Downtown, he was known for sprawling works and vivid performances, but later in his career he drew praise as an actor in mainstream productions, too. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Theater (Broadway)”
For Broadway’s ‘1776’ Revival, the Drama Is Offstage
By Gotham Rex on October 18, 2022
A cast member criticized the consciously progressive revival for its handling of race in rehearsals, saying there had been “harm done.” She later apologized for her comments. Source: New York Times
Patti LuPone Says She Resigned From Stage Actors’ Union
By Gotham Rex on October 17, 2022
The actress left months ago, and revealed her exit on Monday after her name arose during discussion of the errant reprimanding of a “Hadestown” patron who was using a captioning device. Source: New York Times
‘A Strange Loop,’ Which Won Best Musical, Will End Broadway Run
By Gotham Rex on October 11, 2022
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
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Bad Cinderella’ to Open on Broadway in March
By Gotham Rex on October 3, 2022
The musical, which was known simply as “Cinderella” during a previous run in London, is a new adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Source: New York Times
Mike Birbiglia to Return to Broadway With a New Show This Fall
By Gotham Rex on September 20, 2022
The comedic storyteller, who previously brought a solo show to Broadway in 2018, has a new act for a new age. Source: New York Times
Sean Hayes to Star in Broadway Play About Oscar Levant
By Gotham Rex on September 19, 2022
“Good Night, Oscar,” by Doug Wright, explores the life of a pianist who became famous as a witty guest and host of midcentury radio and television shows. Source: New York Times
Cameron Mackintosh on Closing of ‘Phantom of the Opera’
By Gotham Rex on September 18, 2022
In an interview, the storied British producer said that weakening box office and rising production costs led to the decision to end the longest run in Broadway history. Source: New York Times
‘Phantom of the Opera,’ Broadway’s Longest-Running Show, to Close
By Gotham Rex on September 16, 2022
The theatergoing audience has been slow to return after the pandemic lockdown, and the show hasn’t been selling well enough to defray its running costs. Source: New York Times
Broadway’s ‘Music Man’ Revival Will End Run on Jan. 1
By Gotham Rex on September 13, 2022
The show’s producers have decided not to recast after stars Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster finish runs of slightly more than a year in the show. Source: New York Times
Josh Groban to Star in ‘Sweeney Todd’ Revival on Broadway
By Gotham Rex on September 6, 2022
Groban, playing the title character, will be joined by Annaleigh Ashford in a production scheduled to open in March at the Lunt-Fontanne. Source: New York Times