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| 4/17/1986 | - | 4/17/1986 | |
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| 5/1/1974 | - | 5/1/1974 | |
News
In This Economy? How Inflation Impacts Broadway
by Carli Freeman - Jul 20, 2026
Inflation is rising and hitting New York City especially hard. In May 2026, inflation reached 4.2%, its highest level in over three years. While national inflation cooled slightly in June, NYC-area consumer prices stayed high, with local prices up 4.1% compared to the year before. So, if your pocketbook is feeling squeezed this summer, the numbers back up your economic instinct. But how does inflation affect Broadway? Across the board, everyone is grappling with the economic impacts, from artists and fans to the Broadway productions themselves.
by Carli Freeman - Jul 20, 2026
Inflation is rising and hitting New York City especially hard. In May 2026, inflation reached 4.2%, its highest level in over three years. While national inflation cooled slightly in June, NYC-area consumer prices stayed high, with local prices up 4.1% compared to the year before. So, if your pocketbook is feeling squeezed this summer, the numbers back up your economic instinct. But how does inflation affect Broadway? Across the board, everyone is grappling with the economic impacts, from artists and fans to the Broadway productions themselves.
Building 'The Stuff' That Dreams Are Made Of- How a Prop Shop Creates Broadway’s Most Magical Items
by Emma Forgione - Jul 1, 2026
A week before their Tony performance, the candelabra that Amber Gray holds during the Rocky Horror set sat on a counter in Brooklyn for repair. You’ve seen the shimmering pink vial in the hands of Megan Hilty and plastered across Playbills and pole banners in the theater district, or maybe you’ve seen the light-up “Handbook For The Recently Deceased” on the Beetlejuice tour in Sarasota, Florida. Wherever they are now, those props were born in a small, unassuming workshop on the intersection of Meeker Ave. and Apollo Street.
by Emma Forgione - Jul 1, 2026
A week before their Tony performance, the candelabra that Amber Gray holds during the Rocky Horror set sat on a counter in Brooklyn for repair. You’ve seen the shimmering pink vial in the hands of Megan Hilty and plastered across Playbills and pole banners in the theater district, or maybe you’ve seen the light-up “Handbook For The Recently Deceased” on the Beetlejuice tour in Sarasota, Florida. Wherever they are now, those props were born in a small, unassuming workshop on the intersection of Meeker Ave. and Apollo Street.
Antonio Banderas' Theater Loses Millions Each Year. He Says That Was Always the Plan.
by Joshua Wright - May 18, 2026
Antonio Banderas has issued a statement refuting reports of a financial crisis at his Teatro del Soho CaixaBank, confirming the venue receives no public funding and that his programming will continue.
by Joshua Wright - May 18, 2026
Antonio Banderas has issued a statement refuting reports of a financial crisis at his Teatro del Soho CaixaBank, confirming the venue receives no public funding and that his programming will continue.
Review: Love Will Keep Audiences Going To Don't Tell Mama For CAMILLE SINGS TENNILLE
by Stephen Mosher - May 7, 2026
A night of perfect cabaret doesn't come along every day, and when it does, it needs to be acknowledged. This is it.
by Stephen Mosher - May 7, 2026
A night of perfect cabaret doesn't come along every day, and when it does, it needs to be acknowledged. This is it.
Review: ELEVENTH HOUR RADIO Prompts Conservation Conversation
by James Lindhorst - Apr 20, 2026
Director Kathryn Bentley has built an infectious production of Colin McLaughlin and Ryan Marquez’s new groove heavy musical. She inspired and evoked vibrant performances from a high-octane cast who enthrall the audience with lively storytelling. Bentley delivers Eleventh Hour Radio’s ‘save the world’ message by entertaining instead of preachy bludgeoning. Eleventh Hour Radio is a head nodding, toe-tapping, irresistible bop. It is simply a fun time
by James Lindhorst - Apr 20, 2026
Director Kathryn Bentley has built an infectious production of Colin McLaughlin and Ryan Marquez’s new groove heavy musical. She inspired and evoked vibrant performances from a high-octane cast who enthrall the audience with lively storytelling. Bentley delivers Eleventh Hour Radio’s ‘save the world’ message by entertaining instead of preachy bludgeoning. Eleventh Hour Radio is a head nodding, toe-tapping, irresistible bop. It is simply a fun time
Review: THE WEDDING SINGER at Warner Theatre
by Sean Fallon - Apr 18, 2026
On Friday, April 17th, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal show at the Warner (specifically the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre) in Torrington, CT, THE WEDDING SINGER, based on the 1998 movie that is set in 1985. The book for this stage adaptation of the film written by Chris Herlihy is written by Chad Beguelin and Chris Herlihy, with music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Director and choreographer Travis Kendrick-Castanho combines his strong directing talents with those of the associate Emily Rafala and the musical director Nate McCuin to help bring out the best in this first-rate cast! Without exception, every lead and ensemble cast member absolutely excels in his or her role or roles!
