Saturday, November 16, 2024

Theater

“Spider Man” Producers Slime Taymor; Where is Bono?

So "Spider Man: Turn off the Dark" is a year old, technically. It began previews a year ago yesterday. In Monday's New York Times...

Who is Alan Rickman Playing? New Play Has Everyone Guessing

It was only a few minutes into "Seminar," Theresa Rebeck's new hit Broadway comedy, when I realized who Alan Rickman was playing: the famed...

“Spider Man” Lawsuit Could Mean No National Tour For Now

Julie Taymor's lawsuit against the producers of "Spider Man: Turn off the Dark" has some serious consequences not yet explored. It turns out her...

Hugh Dancy, Nina Arianda Whip “Venus in Fur” Into Shape

Another big Broadway bow: Hugh Dancy and Nina Arianda pretty much stole the week, and it's only Tuesday. They opened the Manhattan Theater Club's...

Charles Edwards, The Future Stuttering King, Has a NY Triumph

Charles Edwards--you do not know who he is because you are not British. Last night he completed the second of two performances at NYU's...

“Funny Girl” Cancelled: Broadway, Soap Operas Affected by Bad Economy

The economy is bad, and maybe worse than we thought. On Thursday evening, the producers of the revival of "Funny Girl" on Broadway--set for...

Spider Man on Broadway Update: Taymor Still Unpaid, Director’s Credit Goes to McKinley

It's almost a year since "Spider Man: Turn off the Dark" started previews on Broadway. Flashback if you will to November 21st, no, 28th...

Hugh Jackman’s Solo Broadway Show Does $1.2 Mil in First Week

Movie star Hugh Jackman's solo musical show took in $1.2 million in its first week on Broadway. It finished 5th for the week, behind...