Computers Are Now Creating Musical Theater by John Bonazzo

The book and score for the new West End musical Beyond the Fence were written by humans, but they had help from digital data.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 2:53pm on December 2, 2015[SHARE]

The Internet Is Losing Its Mind Over #Force4Ham by John Bonazzo

The news that Hamilton composer Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote cantina music for Star Wars: The Force Awakens led to many wonderful memes.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 1:36pm on December 1, 2015[SHARE]

New York Times Restores Production Credits in Theater Reviews by John Bonazzo

After a month-long fight, The New York Times agreed last night to restore production credits in theater reviews.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:48am on November 19, 2015[SHARE]

'Lion King' Video Shows Potential for Virtual Reality in Theater by John Bonazzo

The video, which was posted on Wired magazine's website, gives a new perspective on The Lion King's iconic opening number, "Circle of Life."

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:03am on November 18, 2015[SHARE]

Jeopardy Champ Ken Jennings Insults Aging Theatergoers, Feels Twitter's Wrath by John Bonazzo

He may have won Jeopardy! 74 times, but over the weekend Ken Jennings fought a losing battle with theater lovers.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:15am on November 9, 2015[SHARE]

Playwrights Protest Times Removing Production Credits From Theater Reviews by John Bonazzo

In recent weeks the paper has removed the names of set, costume, lighting and sound designers from both print and online copy for reviews.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:36pm on October 28, 2015[SHARE]

The Internet Thinks Oscar Wilde Would've Been the King of Twitter by John Bonazzo

Twitter marked the occasion of his birthday by lamenting that he may have been born in the wrong era.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 5:04pm on October 16, 2015[SHARE]

You Can Now Shred Along With the 'School of Rock' Cast in Virtual Reality by John Bonazzo

To promote his upcoming musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber released a 360 degree interactive music video for the song "You're In The Band."

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 4:09pm on October 14, 2015[SHARE]

'Hamilton' Fuses Old and New Media by Streaming Cast Recording on NPR by John Bonazzo

When the Hamilton cast recording was posted to First Listen this morning, music fans descended on NPR in droves.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 3:45pm on September 21, 2015[SHARE]

AT&T Tweet Encouraging Cell Phone Use in Theaters Enrages Broadway by John Bonazzo

Heartfelt pleas from Benedict Cumberbatch and Patti LuPone aren't enough- even cell phone companies are encouraging phone use in theaters.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:45am on September 15, 2015[SHARE]

Benedict Cumberbatch Begs Audience Members Not To Tweet During Plays by John Bonazzo

The heartthrob, currently starring in Hamlet, is the latest celebrity to lose his patience with cell phones in the theater.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:56am on August 10, 2015[SHARE]

Want to Drain Your Cell Phone Battery? Text In A Broadway Theater by John Bonazzo

It's not just rude, it's pointless- most theaters have terrible cell service just because of the way they were built.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 5:18pm on July 10, 2015[SHARE]

The Observer Perfectly Predicts Top Eight Tony Races by John Bonazzo

But the featured acting categories were a different story

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:27am on June 8, 2015[SHARE]

At Tony Awards, Featured Actor Races Offer Many Surprises by John Bonazzo

The featured actors are often forgotten in pre-Tony conversation, but these four categories are often among the most entertaining and unpredictable races on Tony night.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:00pm on May 27, 2015[SHARE]

The Best Actors of Broadway: Handicapping the Tony Awards by John Bonazzo

Here, a look at who's ahead, who can upset and who should just be happy to be there.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 7:02pm on May 19, 2015[SHARE]

The Tony Awards' Tightest Races And Who We're Betting On by John Bonazzo

This year's Tony Awards- New York's answer to the Oscars- has all the drama of a high-stakes horse race.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 4:53pm on May 8, 2015[SHARE]

No More Dancing Queens: "Mamma Mia" Will Close in September by John Bonazzo

See that girl, watch that scene- for a few more months.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:48am on April 10, 2015[SHARE]

It's Only a Tease: Nathan Lane to Return to McNally Play After BAM's 'Iceman' Closes by John Bonazzo

Nathan Lane, currently starring in Iceman, will return to Terrence McNally's comedy It's Only a Play on March 31, after the Eugene O'Neill drama ends its run at BAM.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:57pm on February 25, 2015[SHARE]