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

Inspired To Create Opportunities She Didn’t Have, She Launched A Visionary Film Festival by Jeryl Brunner

Sola Fasehun founded the Diversity and Inclusion Film Festival, DIFF, at Lincoln Center

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:30PM
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

This Broadway Star Continues To Stretch Her Creative Wings In Big Ways by Jeryl Brunner

Chilina Kennedy is a multi-hyphenate actor, singer, songwriter and theater company co-founder. Her latest album, "Wild About You," features Jenn Colella, Eric McCormack, Katharine McPhee, Je…

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:51PM
Monday, September 23, 2024

Resellers Infiltrate Broadway Flea Market by Marc Hershberg

The Broadway Flea Market has attracted some people more interested in padding their own pockets than supporting its charitable cause.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:58PM
Saturday, September 14, 2024

A Hotel Plays Muse To Designer Christian Dior by Jeryl Brunner

Christian Dior was so inspired by the Hôtel Plaza Athénée, he named some of his designs after elements of the hotel.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:07AM
Thursday, September 5, 2024

She Found Her Power Giving An Old Mill New Life. by Jeryl Brunner

Martine Jolly restored an old mill from the mid-1800s in the heart of France's Vendée region.

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:21PM
Friday, August 30, 2024

She Found Her Power Writing A Play About Grief, Loss And Someone Spectacular by Jeryl Brunner

Two years ago Doménica Feraud’s mother passed away at the age of 51. She took her pain and wrote the play Someone Spectacular

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:23PM
Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Through Her Massive Audience She Seeks To Make The World More Inclusive by Jeryl Brunner

Phaith Montoya is striving for designers to take notice of plus size women and give them a platform to attain representation and thrive.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:29PM
Monday, August 12, 2024

New Technology Could Bring More Transparency To Broadway Seating by Marc Hershberg

Preevue, a leading provider of technology allowing theatergoers to get sneak peeks of the views from their seats, could soon become available at more Broadway theaters.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:02AM
Wednesday, August 7, 2024

A New Play Enlists Circus To Tell A Story About Living With Dementia by Jeryl Brunner

Brianna Kalisch’s play {In}Tangible will premiere at New York Theatre Row. Using unique storytelling, the show features stilt walking, aerials, juggling and acrobatics.

SOURCE: Forbes at 03:07PM
Saturday, August 3, 2024

In ‘Pre-Existing Condition,’ Tavi Gevinson Finds Power In Theater And Action by Jeryl Brunner

'Pre-Existing Condition,' a new play by Marin Ireland, sheds light on how we process and live with violence .

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:43AM
Monday, July 22, 2024

This Entrepreneur Says You Don’t Need New Clothes. You Need A Stylist. by Jeryl Brunner

Elizabeth Durand Streisand, founder of Broadway Roulette, has a new company that helps people put together outfits from their own closets

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:39PM
Wednesday, July 10, 2024

For 24 Years Water People Theater Has Been Devoted To Amplifying Unheard Voices by Jeryl Brunner

This Latina and immigrant-led nonprofit theater company is committed to advancing social values and defending human rights.

SOURCE: Forbes at 01:49PM
Tuesday, July 2, 2024

She Found Her Distinct Voice Portraying Nearly 20 Characters In The Play ‘Home’ by Jeryl Brunner

Brittany Inge makes her Broadway debut in the Samm-Art Williams’ classic play at Roundabout Theatre Company

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:37PM

Digital Avatars Could Soon Boost Broadway Shows On TikTok by Marc Hershberg

In the city that never sleeps, Broadway influencers might soon be able to take a nap, and let virtual influencers take center stage.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:15PM
Sunday, June 30, 2024

Step Inside The Broadway Hit, ‘The Outsiders’ by Jeryl Brunner

The winner of four Tony awards, including Best Musical, the Outsiders evokes the height of collaboration between creatives and performers

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:55PM
Wednesday, June 19, 2024

This Year’s Tony Awards Celebrated Women In An Epic And Historic Way by Jeryl Brunner

Go behind the scenes at the 77th Tony Awards. Broadway’s big night was held this past Sunday, at Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:43PM
Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Tony Awards Change Tune On ‘Stereophonic’ Performance by Marc Hershberg

After raising some eyebrows, the Tony Awards have decided to change their tune, and the cast of Stereophonic will now perform on the televised awards show.

SOURCE: Forbes at 01:32PM
Tuesday, June 11, 2024

After A 40-Year Broadway Career, Kecia Lewis Gets Her First Tony Nomination For Hell’s Kitchen by Jeryl Brunner

Lewis has already won Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk awards for playing Miss. Liza Jane in Hell's Kitchen. The musical was inspired by Alicia Keys.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:17PM
Monday, June 10, 2024

Directing Three Hit Shows In One Season, Lila Neugebauer Is An Artistic Virtuoso by Jeryl Brunner

With Appropriate, Uncle Vanya and the Ally, this Tony-nominated director brings daring storytelling to Broadway and off Broadway.

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:17PM
Sunday, June 9, 2024

Tony Awards Mute ‘Stereophonic’ On Telecast by Marc Hershberg

Despite receiving 13 Tony Award nominations, the cast of the play "Stereophonic" will not perform a song from its score at the Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:00PM
Saturday, June 8, 2024

Bernadette Peters Returns To Broadway In This Stephen Sondheim Tribute Show by Jeryl Brunner

The three time Tony-winning performer shares what she misses most about Sondheim and talks about revisiting her ad campaign from 32 years ago.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:14PM
Friday, June 7, 2024

Celia Keenan-Bolger Stars With Jessica Lange And Jim Parsons In A Family Drama For The Ages by Jeryl Brunner

There’s a lot to unpack in Paula Vogel’s Mother Play. Nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Play, the show is currently at Second Stage's Hayes Theater.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:36PM
Thursday, June 6, 2024

Jessica Stone Brings The Big Top To Broadway In ‘Water For Elephants’ by Jeryl Brunner

Nominated for seven Tony awards, Water For Elephants offers a blend of circus artistry (think trapeze, soaring through the air), puppetry, dance and a gumbo of a score featuring folk, bluegr…

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:11AM
Tuesday, June 4, 2024

What It Means For These Artists To Be Nominated For A Tony Award by Jeryl Brunner

This year’s Tony nominees reflect on their shows and how life-changing they have been

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:58AM

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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
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic