Controversial 'Death of Klinghoffer' goes on at Met Opera House despite protests by Steven Zeitchik

Composer John Adams' controversial "The Death of Klinghoffer" opened Monday night at the Metropolitan Opera to a chorus of protests, but inside the Lincoln Center theater, the show went on.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:40am on October 21, 2014☆⚑

Neil Patrick Harris, in Oscars' 'perfect storm,' faces ultimate hosting test by Steven Zeitchik

After years spent calling for Neil Patrick Harris to host the Oscars, fans of the star got what they asked for Wednesday when he was named emcee of the 2015 ceremony.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 8:55pm on October 15, 2014☆⚑

In Tupac Shakur's 'Holler If Ya Hear Me,' an unlikely Broadway trip by Steven Zeitchik

NEW YORK -- When he was 12, Joshua Boone learned that his uncle had been killed in an act of gun violence. He knew the neighborhood in their Southeast Virginia town had problems with crime, …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on June 23, 2014☆⚑

Tony Awards 2014: A stage to tout coming attractions by Steven Zeitchik

The Tony Awards celebrated the best from the 2013-2014 theater season that ended in April, handing multiple awards to popular shows such as "The Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder" and "A Ra…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:20am on June 11, 2014☆⚑

'Gentleman's Guide' kills at Tony Awards, claims four by Steven Zeitchik

The main character in the Broadway show "A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder" spends much of the musical mystery knocking off those he believes stand in the way of his big score.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 7:00am on June 9, 2014☆⚑

As Tony Awards host, Hugh Jackman follows yonder star by Steven Zeitchik

Yes, Hugh Jackman has hosted the show before, but since then, Neil Patrick Harris has been the host with the most " a tough act to follow. But don't count out the Wolverine factor.Yes, Hugh …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on June 7, 2014☆⚑

For Tupac Shakur musical 'Holler if Ya Hear Me,' a social mission by Steven Zeitchik

NEW YORK"Contemporary Broadway is filled with splashy adaptations of popular movies and revivals of long-ago hits. The hard-core‎, truth-to-power stylings of Tupac Shakur? Not so much. …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:00pm on May 13, 2014☆⚑

For Tony Award nominations 2014, tried-and-true triumphs — mostly by Steven Zeitchik

Several splashy spring Broadway entrants get shut out of major categories. Big nods go instead to the faux-Victorian 'A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder' and a Carole King musical biogra…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 7:00am on April 30, 2014☆⚑

Tonys 2014: Six snubs and surprises by Steven Zeitchik

Denzel Washington was seen as a can’t-miss coming into Tuesday’s Tony Awards nominations. After all, the veteran star had won a Tony for August Wilson's “Fences” in 2…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 1:35pm on April 29, 2014☆⚑

Tonys 2014: 'Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder' leads all nominees by Steven Zeitchik

NEW YORK--In a topsy-turvy musical season, “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder” came out on top at the Tony Awards nominations Tuesday morning, earning 10 nominations, in…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:05am on April 29, 2014☆⚑

Tony Award nominations are up for grabs by Steven Zeitchik

This is a wildly unpredictable year for Tony Award nominations. The musicals category is filled with flawed shows, and the plays category has just a couple of probable contenders.NEW YORK &m…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 8:00am on April 28, 2014☆⚑

Hollywood's under-40 stars spend rookie season on Broadway by Steven Zeitchik

James Franco, Michelle Williams, Zach Braff and other bright lights of young Hollywood are besotted with Broadway, as are the fans who trail along. In this surge of newbies, everybody's lear…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 7:00am on April 16, 2014☆⚑

Condola Rashad, star-bred and 'Cosby' trained by Steven Zeitchik

The daughter of TV's Phylicia Rashad and NFL luminary Ahmad Rashad has chops of her own now. She's starring in 'Romeo and Juliet' on Broadway.NEW YORK — When Condola Rashad was a littl…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 3:00pm on September 28, 2013☆⚑

TIFF 2013: 'August: Osage County' ending could be changed for release by Steven Zeitchik

If you saw Tracy Letts' Pulitzer Prize-winning black comedy "August: Osage County" on the stage in any of the numerous cities it played a few years back, chances are you were struck by one s…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 1:26pm on September 11, 2013☆⚑

Tony Awards 2013: Will 'Matilda' make an L.A. stop any time soon? by Steven Zeitchik

NEW YORK -- The Royal Shakespeare Company's Greg Doran had a rather strange welcome to New York when he arrived at JFK on Saturday.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 7:28pm on June 9, 2013☆⚑

Tony Awards 2013: Producers look to young stars, old Broadway by Steven Zeitchik

NEW YORK — The 2012 Tony Awards drew some of the best reviews of any award ceremony in years, picking up an Emmy in the process.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on June 5, 2013☆⚑

Tonys 2013: Bette Midler, 'Motown' among nomination snubs by Steven Zeitchik

NEW YORK--The Tony Awards committee always loves a good surprise or three.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:18pm on April 30, 2013☆⚑

Tonys 2013: Tom Hanks seeks a new kind of prize by Steven Zeitchik

NEW YORK -- Can Tom Hanks add a Tony Award to his crowded mantle?

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:38am on April 30, 2013☆⚑

Tonys 2013: 'Vanya and Sonia,' 'Lucky Guy' lead play nominees by Steven Zeitchik

NEW YORK -- The Tony nominations announcement Tuesday morning brought good news to Christopher Durang’s dysfunctional-family tale "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" and the late Nor…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:02am on April 30, 2013☆⚑

Tony Awards: Cyndi Lauper's 'Kinky Boots' on top with 13 nominations by Steven Zeitchik

NEW YORK -- “Kinky Boots,” the adaptation of the cross-dressing comedy film with a book by Harvey Fierstein and score by Cyndi Lauper, led the pack when Tony Award nominations we…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:42am on April 30, 2013☆⚑

Alan Cumming dares do all in 'Macbeth' on Broadway by Steven Zeitchik

The actor tackles 15 roles from the Shakespearean tragedy along with a mental patient in a story that frames the performance. He finds it 'terrifying' but relishes the chance to try somethin…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:00am on April 14, 2013☆⚑

Bette Midler heads to Broadway for new Sue Mengers play by Steven Zeitchik

With “Parental Guidance” a surprise hit, Bette Midler is doubling down on her show-biz comeback.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 5:46pm on January 7, 2013☆⚑

Mel Brooks keeps joking while revisiting his hits by Steven Zeitchik

The writer-director, subject of a DVD boxed set and HBO special, is taking notes for a possible 'Blazing Saddles' musical.Mel Brooks has just welcomed a visitor into his office when the come…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00pm on December 9, 2012☆⚑

Tracy Letts finally makes it to Broadway stage by Steven Zeitchik

The playwright and actor, who struggled in the shadows for years, is earning raves in a revival of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' Hollywood's also come calling.NEW YORK — A few year…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on November 22, 2012☆⚑

Who wins with Mamet musical chairs? by Steven Zeitchik

The news this week that the Broadway production of David Mamet’s “Glengarry Glen Ross” would delay its opening night by nearly a month, to Dec. 8, means that a Broadway a…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 8:57pm on November 9, 2012☆⚑