Ukrainian Children Bring a Play From a Bomb Shelter to Brooklyn by Sarah Bahr

The group recently arrived in New York to perform "Mom on Skype," first staged in April in Lviv, at the Irondale Center this weekend.

Ford and Mellon Foundations Announce 2022 Disability Futures Fellows by Sarah Bahr

A Broadway actress, documentary filmmaker and DC comic artist are among this year's recipients. They were selected by fellow disabled artists from a pool of about 60 nominees.

At BroadwayCon, Hillary Clinton Celebrates Women in the Theater by Sarah Bahr

The former secretary of state moderated a discussion on Friday afternoon about successes and barriers for women working in the theater.

'Transparent' Musical Highlights Center Theater Group Season by Sarah Bahr

"A Transparent Musical," with music and lyrics by Faith Soloway, will have its world premiere in May 2023 at Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles.

New Soho Rep Season Spotlights Emerging Artists by Sarah Bahr

A Bengali-English play and a meditation on the work of Whitney Houston are among the offerings.

BAM's Next Wave Festival Returns With an Ivo Van Hove Production by Sarah Bahr

The American premiere of the brutal play "A Little Life," a drag-infused Hamlet and an immersive celestial installation highlight the festival's latest iteration.

Strike First, Strike Hard: How 'The Karate Kid' Became a Musical by Sarah Bahr

The new production, an adaptation of the classic 1984 martial arts film, is onstage now just outside St. Louis and aiming for a Broadway run.

Lorraine Hansberry Statue to Be Unveiled in Times Square by Sarah Bahr

A life-size likeness of the pioneering playwright will be unveiled in June as part of a new initiative to honor her legacy.

'Little Shop of Horrors' at 40: The Plant That Conquered the World by Sarah Bahr

Members of the cast and creative team from the original production, as well as the current Off Broadway revival, look back on how the show came together and discuss its enduring influence.

Library of Congress Acquires Neil Simon Papers by Sarah Bahr

The collection of approximately 7,700 items, donated by Simon's widow, includes dozens of unfinished shows, including a screenplay written for Bette Midler and Whoopi Goldberg.

Benedict Lombe Wins the Blackburn Prize for 'Lava' by Sarah Bahr

The British Congolese playwright earned the $25,000 prize for her memoir-monologue that deals with Black identity and displacement.

'Kinky Boots' Sets Summer Return Off Broadway by Sarah Bahr

A revival of the Tony-winning Cyndi Lauper-Harvey Fierstein collaboration will begin performances at Stage 42 in July.

Noah Reid Preps for Parenthood With Plants and Nina Simone by Sarah Bahr

The "Schitt's Creek" star makes his Broadway debut this month in Tracy Letts's new comedy "The Minutes."

With Its Future Uncertain, the Humana Festival Will Not Return in 2022 by Sarah Bahr

The showcase of work by contemporary American playwrights will not take place this year, either in person or online " and after that, it's up in the air.

LeBron Fandom, and the Making of a Friendship in 'King James' by Sarah Bahr

Rajiv Joseph's new play, which chronicles the bond between two LeBron James fans over 12 years, is having its world premiere at Steppenwolf in Chicago.

Barrow Group Announces New $4 Million Performing Arts Center by Sarah Bahr

The 35-year-old Off Broadway company and actor training center will open a new space, which will include a 60-seat theater and five sound studios, in April.

How Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster and 'The Music Man' Withstood Covid by Sarah Bahr

Nearly 60 cast and crew members have tested positive since rehearsals began. Now, following a 10-day shutdown during previews, opening night is near.

7 Ways to Remember Martin Luther King in New York by Sarah Bahr

From in-person and virtual performances to exhibitions and tours, the city offers plenty of options for honoring the civil rights leader this year.

Under the Radar Festival Returns, Smaller but Still Funky by Sarah Bahr

The experimental festival at the Public Theater will return in person with fewer shows and, for the first time, performances outside New York City.

N.Y.U. Skirball Season Reinvigorates the Classics by Sarah Bahr

Elevator Repair Service will premiere a show inspired by Chekhov's "The Seagull," and the Classical Theater of Harlem's hip-hop-infused "Seize the King" gets an encore.

Park Avenue Armory Announces Futuristic New Season by Sarah Bahr

Highlights include the North American premieres of Michel van der Aa's opera "Upload" and Robert Icke's production of "Hamlet."

Cherry Lane Theater Is Back on the Market After Sale Falls Through by Sarah Bahr

It seemed as if the Lucille Lortel Theater Foundation's purchase of the theater was a done deal in July. But now the property is back on the market.

'Tick, Tick … Boom!': A Musical Based on a Musical About Writing a Musical. We Explain. by Sarah Bahr

Lin-Manuel Miranda's directorial debut is an adaptation of a show by Jonathan Larson, creator of "Rent." This guide unpacks the many layers.

Kristina Wong's Pandemic Story: Sewing With Her Aunties by Sarah Bahr

The performance artist ran a mask-making operation during the pandemic. That inspired her new comedy at New York Theater Workshop.

Indian Film Is Being Adapted Into a Broadway Musical by Sarah Bahr

"Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge," a popular Hindi-language movie from 1995, will debut during the 2022-23 season.

Cecily Strong to Make New York Theater Debut at the Shed by Sarah Bahr

The "S.N.L." star steps into a role originated by Lily Tomlin, and Claudia Rankine's "Help" gets its pandemic-delayed world premiere in the new Shed season.

'Jesus Christ Superstar' at 50: What Was the Buzz? by Sarah Bahr

The rock opera, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, opened on Broadway on Oct. 12, 1971, to protests, an irate composer " and sold-out shows.

The Flea Announces New Resident Company and a Focus on Black and Queer Artists by Sarah Bahr

The Off Off Broadway theater, which ended programs for emerging artists in December, will return next year with a model that centers the work of underrepresented artists.

National Endowment for the Humanities Awards Covid Relief Grants by Sarah Bahr

The American Rescue Plan Act, with its $87.8 million in funding, will support projects at nearly 300 cultural and educational institutions in the country.

The Best and Worst Moments of the Tony Awards by Jesse Green, Stella Bugbee, Maya Salam, Sarah Bahr and Nancy Coleman

Despite an evening split between streaming and TV, the message on Sunday night was clear: Broadway is back.

Lois Smith Is the Oldest Performer to Win a Tony by Sarah Bahr