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Diana Oh, Passionate Voice for Queer Liberation in Theater, Dies at 38
Theater, Yesterday

Mx. Oh’s politically provocative and often playful works, including the Off Broadway production “{my lingerie play},” asserted the right to be oneself while having fun.

The West End’s Hottest Seats: The Piles of Trash Outside ‘Evita’
Theater, Yesterday

Crowds are converging outside the London Palladium to watch Rachel Zegler sing “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” from a balcony — while paying theatergoers inside see it on a screen.

For 53 Years, She Led a New York Theater. Now She’s Stepping Down.
Theater, June 26

Lynne Meadow was just 25 when she took a job running the Off Off Broadway Manhattan Theater Club. Now the nonprofit is a major player on and off Broadway.

‘Lowcountry’ Review: A Flat-Footed First Date
Theater, June 26

Abby Rosebrock’s latest offering for Atlantic Theater Company mines fertile ground, but simmers about with nary a sign of tension, sexual or otherwise.

‘Trophy Boys’ Review: The Nerds’ Case Against Feminism
Theater, June 25

In an Off Broadway play, young men on a high school debate team prepare to argue an uncomfortable case.

Broadway Musical About Betty Boop Is Fourth to Close Post-Tonys
Theater, June 25

‘Boop! The Musical’ imagines the cartoon character leaving 1920s filmdom for 2020s New York City. Ticket sales were weak.

A Play About a Breakdown Was a 2000 Hit. What Do Audiences Say Today?
Theater, June 25

Sarah Kane’s “4:48 Psychosis” premiered to rave reviews shortly after the playwright killed herself. A quarter-century later, the original cast is reviving the production.

How Did ‘Hercules’ Get So Lame?
Theater, June 25

A Disney musical based on the 1997 animated movie feels as though its creators wanted to get to the finish line and move on.

Global Arts Festival Taking Shape Inside Gowanus Power Station
Arts, June 25

The first Powerhouse: International will feature works from South Africa’s William Kentridge, Brazil’s Carolina Bianchi — and 10,000, $30 tickets.

5,000 Sondheim Sketches and More Head to Library of Congress
Theater, June 25

The musical theater titan left behind material from beloved shows like “Sweeney Todd” and “Sunday in the Park With George.”

‘Duke & Roya’ Review: He’s Got Swagger, She’s No-Nonsense
Theater, June 25

Jay Ellis stars as an American rapper who falls for his Afghan interpreter at an Army base in Charles Randolph-Wright’s new play.

Lynn Hamilton, a Steady Presence on ‘Sanford and Son,’ Dies at 95
Arts, June 24

A former Broadway actress, she was a no-nonsense foil for the unruly Fred Sanford. She also warmed hearts with a recurring role on the “The Waltons.”

‘Cold War Choir Practice’ Review: When the President Made a Deal
Theater, June 24

Ro Reddick’s music-infused comedy, set during the Cold War, finishes this year’s edition of Clubbed Thumb’s Summerworks festival on a high.

The Curious Proposal to Fund a State Arts Council With $1
Arts, June 24

New Hampshire residents pushed back, but lawmakers still plan to decimate the group, which gives grants to theaters and museums.

Broadway’s Season of Screens
Theater, June 24

Videos and projections depicting an A.I.-generated actor, the digital memories of robots, a redwood forest and more: High-tech storytelling is having a moment.

The Curtain Drops on Improv Theater for the New York Police
New York, June 23

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said a staffing crisis kept her from letting officers participate in a Brooklyn theater group that began after the death of Eric Garner, who died after a police officer put him in a chokehold, in 2014.

Democrats to Protest Trump’s Takeover of Kennedy Center With Pride Event
Arts, June 23

“This is our way of reoccupying the Kennedy Center,” said Jeffrey Seller of “Hamilton,” who was asked to stage the invite-only concert hosted by five senators.

Should Your Home Feel Like a Hospital? Or a Theater?
Interactive, June 21

A ruling on a dispute over lighting temperature.

A Retelling of the Mahabharata, Set to Modern-Day Struggles
Theater, June 21

At Lincoln Center, the Toronto-based theater company Why Not strives to balance the old and new in its production of the Sanskrit epic.

Jay Ellis Considers Colson Whitehead His Literary GOAT
Theater, June 21

“‘Harlem Shuffle,’ ‘Crook Manifesto,’ ‘Underground Railroad,’ ‘Nickel Boys’: I feel like I did not understand or see myself in fiction until I read him.”

‘Dead Outlaw’ Musical to Close After Disappointing Run on Broadway
Theater, June 20

The show was shut out at the Tonys after being nominated for seven awards, including best musical.

6 Months After the Pelicot Trial, a Staging Brings Insight and Despair
Theater, June 19

The stripped-back performance, based on the rape trial that shocked France and the world, ran all night at a church in Vienna.

My Spooky Sleepover With Helena Bonham Carter
Theater, June 19

“Viola’s Room,” a transporting gothic mystery at the Shed, is the latest immersive work from Punchdrunk, the company behind “Sleep No More.”

How Do You Adapt James Baldwin? Very Carefully.
Theater, June 19

His works have been slow to come to stage and screen. But a new production of the novel “Giovanni’s Room” shows how rewarding it can be when done right.

Can Menopause Be Funny?
Style, June 19

These “Baroness von Sketch” alums think so, making it the main character in their new comedy.

In ‘Fight Back,’ the Audience Learns to Act Up
Theater, June 18

This immersive theater experiment enlists attendees to help recreate an AIDS activist meeting from 1989 as an exercise in empathy.

Michelle Williams to Star in O’Neill Play on Brooklyn Waterfront
Theater, June 18

The actress will lead a revival of “Anna Christie” at St. Ann’s Warehouse, directed by her husband, Thomas Kail, and co-starring Mike Faist.

Broadway ‘Cabaret’ Will Feature Billy Porter as One Final Emcee
Theater, June 18

The show’s producers said they plan to end the New York run at the end of the actor’s run, on Oct. 19.

He’s Here, He’s Queer, He’s the Future King of England
Theater, June 18

The Off Broadway play “Prince Faggot” aims to shock. But the real surprise is how good it is anyway.

Broadway’s ‘Real Women Have Curves’ to Close Because of Soft Sales
Theater, June 17

The immigration-themed musical is the second show to announce a plan to close in the aftermath of this year’s Tony Awards.

American Mythmakers, Revisited: Hunter S. Thompson and John Wilkes Booth
Theater, June 17

Two shows attempt to make sense of the gonzo journalist and Lincoln’s assassin, cultural figures forever intertwined with American history.

How ‘Passengers’ Retooled After a Performer’s Injury
Theater, June 17

The company presenting the train travel-themed show at the Perelman Performing Arts Center faced a stressful predicament when a performer was suddenly sidelined.

Jon Bernthal, el tipo rudo más confiable de Hollywood
En español, June 15

La peculiar trayectoria de Bernthal le enseñó a aportar una sorprendente sensibilidad a los hombres duros que interpreta.

Harris Yulin, Actor Who Perpetually Played the Bad Guy, Dies at 87
Arts, June 13

As an award-winning actor and director, he appeared in scores of stage plays, movies and TV shows over six decades, most often as unsavory characters.

Casting Is the Brightest Light of Two Molière Shows
Theater, June 13

Red Bull Theater’s smart “The Imaginary Invalid” and Taylor Mac’s dismaying “Prosperous Fools” attempt to engage with the French writer’s comedy.

Broadway Shows Closing Soon: ‘Dorian Gray,’ ‘Sunset Boulevard’ and More
Theater, June 13

Catch two Tony-winning performances, Sarah Snook in the Oscar Wilde classic and Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond, before these productions and others wrap up.

Macheath, Polly and the Gang Wash Up in Five Points
Arts, June 13

At Little Island, “The Counterfeit Opera” falls short of its wildly successful historical models.

Jean Smart, Gritty and Poetic in ‘Call Me Izzy’
Theater, June 13

The “Hacks” star returns to Broadway after 25 years in a triumph for her, if not for the old-fashioned, flowery play about spouse abuse.

‘Angry Alan’ Review: John Krasinski Explores the Manosphere
Theater, June 12

In an Off Broadway play, the former Jim Halpert of Dunder Mifflin dives into a darker world of male grievance.

Broadway Dreams Were Dashed, Then Rob Madge Knocked on Some Doors
Theater, June 11

The British performer is bringing “My Son’s a Queer (but What Can You Do?)” to City Center this week, after an earlier run was canceled.

¿Se operó o no se operó? Sí, y te va a decir exactamente qué se hizo
En español, June 11

El paradigma cultural cambia cuando mujeres como Kylie Jenner aceptan sin disimulos sus procedimientos estéticos.

How a D.C. Prep-School Kid Became Hollywood’s Most Dependable Bruiser
Magazine, June 11

Jon Bernthal’s strange journey taught him to bring a surprising softness to his tough-guy characters.

Broadway Musical ‘Smash’ to Close After Tonys Disappointment
Theater, June 10

The musical, which follows a group of theater artists putting on a show about Marilyn Monroe, opened in April to mixed reviews. It has struggled at the box office.

How ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Overcame a Shaky Start and Won Big at the Tonys
Theater, June 10

Broadway’s best musical winner had to delay its opening last fall and was selling poorly. But strong word-of-mouth and reviews helped this quirky show triumph.

Billy Porter in ‘La Cage aux Folles’ Highlights City Center Season
Theater, June 10

Also in the lineup: “Bat Boy: The Musical” and a production of “The Wild Party.”

Meet Broadway’s Teen Whisperer
Theater, June 10

“The Outsiders” and “John Proctor Is the Villain” showcased Danya Taymor’s adept staging of teen stories. Off Broadway, next: the teen satire “Trophy Boys.”

Premios Tony 2025: los mejores y los peores momentos
En español, June 9

Fueron geniales la reunión de “Hamilton”, la grandiosidad desmesurada de Nicole Scherzinger y los agradables momentos musicales de Cynthia Erivo. Pero unas proyecciones cursis fueron un gran fallo.

Where Has the Original Cast of ‘Hamilton’ Been? We’ve Got Answers.
Theater, June 9

Lin-Manuel Miranda and others reunited for a medley at the Tonys on Sunday, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the show’s opening.

First-Time Tony Winners Talk About Their Victories
Theater, June 9

Here’s what Sarah Snook, Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola and four other Tony Award newbies had to say about their wins.

Nicole Scherzinger, Mia Farrow and Sadie Sink Party After the Tonys
Style, June 9

Stars turned out for show tunes and spirited celebrations that included an official after-party at the Museum of Modern Art and a gathering at the Carlyle Hotel.

12 Unforgettable Looks at the Tony Awards
Style, June 9

Sequins and velvet and shorts, oh my!

Best and Worst Moments From the 2025 Tony Awards
Theater, June 9

There was a “Hamilton” reunion, Nicole Scherzinger’s outsize grandeur and Cynthia Erivo’s pleasant “sing-off” music. But those cheesy projections were a big miss.

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Wins the Tony for Best Musical
Theater, June 9

The musical, about a budding romance between two outdated robots, won six Tony Awards on Sunday night.

Nicole Scherzinger Wins the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
Theater, June 9

In “Sunset Boulevard,” Scherzinger plays Norma Desmond, a former screen star who descends into madness.

Darren Criss wins the Tony Award for best actor in a musical.
Theater, June 9

Trump is barely mentioned at the Tonys.
Theater, June 9

‘Sunset Boulevard’ Starring Nicole Scherzinger Wins the Tony Award for Best Musical Revival
Theater, June 9

The high-tech production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical proved to be a star vehicle for the pop singer.

A Brooklyn teacher receives the excellence in theater education award.
Theater, June 9

Cole Escola wins the Tony Award for best actor in a play
Theater, June 9

In “Oh, Mary!,” Escola plays a drunken, melodramatic Mary Todd Lincoln who yearns to return to cabaret.

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Original ‘Hamilton’ Cast Reunited for a Tonys Medley
Theater, June 9

Marking the 10th anniversary of the show’s opening, the creator and cast reunited to perform “My Shot,” “The Schuyler Sisters” and other notable songs.

‘Eureka Day’ wins the Tony for best revival of a play.
Theater, June 9

‘Purpose’ wins the Tony for best play.
Theater, June 9

‘Buena Vista Social Club’ band is among the recipients of special honors and awards.
Theater, June 9

Sarah Snook won her first Tony for a one-woman ‘Picture of Dorian Gray.’
Theater, June 9

The Tonys host is Cynthia Erivo.
Theater, June 8

Harvey Fierstein receives the lifetime achievement award.
Theater, June 8

Four former Seymours scored Tony nominations.
Theater, June 8

41 Tony nominees on the obstacles that shaped them.
Theater, June 8

The Muny in St. Louis is receiving the regional theater award.
Theater, June 8

Tony Award Winners 2025: Updating List
Theater, June 8

The Tony Awards are underway at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Who is going to win tonight?
Theater, June 8

Our Favorite Photos From the Tony Awards Red Carpet
Theater, June 8

As Broadway’s best and brightest arrived for the industry’s biggest night, we got an up-close look at what you couldn’t see on TV.

Here’s what to see on Broadway (and beyond) this summer.
Theater, June 8

How to watch the Tony Awards.
Theater, June 8

The main event will be broadcast at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS and livestreamed for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers.

Here’s what to expect at tonight’s ceremony.
Theater, June 8

Tony Awards Red Carpet: See the Looks From Broadway’s Biggest Night
Style, June 8

Cole Escola, Leslie Odom Jr., Daniel Dae Kim, Mia Farrow and more stars arrived in style.

2025 Tony Awards: What to Know Ahead of the Ceremony
Theater, June 8

How is Broadway doing? Who are the top contenders for awards? Our theater reporter, Michael Paulson, has some answers.

How to Watch the 2025 Tony Awards
Theater, June 8

The ceremony, at Radio City Music Hall, will be broadcast on CBS starting at 8 p.m. Eastern, and livestreamed for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers.

Hot, Big and Buggy: Why Do Broadway Actors Love to Work Summers Here?
Theater, June 7

The nearly 11,000-seat Muny in St. Louis is receiving the regional theater Tony Award. This week it began preparing to open its 107th season with “Bring It On.”

Five Actors on the Muny: ‘Unlike Any Place I’d Ever Been on Earth’
Theater, June 7

The St. Louis theater, this year’s regional Tony Award winner, has drawn Broadway actors to its stage for a century.

Test Your Broadway Knowledge, Celebrity Edition
Interactive, June 7

The Tony Awards are Sunday night. How well do you know this season’s shows and stars?

What to Expect at the Tony Awards
Theater, June 7

This year's annual celebration of the best on Broadway is being hosted by Cynthia Erivo.

Sunny Jacobs, a Celebrity After Freed From Death Row, Dies at 77
U.S., June 6

Her story, fashioned into an Off Broadway play and television movies, was later questioned by an investigator in a 2021 book.

13 Off Broadway Shows to See in June
Theater, June 6

Reed Birney and Lisa Emery in a two-hander, Taylor Mac in a Molière riff and Jay Ellis in a romantic drama — here’s what’s on New York stages this month.

13 Great Songs of the Tonys Season
Theater, June 6

Our critic listened to the cast recordings of all the nominated musicals and picked one of his favorite tracks from each.

2025 Tony Awards Predictions: Which Shows and Performers Will Win?
Theater, June 6

Expect wins for the musicals “Maybe Happy Ending” and “Sunset Boulevard,” but the races for best play and leading actress in a musical are too close to call.

Tom Felton to Reprise Draco Malfoy Role in ‘Harry Potter’ on Broadway
Theater, June 5

Felton makes his Broadway debut this November for a limited engagement, playing a grown-up Draco, through March.

What to Do in New York City in June
Arts, June 5

Looking for something to do in New York? There’s much to celebrate: comedy in and around Union Square, outdoor music in Queens and a garden’s birthday in the Bronx.

41 Tony Nominees on the Obstacles That Shaped Them
Theater, June 5

George Clooney, Audra McDonald, Daniel Dae Kim, Sarah Snook and other Broadway stars talk about the challenges they’ve faced — and surmounted.

‘Dog Day Afternoon’ Is Broadway Bound With Actors From ‘The Bear’
Theater, June 4

Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach will star in a stage adaptation of the acclaimed 1975 film about a bank heist that goes tragically awry.

‘A Freeky Introduction’ Review: Pleasure Principles
Theater, June 4

NSangou Njikam’s latest offering is an ode to the erotic and the divine, set to winking R&B and hip-hop songs, in a new production by Atlantic Theater Company.

‘Good Night, and Good Luck’
Theater, June 4

On Broadway, Her Set Designs Get a Round of Applause
Arts, June 4

In a male-dominated field, Rachel Hauck has made a name for herself with wildly ambitious stage designs, including her huge, Tony-nominated ship at the heart of the musical “Swept Away.”

Willem Dafoe Shines His Spotlight on Theater’s Avant-Garde Past
Theater, June 3

The Hollywood actor looks back on the experimental performances that shaped him at the Venice Theater Biennale.

15 Surprising Show-Tune Covers for Broadway’s Big Night
Arts, June 3

Get ready for the Tony Awards with songs from Sylvester, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Queensrÿche and more.

‘Marjorie Prime’ and ‘Becky Shaw’ Are Coming to Broadway This Season
Theater, June 3

Second Stage Theater, a nonprofit, will put on the two plays, both of which were Pulitzer finalists, at its Helen Hayes Theater.

For ‘Purpose’ Cast, Navigating Revisions Became a ‘Juggling Act’
Theater, June 3

Ahead of the Tony Awards, the playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and the acclaimed ensemble reflected on the challenges of balancing the many script revisions.

‘Beetlejuice’ Is Coming Back to Broadway
Theater, June 3

The national tour production will haunt the Palace Theater for 13 weeks, beginning Oct. 8.

‘Eurydice’ Review: Maya Hawke in the Underworld
Theater, June 3

The actress stars in Sarah Ruhl’s reimagining of this classic myth, with a focus on a daughter’s reunion with her beloved father after death.

Why Women Are Leaving This Broadway Show in Tears
Opinion, June 2

“John Proctor is the Villain” turns the idea that MeToo was a witch hunt inside out.

This ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Star Knows She’s Intimidating
Theater, June 1

Natalie Venetia Belcon insists she’s not as regal as the Cuban musician she plays, but she’s worked hard to make you think otherwise.

Patti LuPone Is Doing Something Unusual. She’s Apologizing.
Theater, May 31

LuPone said she was “deeply sorry for the words” she used in her criticism of Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald when asked about a dispute over Broadway noise levels.

In ‘Dead Outlaw,’ Andrew Durand Has the Role of a Lifetime. And After.
Theater, May 31

To climb, leap and play dead each night, the Tony nominee’s preshow workout not only tends to his body’s needs but also frees up his acting.

How Megan Hilty, a Tony Nominee, Spends Her Show Days
New York, May 31

Ms. Hilty, who is nominated for her work in “Death Becomes Her,” runs from a breakfast date with her husband to red light therapy before a Friday night of singing and dancing on Broadway.

‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ Remembers When TV Had a Conscience, and a Spine
Arts, May 30

A TV critic looks at George Clooney’s play about CBS News standing up to political pressure, even as its current ownership might succumb to it.

