A Time to Kill: Theater Review by David Rooney

This courtroom drama adapted for the stage from John Grisham's 1989 debut novel arrives on Broadway to coincide with publication of the author's sequel, "Sycamore Row."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 7:15pm on October 20, 2013☆⚑

The Winslow Boy: Theater Review by David Rooney

Roger Rees, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Alessandro Nivola head the cast of Lindsay Posner's Broadway revival of the 1946 Terence Rattigan drama.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:00pm on October 17, 2013☆⚑

'An American in Paris' Bound for Broadway by David Rooney

The Gershwin musical adapted from the beloved 1951 MGM Gene Kelly classic will premiere in the City of Light in Dec. 2014, with a Broadway bow planned for the following spring.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 5:16pm on October 17, 2013☆⚑

Toni Collette, Michael C. Hall Among Stellar Cast Lined Up for Broadway's 'The Realistic Joneses' by David Rooney

Tracy Letts and Marisa Tomei will also star in Will Eno's dark comedy, which premiered to rave reviews last fall at Yale Rep.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 2:00pm on October 16, 2013☆⚑

First Look: Neil Patrick Harris as 'Hedwig' by David Rooney

Tony-winning director Michael Mayer will stage the Broadway production of John Cameron Mitchell's cult musical, beginning performances in March.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:01pm on October 15, 2013☆⚑

Stephen Sondheim To Try Out a New Take on 'Company' by David Rooney

The composer is collaborating with Tony-winning director John Tiffany on a workshop of the groundbreaking 1970 musical, reconceiving central character Bobby as a gay man.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 8:22pm on October 15, 2013☆⚑

A Night With Janis Joplin: Theater Review by David Rooney

Mary Bridget Davies portrays the psychedelic blues-rock superstar in this concert-style bio-musical, which comes to Broadway after hit regional engagements.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:00pm on October 10, 2013☆⚑

Theater Review: 'Bike America' at the Theater at St. Clement's by David Rooney

"Bike America" follows a 20-something woman who joins a group on a cross-country cycling trip.    

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:32pm on October 10, 2013☆⚑

Emma Thompson to Make N.Y. Stage Debut in 'Sweeney Todd' by David Rooney

The "Saving Mr. Banks" star will play malevolent London pie shop proprietress Mrs. Lovett in the New York Philharmonic's staging of the classic musical thriller.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 8:56pm on October 9, 2013☆⚑

Tony Awards Set for June 8 at Radio City by David Rooney

Cut-off is April 24 for Broadway openings eligible for New York theater's top honors, with nominations to be announced on April 29.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:11am on October 9, 2013☆⚑

'Doctor Who's' Matt Smith to Star in 'American Psycho' Musical by David Rooney

The actor best known for the iconic British sci-fi series will play Patrick Bateman in the show based on Bret Easton Ellis' novel.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 8:38am on October 7, 2013☆⚑

Bryan Cranston to Make Broadway Debut as LBJ in 'All the Way' by David Rooney

The "Breaking Bad" star will reprise the role of the 36th U.S. president, which he is currently performing in Cambridge, Mass., when the play transfers to New York this winter.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 2:25am on October 7, 2013☆⚑

Big Fish: Theater Review by David Rooney

Five-time Tony winner Susan Stroman directs and choreographs this new musical based on Daniel Wallace's magical-realism novel and Tim Burton's 2003 big-screen adaptation. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:00pm on October 6, 2013☆⚑

'Kinky Boots' Kicks Up a Profit on Broadway by David Rooney

Thanks to sell-out business, the 2013 Tony Award winner for best musical has recouped its $13.5 million capitalization in just seven months.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 2:18pm on October 3, 2013☆⚑

The Glass Menagerie: Theater Review by David Rooney

Zachary Quinto makes his Broadway debut alongside two-time Tony winner Cherry Jones in John Tiffany's masterful production of the 1944 Tennessee Williams drama.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:00pm on September 26, 2013☆⚑

Toni Braxton and Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds Join Broadway's 'After Midnight' Lineup by David Rooney

The Grammy-winning recording artists are the latest special guest stars to join a roster that includes Fantasia Barrino and k.d. lang in the musical tribute to the Harlem Renaissance.read mo…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 3:48pm on September 25, 2013☆⚑

Romeo and Juliet: Theater Review by David Rooney

Orlando Bloom makes his Broadway debut opposite Condola Rashad in director David Leveaux's interracial update on William Shakespeare's tragedy of star-crossed young lovers.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:00pm on September 19, 2013☆⚑

Singing Hollywood Cowboy Roy Rogers to Ride Again on Broadway by David Rooney

Marshall Brickman, an Oscar winner for his screenplay of "Annie Hall" and a Tony nominee for "Jersey Boys," is attached to the developing musical.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 2:36pm on September 19, 2013☆⚑

Sting's 'The Last Ship' Charts Broadway Course by David Rooney

Directed by Joe Mantello, the musical about a blue-collar Northern English seaport community will debut in Chicago en route to New York.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:53pm on September 19, 2013☆⚑

Anna Nicole: Opera Review by David Rooney

The tragic life of Anna Nicole Smith makes for audacious subject matter in this unconventional opera by composer Mark-Anthony Turnage and librettist Richard Thomas.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 5:39pm on September 18, 2013☆⚑

Women or Nothing: Theater Review by David Rooney

A lesbian couple go to elaborate lengths to conceive a child naturally in this comedy from Ethan Coen, premiering Off Broadway.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:00pm on September 16, 2013☆⚑

Sunshine on Leith: Toronto Review by David Rooney

Director Dexter Fletcher brings to the screen this stage musical built around songs by Scottish sibling duo The Proclaimers.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 4:48pm on September 13, 2013☆⚑

August: Osage County: Toronto Review by David Rooney

Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts head an all-star ensemble in the screen version of Tracy Letts' acclaimed play about a messed-up Oklahoma family.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 3:57am on September 10, 2013☆⚑

Can a Song Save Your Life?: Toronto Review by David Rooney

Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo find comfort making music in Irish writer-director John Carney's minor-key charmer, picked up at Toronto by the Weinstein Co.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 8:28pm on September 8, 2013☆⚑

'Amelie' to Become Broadway Musical by David Rooney

Composer Dan Messe of Brooklyn-based indie ensemble Hem is working on the adaptation with playwright Craig Lucas and co-lyricist Nathan Tysen.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 3:12pm on August 22, 2013☆⚑