Book Guide for Theater Buffs by Michael Giltz

The savvy reader’s favorite website BookFilter.com chooses the best theater books ready for wrapping, exclusively for Broadway Direct. The joy of live theater is a gift you share with th…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 01:12PM
Monday, May 25, 2015
Sunday, April 26, 2015

Theater: Not So 'Fun Home;' Dying With 'Living On Love' | Michael Giltz by Michael Giltz

It's a treat to see a serious new musical with top flight talent involved. But it's a real luxury getting to see it twice. When Fun Home debuted at the Public, it opened to almost universal …

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Monday, July 29, 2013

Theater: Murder For Two; NYMFC #4 Orphans, Olympians and Onanism! by Michael Giltz

NYMF: BEND IN THE ROAD *** 1/2: Anne Of Green Gables and the many sequels that followed are a beloved series of books by Lucy Maud Montgomery. (Is there any other way to describe them other …

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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Seaworthy "Anything Goes;" Heavenly "Divine Sister" by Michael Giltz

It's hard to go wrong with a sturdy musical theater vessel like the Cole Porter classic Anything Goes. But the Roundabout comes close with the mildly pleasant revival currently on Broadway, …

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards