BroadwayStars | Updated Broadway News, Every 5 Minutes.

All stories by Michael Paulson on BroadwayStars

<< NEWER | OLDER >>

Tony Awards News Drama Desk News Outer Critics Circle News

Thursday, July 21, 2016

The Drama of Ted Cruz: A Little Bit of Shakespeare in That Speech? by Michael Paulson

The senator's address to the Republican National Committee reminded some of Marc Antony's funeral speech in "Julius Caesar."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:34PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

If at First You Succeed (on Broadway), Why Not Do It Again? by Michael Paulson

Three directors talk about returning with revivals of plays that they directed earlier in their careers.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:43AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

'Fiddler on the Roof' Revival to Close in December by Michael Paulson

The Broadway show will close on Dec. 31, a little over a year after the production opened on Broadway, the producers said Tuesday.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:26PM[SHARE]

Jake Gyllenhaal, Back on Broadway by Michael Paulson

Mr. Gyllenhaal will star in the Lanford Wilson play "Burn This" at a refurbished Hudson Theater next year.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:21AM[SHARE]

Sunday, July 17, 2016

Health Concerns for Estelle Parsons Prompt Early Closing of Play by Michael Paulson

"Out of the Mouth of Babes," at the Cherry Lane Theater, had been scheduled through July 31, but the actress dropped out at the advice of her doctor.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:34PM[SHARE]

Thursday, July 14, 2016

'Sunday in the Park With George,' With Jake Gyllenhaal, Adds 2 Performances by Michael Paulson

In addition to a Oct. 24 performance at City Center, sold out, shows have been scheduled for Oct. 25 and 26. And Annaleigh Ashford will play the love interest.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:04PM[SHARE]

Sunday, July 10, 2016

A Word With: Javier MuÃ±oz, the New Hamilton on Broadway by Michael Paulson

On Monday, Mr. MuÃ±oz replaces Lin-Manuel Miranda, and steps into the title role of "Hamilton."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:20PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

'Fiorello!' Coming Back to New York by Michael Paulson

The musical, about Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia, will run Off Broadway from Sept. 2 through Oct. 6.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:09PM[SHARE]

Brandon Victor Dixon to Join 'Hamilton' as Aaron Burr by Michael Paulson

Mr. Dixon, currently portraying Eubie Blake in "Shuffle Along," has been nominated for a Tony Award twice. He joins the cast in mid-August.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:03PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Heather Headley's 15-Year Intermission by Michael Paulson

The actress, who won a Tony Award at 26, returns to Broadway at 41 with a new fierceness and maturity in "The Color Purple."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:20AM[SHARE]

Friday, July 1, 2016

Edward Snowden Will Join Daniel Radcliffe in 'Privacy,' via Video by Michael Paulson

Beginning this weekend, Mr. Snowden will appear in performances of the play at the Public Theater with Mr. Radcliffe, who plays a writer in the show.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:27PM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Such Stuff as Plays Are Made On: Daniel Radcliffe (Live) and Edward Snowden (Taped) by Michael Paulson

The two will perform in "Privacy" at the Public Theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:40PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

He's Gay. He's Lonely. And He's Coming to Broadway. by Michael Paulson

"Significant Other," a comedic drama by Joshua Harmon about a young gay man yearning for love, is coming to Broadway next winter.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:34PM[SHARE]

Monday, June 27, 2016

For 'The Color Purple,' a Delayed Box Office Bump by Michael Paulson

Last week the show grossed $799,021, up 42 percent over the previous week. It was the musical's best showing since Jennifer Hudson left the cast.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:30PM[SHARE]

Friday, June 24, 2016

Decision to Close 'Shuffle Along' Is Debated Along Broadway by Michael Paulson

Announced on Thursday, the July 24 closing startled Broadway, since the musical had drawn 10 Tony nominations and involved several high-profile artists.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:36PM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 23, 2016

'Shuffle Along' Decides It Can't Go on Without Audra McDonald by Michael Paulson

"Shuffle Along," one of the most ambitious and anticipated musicals of the theater season just ended, will close next month, abruptly and unexpectedly, the show's producers said Thursday.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:02PM[SHARE]

'An American in Paris' to Close on Broadway by Michael Paulson

This Tony-winning musical, which for a time performed strongly at the box office, is planning a national tour and a London production.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:00PM[SHARE]

'The Humans' Will Stay on Broadway but Switch Theaters by Michael Paulson

The Tony-winning play will have its final performance at the Helen Hayes Theater on July 24, then start again at the Gerald Schoenfeld on Aug. 9.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:37PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Anatomy of a Broadway Flop: Why These 4 Shows Failed by Michael Paulson

Exploring the box-office struggles of "American Psycho," "Bright Star," "Disaster!" and "Tuck Everlasting."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:55PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

'Fun Home' to Close in September by Michael Paulson

This family drama, which won five Tony Awards last year, including one for best new musical, will have played 26 preview and 582 regular performances.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:54PM[SHARE]

Monday, June 20, 2016

'The Humans' Enjoys Tony Awards Bump by Michael Paulson

The box office revenues for the play, which won four Tony awards, exceeded the receipts of the other plays on Broadway, and even beat several musicals.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:57PM[SHARE]

Sunday, June 19, 2016

Leslie Odom Jr. to Leave 'Hamilton' on July 9 by Michael Paulson

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Phillipa Soo are also scheduled to leave the show that night.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:57PM[SHARE]

Friday, June 17, 2016

Phillipa Soo to Leave 'Hamilton'; Eliza Will Become Amélie by Michael Paulson

Ms. Soo's performance as Eliza Hamilton is her Broadway debut. She was nominated for a Tony award for the role.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:22PM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Lin-Manuel Miranda Confirms He's Leaving 'Hamilton' on July 9 by Michael Paulson

The creator and star of the Broadway hit will work on other projects, some of them "Hamilton"-related, but expects to return at times to the show.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:08PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

'A Bronx Tale' Heads to Broadway by Michael Paulson

Chazz Palminteri's largely autobiographical story, made famous in the film featuring Robert De Niro, will arrive at the Longacre Theater this fall.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:09PM[SHARE]

For 'The Encounter,' Fasten Your Headphones Before Immersion by Michael Paulson

Mr. McBurney's solo show, which is heading to the United States, is inspired by the novel "Amazon Beaming," about the mysticism of a Brazilian tribe.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:10AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

'Bright Star,' by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, to Close on Broadway by Michael Paulson

The musical, which has struggled to find an audience, will close June 26 after 30 previews and 109 regular performances.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:15PM[SHARE]

Monday, June 13, 2016

'Hamilton' Enjoys Best Week Ever at the Broadway Box Office by Michael Paulson

The hit musical, which won 11 Tony Awards, grossed over $2 million for the first time. "Hamilton" still lags behind the industry leader, "The Lion King."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:27PM[SHARE]

Sunday, June 12, 2016