Saturday, April 20, 2024

Theater

RIP Tony Winner Ann Wedgeworth, Famous Also for “Three’s Company” and NYC Based Soap Operas

Ann Wedgeworth has passed away. She won a Tony Award in 1978 for Neil Simon's "Chapter Two" on Broadway. Four years later she was...

Broadway: Struggling “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” Will Close in January 2018

It wasn't meant to be. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" will close its Broadway run on January 14, 2018. It's been a money loser from...

Broadway Has a New Hamilton-Sized Hit in “The Band’s Visit,” A Gorgeous, Perfect Musical Starring Tony Shalhoub and “Overnight Sensation” Katrina Lenk

Thursday night was one of those Broadway openings where you go on with buzz and come out floating on air. "The Band's Visit," starring...

Bette Midler’s Week Off from “Hello, Dolly!” Caused Box Office Plunge Below $1 Million

"Hello, Dolly!" is going to have a lot of trouble once Bette Midler leaves for good. She took last week off and the box office...

Exclusive: Post-“Logan Lucky” Steven Soderbergh Plots Next Film, “High Flying Bird”

For those of us who loved "Logan Lucky" the summer, it's really good to hear that Steven Soderbergh is plotting his next film. Soderbergh and...

Broadway Review: Clive Owen Makes a Rocking Broadway Return in Julie Taymor’s Must See “M Butterfly”

Clive Owen always seems like he should be James Bond, but he keeps playing these subtle and cool roles in things like "The Knick"...

Bruce Springsteen Broadway Show Born to Run Through June and Tony Awards at $2 Mil Per Week

Bruce Springsteen's Broadway show is born to run-- til June, if it must. That's the best way for Bruce to ensure active participation in the...

Broadway: Bruce Springsteen One Man Show Drops by $407,000– Even with Crazy Prices

UPDATE: I'm told the show took a hit on comps for press and opening night (celebs don't pay, you know).  That's the end of...