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Adam Godley, Simon Russell Beale, and Adrian Lester star in Stefano Massini and Ben Power’s <em>The Lehman Trilogy</em>, directed by Sam Mendes, at Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre.
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Brits Reign at the Tonys – Six, Company, and The Lehman Trilogy All Pick Up Nominations
It was a big day for Brits on Broadway.
Beanie Feldstein and Ramin Karimloo lead the cast of the Broadway revival of <em>Funny Girl</em>.
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Not Funny: Who Didn't Get Nominated for a Tony Award in 2022?
These are the most notable snubs of 75th Tony Awards nominations.
Michael R. Jackson's <em>A Strange Loop</em> will almost certainly be nominated for Best Book, and is a strong contender to win.
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Which Directors, Composers, and Book Writers Will Get a Tony Nod in 2022?
Our final picks before the big day on Monday.
Mary-Louise Parker stars in the Broadway production of Paula Vogel's <em>How I Learned to Drive</em>.
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Who Will Receive a Tony Nomination in 2022 for Their Performance in a Play?
Our critics discuss the acting categories when it comes to plays.
Jared Grimes (dancing) is one of our picks for the 2022 Tony nominations for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical.
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Who Will Receive a Tony Nomination for Acting in Musicals in 2022?
Our critics discuss the potential nominees in the musical acting categories.
Will or won't <em>Funny Girl</em> get the nomination for Best Revival of a Musical?
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Which Shows Will Be Nominated for 2022 Tony Awards?
Two critics predict the nominees in the following categories: Best Musical, Best Play, Best Revival of a Musical, and Best Revival of a Play.
The opening scene in the original Broadway production of <em>Titanic</em> at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
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Twenty-Five Years After Opening, Maury Yeston and Victoria Clark Recall Their Titanic Experiences
Yeston's musical, written with Peter Stone, opened at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 23, 1997.
Moses Parted the Red Sea but Ran Aground on Hollywood Boulevard
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Moses Parted the Red Sea but Ran Aground on Hollywood Boulevard
A brief history of The Ten Commandments as a musical.
Andrew Garfield in <em>Tick, Tick...Boom!</em>
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Andrew Garfield's Road to Jonathan Larson — and the Oscars
Garfield is nominated for Best Actor for playing the fledgling Rent composer in Tick, Tick...Boom!
A scene from the original production of <em>Brigadoon</em>, which opened 75 years ago this month
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When the Celts Overran Broadway: Reconsidering Brigadoon and Finian's Rainbow
These two musicals premiered in the same Broadway season, 75 years ago.
Alex Borstein and Rachel Brosnahan in <em>The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel</em> season 3
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A Comprehensive Guide to Theatrical References in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 3
This is the third part of our season-by-season rundown of Broadway showtunes and references by episode.
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster lead the current Broadway revival of Meredith Willson's <em>The Music Man</em>.
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Point-Counterpoint: Can't Broadway Just Be for Fun?
Our critics debate the necessity of having every work of theater converse with the big issues of the day.
Rachel Brosnahan in <em>The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel</em>
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A Comprehensive Guide to Theatrical References in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 2
This is the second part of our season-by-season rundown of Broadway showtunes by episode.
Rachel Brosnahan as Miriam "Midge" Maisel in <em>The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel</em>
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A Comprehensive Guide to Theatrical References in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 1
This is the first part of our season-by-season rundown of Broadway showtunes by episode.
Kearstin Piper Brown and Arnold Livingston Geis in <em>Intimate Apparel</em> at Lincoln Center Theater.
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7 Shows to Enrich Your Black History Month
From Broadway to Brooklyn, several plays and musicals highlighting the Black experience come to the stage in February.
Center: Roy Haylock (better known as Bianca Del Rio) played 'Hugo/Loco Chanelle' and Layton Williams played 'Jamie New' in the West End production of <em>Everybody’s Talking About Jamie</em>. They will reprise their roles for the U.S. debut at the Ahmanson Theatre.
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Center Theatre Group's Season Gets Underway, Slowly, Following Covid Shutdowns
Theater returns to LA's Music Center with two shows about identity.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. appears before a crowd at the National Mall.
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy Has Endured Onstage for Decades
In 1976, Billy Dee Williams embodied Dr. King on Broadway.
Peter Dinklage leads the cast of the feature film <em>Cyrano</em>, directed by Joe Wright, for MGM.
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Dinklage's Cyrano, New Songs in a Musical Tradition
Edmond Rostand's classic play has been turned into a tuner several times before.
Clare Luce Booth (Carmen Cusack) sees her mother (Michele Ragusa) in heaven, which is depicted as a giant moving palm tree.
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Designing an Acid Trip Onstage: The Hallucinogenic Set of Flying Over Sunset
Beowulf Boritt reveals some of the secrets hiding onstage at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre.
In Memoriam: Remembering the Theater Icons We Lost in 2021
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In Memoriam: Remembering the Theater Icons We Lost in 2021
Broadway said farewell to a great many legends this year.
The Shows We're Looking Forward to in 2022
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The Shows We're Looking Forward to in 2022
We can't wait to see these plays and musicals on and off-Broadway.
Our 5 Favorite Broadway Debuts of 2021
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Our 5 Favorite Broadway Debuts of 2021
These are the ones we will remember.
Our 5 Favorite Theatrical Performances of 2021
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Our 5 Favorite Theatrical Performances of 2021
Find out who made our list, and why we're happy to remember them.
Our 6 Favorite Theater Productions of 2021
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Our 6 Favorite Theater Productions of 2021
There were a lot of shows on offer this year, both in-person and online.