Children under 12, who cannot be vaccinated, can show a negative test to attend. But the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall plan to bar them for now. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Theater”
Elliot Lawrence, Award-Winning Conductor, Dies at 96
By Gotham Rex on July 26, 2021
He led a big band, conducted on Broadway, collected Emmys and for nearly 50 years led the orchestra on the annual Tony Awards broadcast. Source: New York Times
Williamstown Theater Festival Tries to Weather the Storms
By Gotham Rex on July 26, 2021
The annual summer festival in Massachusetts has tried to adapt amid the pandemic and calls for more diversity onstage. Source: New York Times
Positive Coronavirus Test Halts Shakespeare in the Park for Third Night
By Gotham Rex on July 23, 2021
“Merry Wives,” an adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy, had already pushed back its opening night by nearly two weeks after an injury to its leading man. Source: New York Times
Restaurant Week Makes a Comeback
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2021
The industry has started to recover, but many businesses are still struggling. It is hoped the promotion, through Aug. 22, will help. Source: New York Times
Historic Cherry Lane Theater Sold for $11 Million
By Gotham Rex on July 19, 2021
The Lucille Lortel Theater Foundation, which has managed the 97-year-old theater for the past decade, will take over the building in Greenwich Village. Source: New York Times
Review: Endorphins Fuel an Awakening in ‘Endure’
By Gotham Rex on July 18, 2021
A solo show about a marathoner rebuilding her life takes its audience on a 5K through Central Park. Running is optional, our critic insists. Source: New York Times
Broadway, Awaiting Crowds’ Return, Will Get More Wheelchair Access
By Gotham Rex on July 14, 2021
Jujamcyn Theaters, which operates five theaters on Broadway, had been accused by federal prosecutors in Manhattan of violating the Americans With Disabilities Act. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams in the Limelight
By Gotham Rex on July 12, 2021
The nominee for mayor sent a message to Democrats around the country during Sunday talk show appearances. Source: New York Times
Critic's Pick: 'Seize the King,' Harlem Theater's 'Richard III'
By Gotham Rex on July 11, 2021
It’s a tale that Will Power intends as cautionary, with cycles of history and human violence in mind. Source: New York Times
Review: ‘Fruma-Sarah (Waiting in the Wings)’ Is a Mangled Love Letter
By Gotham Rex on July 9, 2021
There’s great pleasure in seeing the actress Jackie Hoffman take center stage, even if the play, by E. Dale Smith, doesn’t quite deliver. Source: New York Times
Theater Is in the Streets of New York, if You Listen
By Gotham Rex on July 8, 2021
Recent audio and walking tours provide a gentle return to spectatorship while also revealing overlooked corners of the city. Source: New York Times
‘Waitress’ Is Returning to Broadway. So Is Sara Bareilles.
By Gotham Rex on July 7, 2021
The popular musical secured a limited engagement at the Ethel Barrymore Theater this fall. The singer and songwriter will reprise her role for six weeks. Source: New York Times
Hot Vax Summer? Falstaff and Shakespeare in the Park Are Ready.
By Gotham Rex on July 6, 2021
The Delacorte Theater in Central Park is reopening with a Harlem-set version of Shakespeare’s comedy “The Merry Wives of Windsor.” Source: New York Times
How ‘Hamilton’ Got $30 Million in Federal Aid
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2021
The megahit had five separate productions around the nation, and with each applying for $10 million in pandemic relief to help get back onstage, the tally could reach $50 million. Source: New York Times