Theater

Review: Motown Songwriting Legend Valerie Simpson’s Triumphant Night in “Under Broadway” Show Sells Out Sony Hall

The biggest problem I could see last night with Valerie Simpson's insanely jubilant show at Sony Hall was that every song sounds like it's...

Michelle Pfeiffer, Sigourney Weaver, Woody Allen Among A Listers at Sad Goodbye for Writer-Director Douglas McGrath

UPDATED Most of the 500 people who filed into historic St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Fifth Avenue today were still in shock after losing...

Oscar Winner Jessica Chastain is Coming Back to Broadway in a New Production of “A Doll’s House”

Jessica Chastain doesn't take a minute off from interesting work. This year's Oscar winner for Best Actress is returning to Broadway this...

Broadway Bible Playbill Says They Will No Longer Use Twitter For Any Accounts– They Have Over 400K Followers

Playbill is off Twitter. The Broadway bible has over 400,000 followers. Read below. Keep refreshing... To our dear friends and valued followers, This year Playbill celebrated its...

Shock: RIP Douglas McGrath, Tony Nominee, Woody Allen Collaborator, Former “SNL” Writer, Dead at 64

I am in shock and a lot of people are this afternoon. Just last week I told you about my friend Doug...

Broadway: Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen Make Surprise Appearances at “Almost Famous” Opening Night

The great 2000 movie, "Almost Famous," is now a sensationally fun musical on Broadway. It's wildly entertaining with a totally energetic cast,...

Broadway Box Office Struggling as Only 2 Shows Played at 100% Capacity Last Week

If you're looking for signs of a recession, or even worries about Times Square, last week's Broadway grosses may provide some answers.

Theater Review: Everything’s Better than Fine at One Man Show from Former “SNL” Writer Doug McGrath

I often feel when I read memoirs or see one-actor shows like "Everything's Fine" that I've led a sheltered life. In 1971, Doug McGrath was...

NYC’s Stunning David Geffen Hall Opens with All Star Show Including Alicia Keys, “Hamilton,” Sara Bareilles, with Geffen, Barry Diller, Chuck Schumer, Mayor Adams in Attendance

It was a throwback night of celebration in New York tonight as Lincoln Center opened its stunning new David Geffen Hall with an A...

Broadway: “Top Dog/Underdog” Returns Even More Triumphant 20 Years Later, Corey Hawkins in Knockout Performance

When a show is good or bad coming to Broadway, you can smell it. Certainly the aroma of success was in the...