Monday, March 24, 2025

48 Years After Playing Him, Denzel Washington Revisits Othello With Jake Gyllenhaal As His Iago by Jeryl Brunner

Othello just broke records as the highest grossing play in Broadway’s history. Lead producer Brian Anthony Moreland shares how the show got to Broadway.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:30PM
Sunday, March 23, 2025

‘Amerikin’: A Play That Mines Identity, Race, Empathy And The Lies We Tell Ourselves by Jeryl Brunner

Chisa Hutchinson has written a timely and gripping play about what people do for their self-preservation and the consequences it has on us all. The Primary Stages production is now playing …

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:34PM
Thursday, March 20, 2025

This Off Broadway Thriller Tackles The Cost Of Altruism And Espionage by Jeryl Brunner

In Rajiv Joseph's Dakar 2000 the lives of an idealistic Peace Corps worker and a government operative intersect at the height of Y2K. The Manhattan Theatre Club production is playing at New …

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:49AM
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Her First Theater Gig: Writing Songs For Idina Menzel And The Broadway Show ‘Redwood’ by Jeryl Brunner

Meet Kate Diaz, the composer/co-lyricist for the new Broadway musical Redwood

SOURCE: Forbes at 03:48PM
Monday, March 17, 2025

For Nearly Four Decades, The Band Betty Has Rocked For Justice by Jeryl Brunner

Alyson Palmer, Amy Ziff and Elizabeth Ziff have been making music together since the 1980s. They continue to sing about love, equality, civil rights and the joy and hilarity of being human

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:52PM
Thursday, March 6, 2025

Consciousness Raising With The New Play ‘Liberation’ by Jeryl Brunner

Bess Wohl’s play about 1970’s feminist activism spotlights the struggles of what it takes to come into your own and claim your light. The Roundabout Theatre Company production is now pla…

SOURCE: Forbes at 01:10AM
Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Art Is Everywhere In This Swiss Locale by Jeryl Brunner

The Montreux Riviera region on the shores of Lake Geneva was deemed a UNESCO cultural heritage site in 2007. Its people and places are a hotbed of artistic inspiration.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:50AM
Sunday, March 2, 2025

This Visionary Theater Company Challenges The Limits Of Theater by Jeryl Brunner

Creating out of the box productions, Bedlam ignites imaginations. Their newest production, Music City, with songs from J.T. Harding, sheds light on the struggles of being a Nashville artist.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:44AM
Thursday, February 27, 2025

For More Than Four Decades Vineyard Theatre Has Created Boundary-Breaking Art by Jeryl Brunner

Even in the midst of financial uncertainty Vineyard Theatre continues to nurture artists. At their recent gala its supporters shared why we need unconventional theater.

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:08PM
Friday, February 14, 2025

The Locale That Inspired Designer Claire McCardell And Other Artists by Jeryl Brunner

A city rich with history, Frederick continues to nurture artists, chefs, designers and craftspeople.

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:08PM
Friday, January 31, 2025

35 Years After ‘When Harry Met Sally’ Billy Crystal And Meg Ryan Reunite At Katz’s Deli by Jeryl Brunner

The stars of the great rom com reprise their roles as Harry and Sally for a Hellmann’s Super Bowl commercial.

SOURCE: Forbes at 03:08PM
Monday, January 27, 2025

After Collaborating With P!NK, Taylor Swift, Madonna, Cher And Rihanna, Dreya Weber Takes Flight In Her One-Woman Show, ‘Hexen’ by Jeryl Brunner

Using storytelling, song, audience interaction and aerial dance, Hexen mines the lineage of women who are witch archetypes

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:41AM
Monday, January 20, 2025

Playing Norma Desmond In ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Brings Mandy Gonzalez Home At Last by Jeryl Brunner

During select performances of the hit show Sunset Boulevard Mandy Gonzalez guest stars as the silent screen star, taking over for Nicole Scherzinger. It's a role of a lifetime for the In The…

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:31AM
Tuesday, January 14, 2025

She Found Her Power Restoring This Historic Home. Now She Shares It With Others by Jeryl Brunner

Meet Judy MacDonald, owner of the Barachois Inn on Prince Edward Island.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:57PM
Saturday, December 21, 2024

This Visionary Entertainment Company Is Devoted To Sharing Stories From Voices That Are Not Often Heard by Jeryl Brunner

