Tony Awards Ratings Zoom Up 47% from 2021 Show, Win the Night, Trounce Time 100 Special by Roger Friedman

The 2022 Tony Awards on CBS were a ratings hit. Total viewers were 4.2 million, up significantly " 47 % " from

Hugh Jackman Tests Poz for COVID, Again: He's Out of The Music Man Through June 21 by Roger Friedman

For the second time in this difficult Broadway season, Hugh Jackman has tested positive for COVID. He's out of "The Music Man"

2022 Tony Awards: A Great Night for Jennifer Hudson, and for Anyone Named Michael Jackson by Roger Friedman

It was a great night at the Tonys for Jennifer Hudson and anyone named Michael Jackson. JHud. became an EGOT last night,

Tony Awards Tonight: Hugh Jackman vs. Billy Crystal vs. Michael Jackson Is the Big Race by Roger Friedman

Think the Tony Awards are boring? Not tonight. When the show kicks off on CBS at 8pm, Paramount Plus at 7, it's

Broadway: Legendary Performer Lena Horne Will Be First Black Woman With Theater Named for Her by Roger Friedman

This is big news. The great Lena Horne, legendary movie and stage star and singer of "Stormy Weather," is getting a Broadway

Tony Awards Plan Star Studded List of Presenters, Performers: Will Michael Jackson Be the King of Broadway? by Roger Friedman

Sunday's Tony Awards (CBS, 8pm) are going to be full of stars. Presenters and performers are all A list. Top of the

Broadway: "Evan Hansen," "Tina Turner" Musicals to Close This Summer, Early Fall: More to Come by Roger Friedman

Broadway is really subject to the adage Only the Strong Survive. The pandemic break hit all the shows hard, and now the

Sunny Day! "Sesame Street" Musical Coming to off Broadway This Fall for Limited Run by Roger Friedman

Next year's Obie Award for Best Actor may go to… Elmo! "Sesame Street: The Musical" is set for a limited run off

Broadway: Bad News as Beanie Feldstein Out of "Funny Girl" Again, This Time with COVID by Roger Friedman

Bad news for fans of Beanie Feldstein. The usually effervescent star of "Funny Girl" will be out the rest of this week.

Hear the First Song from "Almost Famous" the Musical Coming to Broadway This Fall by Roger Friedman

Cameron Crowe's great movie, "Almost Famous," is coming to Broadway as a musical this fall. They've released a song called "Everybody's Coming

Broadway: With Scott Rudin Gone, "The Music Man" Will Have Normal Actors Fund Performance by Roger Friedman

Yes, I know the Actors Fund is now called the Entertainment Community Fund. Blech. Anyway, when it was called the Actors Fund,

Broadway: "Funny Girl" Star Beanie Feldstein Keeps Missing Shows, Giving Understudy Julie Benko a Surprise Showcase by Roger Friedman

It pains me to say this. But there's some trouble at "Funny Girl." I'm a big fan of Beanie Feldstein, who plays

Broadway News: Sondheim's Hot Summer Continues with "Into the Woods" All Star Revival Coming Next Month by Roger Friedman

Stephen Sondheim is smiling in heaven. "Company," as I told you yesterday, is booming right now with Patti Lupone, Katrina Lenk and

Dead Show Walking: Broadway's "Paradise Square" Scored 10 Tony Nominations But No One Is Going to See It by Roger Friedman

No one knows why "Paradise Square" received 10 Tony nominations. No one except Tony nominators who were clearly not in touch with

Broadway: "Company" Box Office Jumps by $100K After Star Patti Lupone Curses Out Audience Member by Roger Friedman

Give Patti Lupone her Tony Award " and a raise. Before May 11th, the box office at the much praised revival of

Theater: Drama Desk Noms So Weird They Actually Gave One to the Star of "Diana, the Musical" by Roger Friedman

I really don;'t understand what the Drama Desk is, except their nominations make for a lot of drama. They kind of ignore

"ER" Star Anthony Edwards Isn't in "Top Gun," But Last Night He Sang Bob Dylan Songs on Broadway by Roger Friedman

"ER" star Anthony Edwards can't be in "Top Gun Maverick" because his character, Goose, died in the first movie, Spoiler alert! But

Broadway Downs and Ups: "Mrs. Doubtfire" Musical Closing Before Tonys, Two Plays Extend Runs by Roger Friedman

Broadway is not for the faint of heart even in a good economy. But with inflation soaring and COVID lurking, keeping a

Watch "Company" Star Patti Lupone Curse Out A Mask-Abuser at After Show Talk Back by Roger Friedman

Tony nominee Patti Lupone gets my vote for this eviscerating of a fan at the after show talk back for "Company." Patti,

2022 Tony Nominations LIVE Here at 9AM Eastern: by Roger Friedman

Tony Awards Headscratcher: 10 Noms for "Paradise Square" Even Though Criminal Produced It, Critics Hated It by Roger Friedman

Here's a mystery. The Tony Awards gave 10 nominations including Best Musical to "Paradise Square." The critics hated it. The producer is

Tony Nominations Snub Big Stars Daniel Craig, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, All of "Funny Girl" by Roger Friedman

The 2022 Tony Awards nominations are out, and so are most of the big stars bringing people to Broadway. There is ONE

Broadway: Pam Anderson's 2nd Week in "Chicago" a Bust So Jennifer Holliday's the Next Big Name Coming to the Show by Roger Friedman

Pamela Anderson in "Chicago" got a lot of press for a few minutes. Adding the sexy siren to Broadway's longest running show

Broadway: Ariana DeBose to Host Tony Awards, "Plaza Suite" Books 3rd Extension with Broderick, Parker by Roger Friedman

Some good Broadway news for a change. Ariana DeBost is having a great year. She won the Oscar for "West Side Story"

Andrew Lloyd Webber No Prince Charming as He Decides to Shut Down London "Cinderella" Without Telling Cast or Director by Roger Friedman

If you think we have problems… In London, Andrew Lloyd Webber who functions as a "composer" and "producer" is in hot water.

Broadway Box Office Falls by $5 Mil Even With Tony-Buzzed Shows Opening Last Week by Roger Friedman

The final week of the Tony award season was not so good at the Broadway box office. The total gross fell by

Broadway: Acclaimed Production of "Death of a Salesman" Starring Wendell Pierce Coming in Fall by Roger Friedman

This is exciting news. This fall Broadway will get to see the Olivier winning West End production of "Death of a Salesman"

Broadway: No One's Laughing at "Funny Girl" as Both Lead Stars Are Out Less Than a Week After Premiere by Roger Friedman

If you're going to "Funny Girl" this weekend, this joke's on you. Star Beanie Feldstein, who plays Fanny Brice. is out of

Macbeth, The Name is…Macbeth: Daniel Craig, Ruth Negga Get An A Plus Crowd for Opening Night, Standing O's, and Champagne by Roger Friedman

The big final opening night for the 2022 Broadway season was a sensation. James Bond actor Daniel Craig opened in a new

Review: Billy Crystal Gets Vindication for "Mr. Saturday Night" After 30 Years by Roger Friedman

Buddy Young Jr. is back. Three decades ago, Billy Crystal's character, a 70ish comic who was over the hill, was not so

Broadway Booms: Brilliant Billy Crystal Tonight, Daniel Craig Bows in "Macbeth" Tomorrow, Bob Dylan Musical is Back! by Roger Friedman

It's a booming week on Broadway. Sunday brought "Funny Girl" and last night "A Strange Loop" made for cutting edge material. Tonight,