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NYC Saturday: Stars Celebrate Adrian Nivola Art Show, Elaine’s Regulars Toast Famed Restaurateur 11 Years On

Saturday night in New York City, it was like old times, pre-pandemic style. A bunch of famous people crowded into the Victoria Munroe art...

(Watch) Josh Gad’s “Ferris Bueller” Zoom Reunion with Special Guest Jake Gyllenhaal is Charming, But Here Are the Cliff Notes

Josh Gad has so much enthusiasm for his "Ferris Bueller" Zoom reunion that it's infectious. He even brings in Jake Gyllenhaal as a child...

Broadway Shutdown Will Continue Until June 7th, “Diana” Musical Producer Vows “We Shall Return,” Famed Eatery Tweets “Oy”

The Broadway shutdown will continue past April 12th until June 7th. That's the same day the Tony Awards would have been presented. Frank Marshall, producer...

Two Broadway Productions Close Before They Open Because of Corona Virus: “The Hangmen,” Revival of “Virginia Woolf”

Trump Virus has laid claim to two Broadway productions that would have opened for this season but now never will. The worst news is that...

Irving Burgie, Author of Harry Belafonte’s “Day O,” Father of Modern Calypso Music, Dies at Age 95

I had the pleasure of meeting and talking with Irving Burgie twice this year. He died today at age 95. "Day O," the song...

Broadway Suffers First Major Loss from 2019 Season: “Tootsie” with 11 Tony Nods Will Close In January 2020

#RIP "Tootsie." Nominated for 11 Tony's, winner of two including Best Actor and Best Book, "Tootsie" will shuffle off to Buffalo next on a national...

“The Dead Don’t Die,” They Just Party on as Jim Jarmusch Film Premieres at MoMA

Jim Jarmsuch's opening night film from Cannes, "The Dead Don't Die," landed in New York Monday night with a swank premiere at the Museum...

Tony Awards Go to “Hadestown,” “The Ferryman,” But Without Stars, Ratings Crash

Sunday night's Tony Awards crashed in the ratings. This should not have come as a surprise to anyone. Going in we knew that would...

Broadway: Chita Rivera Awards: If You’re a “Fosse/Verdon” Fan, You Shoulda Been There as Dance Wins Went to “Hadestown,” “Cher Show,” and even “King Kong”

For as long as I've known her, Patty Watt, daughter of late great theater critic Douglas Watt, has been honoring Broadway performers. Leading up...

Broadway: Glenda Jackson in “King Lear” Will Close Day of Tony Awards, More 2019 Box Office Disappointments Sure to Follow

Producer Scott Rudin gambled a lot on Glenda Jackson playing "King Lear" on Broadway. He lost. The production has announced its final performance will...