Meet Gigi Pritzker and Jamie Forshaw, two producing powerhouses behind Madison Wells Live. Some of their credits include Swept Away, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, Hadestown, Shucked, Compa…

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:53AM
Friday, December 20, 2024

This Gender-Defying Ballet Company Has Thrived For Fifty Years by Jeryl Brunner

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, (aka “the Trocks”), are back performing at the Joyce theater. The company marries great dance technique, comedy and drag.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:02AM
Saturday, December 7, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Celebrates Its Visionary Leader, Judith Jamison by Jeryl Brunner

The opening night gala for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater honored great leaders who helped make the dance company thrive.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:32PM
Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Survived: Six Celebrates Its Third Broadway Anniversary by Jeryl Brunner

Six continues its powerful reign. The show that had scrappy beginnings, created by two Cambridge University students, is a hit on Broadway and in London and tours around the world. The cast …

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:50PM
Monday, December 2, 2024

Broadway Tax Credit Could Get Axed In Budget Cuts by Marc Hershberg

The New York City Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit and the Empire State Musical and Theatrical Tax Credit could soon be eliminated.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:00AM
Friday, November 22, 2024

For Decades Symphony Space Has United And Uplifted People Through The Arts by Jeryl Brunner

Symphony Space continues to be a go-to performing arts center hosting thousands of artists including Meryl Streep, Zadie Smith, Ravi Coltrane, Patti LuPone, Rhiannon Giddens, Margaret Atwood…

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:23AM
Tuesday, November 19, 2024

They Discovered Their Superpowers Playing Iconic Roles In ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ by Jeryl Brunner

Solea Pfeiffer and John Cardoza star on Broadway in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. The show, based on the film, has won ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:26PM
Friday, November 15, 2024

For 47 Years WP Theater Has Been Devoted To Creating Theater Written And Directed By Women by Jeryl Brunner

The off-Broadway company, WP Theater, has collaborated with countless female artists, including Tony, Pulitzer Prize and MacArthur “Genius” grant winners

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:58PM
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Wicked’s Costume Designer Shares The Back Story Behind The Film’s Iconic Looks by Jeryl Brunner

Creating over 1000 costumes for the new film Wicked was no small feat for design veteran Paul Tazewell. He offers a behind-the-scenes look of some of his favorites.

SOURCE: Forbes at 03:17PM
Sunday, November 10, 2024

She Found Her Power Originating This Epic Role In ‘The Hills Of California’ by Jeryl Brunner

Helena Wilson stars on Broadway with Laura Donnelly, Leanne Best and Ophelia Lovibond in Jez Butterworth’s new hit play, the Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:40PM
Thursday, November 7, 2024

Returning To Direct ‘Yellow Face’ 17 Years Later, She Finds It More Relevant Than Ever by Jeryl Brunner

Tony-nominated Suffs director Leigh Silverman directed David Henry Hwang’s play Yellow Face. The Roundabout Theatre Company production is now playing at Todd Haimes Theatre.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:49PM
Wednesday, November 6, 2024

How Trump’s Second Presidency Could Impact Broadway by Marc Hershberg

While Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election will have significant implications for domestic and foreign affairs, it will also have a significan...

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:48PM
Thursday, October 31, 2024

Performed In Total Darkness, This Play Shines Light On Our Humanity by Jeryl Brunner

Odd Man Out takes place in pitch black. Even the performers cannot see. This fully immersive sensory experience challenges our sense of self and how we view the world.

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:44PM
Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Leaving Law Behind, She Found Her Ultimate Joy As A Singer-Songwriter by Jeryl Brunner

Jessica Carter Altman took a big leap from the law. Next month she goes on tour with BBMak.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:44AM
Sunday, October 27, 2024

Attorneys Cellino And Barnes And Their Catchy Jingle Inspired This New Comedy by Jeryl Brunner

The off-Broadway play, Cellino v. Barnes, is now running at Asylum NYC

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:23PM
Saturday, October 26, 2024

With Her New Play Nancy Harris Weaves A Mysterious Tale About Love And Family by Jeryl Brunner

The Beacon, starring Kate Mulgrew, is currently playing at Irish Repertory Theatre

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:56PM
Thursday, October 24, 2024

Skyrocketing Broadway Show Budgets Scare Producers by Marc Hershberg

The scariest thing about "Death Becomes Her" might be its budget.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:26PM

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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
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis 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