Theater

Broadway: Scott Rudin’s Miserable “West Side Story” Will NOT Re-open, As Predicted Here, To Make Way for Spielberg Movie

As I predicted, Scott Rudin's "West Side Story" revival will not reopen on Broadway. I'm told this is because Disney does not want this reviled...

Ten Years Later, Actress Who Had a Concussion on “Spider Man” Musical Returns to Broadway with “Moulin Rouge”

When Broadway's "Moulin Rouge" announced the replacement for Karen Olivo today, I thought, that name sounds familiar. And it wasn't who we predicted, namely Deborah...

Broadway Is Returning But Shows Will Require Masks and Proof of Being Fully Vaccinated for Audience, Cast, Crew, Staff

And so it should be.  The Broadway League has decreed that everyone who sets foot in a Broadway theater in New York City must...

Nick Jonas Quietly Filming “Jersey Boys” in Cleveland for Peacock, Hoping for a Disney “Hamilton” Type Success

Much as we love Clint Eastwood, his film version of "Jersey Boys" was not a success. Ever since its disappointing run in 2014, the whole...

Advance Sales for Michael Jackson Broadway Musical “MJ” Suffering Even Though King of Pop’s Record Sales are Soaring

"MJ: The Michael Jackson Musical" is suffering at the box office. Advance sales are very poor so far because tourists are restricted from traveling to...

AM Round Up: Rolling Stones Hit the Road, Anne Hathway’s Criminal BF Upset, Adrienne Warren’s “Tina” Tony Victory Lap, “Dune” Director Gets TIFF Award

A lot of things are going on this morning... THE ROLLING STONES, THE WORLD'S GREATEST ROCK AND ROLL BAND are hitting the road. Beginning September...

Review: Bob Balaban Directs East Hampton All Stars (Mercedes Ruehl, Susie Essman Included) in Night of Cool Plays

Begging the question: is it too soon to laugh about the pandemic year, 2020? A collection of short plays by masterful playwrights, did just...

RIP Elliot Lawrence, 96, Won 9 Emmy Awards, 1 Tony, Jazz Composer, Big Band Leader, the Bernard Herrmann of Soap Operas

The composer, jazz musician, big band leader, Elliot Lawrence, died on July 2nd at age 96. He won 9 Emmy awards in his lifetime...

Broadway: “Company” Is Coming Sooner Than Expected, Patti Lupone and Pals Start Performances November 15th

Now I know where I'll be on November 15th. The Broadway revival of "Company" starring Patti Lupone and Katrina Lenk has moved up its previews...

David Geffen Gives $150 Million Donation to Yale School of Drama, Which Will Now Be Tuition-Free and Named for Him

Call it the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University. The record and movie mogul, and current co-producer of "The Music Man" on Broadway,...