Theater Articles
Writer and Lyricist Dick Scanlan on the Return of The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Molly Brown is finally back on the New York stage—but this isn’t the same Molly Brown audiences knew 60 years ago. Writer/lyricist Dick Scanlan explains.
For Reneé Rapp, Everything’s a Competition in Mean Girls...In a Very Good Way
Mean Girls, Tina Fey’s über-popular musical based on her 2004 cult movie, thrives on the themes of fitting in, girl power, and competition—all cooked up in the familiar high school petri dish of cliques and one-upmanship.
March & Beyond: What’s New & What’s Next on Broadway
Broadway’s winter-into-spring season is about to go full throttle. Adding to the excitement is the celebrity count (high) and the roster of productions (formidable). And so we begin…
Review: Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice
The New Group’s Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, now playing at Signature Theatre, resurrects Mazursky’s 1969 film with a nostalgic musical romp that gives the 50-year-old story an entertaining edge.
Tony Winners to the Max: Broadway's Latest
The new theatre season is (finally!) official, marked by eye-catching previews and electrifying opening nights.
12 Immersive Theatre Experiences in NYC
Read on to learn about immersive theater happening now in New York, where audience participation reaches a whole new level.
It’s All Things Broadway All the Time at BroadwayCon 2020
Three days of Broadway-filled shows, stars, fans and learning: that’s what makes BroadwayCon a highly anticipated annual event for the Broadway community. This year’s convention, its fifth, took place at the New York Hilton Midtown just a quick walk from the theaters of the Great White Way.
Caissie Levy Sparkles as Frozen’s Elsa
When you step into Broadway’s St. James Theatre for Frozen, Disney’s latest stage adaptation of an animated feature, don’t think for a moment its appeal is limited to kids.
Come From Away: A Once and Future Kindness
Canadians Irene Sankoff and David Hein bring an uplifting look at the September 11th attacks in their hit Broadway musical Come From Away.
Who’s Who & What’s Hot on New York Stages
New York’s theatrical roster is always a treasure trove of long-running classics, with star power in perennial full force. Musicals, comedies, dramas—the adventure begins.
Off-Broadway’s Top-Tier Trio: Emojiland, Forbidden Broadway, and Stomp
When you take a detour onto Off-Broadway, there’s no telling where you’ll end up—unless you’re armed with insider information. Preferably the sort that points you to the best of the best, like Emojiland, Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation, and Stomp.
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Emojiland the Musical: Smiley Face/Princess/Kissy Face
You'll hear Josh Lamon and Lesli Margherita among the all-star cast of the new musical Emojiland at The Duke on 42nd Street.
A New Decade of New York Theatre Takes Off!
A shiny New Year has arrived, urging us to plunge (headlong or otherwise) into our annual list of resolutions. Dieting and de-cluttering aside, I recommend tackling the fun stuff first, especially the resolve to up our live entertainment ante—New York City theatre in particular.
Savings on The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking
The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking, sweeps audiences along a 10,000-year journey through history across the globe accompanied by craft cocktails and live musical performances! Save $15 off ticket price with City Guide.
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Life of Pie: Katharine McPhee to Re-Join the Cast of Broadway’s Waitress
A handful of years before the #MeToo movement turned the spotlight onto female empowerment, Broadway shattered the glass ceiling when Waitress announced an all-female creative team. It was a Broadway first.
Bella Bella: Celebrating a Groundbreaking Champion of Feminism
Harvey Fierstein, the four-time Tony award winner, wrote Bella Bella, in which he interprets the feisty firebrand politician Bella Abzug. Directed by Kimberly Senior, Fierstein affectionately lauds the brash Bronx native, who was born in 1920, the same year the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote was ratified.
Blue Man Group Discount: Save with Our Coupon Code!
Best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows, Blue Man Group combines music, comedy, and multimedia theatrics to produce a unique form of entertainment in New York City.
Fabulous Fall on Broadway: Welcoming Newcomers and Celebrating Classics
It happens every year: the fall portion of the new Broadway season comes in like a lamb and moves into winter like The Lion King. Unlike the spring, musicals in fall are generally outnumbered by plays, which come packed with big name stars from the U.S. and U.K. For those willing to congregate at the stage door after the show, handshakes, autographs, and selfies with celebs add up to pretty awesome rewards.
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All New York's a Stage: Exploring NYC Theatre Beyond Broadway
It’s often easy to forget that NYC’s five boroughs are also the home to more than 200+ neighborhood theatres, companies, and festivals. In an effort to shine a light on all the great local theatre happening all over the city, the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment has partnered with Show-Score to create ALL NEW YORK’S A STAGE.
Ready for a New Season on Broadway?
Theatre, subjective animal that it is, appeals to us on different levels, from nostalgia to intellectual stimulation to escapism. Broadway’s new season is cutting a mighty swath through all of them—as well as a few others!
You'll Love ZeroSpace NYC — A New Immersive Experience
ZeroSpace NYC is a mindblowing new interactive museum space in Midtown, combining immersive art installation with experimental theater.
Theatre a la Carte: This Fall on Broadway
Let me be among the first to welcome you to a new season of theatre—New York style.
This Week in Off- and Off-Off-Broadway New York Theatre
Here is a sampling of New York theatre's Off- and Off-Off-Broadway offerings in the current mix. You'll find everything from a cappella to A Bat Out of Hell!
Off Broadway: Great Theater and Dance Minus Broadway Prices Coming Up in NYC
Want to enjoy theater in New York, but put off by stratospheric ticket costs? There are many theaters with great productions if you know where to find them, some with tickets for as little as $25. Featuring the Cherry Lane Theatre, Atlantic Theater, Irish Repertory Theater, New World Stages, and more.
Broadway's Bright New Season Takes Off
From Derren Brown’s mind-boggling mind reading in his Derren Brown: Secret, to Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, and Anthony Veneziale’s improvised hip-hop show, Freestyle Love Supreme, to Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal and Tony nominee Tom Sturridge’s critically acclaimed performances in Sea Wall/A Life, theatre in the Big Apple right now is a head-rush of cosmic extremes.