The writer maps her life in a one-woman show, “Is There Still Sex in the City?,” beginning previews this weekend at the Daryl Roth Theater. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Theater”
Jonathan Reynolds, Playwright and Food Columnist, Dies at 79
By Gotham Rex on November 11, 2021
His plays tended to parody American institutions. His food writing tended to be full of humor. Source: New York Times
Cherry Lane Theater Is Back on the Market After Sale Falls Through
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2021
It seemed as if the Lucille Lortel Theater Foundation’s purchase of the theater was a done deal in July. But now the property is back on the market. Source: New York Times
Billy Crystal to Return to Broadway in ‘Mr. Saturday Night’
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2021
The musical, about a comedian’s rise and fall, plans to open at the Nederlander Theater in the spring. Source: New York Times
Julianne Boyd to Retire After 27 Years at Barrington Stage
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2021
Under her leadership, the nonprofit produced “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” and other shows that made it to Broadway. Source: New York Times
Review: Edie Falco Shines as an Everywoman in ‘Morning Sun’
By Gotham Rex on November 3, 2021
A new play by Simon Stephens has hearty performances but a nearly undetectable pulse. Source: New York Times
Audra McDonald to Star in ‘Ohio State Murders’ on Broadway
By Gotham Rex on November 1, 2021
The production brings the world of the playwright Adrienne Kennedy, 90, to Broadway for the first time. Source: New York Times
New York’s Irish Arts Center Upgrades to a ‘Flagship Hub’
By Gotham Rex on October 31, 2021
The $60 million building in Hell’s Kitchen, which will present theater, dance, music and more, is scheduled to open in December. Source: New York Times
Review: ‘Caroline, or Change’ Makes History’s Heartbreak Sing
By Gotham Rex on October 27, 2021
An electrifying revival of the 2003 musical, featuring a titanic performance by Sharon D Clarke, follows the money to the source of American inequality. Source: New York Times
As Broadway Returns, Shows Rethink and Restage Depictions of Race
By Gotham Rex on October 23, 2021
“The Book of Mormon,” “The Lion King” and “Hamilton” are among those making changes as theaters reopen following the lengthy pandemic shutdown. Source: New York Times
Chad Kimball Sues ‘Come From Away’ Over His Termination
By Gotham Rex on October 22, 2021
The actor, who is Christian, said in an interview he was let go because of his religious beliefs. The show’s producers declined to comment. Source: New York Times
Indian Film Is Being Adapted Into a Broadway Musical
By Gotham Rex on October 22, 2021
“Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,” a popular Hindi-language movie from 1995, will debut during the 2022-23 season. Source: New York Times
As Borders Reopen, New York Wants Foreign Tourists Back, and Fast
By Gotham Rex on October 20, 2021
The city’s tourism marketing agency is starting a campaign in several countries to attract visitors after the long pandemic lockout. Source: New York Times
Live Performance Is Back, With New Rituals Joining the Old Ones
By Gotham Rex on October 19, 2021
Seeing theater these days can involve waiting in lines to show proof of vaccination and getting rapid coronavirus tests for young children. Many fans seem undeterred. Source: New York Times
‘Black No More’ to Land Off Broadway This Winter
By Gotham Rex on October 6, 2021
The musical will feature the theatrical debut of the Roots’ Black Thought, who will be writing the music and lyrics and be in a lead role. Source: New York Times