Too bad 'Charlie' won't get ahead by Robert Bianco

Nathan Lane may not have found his TV hit yet, but he's getting warmer.

'Hairspray' nets 8 Tonys by Elysa Gardner

Kate Winslet, Sam Mendes marry

As Rose, Peters is no shrinking violet by Elysa Gardner

Bernadette Peter reflects on her 'Gypsy' journey by Elysa Gardner

A masterful 'Master Harold' returns to Broadway by Elysa Gardner

It's rare that a director has the distinction of overseeing one of Broadway's best and worst productions in less than three months.

100 reasons to toast Bob Hope

Curtain's up on off-Broadway's variety show

Off-Broadway is where new trends start and where hot Broadway prospects percolate. USA TODAY's Elysa Gardner looks at star turns, Shakespearean science and bio-musicals.

Rabe's 'Monk' goes Chekhov one better by Elysa Gardner

Sentimental new drama links Anton Chekhov and David Rabe.

Odes to self-involved fall off Allen's 'Block' by Elysa Gardner

Bill Maher's 'Victory' tour: Bold but not beautiful by Elysa Gardner

'Journey' worth every second by Elysa Gardner

New Bacharach-David revue is worth a look for old time's sake by Elysa Gardner

Flawless 'Gypsy' sparkles under Mendes' hand by Elysa Gardner

Just what the world needs now by Elysa Gardner

Musical based on beloved songs of Burt Bacharach opens.

English 'April' blooms as lonely gals find love by Elysa Gardner

High-caliber cast more than makes up for clichéd dialogue.

August Wilson sails back to beginning for 'Gem of the Ocean' by Elysa Gardner

That old black magic by Elysa Gardner

A few recent, and upcoming, standards-bearing collections.

The new interpreters of standards by Elysa Gardner

Peter Cincotti is among a number of performers — some of them newcomers, some old pros — who are profiting from a revived interest in the interpretation of popular standards and other classic material.
Includes quotes from Melissa Errico, Michael Feinstein and Ute Lemper.

'Q', 'Frog and Toad' jump age barriers by Elysa Gardner

Grace, charisma and talent somehow don't add up in 'Nine' by Elysa Gardner

Banderas, legendary Rivera pleased that two can tango by Elysa Gardner

Sadness, humor go over easy in 'Joe Egg' by Elysa Gardner

The play they wrote is all in good fun by Elysa Gardner

'Life' multiplies appeal in 3 ways by Elysa Gardner

Helen Hunt leads a strong cast in sprightly scenarios.