Angela Lansbury was a Broadway goddess
She was swell, she was great, she had all of Broadway on her plate. Angela Lansbury, a titan of stage, film and television died Tuesday at 96. The denizens of … Read More
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‘Death of a Salesman’ Broadway review: So-so revival lacks fire
There are more tricks than exciting drama in the latest revival of “Death of a Salesman,” which opened Sunday night on Broadway. Jazz music often underscores and pacifies the action, … Read More
Broadway star Susan Egan reveals Bell’s palsy diagnosis after suffering facial paralysis
Broadway star Susan Egan revealed she’s been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy just weeks before she was due to head on tour. The 52-year-old, who was nominated for a Tony Award … Read More
‘1776’ Broadway review: Woke musical isn’t revolutionary
The script, or book, of the 1969 musical “1776” is a truly remarkable creation. By Peter Stone, it’s witty, suspenseful, nuanced and confronts the complex issues involved in the founding … Read More
On Broadway this fall, everything old is new again
Post-pandemic Broadway has gone into overdrive. This is the most promising season in years, one that’s especially rich in revivals — with a twist. The hottest new musical to watch … Read More
Make your kids into lifelong theater lovers with these kid-centric productions
It’s the only theater on 42nd Street that offers stroller parking — and tickets that start at $20. Welcome to the New Victory Theater, where productions from across the country … Read More
‘Cost of Living’ Broadway review: A gripping, unexpected drama
The guts of Martyna Majok’s absorbing play “Cost of Living,” which opened on Broadway Monday night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, come from how forcefully the show pushes back … Read More
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s big changes
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical “Cinderella” is coming to Broadway after all — and, like the main character, she’s getting an extreme makeover. First, they’re ditching the title that confused Brits … Read More
Stoppard play is too big and icy
A grandmother makes a depressing observation early on in Tom Stoppard’s latest play “Leopoldstadt,” which opened Sunday night on Broadway. Staring mournfully at an old photograph, she says, “Here’s a … Read More
Meet double amputee Katy Sullivan
Paralympics to Broadway: Meet double amputee Katy Sullivan Athlete and performer Katy Sullivan is the highest-profile member of a growing group of actors with disabilities making major waves across New … Read More
