'The Band's Visit' to open on Broadway in the fall by Joe Dziemianowicz

A compact and captivating gem of a musical moves uptown.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:21am on May 24, 2017☆⚑

'Can You Forgive Her?' - theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Gina Gionfriddo's new play is as timely as it is disappointing.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 9:00pm on May 23, 2017☆⚑

'Whirligig' spins a story of a troubled family: theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Hamish Linklater's latest play is hit and miss.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 9:00pm on May 21, 2017☆⚑

Idina Menzel to star in 'Skintight' Off-Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz

Wicked good news for Idina Menzel fans.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 8:30am on May 16, 2017☆⚑

Suzan-Lori Parks' 'Venus' " theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Suzan-Lori Parks recalls a woman whose life became a freashow.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 9:00pm on May 15, 2017☆⚑

Encores! 'Golden Apple' shines intermittently: theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

How do you like them apples? Fact is, it's a mixed bag.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 5:33pm on May 11, 2017☆⚑

Tony Nominations: Age, fame, Oscars, diversity figure into races by Joe Dziemianowicz

The Tony Awards nods are out " and it's looking a lot like the Oscars.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:12pm on May 2, 2017☆⚑

Tony Awards nominations: 'The Great Comet' leads with 12 nods by Joe Dziemianowicz

The 71st annual Tony Awards nods are all over the map " and stage.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 9:26am on May 2, 2017☆⚑

'Six Degrees of Separation' with Allison Janney " review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Broadway's crazy good "Six Degrees of Separation" is a reminder of theater's enduring impact.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 9:00pm on April 25, 2017☆⚑

'Anastasia' on Broadway: review by Joe Dziemianowicz

A tuneful but tonally challenged new musical borrows inspiration from a Meg Ryan cartoon.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 9:00pm on April 24, 2017☆⚑

Ramin Karimloo's 'Anastasia' workout 'was non-negotiable' by Joe Dziemianowicz

A Broadway actor shapes up for a role.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 8:00am on April 24, 2017☆⚑

'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' on Broadway " review by Joe Dziemianowicz

The candy man can't.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 9:00pm on April 23, 2017☆⚑

Bette Midler and 'Hello, Dolly!' a dazzling match: theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Hello, blockbuster!

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 9:00pm on April 20, 2017☆⚑

Paula Vogel's 'Indecent' on Broadway: theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel makes an impressive, long-awaited Broadway debut.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 9:00pm on April 18, 2017☆⚑

Kevin Spacey to host the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall by Joe Dziemianowicz

Powers that be looked beyond the usual suspects for this year's Tony Awards emcee.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 1:28pm on April 18, 2017☆⚑

Andy Karl brightens 'Groundhog Day' " theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Move over, Billy Murray. There's a new Phil Connors in town.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 8:30pm on April 17, 2017☆⚑

Injured 'Groundhog Day' star Andy Karl to open show as planned by Joe Dziemianowicz

Just don't tell him to break a leg.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:38pm on April 17, 2017☆⚑

J.T. Rogers illuminates peace talks in thrilling 'Oslo' - review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Peacemaking isn't tranquil business.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:00pm on April 13, 2017☆⚑

'Friends the Musical Parody' set for fall Off-Broadway run by Joe Dziemianowicz

They'll be there for you " on stage. And belting.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:53am on April 13, 2017☆⚑

Billy Porter's new album boasts 'Hamilton' stars, pride, protest by Joe Dziemianowicz

Tony and Grammy winner Billy Porter has traded slinky red "Kinky Boots" for a producer's hat.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 1:41pm on April 11, 2017☆⚑

Tony Bennett, Billy Joel honor Broadway's James M. Nederlander by Joe Dziemianowicz

He was known as Jimmy " and for his love of theater.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 6:37pm on April 10, 2017☆⚑

Lynn Nottage wins Pulitzer Prize for 'Sweat' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Where to put that second Pulizter Prize for drama? A Brooklyn writer grapples with that happy question.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 4:05pm on April 10, 2017☆⚑

'Hairy Ape' with Bobby Cannavale, 'The Profane' - theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

A Eugene O'Neill classic and a topical new drama are steeped in person crises.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 9:00pm on April 9, 2017☆⚑

'War Paint' with Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole " review by Joe Dziemianowicz

A show about queens of the beauty business is barely skin deep.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 9:00pm on April 6, 2017☆⚑

Kevin Kline preens to perfection in 'Present Laughter' " review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Vintage Noel Coward, served well-done.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 9:00pm on April 5, 2017☆⚑