Sheryl Crow's 'Diner' Musical Delays Broadway Service by David Rooney

The stage musical adaptation of the 1982 MGM film has been postponed from its scheduled spring opening to a fall target.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:48am on January 7, 2013☆⚑

Theater Review: Ben Rimalower's 'Patti Issues,' at the Duplex Cabaret Theater by David Rooney

"Patti Issues," Ben Rimalower's solo show, is much more than any ordinary young gay man's account of his obsession with a Broadway legend.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:20pm on January 3, 2013☆⚑

Broadway House Records Smashed in Bountiful Holiday Week by David Rooney

Among several productions that broke records in their respective theaters, "Wicked" reset the Broadway high for a weekly gross with $2,947,172, while "The Lion King," "The Book of Mormon" an…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 5:40pm on January 2, 2013☆⚑

Broadway Dims Its Lights in Memory of Charles Durning, Jack Klugman by David Rooney

In addition to their celebrated film and television careers, both actors, who died on Christmas Eve, were beloved veterans of the New York stage.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:45pm on December 27, 2012☆⚑

David Rooney on the Record Year in New York Theater by David Rooney

THR's theater critic rounds up his picks for the top stage productions of 2012, both on Broadway and Off.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 8:00am on December 27, 2012☆⚑

Theater Review | 'Restoration Comedy': 'Restoration Comedy' by Amy Freed at the Flea Theater by David Rooney

"Restoration Comedy," by Amy Freed, reimagines and seriously glams up some classics at the Flea.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 4:28pm on December 25, 2012☆⚑

Theater Review | 'Working': Studs Terkel's 'Working' Revived at 59E59 by David Rooney

"Working: A Musical" has been updated to reflect the current unemployment picture as well as changes in the jobs people perform as some old fields dwindle and new ones are born.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 3:57pm on December 25, 2012☆⚑

Theater Review: 'Chris March's The Butt-Cracker Suite!' at Here by David Rooney

"Chris March's The Butt-Cracker Suite!" is a campy reinvention of Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker," which Mr. March calls a "trailer park ballet."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 1:40pm on December 25, 2012☆⚑

Hollywood On Broadway: A Year of Hits and Misses by David Rooney

Jessica Chastain, Katie Holmes, Andrew Garfield, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jim Parsons, Al Pacino, Debra Winger and Paul Rudd were among the film and TV names emblazoned on New York theater ma…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 8:00am on December 25, 2012☆⚑

Cuba Gooding Jr., Vanessa Williams, Condola Rashad Take 'Trip to Bountiful' by David Rooney

The new cast members join previously announced lead Cicely Tyson in the racially reworked Broadway revival of Horton Foote's modern classic.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 5:18pm on December 20, 2012☆⚑

Disney's 'Newsies' Recoups in Record Time by David Rooney

A surprise success story for the studio's stage division, the show has recovered its $5 million investment faster than any Broadway production in Disney Theatrical's history.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 4:07pm on December 20, 2012☆⚑

'Glengarry Glen Ross' Recoups on Broadway by David Rooney

The revival of David Mamet's play, starring Al Pacino and Bobby Cannavale, is the first of this season's Broadway productions to recoup its investment.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 1:16pm on December 19, 2012☆⚑

'Big Fish' Musical Splashes Down for Pre-Broadway Tryout in Chicago by David Rooney

Directed and choreographed by five-time Tony winner Susan Stroman, the stage adaptation of the 2003 Tim Burton film will premiere in the Windy City in April.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 3:26pm on December 18, 2012☆⚑

Theater Review: Studs Terkel's 'Working' is Recycled Again for the Stage by David Rooney

"Working: A Musical" has been updated to reflect the current unemployment picture as well as changes in the jobs people perform as some old fields dwindle and new ones are born.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 3:23pm on December 18, 2012☆⚑

Emilia Clarke Samples Holly Golightly Look for Broadway's 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (Photos) by David Rooney

First images are released of the "Game of Thrones" star in the role made famous by Audrey Hepburn.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 3:57pm on December 12, 2012☆⚑

Theater Review: 'Restoration Comedy' by Amy Freed at the Flea Theater by David Rooney

"Restoration Comedy," by Amy Freed, reimagines and seriously glams up some classics at the Flea.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:16pm on December 12, 2012☆⚑

'Evita' to Exit Broadway With Original Cast by David Rooney

Producers of the musical revival have ditched plans to recast following the departure on Jan. 26 of Ricky Martin, Elena Roger and Michael Cerveris.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 8:26pm on December 11, 2012☆⚑

Theater Review: 'Bare,' Rock Musical, at New World Stages by David Rooney

The retooled "Bare," a pop-rock chronicle of ill-fated gay love at a coed Roman Catholic boarding school, is akin to a particularly sappy and extra-long episode of "Glee."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 4:46pm on December 11, 2012☆⚑

Holly Hunter Drops Out of Off Broadway's 'The Vandal' by David Rooney

New York theater regular Deirdre O'Connell will step in for the Oscar-winning actress, who has withdrawn due to scheduling conflicts.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 4:32pm on December 11, 2012☆⚑

Matt Lauria and Zosia Mamet to Partner Off Broadway in 'Really Really' by David Rooney

Directed by David Cromer, the drama by Paul Downs Colaizzo chronicles how ugly morning-after gossip seeds friction in a close circle of undergrad friends.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 4:06pm on December 11, 2012☆⚑

Shia LaBeouf Making Broadway Debut in 'Orphans' by David Rooney

The actor joins previously announced lead Alec Baldwin in the spring revival of Lyle Kessler's 1983 play about two desperate North Philadelphia brothers who kidnap a wealthy older man.read m…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 2:01pm on December 11, 2012☆⚑

Bo Bice to Join 'Pump Boys' on Broadway by David Rooney

The "American Idol" season four runner-up will star in the spring revival of the heartland rock musical, directed by Tony winner John Doyle.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 1:16pm on December 11, 2012☆⚑

Glengarry Glen Ross: Theater Review by David Rooney

Al Pacino, Bobby Cannavale, David Harbour, Richard Schiff and John C. McGinley star in the second Broadway revival of David Mamet's 1983 drama about unscrupulous real estate brokers.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 6:07pm on December 8, 2012☆⚑

Golden Boy: Theater Review by David Rooney

A superb ensemble cast and inspired design team elevate Bartlett Sher's 75th anniversary Broadway revival of this Clifford Odets play to ravishing heights.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:00pm on December 6, 2012☆⚑

'Scandalous,' 'Anarchist' Both Stage Swift Retreats from Broadway by David Rooney

The Kathie Lee Gifford musical and the new David Mamet play will both close less than a month after opening to negative reviews.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:22pm on December 4, 2012☆⚑