Hugh Jackman Transforms Into Wolverine for Fans at Broadway Show
Tony Dimes decided to bring a Wolverine claw he got in 2009 to "The Music Man" - what happened next was unforgettable.
Ciarán O'Reilly Reflects on Irish Rep, the Pandemic and Stephen Sondheim
Irish Rep's producing director talked to Newsweek about the shutdown's one surprising benefit to his theater and the more surprising news of Sondheim's will.
Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick Make 'Plaza' Sweet on Broadway
Neil Simon's comedic gifts are on full display in the Broadway revival of "Plaza Suite," which is in the good hands Broderick, Parker and John Benjamin Hickey.
Tracy Letts Talks About 'The Minutes,' His New Comedy of Menace on Broadway
After a two-year delay, "The Minutes" is set to debut on Broadway, and actor-playwright Letts talked to Newsweek about how the play has changed with the times.
Scott Ellis Talks About the Broadway Gay-Themed Baseball Play 'Take Me Out'
The director of the Broadway revival of Richard Greenberg's "Take Me Out" talked to Newsweek about the production and what has and has not changed in 19 years
Petition Calls to Cancel 'Disgraceful' Opera Based on Murder of Emmett Till
A representative for the show told Newsweek there are inaccuracies in what's stated in the petition.
Ukrainian Actress Oksana Shvets Killed in Russian Rocket Attack
The award-winning stage actress has died after a Russian attack on a residential building in the capital Kyiv.
Betty Buckley Pays Homage to Stephen Sondheim With Her New Album
The star of Broadway, film, television and cabaret talked to Newsweek about Sondheim, her new album and her upcoming concert tour.
Broadway Among Few Masking Holdouts as New York Eases COVID Rules
Masks are also still required on the city's public transportation and other businesses choosing to keep mask rules in place.
MasterVoices to Perform Stephen Sondheim's 'Anyone Can Whistle' in Concert
Ted Sperling and Santino Fontana talked to Newsweek about one of Sondheim's rare flops and how it is as relevant today as it ever was.
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster Charm in New Broadway Revival of 'Music Man'
Don't underestimate this Music Man's ability to win you over. After two years of COVID hell this show offers audiences a glimpse of musical theater heaven.
Ballet Company Reveals Secret Behind 'Magic' in 'Peter Pan' Show
Viewers were left shocked by the technique used to make the dancers "fly" off stage, as shown in a video with over 10 million views.
'MJ,' the Michael Jackson Musical, Is a Thriller on Broadway
The new musical of the gloved one features a top flight performance by Myles Frost and some flat-out amazing dancing.
New PBS Doc From Frank DiLella and Cody Williams Is a Valentine to Broadway
The host of Spectrum News NY1's "On Stage," talks to Newsweek about Broadway, the pandemic shutdown and his loving documentary about its reopening.
SNL's Cecily Strong Brings 'Intelligent Life' to New York's The Shed
Saturday Night Live's Cecily Strong stars in the new production of Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner's "The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe."
Belgian Council Reverses Cabinet Decision to Close Theaters
The government's restriction on the culture sector was met with protests from workers, who called the order "baseless" and "unfair" when it took effect Sunday.
'Company,' Stephen Sondheim's 51-Year-Old 'New' Musical, Debuts on Broadway
This gender-switched delight starring Katrina Lenk is not so much a revival as it is yin to the yang of the original musical, a virtually new Sondheim show.
Brittney Johnson to Be First Black Woman to Play Glinda on Broadway
Johnson joined the cast of Wicked in 2018 as a standby for the character, but will move into the leading role full-time starting on February 14, 2022.
What to See on Stage During the Holiday Season
There is plenty of theater in New York again this season, and here is a look at someone of the more lighthearted fare.
Theatrical Team Lynn Nottage, Kate Whoriskey Talk About Their Successes
Nottage and Whoriskey have combined to make some of the best plays in recent history, but the union had a rather unorthodox beginning.
Stephen Sondheim, Giant of the Broadway Musical Theater, Dies at 91
Composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim, whose works include 'Sweeney Todd,' 'A Little Night Music,' and the current production of 'Company' on Broadway died Friday.
'Morning's at Seven' Brings Some Good Old-Fashioned Comedy to Off-Broadway
"Morning's at Seven" is a sweet comedy, a salve for these anxious times and something everyone should try to catch, especially with this special cast.
Adrian Lester Discusses His Broadway Debut in the hit 'The Lehman Trilogy'
After years of success in London, Lester finally debuts on Broadway in "The Lehman Trilogy." He talked to Newsweek about the play, its themes and his roles.
'Offensive' Shakespeare Parody Play Prompts Teacher's Suspension
Students allege that the teacher was upset by their concerns and decided to cancel the play rather than put it on with their suggested revisions.
Playwright Recalls How Adele Attended His Play But Left Before It Started
Jeremy O. Harris has shared a Twitter thread about Adele visiting his off-Broadway play—before part of the set prompted her to walk out.
Autumn Royal, a Dark Witty Comedy, Marks Irish Rep's Return to Live Theater
After the 19-month shutdown, the Irish Repertory Theatre, a gem of New York's off-Broadway scene, sparkles in its return to live theater with "Autumn Royal."
'Lehman Trilogy' Makes a Big Debut as Broadway Emerges From the Pandemic
"The Lehman Trilogy" dramatizes the story of the rise and fall of a company that got too big to fail and then did fail.
Google Doodle Celebrates Helena Modrzejewska, the Polish Theater Actress
The prolific actress known for her Shakespearean roles was a theater star in America for nearly 30 years.
'Morning's at Seven' Returns Off-Broadway With a Stellar Cast
The new off-Broadway production of "Morning's at Seven." brings together a Broadway-level cast.
Culture Is Back: Exhibits, Museums and More Open This Fall
From an art festival at the furthest edge of the world to a new Fellini museum in Italy to a contemporary Indigenous dance tour, culture is live and alive once again.