With their field rocked by unprecedented challenges in 2020, these people and groups — some notable, some new — stepped into the breach.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 11:12AMIt wasn’t the year for celebration. But watching innovation flourish inspired our chief critic, while other writers found the joys of the stage in other media.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 05:06AMOur theater experts provide a guide to some of the successful (and failed) cinematic adaptations of plays and musicals — all for your streaming pleasure.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 05:36AMAfter criticism over gender parity, Pearl Cleage, Larissa FastHorse, Adrienne Kennedy and Sarah Ruhl will be featured in the spring.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 02:24PMOne night only: “This is Our Youth,” “Uncle Vanya,” two Mamet plays, and more. With casts that include Morgan Freeman, Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hedges.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 04:32PMEnd unpaid internships. Set term limits for leaders. Get real about inclusion. Take performances to the streets. Say yes to joy, and no to couch plays.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 05:18AMShakespeare in the Park and other outdoor venues are shut. But for performers and directors, open-air memories are as sharp as the bite of a mosquito.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 04:48PMMiranda’s rap. Rylance’s poems. Jackman’s pelvis. And a brassy reunion for Bea Arthur and Angela Lansbury. Now set your clock for “Turkey Lurkey Time.”
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 02:18PMHarvey Fierstein, Betty Buckley and more on the sunny songwriter behind “Hello, Dolly!” and “Mame,” who hoped that even a flop would find a second life.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 12:42PMThe revival of Terrence McNally’s play is wrapping up a month earlier than expected.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 07:42PMEach show arrived on Broadway with a big name in its title and major creative talents behind the scenes. But audiences kept their distance.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 08:06PMReaders share their own theatergoing binges in response to the “repeat attenders” who’ve seen their favorite musical 25 times — and counting.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 08:42AMSwinging lights. Broadway beefs. Words of wisdom. And a restroom serenade. If only some of the highlights were on TV.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 01:12PMWhen and how to watch Broadway’s biggest celebration, plus the best New York Times journalism on the nominees and contests.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 11:42AMWhen and how to watch Broadway’s biggest celebration, plus the best New York Times journalism on the nominees and contests.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 07:54PMWishing for challenge, boldness, new work, intimacy, a friendly welcome — and inexpensive parking.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 03:43PMA revival of Richard Greenberg’s baseball comedy “Take Me Out” will also be part of Second Stage Theater’s 2019-20 season.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 05:00PMA brief sampling of productions that use augmented reality, smartphone mapping and motion capture, blurring the line between the live and the virtual.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 10:42AMA producer announced that one Oscar-winning actress will play another in Matthew Lombardo’s “Tea at Five.”
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 04:04PMReturn engagements mean second chances to see acclaimed productions, like “School Girls” and “Happy Birthday, Wanda June,” that got away.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 01:18PMThey are often Broadway sensations, but jukebox musicals rarely get good reviews. We invited our critics to stop snarking and tell us what they want.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 10:48AMWhat the stage director Lileana Blain-Cruz saw in New Orleans and how it informs her production of “The House That Will Not Stand.”
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 10:12AMA look at the most memorable moments from this year’s ceremony celebrating Broadway.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 12:48PMThe two actors, who have never met, share insights on understanding the character of Prior Walter and how to maintain the stamina to play him.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 05:48AMThe Jimmy Buffett jukebox musical will wrap up July 1, but promises to tour nationally in 2019.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 08:48PMDisagreeing on classic musicals, agreeing on “The Band’s Visit,” and worried about a season when revivals outshone new plays.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 06:18AMBette 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.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 12:04PMA team of dressers works in darkness to help the musical’s cast make 300 costume changes, fat suits and hats included.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 06:05PMSimon McBurney’s hypnotic one-man show or Cate Blanchett’s daredevil acting? There are also cast albums like “Bright Star” and “A New Brain.”
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 06:02PMThe romantic mystery of a girl who may be a 20th century Russian princess will open April 24, 2017, at the Broadhurst Theater.
Linked From The New York Times Subscription at 11:02AMJoe Mantello and Finn Wittrock will also star in Tennessee Williams’s 1944 drama, which will be directed by Sam Gold and start showing on Feb. 14.
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