The New York Times – Music:
The first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in drama has four shows this season. “If you can hear the world singing, it’s your job to write it down,” she said.
Author: Michael Paulson
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‘Phantom of the Opera,’ Broadway’s Longest-Running Show, to Close
The New York Times – Music:
The theatergoing audience has been slow to return after the pandemic lockdown, and the show hasn’t been selling well enough to defray its running costs.
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Climate Change Threatens Summer Stages and Outdoor Performances
The New York Times – Travel:
In the West, wildfires are stopping shows. Extreme heat has led to cancellations in the South. And changing weather patterns are hobbling performances in the Northeast.
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What if Juliet Lived? A Pop Hitmaker’s ‘& Juliet’ Heads to Broadway.
The New York Times – Music:
The jukebox musical, which is already running in London, features songs by the Swedish writer and producer Max Martin, including “Since U Been Gone” and “ … Baby One More Time.”
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Ariana DeBose on Hosting the Tonys: ‘Whatever We Do Is Going to Be Fun’
The New York Times – Film:
The Broadway ensemble member turned Oscar winner vows that the ceremony will celebrate the often unsung actors who have stepped in so often during the pandemic.
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In a First for Broadway, a Theater Will Be Renamed for Lena Horne
The New York Times – Music:
Horne, a renowned singer and activist, will be the first Black woman to have a theater named after her once the Brooks Atkinson is renamed.
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‘Dear Evan Hansen’ to End Its Broadway Run
The New York Times – Music:
The Tony-winning musical will close in September after suffering a double blow from the coronavirus pandemic and a poorly received film adaptation.