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Monday, March 4, 2019

For the cult of Sondheim, 'Merrily We Roll Along,' and on, and on, and ... by Stuart Emmrich

In fall 1981, the most anticipated new musical of the Broadway season was an adaptation of the 1934 Kaufman and Hart play “Merrily We Roll Along,” with lyrics and music by Stephen Sondhe…

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Thursday, November 29, 2018

Q&A: Patti LuPone, From Broadway to the Open Road by Stuart Emmrich

The Tony-winning actress and frequent traveler talks about her favorite vacation spots, where she still wants to go (Bhutan and Tibet are on that list) and why she expects her hotel room to …

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Thursday, August 2, 2018

‘The Boys in the Band’ and a Generational Divide by Stuart Emmrich, Wesley Morris, Matthew Schneier and Zachary Woolfe

Four gay men who recently attended the Broadway revival of this 50-year-old play — three seeing it for the first time — debate its significance and relevance.

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Thursday, May 3, 2018

Actress Denise Gough Pays Homage to Bygone Angels by Stuart Emmrich

The Tony-nominated actress, who plays Harper Pitt in “Angels in America,” visits the AIDS Memorial Park, near the now-demolished St. Vincent’s Hospital.

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Thursday, December 21, 2017

Bidding Adieu to That Wondrous Songbird Barbara Cook by Stuart Emmrich

At Lincoln Center, Renée Fleming and Audra McDonald sang and Frank Langella told of tense moments during a dinner party at Barbara Walters’s apartment.

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Friday, November 17, 2017

Cultural Studies: ‘Torch Song Trilogy’ and Me: A 35-Year Love Affair by Stuart Emmrich

Before Harvey Fierstein came along, most gay-themed plays featured characters who were either closeted or bitter or suicidal, and usually all three.

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Sunday, November 5, 2017

‘Maybe I Am Arnold!’ How Michael Urie Agreed to Fill Harvey Fierstein’s Shoes by Stuart Emmrich

“I’m never going to be that free,” Mr. Urie thought about taking the lead part in “Torch Song.” But Mr. Fierstein, who wrote and created the role, had other ideas.

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Saturday, November 4, 2017

Encounters: Preet Bharara Goes to the Theater and Sees a Familiar World on Stage by Stuart Emmrich

The former United States attorney sees “Junk,” a new play by Ayad Akhtar about the insider trading scandals of the 1980s.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2017

‘Cry as Loud as You Want.’ In this Audience, They Really Do. by Stuart Emmrich

The collaborators behind “Tiny Beautiful Things” are heartened but not surprised by the emotional reaction it has drawn: “People want to feel something.”

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Saturday, October 14, 2017

Encounters: Waiting for Bruce by Stuart Emmrich

Bruce Springsteen has a triumphant night for his Broadway debut, but leaves his fans at the Hard Rock Cafe to party on their own.

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Monday, October 2, 2017

Producers Cancel a Revival of ‘When Pigs Fly’ by Stuart Emmrich

The show, a retooled version of a 1996 musical revue, was scheduled to open on Oct. 30. The producers blamed a “shortfall in the show’s investment.”

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Monday, June 12, 2017

Ben Platt and Laurie Metcalf Celebrate at Tonys After-Parties by Stuart Emmrich

On the menu: champagne, mini-burgers and a post-mortem on Kevin Spacey’s performance as host.

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Saturday, June 3, 2017

Encounters: Young Tony Nominee of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Gets Ready for His Big Day by Stuart Emmrich

The actor Mike Faist goes for a tuxedo fitting and runs into Hugh Jackman, the show’s director Michael Greif and an emotional fan along the way.

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Friday, April 21, 2017

Night Out: Bette Midler, Michael Kors and Lucas Hedges Celebrate After ‘Hello, Dolly!’ Opening by Stuart Emmrich

New York’s celebrity elite feted Ms. Midler’s return to Broadway as Dolly Levi.

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