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1,151 stories from The New York Observer

'Lonely Planet' Revival Sparks Stars' Recollections of Life During AIDS Crisis by Harry Haun

Actors Arnie Burton and Matt McGrath recall New York of the 1980s during the AIDS crisis, which they return to nightly in the Broadway revival of 'Lonely Planet'.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 9:00am on October 20, 2017

Harry Potter Fans Can't Catch the Snitch After Ticketmaster Verified Fan Fails Again by John Bonazzo

Tickets for 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' went on sale today, but many people failed to get seats.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 3:49pm on October 18, 2017

Jason Alexander on Tackling Gender Dynamics With Comedy by Sherry Amatenstein, Sherry Amatenstein

"Most of my closest friends were women who protected me when I was bullied, and were always there when the chips were down," says Alexander.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 8:00am on October 17, 2017

New Production Can't Conceal 'Time and the Conways' Is Dated by Rex Reed

Act One is rendered unconscious by American actors screeching phony British accents in chirping decibels only a bird can decipher

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 5:15pm on October 11, 2017

Downton Ditto: Elizabeth McGovern Plays an Affluent Matriarch Across the Pond by Harry Haun

After 25 years, Elizabeth McGovern crosses the pond to star on Broadway as a Downton-esque affluent British matriarch.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 9:15am on October 9, 2017

Ticketmaster Sues Scalping Company That Used Bots to Buy 30,000 'Hamilton' Tickets by John Bonazzo

The company alleges Prestige Entertainment bought 30,000 'Hamilton' tickets, along with seats at a Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:57am on October 5, 2017

Deanna Dunagan on Playing Yet Another Unlovable Mother by Harry Haun

Deanna Dunagan makes a specialty"and a rather good living"out of playing the hard-to-love matriarch.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:20am on September 29, 2017

Carrie Coon on Why the Stage Is More Empowering Than Film or TV by Harry Haun

"After doing TV and film, the thing you really start to appreciate about being on stage is you get to tell a story in order from beginning to end."

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:00pm on September 25, 2017

Driving Robert De Niro: Rising Star C.J. Wilson on Getting His Start by Harry Haun

Writer-director Kenneth Lonergan was the first to spot the white-knight potential of the talented and handsome C.J. Wilson.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:00pm on September 14, 2017

Broadway Play Starring Uma Thurman Will Be Updated Weekly to Reference Trump's Tweets by John Bonazzo

Beau Willimon, who also created House of Cards, will update the show, which stars Uma Thurman, weekly.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:43am on September 8, 2017

Playwright Sarah Ruhl's New Work Is a Birthday Present to Her Mom by Harry Haun

Sarah Ruhl's new play opens in a hospital room where five quibbling siblings are doing a deathbed vigil for their dad.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:00am on September 8, 2017

Actress Julie White on Reinventing Nora in 'A Doll's House, Part 2' by Harry Haun

Knock knock. You'll never guess who's there. Then, again"given it's 'A Doll's House, Part 2'"you will.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:30am on August 31, 2017

Bruce Springsteen Fans Kept 'Waitin' on a Sunny Day' by Ticketmaster Verified Fan by John Bonazzo

The new system was supposed to cut down on bots and scalpers, and give diehard fans a better chance at getting tickets.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:18pm on August 30, 2017

'Prince of Broadway' Is as Good as Theater Gets by Rex Reed

"Call him Hal, everyone at Sardi's does."

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:00pm on August 25, 2017

Actress Melissa Gilbert Talks Lack of Romantic Roles for Grandmothers by Harry Huan, Harry Huan

"Just because you get older doesn't mean that you stop having feelings."

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 2:00pm on August 23, 2017

Michael Urie: Playing Hamlet Is Everything by Harry Huan, Harry Huan

"It's all the things you want to do as an actor."

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 2:15pm on August 15, 2017

Michael Moore Adds Razzle-Dazzle to Political Provocation in One-Man Broadway Show by Rex Reed

I expected to be challenged, embarrassed, provoked and possibly enraged. I did not expect to have such a good time.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 4:54pm on August 11, 2017

'Hamilton' Launches a Mobile App"but Fans Aren't 'Satisfied' by John Bonazzo

The app allows users to enter lotteries, buy merchandise and get stickers. But people still wanted more from Lin-Manuel Miranda.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:44am on August 11, 2017

Bruce Springsteen and Harry Potter Are Fighting Ticket Bots"With Ticketmaster's Help by John Bonazzo

The new technology is meant to fight bots and ticket scalpers. It's also being used by 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.'

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:11pm on August 9, 2017

'Curvy Widow' Is Witty but Uneven by Rex Reed

Not a totally original concept, it still provides an enjoyable riff on a vital subject: dating after the death of a spouse.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 4:58pm on August 4, 2017

Meet the Cast Coming to Broadway's 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' by Sarah Fortinsky, Sarah Fortinsky

Seven of the original West End cast members will return to their roles for the Broadway premiere.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 4:27pm on August 3, 2017

Fans Protest After Mandy Patinkin Replaces 'Hamilton' Star in 'Great Comet' by John Bonazzo

Okieriete Onaodowan, who replaced Josh Groban as Pierre, is black. Fans were mad he was being forced to 'make room' for another white actor.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 7:00am on July 27, 2017

30 Hilarious Photoshops of Chris Christie and His Beach Chair in Broadway Shows by John Bonazzo

Actor Stephen Wallem was sick this weekend, and so decided to pair Christie up with Bette Midler, Josh Groban, Ben Platt and Patti LuPone.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 1:45pm on July 10, 2017

Theatrical Mavericks at the New York Musical Festival by Bryan Reesman, Bryan Reesman

Now in its thirteenth year, the New York Music Festival is a boon for those seeking edgy, off-the-wall, or campy shows that might not be ready for the Great White Way but are still a hell of…

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:51pm on July 7, 2017

12 Movies You Never Expected to Be Broadway Musicals That Are Actually Happening by Sarah Fortinsky, Sarah Fortinsky

Next season's offerings show a clear trend emerging: an increasing number of box-office films are being adapted for the stage.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 7:00am on July 7, 2017
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