All stories by Sarah Bahr on BroadwayStars

Friday, July 17, 2026

Wait, Moviegoing Isn’t Dead? Our Critic Explains. by Sarah Bahr

The Times’s chief film critic, Manohla Dargis, discusses what is driving the youthquake in moviegoing, and what she thinks it portends for the film industry.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

2026 Jimmy Awards: With Bowen Yang as Host, Teen Winners Are Crowned by Sarah Bahr

Students from Georgia and Arizona won the top prizes at the ceremony, which was hosted by Bowen Yang and celebrates excellence in high school musical theater.

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Monday, June 8, 2026

At the Tony Awards After-Parties, a ‘Harry Potter’ Reunion and Winner Celebrations by Sarah Bahr, Nancy Coleman, Nina Westervelt and Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet

A crowd that included Daniel Radcliffe, Cole Escola and Carrie Coon celebrated with whiskey ice cream at Rockefeller Center and show tunes at the Carlyle hotel.

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Sunday, June 7, 2026
Thursday, May 28, 2026

3 Weeks After Fire, ‘The Book of Mormon’ Reopens on Broadway by Michael Paulson and Sarah Bahr

The satirical musical, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, missed 25 performances during the shutdown.

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Saturday, May 23, 2026

As Draco Malfoy on Broadway, Tom Felton Draws a Crowd by Sarah Bahr and Vidhya Nagarajan

Fans are traveling great distances for the chance to meet Tom Felton, who has revived a now grown-up Draco Malfoy on Broadway in “Harry Potter and The Cursed Child.”

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Saturday, May 9, 2026

When Mark Consuelos Wants to Escape New York, He Goes Here by Sarah Bahr

“The midcentury architecture is fascinating. It’s also a place where I’m outside almost every waking hour of the day.”

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Inside the Met Gala After-Parties: See the Stars and Their Looks by Jacob Bernstein and Sarah Bahr

Models, designers, D.J.s and performers kept the night going into the early morning.

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Saturday, April 18, 2026

A Dance Party for Martha Graham With Ariana DeBose and Padma Lakshmi by Sarah Bahr and Rebecca Smeyne

Stars and luminaries honored the dance company's 100th anniversary with dinner, performances and a champagne toast at the New York Public Library.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

'Giant' Revisits Roald Dahl's Antisemitic Comments: What to Know by Sarah Bahr

Mark Rosenblatt's Broadway play, starring John Lithgow as the British children's book author, draws from Dahl's comments over the years.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

"Cats: The Jellicle Ball" Live From the New York Times Office by Sarah Bahr

Five of the show's stars strutted and prowled amid the desks of T Magazine.

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Saturday, April 4, 2026

Regé-Jean Page on the Album He Considers Flawless by Sarah Bahr

"It's raw, real, sensitive, strong, vulnerable, righteous, romantic, genius," said the "Bridgerton" actor, who stars in the new film "You, Me & Tuscany."

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Saturday, March 7, 2026

Bobby Cannavale Loves 'Heated Rivalry' and His Bearded Dragon by Sarah Bahr

"I spend an hour a day quietly with this guy, whether it's feeding him, cleaning out the tank, having him chill with me," the actor said.

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Harry Melling Went From PG 'Harry Potter' to B.D.S.M. 'Pillion' by Sarah Bahr

The actor Harry Melling shed his image as Harry's cruel cousin, Dudley Dursley " and his clothes " to star in the queer romance "Pillion."

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Monday, January 19, 2026

'Masquerade' Reimagined 'Phantom,' and the Fans Are Flocking by Sarah Bahr

The immersive adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical is a hit, with some people coming back a dozen times since it began performances last summer.

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Saturday, January 17, 2026

A 'Weird, Wonderful' Night at the 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' by Vidhya Nagarajan and Sarah Bahr

City Winery's 50th anniversary screening of the film encouraged some inventive dress up, including tributes to fan favorites like Rocky and Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

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Sunday, January 11, 2026
Tuesday, December 30, 2025

How to Put a Celebrity at Ease? Make a Pizza. by Sarah Bahr

Times Cooking's Pizza Interview series introduces a note of nostalgia to encourage stars to open up.

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Saturday, December 27, 2025

How Anthony Ramos, a 'Hamilton' Star, Spends a Day at His Brooklyn Bar by Sarah Bahr and Ahmed Gaber

Anthony Ramos loves hanging out with customers during busy days that may find him writing a new musical, catching a friend in a show or performing in his own.

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Friday, December 5, 2025

What 'Hamnet' Lost (and Gained) on the Way From Page to Screen by Sarah Bahr

The filmmaker Chloé Zhao and the novelist-turned-screenwriter Maggie O'Farrell explained the changes they made in the tale of Shakespeare, his wife and their son.

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Dashing Through a Season of Holiday Movies by Sarah Bahr

For one writer, putting together her annual roundup of streaming holiday movies requires open-mindedness " and a high tolerance for candy-coated clichés.

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Thursday, December 4, 2025

Inside the Alvin Ailey Gala: Ciara, the Red Carpet and a Madonna Dance Party by Sarah Bahr and Lanna Apisukh

Alvin Ailey's annual gala began with suits and bare chests on the red carpet and ended with dancing to Madonna's "Like a Prayer."

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Saturday, November 22, 2025

'Wicked: For Good' Tells a Story Through Color by Sarah Bahr, Edward Vega, Gabriel Blanco and Laura Salaberry

Alice Brooks, the cinematographer of "Wicked: For Good," explains the meaning and intention behind the color choices in the film.

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How Gaten Matarazzo, the 'Stranger Things' Star, Spends His Day Off by Sarah Bahr and Christian Rodriguez

Gaten Matarazzo, a breakout star of Netflix's megahit horror series, attends Rangers hockey games with his dad and walks the Hudson River with his girlfriend.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Meryl Streep and More Stars Toast Tom Hanks in 'This World of Tomorrow' by Sarah Bahr and Ye Fan

A crowd that included Meryl Streep, Martin Short and Steve Martin packed the Shed for the actor's new show, "This World of Tomorrow."

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Saturday, November 15, 2025

At the Broadway Flea, a Market for Props, Playbills and a Good Cause by Vidhya Nagarajan and Sarah Bahr

Theaters lovers came in search of souvenirs at the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction this fall, all for a good cause.

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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Arian Moayed Would Rather Be Backstage by Sarah Bahr

It is "the actual reason all of us crazy folks go back to the theater," said the actor, who has joined the Season 2 cast of "Nobody Wants This."

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Thursday, October 23, 2025

Oprah, Gayle King and More Attend Misty Copeland's Final Performance by Sarah Bahr and Nina Westervelt

The trailblazing ballerina returned to the stage after five years for one final performance at a gala for American Ballet Theater.

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Friday, October 10, 2025

The Breakout Star of 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' by Sarah Bahr

"I wanted to tell a story that encompassed the gender spectrum," said Tonatiuh, who transformed his body to play the queer window dresser Luis Molina.

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Thursday, October 9, 2025

Sarah Jessica Parker Wears Wings to the New York City Ballet's Fall Gala by Sarah Bahr

The fund-raiser drew celebrities, rock stars and designers, though its red carpet and dinner was boycotted by the company's dancers who are fighting for pay increases.

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