Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Theater

“Jihad Friday” Puts New York, LA on Guard: SAG Calls Off Picket Lines, Real Estate Offices Advise Brokers Not to Come In

Crazy Arab terrorists are threatening "Jihad Friday" in New York. No one knows exactly what that means, but SAG AFTRA has called off picket lines...

Tony Awards Move to Lincoln Center After Disaster Uptown, Radio City A Thing of the Past

The Tony Awards are moving to Lincoln Center. After this past summer's disaster in Washington Heights, the Tony's have made a wise deal t take...

Broadway: Lea Michelle Misses Yet Another “Funny Girl” Performance Just Days Before the Troubled Revival Closes

Lea Michelle doesn't mind raining on the parade of her fans. Less than a week before "Funny Girl" closes, Michelle is out of the show...

Broadway: Is COVID Back? “Sweeney Todd” Stars Affected, Plus Britney Spears Jukebox Musical Shutting Down

Before I get to COVID, let me remind you I told you the Britney Spears jukebox musical, "Once Upon a One More Time," was...

Notes from London, and Streaming: Rose Byrne Gets “Physical,” ABBA Dazzles, Andrew Lloyd Webber Still Has the West End

“Abba Voyage,” is a technological wonder kind of spectacular show featuring the phenomenon that was/is the Swedish band Abba.  I recently got the chance...

Broadway Review: The Shark Has Big Teeth, Dear in Comedy Satire of “Jaws” That Devours Spielberg’s First Big Hit

"The Shark is Broken" is funny but is the play that satirizes the making of "Jaws"? The answer is yes and no. Ian Shaw and...

Broadway: Ariana Grande’s “Wicked” Boyfriend Joins “Spamalot,” Angelina Jolie Will Be An Insider for “The Outsiders” Musical

I never heard of Ethan Slater before he allegedly dumped his wife for singer Ariana Grande. The two of them star in the coming...

Broadway: Britney Spears Musical “Once Upon a One More Time” On Death Watch with 12% Drop

Last week I told you two Broadway musicals were in trouble. They were the Neil Diamond musical, "A Beautiful Noise" and the Britney Spears...