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Will Jennifer Lopez Make Her Broadway Debut in the <em>Hustlers</em> Musical?
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Will Jennifer Lopez Make Her Broadway Debut in the Hustlers Musical?
The international pop icon teased out a possible future for the hit movie this week.
Eric Peters plays Hugh, James Parks plays Octopus, and Joyah Spangler plays Natalie in <em>Love Actually?</em>
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Love Actually? Musical Parody Laughs Its Way Onto Our List of Recommended Shows
Also, an Arthur Miller classic gets a stellar off-Broadway production by Bedlam, and Cinderella dazzles in New Jersey.
John Kevin Jones delivers a cup of holiday cheer in <em>A Christmas Carol</em> at the Merchant's House.
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6 Shows You Should See in December
Enjoy new dramas garnished with a sprig of holiday cheer.
A scene from the 2015 edition of the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS fundraising event now known as the Red Bucket Follies.
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Here Are Some Theater-Related Charities to Donate to on Giving Tuesday
In the spirit of the holiday season, make a difference in the lives of aspiring theater professionals.
Andrea Martin, LaChanze, Campbell Scott, and Rachel Prather star in <em>A Christmas Carol</em> on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre.
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A Christmas Carol Tops Our List of Favorite Shows This Thanksgiving Week
We also recommend off-Broadway revivals of plays by Tony Kushner, María Irene Fornés, and more.
5 Best Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
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5 Best Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
This year, we give thanks to the Broadway performers who gave us all a reason to tune in to the Macy's parade every year.
Screw Black Friday. Go See a Broadway Show Instead.
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Screw Black Friday. Go See a Broadway Show Instead.
Here's a schedule of shows you can attend in lieu of the consumer demolition derby.
10 Broadway Shows We Turned Into Hallmark Christmas Movies
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10 Broadway Shows We Turned Into Hallmark Christmas Movies
From Hello, Holly! to Snow Angels in America, we've got something for everyone (who loves Hallmark Christmas movies).
Who's Going to Win the 2020 Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album?
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Who's Going to Win the 2020 Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album?
The recordings of multiple Tony-winning shows are in the running for the coveted award.
Kyle Soller, John Benjamin Hickey, Arturo Luís Soria, Darryl Gene Daughtry Jr., Dylan Frederick, and Kyle Harris star in <em>The Inheritance</em> on Broadway.
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The Inheritance Tops Our List of Favorite Shows This Week
We also celebrate the returns of Evita and Slava to New York City.
Broadway Revival of <em>West Side Story</em> Cuts "I Feel Pretty" and the "Somewhere" Ballet
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Broadway Revival of West Side Story Cuts "I Feel Pretty" and the "Somewhere" Ballet
Belgian experimental theater director Ivo van Hove has big changes planned for the golden-age American musical.
Kristin Chenoweth, Adrienne Warren, and More Star in Our Critics' Top Faves
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Kristin Chenoweth, Adrienne Warren, and More Star in Our Critics' Top Faves
Plus, we remind of you of a David Henry Hwang-Jeanine Tesori musical, which closes this weekend.
Is Netflix the New Broadway?
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Is Netflix the New Broadway?
The streaming service is distributing screen adaptations of American Son, The Prom, and Tick, Tick…Boom!
New Liza Birkenmeier, Lizzie Vieh Plays Are Among Our Critics' Top Faves This Week
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New Liza Birkenmeier, Lizzie Vieh Plays Are Among Our Critics' Top Faves This Week
Also, we remind you of the new Tracy Letts play on Broadway closing this weekend.
Adrienne Warren plays Tina Turner in <em>Tina: The Tina Turner Musical</em> on Broadway.
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6 Shows You Should See in November
November features a bunch of new musicals and plays, and one notable revival. Goody goody.
Everything You Need to Know About <em>The Little Mermaid Live!</em> on ABC
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Everything You Need to Know About The Little Mermaid Live! on ABC
Disney revisits its 1989 animated classic with new live performances.
Raúl Esparza, Corey Stoll, and More Star in Our Critics' Top Faves This Week
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Raúl Esparza, Corey Stoll, and More Star in Our Critics' Top Faves This Week
We also give a final shout-out to a sexy show in Brooklyn closing this weekend.
8 Lazy Broadway Halloween Costumes Straight From Your Closet
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8 Lazy Broadway Halloween Costumes Straight From Your Closet
You don't need to go out of your way to dress like these theatrical characters.
Beth Leavel played Miss Hannigan in the 2017 Paper Mill Playhouse production of <em>Annie</em>.
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Broadway's 5 Silliest Character Names
Silly names are serious business in the musical theater.
Why Did <em>Fiddler on the Roof</em> in Yiddish Succeed?
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Why Did Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish Succeed?
How an unorthodox revival of a classic musical managed to stay afloat for nearly a year in the perilous waters of commercial off-Broadway.
Aline Mayagoitia, Chris Collins-Pisano, Immanuel Houston, Jenny Lee Stern, and Joshua Turchin star in <em>Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation</em> at the Triad Theatre.
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Little Shop Revival and David Byrne's New Concert Earn Spots in Our Weekly Top 5
Mary-Louise Parker also makes the cut in her new Broadway role along with a revival of Ntozake Shange's landmark work For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf.
So Many Movies Are Becoming Musicals!
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So Many Movies Are Becoming Musicals!
Here's our incomplete list of the screen-to-stage adaptations currently eyeing a Broadway run.
New Tracy Letts, David Henry Hwang Shows Are Among Our 5 Faves This Week
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New Tracy Letts, David Henry Hwang Shows Are Among Our 5 Faves This Week
We also recommend the return of a long-running parody revue of Broadway shows.
What Is a Movie Doing in a Broadway Theater? <em>The Irishman</em> to Play the Belasco
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What Is a Movie Doing in a Broadway Theater? The Irishman to Play the Belasco
Martin Scorsese's new crime epic will have a limited screening engagement at the 44th Street venue.