840 stories by "Chris Luner"
With Open House sweeping New York City this past weekend, many well-known landmarks and sites around the city opened their doors to flocks of tourists and residents to explore some of New Yo…
Live theatre; where anything can happen at any moment and you need to adjust accordingly. This isn’t the movies. There is no “cut” or “second takes” on performa…
While big name Hollywood actors may be best known for appearances here and there on Broadway, Off-Broadway will get its share of big names next season! That is not to say Off-Broadway …
Chicago has no doubt mastered the role of being the ultimate “tryout” city for Broadway. With recent Broadway productions like On Your Feet and Kinky Boots which started in the c…
Staten Island may seem like a world away to most New Yorkers. I mean, you need to take a boat to get there? C’mon! Trust me, it isn’t nearly as bad as you think. The often forgot…
We’re very excited to announce a brand new feature and topic coming to our Blog! While Luner on Theatre is known for bringing you theatre news from Broadway to London and beyond, we ra…
Some Broadway plays never see the daylight of a revival. Most productions that do receive revivals, often find themselves located somewhere else than the original Broadway house the show beg…
Dear Emerson College, I find it hard to believe I am composing an article to express to you my ultimate dismay and disappointment in your potential decision to destroy The Colonial Theatre f…
Call it “Tradition” but Fiddler on the Roof is no stranger to Broadway. Turning 50 this year, the show has managed five Broadway revivals during its short lifetime. While some ma…
Manhattan Theatre Club officially kicks off its 2015-16 season on Broadway tonight! The theatre company, which brings several works to Off-Broadway and Broadway each season, is one of the be…
Another musical revival, re-envisioned, is heading to Broadway this season! The Color Purple, which debuted a decade ago, will return following a highly acclaimed run across the pond in Lond…
While the real Yankees might have dropped the ball last night when it came to this season’s playoffs, have no fear New Yorker’s! The Yankees will still hit the field through this…
Broadway’s dirtiest show just got dirtier! While many see this actor as a fatherly figure following his role on a beloved television show for years, many don’t know that Bob Sage…
Luner on Theatre kicks off its Opening Night coverage for the 2015-16 theatre season tonight with Old Times! Yes, we know we missed a couple of openings already but from now until April 26th…
While the Main Stage at Wagner College is known for producing your typical Broadway musicals and comedies, head across the street to hidden gem known as the Stage One Studio Theatre for an a…
Interruptions from the audience on Broadway are too frequently becoming a part of our theatre-going experience. Whether it be texting, phone calls or simply talking patrons, it seems as thou…
If you think house hunting in New York City is bad, try doing that for all of Broadway under one roof. The 2016 Tony Awards are on the move as the search for a potential home, should Radi…
One of the most anticipated new musicals of the season has announced its beloved lead who led the show during its out-of-town tryout will bring the show to Broadway later this season. While …
While Disney and Hunchback fans could not be more disappointed earlier this year hearing the beloved new stage version of the musical would not head to Broadway, some good news is still in s…
For those who didn’t live through the years the Harry Potter book series was released, it’s almost impossible to explain the phenomenon in words. After finishing one book, reader…
Broadway’s latest new musical looks like a killer good time! Another new musical has lined itself up for the 2015-16 season on Broadway and this one is definitely one of a kind! Today,…
Wagner College Theatre is ready for a home-run hit as the theatre program kicks off its 2015-16 season tonight! Located in Staten Island, New York, the nationally recognized theatre program …
Next Station; Broadway! An American classic is set to return to the entertainment world in coming years except this time, it’ll be found on the stage and not the screen. Soul Train,…
December 7th, 1941. A day that would change everything for America. Pearl Harbor has come under attack by the Japanese launching America into the midst of the already looming second World…
Luner on Theatre brings you an exclusive look at the new marquees on Broadway this Fall! Hamilton at The Richard Rodgers – Officially Open Spring Awakening at The Brooks Atkinson Theat…
