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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Gay Love Now? Theater Reviews of Daniel's Husband and Gently Down The Stream by Jonathan Mandell

The gay couples at the heart of two separate plays currently running Off-Broadway have been together for years, and yet, neither are married because one partner in each of the relationships …

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Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Indecent on Broadway: Review, pics, video by Jonathan Mandell

There are many reasons to find deep satisfaction in the arrival on Broadway of the play “Indecent,” a fascinating tale wondrously staged about a century-old Jewish drama that fea…

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Monday, April 17, 2017

Stage Injuries. New Broadway Every Day. Carousel Returns. Week in NY Theater by Jonathan Mandell

Over the next ten days, nine shows will open on Broadway " four new musicals (plus one musical revival), two new plays (plus two play revivals.) How to Get Discount Tickets to Broadway’…

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Saturday, April 15, 2017

Groundhog Day's Andy Karl Injured. Infamous Broadway Injuries. by Jonathan Mandell

Today's matinee of Groundhog Day has been canceled, and the evening performance will go on with an understudy, after the show's star Andy Karl injured himself at its Friday evening performan…

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Friday, April 14, 2017

How To Get Discount Tickets to Broadway's Newest Shows by Jonathan Mandell

There are 14 shows opening on Broadway in April, 2017, which are available for as little as $30, even though their full-priced can be 500 percent more than. How?  Below, listed alphabetic…

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Thursday, April 13, 2017

Oslo on Broadway: The Surprising Story Behind Middle East Peace by Jonathan Mandell

Last year, “Oslo,” a fascinating if talky play about the surprising story behind the first peace accord between the Israelis and Palestinians, ran for a couple of months Of…

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

War Paint Review: Patti LuPone vs Christine Ebersole, Face to Face by Jonathan Mandell

In "War Paint," Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole are sharing a Broadway stage for the first time in their careers, portraying rival cosmetic industry pioneers Helena Rubinstein and Elizab…

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Monday, April 10, 2017

Sweat wins Pulitzer Prize in Drama 2017; Hilton Als Wins Critic Pulitzer by Jonathan Mandell

  Lynn Nottage has won her second Pulitzer Prize in Drama for the play Sweat. Hilton Als, the theater critic for the New Yorker, has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Criticism The cit…

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Who Will Win The Pulitzer for Drama? The Week in NY Theater by Jonathan Mandell

When the Pulitzer Prizes are announced at 3 pm today, it will move us even further into a theater awards season that began last week with the announcement of nominations for Lucille Lortel A…

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Sunday, April 9, 2017

Cooling down: How Actors Unwind After Intense Performances by Jonathan Mandell

"Every night, I had to kill myself," said Daniel Durant, who made his Broadway debut in the recent revival of Spring Awakening portraying Moritz, a character who commits suicide. "I had to g…

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Saturday, April 8, 2017

Amélie Review: Phillipa Soo to the rescue by Jonathan Mandell

Judging from the last few minutes of "Amélie," when the two adorable eccentrics Amélie and Nino finally kiss, the new musical feels like a charming and almost traditional romantic comedy, …

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Thursday, April 6, 2017

War Paint Reviews: Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole in An American Feud by Jonathan Mandell

"War Paint" depicts the feud that changed the face of America's women. The cosmetics industry was born from the rivalry between two immigrants turned entrepreneurs: Elizabeth Arden, a WASP f…

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Review of Present Laughter. Kevin Kline's back but Coward's comedy feels a bit musty by Jonathan Mandell

After a decade's absence from Broadway, Kevin Kline returns as the aging matinee idol in Present Laughter.  Kline, the swashbuckler of Pirates of Penzance and the hunk of On The Twentieth…

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Present Laughter with Kevin Kline: Review and pics by Jonathan Mandell

After a decade's absence from Broadway, Kevin Kline returns as the aging matinee idol in Present Laughter. Kline, the swashbuckler of Pirates of Penzance and the hunk of On The Twentieth Cen…

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Lucille Lortel Nominations 2017 Off-Broadway: Hadestown, Sweeney Todd Lead by Jonathan Mandell

Hadestown and Sweeney Todd each led the Lucille Lortel Award nominations this year, with seven apiece, including Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Revival respectively.  Swe…

