Friday, February 24, 2023

Attending (and Attending and Attending) the Tale of 'Sweeney Todd' - God, that's good! How I fell for my favorite musical by Howard Sherman

God, that's good! How I fell for my favorite musical --- In a youth almost entirely unblemished by voluntary physical exertion, I remember one particular sprint quite vividly. The objective …

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WATCH: A 'Dark Disabled Stories' TDF Conversation - Playwright-performer Ryan J. Haddad and his costars discuss their new play at The Public Theater

Playwright-performer Ryan J. Haddad and his costars discuss their new play at The Public Theater Ryan J. Haddad isn't afraid to go there... or anywhere, really. In no-holds-barred solo shows…

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

How Three Artists Are Honoring Their Ancestors at Atlantic Theater Company - The new play 'Elyria' is an immigrant story and a family affair by Gerard Raymond

The new play 'Elyria' is an immigrant story and a family affair --- As a veteran writing teacher and the cofounder of the new play incubator Rising Circle Theater Collective, Deepa Purohit h…

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Join TDF for a 'Dark Disabled Stories' TDF Conversation - Playwright-performer Ryan J. Haddad and his costars discuss their new play at The Public The

Playwright-performer Ryan J. Haddad and his costars discuss their new play at The Public Theater Ryan J. Haddad isn't afraid to go there... or anywhere, really. In no-holds-barred solo shows…

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Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend February 24-26 - See Keith David, Obie winner Dael Orlandersmith, the Mint Theater Company and more by Raven Snook

Even though in-person theatre and dance are back in full swing, in the name of accessibility, we're continuing to round up performances to watch online from the comfort of home. Our carefull…

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Friday, February 17, 2023

13 New Musicals to See Beyond Broadway This Spring - See Michael R. Jackson's new musical satire, Tony winner Kelli O'Hara and more by Raven Snook

See Michael R. Jackson's new musical satire, Tony winner Kelli O'Hara and more --- Broadway isn't the only destination for exciting new musicals this spring. On NYC's smaller stages you can …

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend February 17-20 - See an Alvin Ailey doc, FRIGID Fringe show, a tribute to Black musicals and more by Raven Snook

Even though in-person theatre and dance are back in full swing, in the name of accessibility, we're continuing to round up performances to watch online from the comfort of home. Our carefull…

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Exciting & Inexpensive Theatre: 13 Shows to See Off-Off Broadway in February - See a new Eric Bogosian play, a puppet show about Václav Havel, FR by Andrew Block

See a new Eric Bogosian play, a puppet show about Václav Havel, FRIGID's annual Fringe and more --- Adventurous audiences know that some of the biggest theatrical thrills are found on NYC's…

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

WATCH: A 'Beautiful Noise' TDF Conversation - Mark Jacoby and Linda Powell on costarring in the Neil Diamond musical on Broadway

Mark Jacoby and Linda Powell on costarring in the Neil Diamond musical on Broadway For a musical about a massively popular singer-songwriter, A Beautiful Noise starts with a surprise: silenc…

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How Do You Transform Photos Into a Broadway Play? - Playwright Sharr White on his starry adaptation of Larry Sultan's photo memoir 'Pictures From Home by Allison Considine

Playwright Sharr White on his starry adaptation of Larry Sultan's photo memoir Pictures From Home When Sharr White attended a retrospective of Larry Sultan's photography at the Los Angeles C…

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Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend February 10-12 - See dance from New Zealand, 'The Boy with Two Hearts,' Michael Urie and more by Raven Snook

Even though in-person theatre and dance are back in full swing, in the name of accessibility, we're continuing to round up performances to watch online from the comfort of home. Our carefull…

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Sunday, February 5, 2023

Join TDF for a 'Beautiful Noise' Conversation - Mark Jacoby and Linda Powell on costarring in the Neil Diamond musical on Broadway

Mark Jacoby and Linda Powell on costarring in the Neil Diamond musical on Broadway For a musical about a massively popular singer-songwriter, A Beautiful Noise starts with a surprise: silenc…

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Friday, February 3, 2023

16 Shows to See Off Broadway in February - Catch Oscar Isaac, Parker Posey, Kara Young, a new Suzan-Lori Parks' musical and more by Raven Snook

Catch Oscar Isaac, Parker Posey, Kara Young, a new Suzan-Lori Parks' musical and more February may be the shortest month of the year, but it's bursting with exciting new Off-Broadway shows. …

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend February 3-5 - See 'Between Riverside and Crazy,' Tony nominee John-Andrew Morrison and more by Raven Snook

Even though in-person theatre and dance are back in full swing, in the name of accessibility, we're continuing to round up performances to watch online from the comfort of home. Our carefull…

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Sunday, January 29, 2023

WATCH: Meet the Cast of 'The Wanderers' - The cast discusses the play's Off-Broadway debut by Elyse Orecchio

TDF talked to Playwright Anna Ziegler, director Barry Edelstein and the cast of The Wanderers about the show's exciting NYC debut at The Roundabout Theatre Company's Laura Pels Theatre. Orth…

