15 Shows to Watch as Broadway Reopens
Several shows are resuming performances from September 14, marking the return of the theater industry following a pandemic-induced hiatus.
The 20 Oldest Stadiums and Theaters in America, in Photos
The United States' rich history of theater and sports has helped some incredible venues last for generations.
Stage Magic Secrets Revealed by Theater Performers
The videos shared by the New Jersey performer give a behind the scenes look at the secrets behind the show which the audience don't normally get to see.
Review: 'Putting It Together' Paints a Fine Portrait of Stephen Sondheim
"Putting It Together" will be catnip (or dog treats for the allergic) for Sondheim fans, who will likely breeze through the 380-plus pages, and then go back and dip into it like a biblical text.
Broadway Will Require Proof of Vaccination, Masks to Attend Performances
Exceptions are being made for children under 12 and people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination.
James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad' Could Have Been a Superman Reboot
James Gunn tells Newsweek about the complicated origins of "The Suicide Squad" and the movie DC originally wanted him to make.
Cinema Deserts: Pandemic Accelerated or Solved?
The future of film distribution will be a mix of IRL and URL.
'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' Returns to Broadway
J.K. Rowling said the reimagined, singe-show Harry Potter play will feature "amazing illusions and some exquisite new staging."
Pride Event Portraying Jesus as Trans Woman Outrages Christians
"The Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven" reimagines Jesus Christ as a transgender woman in the present day.
How To Buy Tickets for Broadway Shows As New York Theater Reopens
Last week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that Broadway is returning. Tickets will be made available for sale at 100 percent of theater capacity.
How the 'SaveAMC' Campaign Helped the Movie Theater Company's Stocks Soar
All over social media, people are rallying behind the AMC theater chain, encouraging others to buy shares and sharing nostalgic memories of when they could see movies on the big screen.
How 'Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical' Came Together to Help Live Theater
"I hope what we take from [this show] is that anyone can be part of a musical. It's the same theme of 'Ratatouille' itself: 'Anyone can cook,'" the show's music supervisor, Daniel Mertzlufft, told Newsweek recently.
'Meet Me in St. Louis' on Zoom From Irish Rep Is a Holiday Treat
With Irish Rep's latest entry "Meet Me in St. Louis: A Holiday Special in Song and on Screen," the company adds a musical to its résumé, and it is a pleasure.
Warner Brothers' HBO Max Deal Is a Seismic Shift for the Movie Industry'
The movie company will release their films in theaters and on the premium summer next year.
Biden Wants Lin-Manuel Miranda to Write a Musical About Janet Yellen
To honor the historic nomination of a woman as Secretary of Treasury, Biden says that the "Hamilton" creator should write a musical about Yellen.
'Singular Sensation' Chronicles 1990s Broadway With a Little Razzle Dazzle
Michael Riedel's engaging new book "Singular Sensation," brings backstage drama front and center stage with news, gossip and bold-faced names.
Irish Rep's 'A Touch of the Poet' Is the Latest Entry in the Shutdown
With its post-shutdown productions, the Irish Repertory Theatre has charted a clever and innovative course to navigate the pandemic restrictions.
Broadway's Shut Down Until June 2021—Here's What to Do With Your Tickets
Most people should receive automatic refunds, but in some complicated situations, you should contact the seller.
Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' Blew Up a Real Plane For a Very Practical Reaso
After realizing that it would be more cost effective to blow up a real plane for a scene in "Tenet," Nolan opted to go that route rather than use CGI effects.
'Playbill' Brings Broadway Into a New Era With COVID-19, BLM Stories
"It is my belief that theater can be damaged but not destroyed," Phil Birsh, "Playbill" CEO told Newsweek.
Irish Rep's 'The Weir' Brings Zoom Play Production to Another Level
The play was shot with five actors in separate states performing in front of green screens.
This 'Hamilton'-Themed Dr. Fauci Tribute Video Is What Quarantine Needs
Pentatonix singer Scott Hoying rewrote the lyrics to "Alexander Hamilton" to offer praise for Dr. Anthony Fauci on TikTok and Instagram.
'The Line' Tells the Stories of Front-Liners in the Pandemic and It Zooms
A new documentary Zoom play, tells the stories of front-liners in the pandemic in their own words.
AMC Will Require Guests to Wear Masks In Its Theaters Following Backlash
The theater chain announced that it would not require patrons to wear masks, to avoid "political controversy," but has switched the policy following public backlash.
Who Is Larry Kramer, and What Did He Do for AIDS Activism?
Kramer was an important part of establishing two important organizations that helped people living with AIDS.
Steven Spielberg to Adapt NBC's 'Smash' for Broadway: How to Watch the Show
Fans of the series about backstage drama on Broadway can relive the meta magic all over again— actually on the stage this time.
Nurse Helps Fellow Health Care Workers Cope During COVID-19 Pandemic
"We heal the general public, our patients. But we also have this untapped power to heal one another," Tara Rynders told Newsweek.
Famed Shakespeare's Globe Theater Could Close Permanently Due to COVID-19
The famous recreation of William Shakespeare's original London venue is seeking U.K. government funds to help stay afloat during the pandemic if performances can't resume before September.
Two Texas Theater Chains Will Reopen in What Could Be a Sign to Come
With theaters reopening at reduced capacities, two Texas chains will implement special precautions to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
We Break Down 'What Do We Need to Talk About?' — The First Zoom Play
"There are a lot of plays out there being done on Zoom," he says. "This is something else. It's not a stage play. It's a play for Zoom. As a writer, it's a different form, and as a director it's a very different form."