by Sean Fallon - Apr 18, 2026
On Friday, April 17th, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal show at the Warner (specifically the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre) in Torrington, CT, THE WEDDING SINGER, based on the 1998 movie that is set in 1985. The book for this stage adaptation of the film written by Chris Herlihy is written by Chad Beguelin and Chris Herlihy, with music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Director and choreographer Travis Kendrick-Castanho combines his strong directing talents with those of the associate Emily Rafala and the musical director Nate McCuin to help bring out the best in this first-rate cast! Without exception, every lead and ensemble cast member absolutely excels in his or her role or roles!
Review: THE ROOMMATE at Arizona Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - Apr 14, 2026
Silverman's dark and witty script, Mason's incisive direction, and two beautifully calibrated performances make this one of the season's more provocative and entertaining productions.
by Herbert Paine - Apr 14, 2026
Silverman's dark and witty script, Mason's incisive direction, and two beautifully calibrated performances make this one of the season's more provocative and entertaining productions.
Review: CABARET at Smyrna Opera House
by Greer Firestone - Apr 14, 2026
The Smyrna Opera House’s Cabaret isn’t just good—it’s a minor miracle. This is their first musical in years, and instead of easing back in with something safe, they went straight for one of the most stylistically demanding, tonally complex shows in the canon. And they pulled it off with grit, intelligence, and surprising polish.
by Greer Firestone - Apr 14, 2026
The Smyrna Opera House’s Cabaret isn’t just good—it’s a minor miracle. This is their first musical in years, and instead of easing back in with something safe, they went straight for one of the most stylistically demanding, tonally complex shows in the canon. And they pulled it off with grit, intelligence, and surprising polish.
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST at Lakeshore Players
by Jared Fessler - Mar 14, 2026
What did our critic think of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST at Lakeshore Players?
by Jared Fessler - Mar 14, 2026
What did our critic think of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST at Lakeshore Players?
Snow Update: Monday Shows Canceled Due to Severe Weather
by Team BWW - Feb 22, 2026
A major winter storm will hit NYC today, February 22nd, 2026! Find out what happens to Broadway shows during the snow including how to get refunds and if the show will go on.
by Team BWW - Feb 22, 2026
A major winter storm will hit NYC today, February 22nd, 2026! Find out what happens to Broadway shows during the snow including how to get refunds and if the show will go on.
How 54 Below is Confronting Financial Challenges; Richard Frankel Discusses the Future
by Cara Joy David - Feb 9, 2026
In December, word started spreading that the venue we know as 54 Below was hitting the rental market. Various area businesses were contacted by those who were marketing the property for occupancy in the first quarter of 2027.
by Cara Joy David - Feb 9, 2026
In December, word started spreading that the venue we know as 54 Below was hitting the rental market. Various area businesses were contacted by those who were marketing the property for occupancy in the first quarter of 2027.
Review: JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL IN CONCERT, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Cindy Marcolina - Jan 26, 2026
Is there a story more universally connected to the experience of girlhood than Little Women? Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 coming-of-age novel is a beloved read across the world, with its descriptions of sisterly devotion, struggle, love, and loss. The March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy - have woven themselves into the lives of women and girls since their publication. The March sisters are also no strangers to the theatre, and this is not the first time that someone tries to adapt it for the stage, and we’ve had quite a few less-than-deserving examples that shall go unmentioned.
by Cindy Marcolina - Jan 26, 2026
Is there a story more universally connected to the experience of girlhood than Little Women? Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 coming-of-age novel is a beloved read across the world, with its descriptions of sisterly devotion, struggle, love, and loss. The March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy - have woven themselves into the lives of women and girls since their publication. The March sisters are also no strangers to the theatre, and this is not the first time that someone tries to adapt it for the stage, and we’ve had quite a few less-than-deserving examples that shall go unmentioned.
Broadway Shows Weather the Storm: Disney, MAMMA MIA!, LITTLE SHOP & More Cancel Sunday Shows
by Team BWW - Jan 23, 2026
A major winter storm is on the way! Find out what happens to Broadway shows during the snow including how to get refunds and if the show will go on.
by Team BWW - Jan 23, 2026
A major winter storm is on the way! Find out what happens to Broadway shows during the snow including how to get refunds and if the show will go on.