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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

April is the Foolest Month. Signature revives Edward Albee, Stephen Adly Giurgis. Week in New York Theater by Jonathan Mandell

One might argue that, given the new administration in Washington, every day is April Fool's Day, but the theater community treats April 1st with particular glee.. "COME FROM AWAY’s Gan…

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Sunday, April 2, 2017

The Play That Goes Wrong Review: Murder most silly by Jonathan Mandell

Before the play-within-the-play begins, its director apologizes for "the box office mix-up," expressing hope that "the 617 of you affected will enjoy our little murder mystery just as much a…

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The Play That Goes Wrong: Review, Pics by Jonathan Mandell

Before the play-within-the-play begins, its director apologizes for "the box office mix-up," expressing hope that "the 617 of you affected will enjoy our little murder mystery just as much a…

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Saturday, April 1, 2017
Friday, March 31, 2017

Poll: Favorite Broadway Show Opening in April, 2017 by Jonathan Mandell

Which of the 14 plays and musicals opening on Broadway in April are you most looking forward to? Below they are listed chronologically by opening date. For more information about the shows, …

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Thursday, March 30, 2017

April 2017 NY Theater Openings by Jonathan Mandell

The 14 shows opening on Broadway in April — one-third of all the shows for the entire Broadway season — include seven musicals and seven plays. There are two hit plays Off-Broadw…

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Wednesday, March 29, 2017

New York Theater Quiz March 2017 by Jonathan Mandell

How well were you paying attention to the theater in March? Answer these dozen quiz questions to find out.

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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Broadway's April Avalanche. Critics' Musical Chairs. Week in NY Theater by Jonathan Mandell

Right before the busiest month in New York theater " 14 shows opening on Broadway alone in April, exactly one third of all the shows for the entire season " theater critics are getting new a…

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Monday, March 27, 2017

Latin History for Morons Review: John Leguizamo Gets Serious, Sort Of by Jonathan Mandell

For "Latin History for Morons," John Leguizamo has come up with a sixth solo show that will be in many ways familiar to his fans , with its mix of in-your-face jokes, spot-on mimicry, candid…

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Happy World Theatre Day 2017 #WTD17 by Jonathan Mandell

Today is World Theatre Day!  How will you be celebrating? This year’s World Theatre Day  messages are from actress Isabelle Huppert and director Kwame Kwei-Armah 10 Facts a…

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Sunday, March 26, 2017

Sweat on Broadway: A Timely Look at American Desperation by Jonathan Mandell

Lynn Nottage’s “Sweat,” opens tonight at Studio 54, marking the Pulitzer-winning playwright’s Broadway debut, as well as that  of five of its nine cast members. Â…

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Saturday, March 25, 2017

Poll: Best Broadway Show Adapted From A Movie? by Jonathan Mandell

What is the best Broadway show adapted from a movie? Choose from the two dozen below, listed alphabetically, or add one that's not on the list. It wasn't until 1970 that a Broadway show base…

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Friday, March 24, 2017

How to Transcend a Happy Marriage Review: Sarah Ruhl's Spiritual Orgy Play with Marisa Tomei and Lena Hall by Jonathan Mandell

In Sarah Ruhl's new play, "How to Transcend a Happy Marriage," two middle-aged married couples, long-time friends, find themselves fascinated with a young woman nicknamed Pip ( Lena Hall, To…

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Thursday, March 23, 2017

Miss Saigon Review: back on Broadway, with helicopter by Jonathan Mandell

The first Broadway revival of Miss Saigon is being marketed as the return of a classic. But, if the show has become an undeniable fan favorite, the production's impressive visual spectacle, …

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Miss Saigon: Review, pics by Jonathan Mandell

The first Broadway revival of Miss Saigon is being marketed as the return of a classic. But, if the show has become an undeniable fan favorite, the production's impressive visual spectacle, …

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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Happy Birthday Sondheim and Lloyd Webber: #BroadwayPersists. Trump vs. the Arts. Week in New York Theater by Jonathan Mandell

  Today Stephen Sondheim turns 87 and Andrew Lloyd Webber turns 69. Each has more than one show currently running on New York stages — Sondheim: Sunday in the Park with George, an…

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