The meta-musical, which won the Tony Award this year and the Pulitzer Prize in 2020, announced it would close on Jan. 15. Source: New York Times
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New Musical From ‘Strange Loop’ Writer to Run Off Broadway
By Gotham Rex on September 13, 2022
“White Girl in Danger,” a soap opera satire by Michael R. Jackson, will be staged in New York next spring by Second Stage and Vineyard theaters. Source: New York Times
‘A Strange Loop’ Wins Best Musical as Tonys Celebrate Broadway’s Return
By Gotham Rex on June 13, 2022
“The Lehman Trilogy” won best play, “Company” won best musical revival and “Take Me Out” won best revival of a play at the 75th Tony Awards. Source: New York Times
‘A Strange Loop’ Nominated for 11 Tonys as Broadway Lauds Comeback
By Gotham Rex on May 9, 2022
“The Lehman Trilogy,” as well as revivals of “Company” and “For Colored Girls,” led in their respective categories as the industry tries to recover from the long pandemic shutdown. Source: New York Times
Black Plays Are Knocking on Broadway’s Door. Will It Open?
By Gotham Rex on July 23, 2020
Calls for diversity grow louder, and there are shows in the pipeline. But many are being shepherded by newcomers, not the powerful industry regulars. Source: New York Times
Obies Honor ‘A Strange Loop’ and ‘Heroes of the Fourth Turning’
By Gotham Rex on July 14, 2020
The annual awards show for Off and Off Off Broadway theater was prerecorded and streamed after the coronavirus led to cancellation of a live ceremony. Source: New York Times
8 Things to Do This Weekend
By Gotham Rex on June 26, 2020
Our culture writers offer suggestions for what to watch or listen to, and how to celebrate Pride Month as it winds down. Source: New York Times