Monday, November 25, 2024

Theater

Theater: Drama Desk Noms So Weird They Actually Gave One to the Star of “Diana, the Musical”

I really don;'t understand what the Drama Desk is, except their nominations make for a lot of drama. They kind of ignore Broadway but...

(Some) Tony Nominees Do A Victory Lap: Waiting for Hugh Jackman, Though, is Time Consuming

Celebrating the Tony nominations this year held special excitement: it’s the 75th anniversary, the first in-person comeback after Covid, a year of re-emergence for...

“ER” Star Anthony Edwards Isn’t in “Top Gun,” But Last Night He Sang Bob Dylan Songs on Broadway

"ER" star Anthony Edwards can't be in "Top Gun Maverick" because his character, Goose, died in the first movie, Spoiler alert! But last night...

Broadway Downs and Ups: “Mrs. Doubtfire” Musical Closing Before Tonys, Two Plays Extend Runs

Broadway is not for the faint of heart even in a good economy. But with inflation soaring and COVID lurking, keeping a show going is...

Watch “Company” Star Patti Lupone Curse Out A Mask-Abuser at After Show Talk Back

Tony nominee Patti Lupone gets my vote for this eviscerating of a fan at the after show talk back for "Company." Patti, who's had COVID...

Tony Awards Headscratcher: 10 Noms for “Paradise Square” Even Though Criminal Produced It, Critics Hated It

Here's a mystery. The Tony Awards gave 10 nominations including Best Musical to "Paradise Square." The critics hated it. The producer is a famous criminal....

Tony Nominations Snub Big Stars Daniel Craig, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, All of “Funny Girl”

The 2022 Tony Awards nominations are out, and so are most of the big stars bringing people to Broadway. There is ONE nomination for the...