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Friday, January 27, 2023

Your Broadway Spring Preview! 2023 Edition - A guide to 20 upcoming musicals and plays by Raven Snook

A guide to 20 upcoming musicals and plays --- Get your calendar out: There are 17 productions opening on Broadway this spring, plus three big musicals bowing in early summer after the season…

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend January 27-29 - See Ian McKellen in 'King Lear,' Sondheim and 'Glee' concerts and more by Raven Snook

Even though in-person theatre and dance are back in full swing, in the name of accessibility, we're continuing to round up performances to watch online from the comfort of home. Our carefull…

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WATCH: A TDF Conversation with Anthony Rapp About 'Without You' - The 'Rent' star discusses his new solo show with his longtime musical director

The Rent star discusses his new solo show with his longtime musical director Daniel A. Weiss Despite decades of success on stage and screen, Anthony Rapp will always be documentarian Mark Co…

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Monday, January 23, 2023

Join TDF for a Conversation with Anthony Rapp About 'Without You' - The 'Rent' star discusses his new musical memoir with his longtime musical directo

The Rent star discusses his new musical memoir with his longtime musical director Daniel A. Weiss Despite decades of success on stage and screen, Anthony Rapp will always be documentarian Ma…

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Friday, January 20, 2023

WATCH: A TDF Conversation About 'The Collaboration' - Krysta Rodriguez and Erik Jensen on costarring in this new Broadway play

Krysta Rodriguez and Erik Jensen on costarring in this new Broadway play The real-life creative relationship between art superstars Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat is the focus of The C…

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15 Dance Performances to See This Winter in NYC - Catch New York City Ballet, thrilling companies at the Joyce and more by Susan Reiter

Catch New York City Ballet, thrilling companies at the Joyce and more --- Kick off 2023 with world-class dance performances from across the globe, whether you love classical ballet or more e…

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend January 20-22 - See the new musical 'Mandela,' Broadway's Jean Louisa Kelly in concert and more by Raven Snook

Even though in-person theatre and dance are back in full swing, in the name of accessibility, we're continuing to round up performances to watch online from the comfort of home. Our carefull…

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Join TDF for a Conversation About 'The Collaboration' - Krysta Rodriguez and Erik Jensen on costarring in this new Broadway play

Erik Jensen and Krysta Rodriguez on costarring in this new Broadway play The real-life creative relationship between art superstars Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat is the focus of The C…

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Friday, January 13, 2023

12 Shows to See Off Broadway This January - Catch Anthony Rapp, Norbert Leo Butz, Katie Holmes and other stars in new productions by Raven Snook

Catch Anthony Rapp, Norbert Leo Butz, Katie Holmes and other stars in new productions A Saturday Night Live stand-up in a new solo show; a new tuner starring two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo…

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend January 13-16 - See live concerts by John Lloyd Young and Ann Hampton Callaway, the musical 'Jekyll &a by Raven Snook

Even though in-person theatre and dance are back in full swing, in the name of accessibility, we're continuing to round up performances to watch online from the comfort of home. Our carefull…

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Friday, January 6, 2023

January Theatre Festivals: A Guide to What to See - Catch innovative and inexpensive performances at Under the Radar, Prototype and more by Raven Snook

Catch innovative and inexpensive performances at Under the Radar, The Exponential Festival, Prototype and more --- January is the month when lots of Broadway shows close and Off Broadway tak…

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend January 6-8 - See Willem Dafoe, James Earl Jones, a new Broadway documentary and more by Raven Snook

Even though in-person theatre and dance are back in full swing, in the name of accessibility, we're continuing to round up performances to watch online from the comfort of home. Our carefull…

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Friday, December 23, 2022

Why Stephen McKinley Henderson Keeps Returning to 'Between Riverside and Crazy' - The Tony nominee on reprising his performance in the Broadway mounti by Raven Snook

The Tony nominee talks about reprising his award-winning performance in the Broadway mounting of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play --- Considering it's the holidays, it's fitting that Stephen …

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Monday, December 19, 2022

Top 10 Stage Performances to Stream December 23-January 2 - See Patti LuPone in concert, 'Matilda the Musical,' Justin Vivian Bond and more by Raven Snook

In-person shows have been back for over a year now, but sometimes we want to get our theatre fix at home. Thankfully, there are still wonderful stage performances to watch online. Our carefu…

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Friday, December 16, 2022

WATCH: Our Favorite Clips from 'Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration' on ABC - Enjoy "Be Our Guest," "Gaston" and the title tune

No one belts like Gaston—at least when played by Broadway favorite Joshua Henry! That was one of our takeaways from watching Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration, which aired on ABC la…

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Drew Gehling Has Prepared His Whole Life for 'Almost Famous' - The 'Waitress' star shows off his comedic side as a preening rocker by Linda Buchwald

The Waitress star shows off his comedic side as a preening rocker "Let's talk about musical adaptations of movies!" Drew Gehling exclaims, and why not? They have made up most of his recent …

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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