Review: BLUE MAN GROUP at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jan 18, 2026
This was a technicolor circus‑concert fever dream. If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if a circus, a rock concert, and a neon‑soaked art installation had a baby, the answer is simple: Blue Man Group. And let me tell you — it was amazing, bright, colorful, and unapologetically LOUD in the best possible way.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jan 18, 2026
This was a technicolor circus‑concert fever dream. If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if a circus, a rock concert, and a neon‑soaked art installation had a baby, the answer is simple: Blue Man Group. And let me tell you — it was amazing, bright, colorful, and unapologetically LOUD in the best possible way.
Interview: Meet the General Managers That Keep Broadway Running, Wendy Orshan and Jeffrey M. Wilson
by Robert Diamond - Jan 6, 2026
Every Broadway show needs general management and Wendy Orshan and Jeffrey M. Wilson are here to provide. The pair heads 101 Productions, Ltd.- a theatrical General Management firm formed in 1994.
by Robert Diamond - Jan 6, 2026
Every Broadway show needs general management and Wendy Orshan and Jeffrey M. Wilson are here to provide. The pair heads 101 Productions, Ltd.- a theatrical General Management firm formed in 1994.
Review: DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL at The Henry J. Kaiser Center For The Arts
by Linda Hodges - Jan 5, 2026
Dog Man: The Musical fetches laughs, heart, and legit Broadway-level craft in a show that never talks down to its audience. Read our review here!
by Linda Hodges - Jan 5, 2026
Dog Man: The Musical fetches laughs, heart, and legit Broadway-level craft in a show that never talks down to its audience. Read our review here!
Interview: 20 Years of Creating a ‘New Kind of Opera’ with the Prototype Festival’s Beth Morrison and BMP
by Richard Sasanow - Jan 2, 2026
Not long ago, I was sitting in a café in midtown Manhattan with Beth Morrisson, president and creative producer of Beth Morrison Projects (BMP). BMP has been pushing the boundaries of traditional opera for 20 years and is now sole curator, producer and presenter of the indie-opera/music theatre Prototype Festival, with performances through January 18 in New York City.
by Richard Sasanow - Jan 2, 2026
Not long ago, I was sitting in a café in midtown Manhattan with Beth Morrisson, president and creative producer of Beth Morrison Projects (BMP). BMP has been pushing the boundaries of traditional opera for 20 years and is now sole curator, producer and presenter of the indie-opera/music theatre Prototype Festival, with performances through January 18 in New York City.
Review: WICKED at The Hippodrome
by Timoth David Copney - Dec 22, 2025
For the last couple of years or so, theatre nerds everywhere have been besotted with the film version of the hit musical Wicked. After the debut of the first installment, anticipation only grew for Part Two, which dropped this past November. But amid all the brouhaha and ballyhoo over the cinematic offerings, the origins of the musical itself were pushed to the background.
by Timoth David Copney - Dec 22, 2025
For the last couple of years or so, theatre nerds everywhere have been besotted with the film version of the hit musical Wicked. After the debut of the first installment, anticipation only grew for Part Two, which dropped this past November. But amid all the brouhaha and ballyhoo over the cinematic offerings, the origins of the musical itself were pushed to the background.
Author Rachel Hawkins to Visit The Music Hall Lounge With New Book THE STORM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025
NYT bestselling author Rachel Hawkins will visit The Music Hall Lounge with her new book, THE STORM. The novel is about a Gulf Coast beach motel that has survived a century of hurricanes–and has also been the site of multiple mysterious deaths.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025
NYT bestselling author Rachel Hawkins will visit The Music Hall Lounge with her new book, THE STORM. The novel is about a Gulf Coast beach motel that has survived a century of hurricanes–and has also been the site of multiple mysterious deaths.
Interview: Svetlana Stoli Talks UNHINGED TALENT SHOW at Balcon Salon
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 11, 2025
Drag performer Svetlana Stoli is the host of UNHINGED Talent Show, a weekly showcase every Tuesday night (9 pm) at Balcon Salon in Hell’s Kitchen where anyone is invited to show off their talent. Read a conversation with Stoli about the show.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 11, 2025
Drag performer Svetlana Stoli is the host of UNHINGED Talent Show, a weekly showcase every Tuesday night (9 pm) at Balcon Salon in Hell’s Kitchen where anyone is invited to show off their talent. Read a conversation with Stoli about the show.
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