Thursday, March 28, 2024

Theater

Bryan Cranston Bringing “Network” to Broadway: Walter White is Mad as Hell, And He’s Not Gonna Take it Anymore

Say it with me now: Bryan Cranston is bringing "Network" to Broadway this fall. The famous Sidney Lumet movie written by Paddy Chayefsky starred Peter...

Broadway: Hugely Panned Go-Go’s Musical “Head Over Heels” Drops 14% at Box Office After Opening

No one said Broadway was easy. I really thought the Go Go's musical "Head Over Heels" would close on opening night. It has all...

“Hello, Dolly!” with Bette Midler Offers Huge Discounts, But Telecharge Can’t Make the Transaction

Yes, pigs have flown. "Hello, Dolly!" with Bette Midler is deep discounting tickets. I told you last week that there were quite a few seats...

Broadway: Music of the Go-Go’s Is a Bad Fit for Mish Mash Musical Mistake “Head Over Heels”

There isn't much good to say about "Head Over Heels," a show you will not see nor will many others once word spreads from...

Theater: Renee Taylor of “The Nanny” Fame In One Woman Show That’s Like Patti Smith’s “Just Kids” Except with Marilyn Monroe as Sidekick

Renee Taylor -- you know her in this generation as Sylvia Fine, the mother of Nanny Fine  aka Fran Drescher in "The Nanny." She...

Broadway: Armie Hammer Nails Broadway Debut But “Straight White Men” is a Pointless Exercise

Armie Hammer made his Broadway debut tonight in Young Jean Lee's "Straight White Men." The good news is that Armie, known for "The Social...

West Side Story Real Life Rumble Pits Steven Spielberg Movie Remake vs. Scott Rudin Broadway Revival

The Jets and the Sharks are about to rumble again on the West Side-- west of Broadway. That's because yesterday peripatetic Broadway producer Scott Rudin...

Broadway: Tony-Deprived “Spongebob Square Pants” Musical Will Close in September for $2.4 Billion Building Project

Another one bites the dust. Following "Escape to Margaritaville," another 2018 season musical is closing on Broadway. "Spongebob Square Pants" will shutter on September 16th....