The New York Times – Music:
Like so many cultural institutions, opera houses need to instill passion in the ticket holders of the future.
Category: Theater
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Ruth Negga Thinks Lady Macbeth Is Misunderstood
The New York Times – Film:
The actress, nominated for a Tony Award for her magnetic performance in “Macbeth,” is drawn to female characters who challenge the status quo.
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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.
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Mark Rylance on ‘Jerusalem’ and the Golf Comedy ‘Phantom of the Open’
The New York Times – Film:
The acclaimed British actor explains the links between his tour de force stage turn and a recent string of subdued screen roles.
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‘Almost Famous,’ Now a Musical, Will Open on Broadway This Fall
The New York Times – Music:
The stage adaptation, with book and lyrics by Cameron Crowe and music and lyrics by Tom Kitt, will begin previews Sept. 13.
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Strike First, Strike Hard: How ‘The Karate Kid’ Became a Musical
The New York Times – Film:
The new production, an adaptation of the classic 1984 martial arts film, is onstage now just outside St. Louis and aiming for a Broadway run.
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This ‘Cats’ Adaptation Has the Kids Singing
The New York Times – Music:
J.J. Pearce High School in Texas staged one of the country’s first school productions of “Cats: Young Actors Edition,” a new one-hour version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.