The New York Times – Film:
The prominent Los Angeles nonprofit chose the playwright to oversee its artistic programming at a time of crisis for American theaters.
Author: Michael Paulson
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Rachel McAdams to Make Broadway Debut in ‘Mary Jane’
The New York Times – Film:
The play, by Amy Herzog, is about a mother caring for a chronically ill child.
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Jessica Lange Leads Starry Cast in Paula Vogel’s ‘Mother Play’
The New York Times – Film:
“Mother Play,” set in the 1960s, will feature Lange as a mother raising two children, played by Jim Parsons and Celia Keenan-Bolger.
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‘Once Upon a One More Time,’ the Britney Spears Musical, Is Closing
The New York Times – Music:
The show, which was capitalized for $20 million, will end its Broadway run on Sept. 3 after 123 performances. Its producers say they are planning a national tour.
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‘How to Dance in Ohio,’ a Musical, Plans a Fall Broadway Opening
The New York Times – Film:
A teenage ritual takes on deeper significance as a setting where autistic young people can blossom — and exercise their social skills along the way.
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Alicia Keys Is Making a Musical. Her Own Life Inspired the Story.
The New York Times – Music:
The show is a highlight of the Public Theater’s new season, which will also include plays by Suzan-Lori Parks, Itamar Moses, Mary Kathryn Nagle and Ife Olujobi.
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Broadway Musicians Object to David Byrne’s ‘Here Lies Love’
The New York Times – Music:
The show plans to use recorded music instead of a live band, but a labor union says its contract for the theater requires musicians for musicals.