Waterston honored for Lincoln portrayals

Usher's Broadway debut: work in progress By MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic

It doesn't matter to those fans that his acting is rudimentary and he looks too young to play an experienced, jaded wheeler-dealer such as Flynn. The man sings and dance with ease. But it's …

Final 'Sweeney Todd' gets Sondheim visit By FRED LIEF, Associated Press Writer

Matthew Broderick breaks collarbone

'Guitars' celebrates the blues By MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic

Ruben Santiago-Hudson, who appeared in that memorable first outing, directs here, clearly finding the story but missing some of the poetry that puts this play high in the Wilson canon.

'Fantasticks' well-sung, bland By MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic

'City Slickers' actor Bruno Kirby dies

Circus show is raunchy, funny, intimate By JUSTIN BERGMAN, Associated Press Writer

The warped burlesque circus show "Absinthe" is Cirque du Soleil's younger sister - more brash, less inhibited and more naked.

'Babylon Heights' munchkins amok By JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press Writer

DUBLIN, Ireland - On the stage of a small Dublin theater, actors dressed as Munchkins swear, steal, fight, drink and smoke opium. Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore.

Waiting to see Streep, Kline in the park By VERENA DOBNIK, Associated Press Writer

'Indian Blood' thin in plot By CONNOR ENNIS, Associated Press Writer

"Indian Blood" boasts some genuine laughs and a few pleasant performances, but if you're looking for deep insights, you're better off looking somewhere else.

REVIEW: 'Shout! The Mod Musical' By MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Writer

"Shout!" is an odd, high-decibel piece of nostalgia with superficial serious intentions lightly sprinkled into the entertainment. It's not just the minis that come up short.

Diahann Carroll gets secret spot on "Grey's" By Barry Garron (Hollywood Reporter)

"Grey's Anatomy" executive producer Betsy Beers confirmed that Sara Ramirez, the actress who played the love interest of series regular T.R. Knight's character George last season, will retur…

Henry Hewes, Best Plays editor, dies at 89

Rita Wilson makes her Broadway debut By MARK KENNEDY, Associated Press Writer

The first time Rita Wilson saw the musical "Chicago," she was enthralled, delighted and excited. The second time, she almost threw up.

'Grendel,' opens at NYC festival By MARTIN STEINBERG, Associated Press Writer

Evil is so good.

Comedian Red Buttons dies in L.A. at 87 By BOB THOMAS, Associated Press Writer

'DruidSynge' a 9-hour celebration By MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic

A leaden look at Che's last days By MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic

REVIEW: 'Pig Farm' By PETER SANTILLI, Associated Press Writer

For those who are not opposed to a little mindless fun, "Pig Farm" will delight.

New Guthrie Theater opens in Minneapolis By TRAVIS COLEMAN, Associated Press Writer

FBI shadowed playwright Arthur Miller By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer

Lead character stymies 'House' By MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic

Sandra Oh lifts 'Satellites' By MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic

'Spring Awakening' ambitious By MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic