'The Elephant Man' opens on Broadway with Bradley Cooper and a lot of history by Gordon Cox

There's a lot of history in the current Broadway production of "The Elephant Man," which opened on Dec. 7 with Bradley Cooper in the title role.First, there's the history of the play, which …

'The Elephant Man' Opens on Broadway with Bradley Cooper and a Lot of History by Gordon Cox

There’s a lot of history in the current Broadway production of “The Elephant Man,” which opened on Dec. 7 with Bradley Cooper in the title role. First, there’s the hi…

Rita Wilson joins Larry David's Broadway play 'Fish in the Dark' by Gordon Cox

Rita Wilson has signed on to the cast of "Fish in the Dark," the new Broadway play written by and starring Larry David.

Broadway Review: Emma Stone in 'Cabaret' by Gordon Cox

Liza spoiled it for everyone with her thrilling perf as Sally Bowles, the flamboyant party girl in “Cabaret.”  Although her pitiful musical talents are the least of the ser…

More Cast Turnover at Broadway Hit 'It's Only a Play' by Gordon Cox

With the extended run of hit Broadway comedy “It’s Only a Play” necessitating the exit of some of its stars, producers have tapped theater-world favorite Katie Finneran and…

London Theater Review: 'Behind the Beautiful Forevers' by Gordon Cox

Annawadi, the vast slum concealed behind Mumbai Intl. Airport, was author Katherine Boo's home for three years. It’s doubtful that she'd recognize the place in its onstage incarnati…

Broadway Tales of 'Spider-Man' and Vomit at New York Stage and Film Gala by Gordon Cox

At its 2014 Winter Gala, long-running show incubator New York Stage and Film celebrated one of Broadway’s most high-profile press agents, Rick Miramontez, with Spidey and tales told ou…

Broadway Swoons over Hugh Jackman at the Opening of 'The River' by Gordon Cox

Broadway loves Hugh Jackman — and not just the box office. The whole theater industry swoons for the guy, who is, by all accounts, a dreamboat to work with. “I was waiting to see…

Matthew Morrison to Return to Broadway in 'Finding Neverland' by Gordon Cox

Matthew Morrison, the Broadway alum who's currently wrapping up his final season on "Glee," will take over the lead role in "Finding Neverland," the Harvey Weinstein-produced musical that op…

Off Broadway Review: 'Sticks and Bones' with Bill Pullman, Holly Hunter by Gordon Cox

The New Group kicks off its 20th anniversary season with a winner: a powerful revival of David Rabe’s harrowing 1971 black comedy, “Sticks and Bones.” Masterfully helmed…

Martin Short Joins Broadway's 'It's Only a Play' for Extended Run by Gordon Cox

The limited run of mega-selling Broadway production “It’s Only a Play” just got a little less limited: The comedy will move to the Jacobs Theater — right next door…

Broadway's 'Fiddler on the Roof' Finds Its Tevye by Gordon Cox

The upcoming Broadway revival of musical “Fiddler on the Roof” has landed its Tevye, with five-time Tony nominee Danny Burstein set to play the lead in one of musical theat…

West End Review: 'Made in Dagenham' with Gemma Arterton by Gordon Cox

“Made in Dagenham” goes from zero to sixty in no time at all, motored mostly by laughs and tubthumping tunes. Sadly, the musical runs out of gas halfway through, thanks to a top-…

'First Wives Club' Musical Casts Its Three Divorcees by Gordon Cox

Tony winner Faith Prince will star in the musical version of “First Wives Club” in Chicago this spring alongside Christine Sherrill and Carmen Cusack, with the trio playing parts…

Broadway Gears Up for Spring Shuffle as 'Pippin' Closes, 'It's Only a Play' Eyes a Move by Gordon Cox

With the Broadway revival of “Pippin” joining the handful of shows throwing in the towel on or around Jan. 4 — including musicals “Cinderella,” “Once&#…

Cicely Tyson and 'Trip to Bountiful' travel cross-platform road after Broadway by Gordon Cox

When "The Trip to Bountiful" wrapped up its 48-performance run at the Ahmanson Theater Nov. 2, it cemented its place as one of the top-selling non-musical productions ever at the L.A. theate…

Broadway box office: Hugh Jackman flexes his muscle in 'The River' by Gordon Cox

Hugh Jackman made it rain at the Broadway box office last week, as the initial performances of his topliner "The River" yielded the kind of numbers that'd be encouraging for a sizeable music…

Cicely Tyson and 'Trip to Bountiful' Travel Cross-Platform Road After Broadway by Gordon Cox

When “The Trip to Bountiful” wrapped up its 48-performance run at the Ahmanson Theater Nov. 2, it cemented its place as one of the top-selling non-musical productions ever at …

Off Broadway Review: 'The Oldest Boy' by Sarah Ruhl by Gordon Cox

Sarah Ruhl’s new play, “The Oldest Boy,” is extremely imaginative and hypnotically beautiful, but the plot is a puzzler.  An American woman, the wife of a Tibetan man…

Broadway Box Office: Hugh Jackman Flexes His Muscle in 'The River' by Gordon Cox

Hugh Jackman made it rain at the Broadway box office last week, as the initial performances of his topliner “The River” yielded the kind of numbers that’d be encouraging…

Off Broadway Review: 'Father Comes Home From the Wars (Parts I, II & III)' by Gordon Cox

Suzan-Lori Parks’ ambitious play cycle about the historical journey of African-Americans from the years of slavery to the present day gets off to a strong start in “Father Comes …

Broadway's 'The Real Thing': It's Not the Easy One by Gordon Cox

The 1982 play “The Real Thing” has a reputation for being the accessible one in playwright Tom Stoppard’s brainy canon. But take it from the cast — including Ewan McG…

Broadway Review: 'The Real Thing' with Ewan McGregor by Gordon Cox

Roundabout rounded up name players for this revival of “The Real Thing,” Tom Stoppard’s meditation on the vagaries of love and the elusive nature of reality. Ewan McGregor …

New Song for 'Newsies' As Musical Hits the Road by Gordon Cox

When the North American tour of Disney Theatrical Prods.’ stage musical “Newsies” opens in Philadelphia tonight, it’ll have something its Broadway audience didn’…

Mobile Ticketing Gains Momentum as Goldstar Expands to Android by Gordon Cox

Digital ticketer and promoter Goldstar today launched an Android counterpart to its iOS app — but the headturning news lies in the company’s supporting facts and figures…

West End Review: Kinks Musical 'Sunny Afternoon' by Gordon Cox

Charting the career of Ray Davies and the Kinks at their peak, "Sunny Afternoon" is a jukebox musical in the mold of Buddy Holly bio-tuner "Buddy." Trouble is, no one dies at the end. And th…

David Hyde Pierce to direct broadway musical starring Tyne Daly by Gordon Cox

David Hyde Pierce to Direct Broadway Musical Starring Tyne Daly by Gordon Cox

“It Shoulda Been You,” a new musical comedy directed by Tony winning actor (and “Frasier” alum) David Hyde Pierce, has lined up a Broadway run this spring with a cast…

Broadway's 'Side Show' Leads With Hollywood Lights, Not Freaky Shadows by Gordon Cox

Both “American Horror Story: Freak Show” and the Broadway musical “Side Show” take place in the same circus world of human marvels and oddities. But you’d never…

'Honeymooners' Musical to Premiere Next Year by Gordon Cox

Ralph Cramden and Ed Norton will belt out the big notes when "The Honeymooners," the new musical based on the hit 1950s TV series, premieres at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn…

Sting at Broadway's 'The Last Ship' opening: 'I was infected' by Gordon Cox

Broadway musical "The Last Ship" is full of Sting's music, but the opening night crowd got something most audiences don't: Sting himself singing it.