Jesse Green News

The New York Times Issues Response To Criticism Of KPOP Review

by A.A. Cristi — December 6, 2022

The New York Times has released a statement in response to the criticism of Jesse Green's review of the new Broadway musical, KPOP.

The Best Theater of 2022: Shows that Ruled the Year

by Team BWW — January 1, 2023

Check out our roundup of 'Best of' lists for theatre for 2022.

KPOP Producers Issue Letter in Response to New York Times Review

by Blair Ingenthron — December 3, 2022

In response to Jesse Green's review of KPOP from the New York Times, the producers of KPOP have issued a response letter, requesting that Green 'issue an apology to the cast and creators of [KPOP] for the insensitive and, frankly, offensive review.

Wake Up With BWW 12/2: Aaron Tveit to Return to MOULIN ROUGE!, THE WIZ to Return to Broadway, and More!

by — December 2, 2022

Top stories include: The Wiz returning to Broadway, Aaron Tveit returning to Moulin Rouge!, and more!

KPOP Cast Members Speak Out Against Remarks Made in New York Times Review

by Stephi Wild — December 1, 2022

Members of the cast of KPOP the Musical are speaking out about remarks made by New York Times critic Jesse Green in his review of the musical.

Review Roundup: KPOP Opens on Broadway!

by Blair Ingenthron — November 27, 2022

Critics have weighed in on KPOP, starring K-pop superstar Luna as MwE, directed by Teddy Bergman, with a book by Jason Kim, and music and lyrics by Max Vernon.

Review Roundup: & JULIET Brings The Music of Max Martin To Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — November 17, 2022

The highly anticipated new musical & Juliet opens tonight on Broadway at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 West 43rd Street).

Wake Up With BWW 11/16: PRIMA FACIE Coming to Broadway, Grammy Nominations, and More!

by — November 16, 2022

Top stories include Prima Facie, starring Jodie Comer, which is headed to Broadway in April 2023.

Review Roundup: Bess Wohl's CAMP SIEGFRIED Opens At Second Stage Theater

by A.A. Cristi — November 15, 2022

The New York Premiere of CAMP SIEGFRIED, the new play from Tony Award-nominee Bess Wohl (2ST's Grand Horizons and Make Believe), directed by Tony Award-winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit, 2ST's Man from Nebraska) opens tonight at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theater.

Tonya Pinkins Pens Open Letter to The New York Times' Jesse Green for His A RAISIN IN THE SUN Review

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 15, 2022

In an open letter entitled 'An Apologia Pro Vita Lena Younger' addressed to The New York Times' chief theater critic, Jesse Green, Tonya Pinkins called out the critic's review of the Off-Broadway production of A Raisin in the Sun at The Public Theater.

BroadwayHD and Don Roy King Hold Panel at the American Theatre Critics Association Conference

by James Blinken — November 13, 2022

BroadwayHD's Bonnie Comley and Stewart F.

Review Roundup: KIMBERLY AKIMBO The Musical Opens On Broadway!

by A.A. Cristi — November 10, 2022

Kimberly Akimbo celebrates its opening night on Broadway tonight! Read the reviews.

Where Are All of the Female Theatre Critics?

by Cara Joy David — November 11, 2022

In this, the second installment in our series on women playwrights, the playwrights speak about critical interpretation of their work and the lack of powerful female critics.

Review Roundup: New Musical ONLY GOLD Opens At MCC Theater

by A.A. Cristi — November 7, 2022

The World Premiere of Only Gold, a new musical with music and lyrics by platinum recording artist and BRIT Award winner Kate Nash ('GLOW') and a book by Tony Award® winner Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton) and Ted Malawer (Everything Beautiful Happens at Night) is now open at MCC Theater.