Dozens of Festival Plays Worth Traveling to This Summer
Theater, May 30

Across the country, you’ll find Shakespeare in amphitheaters, exciting new works on intimate stages and many regional repertories in bucolic settings.

5 Years After Covid Closed the Theaters, Audiences Are Returning
Culture, March 12

Broadway is almost back, and pop music tours and sports events are booming. But Hollywood, museums and other cultural sectors have yet to bounce back.

Off Broadway, Labor Tension Heats Up
Metro, February 13

Stagehands and other backstage workers have gone on strike against a prominent theater, and two productions have been canceled.

Stratford-Upon-Lake-Michigan: Royal Shakespeare Company Plays Chicago
Culture, November 23

With less touring, it’s been a while since all the world has been its stage, but the troupe is working with the Chicago Shakespeare Theater — where it has family ties.

On Broadway, a Covid Switcheroo: Marsha Mason in for Mia Farrow
Culture, September 15

Mason, an associate director of “The Roommate,” which opened on Broadway last week, stepped in as Patti LuPone’s counterpart.

Does a Smash Hit Like ‘Lion King’ Deserve a $3 Million Tax Break?
Metro, May 17

Broadway is still recovering from the pandemic. A state tax-credit program has helped, but watchdogs say it aids some shows that don’t need a boost.

Audience Snapshot: Four Years After Shutdown, a Mixed Recovery
Culture, March 12

Covid brought live performance to a halt. Now the audience for pop concerts and sporting events has roared back, while attendance on Broadway and at some major museums is still down.

Is Earlier Better for Theater Start Times?
Culture, February 14

In an effort to entice audiences back after the pandemic, Britain’s National Theater is testing a 6:30 p.m. curtain.

Off Broadway, a Vital Part of New York Theater, Feels the Squeeze
Culture, December 5

The small theaters that help make the city a theater capital are cutting back as they struggle to recover from the pandemic.

Luring Theater Audiences Back After Covid
Letters, September 10

Readers discuss the decline in theater subscribers after the pandemic. Also: Northern Ireland; food allergies; a Covid playmate; anti-China bias.

72 Regional Theaters, One Shared Crisis
Insider, July 28

Michael Paulson spoke with producers and artistic directors at nonprofit theaters across the country about the crisis their industry is facing.

A Crisis in America’s Theaters Leaves Prestigious Stages Dark
Culture, July 23

As they struggle to recover after the pandemic, regional theaters are staging fewer shows, giving fewer performances, laying off staff and, in some cases, closing.

In ‘Plays for the Plague Year,’ the Soundtrack of Our Lives
Culture, April 19

Suzan-Lori Parks wrote one play a day for 13 months during the pandemic. Those stories come to life onstage in the form of monologues, dialogues and songs at Joe’s Pub.

As Presenters Cut Back on Streams, Some Disabled Arts Lovers Feel Left Out
Culture, April 14

When shuttered venues embraced streaming during the pandemic, the arts became more accessible. With live performance back, and streams dwindling, many feel forgotten.

‘Covid Vortex Anxiety Opera’ Review: Gloom, Zoom and a New Bloom
Culture, April 11

The veteran performance artist Karen Finley leads the audience through the troubles that plagued New York City at the peak of the pandemic.

Obie Awards Honor ‘English’ as Best New Play
Culture, February 24

A ceremony for the awards, celebrating work Off and Off Off Broadway, will be held Monday, but organizers decided to announce the winners in advance.

Broadway Bounces Back With ‘Best Week Since the Before Times’
Culture, January 4

Broadway shows grossed $51.9 million during the holiday week, the most since 2019, and “The Lion King” set a record for the most earned by any show in a single week.

‘Broadway Rising’ Review: Surviving the Pandemic
Weekend, December 27

Stakeholders including Patti LuPone and Lynn Nottage share their real-time reactions to New York theater’s shutdown and reopening in Amy Rice’s documentary.

Onstage, It’s Finally Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Again
Culture, December 21

After one holiday season lost to the pandemic and another curtailed by Omicron, seasonal staples including “The Nutcracker,” “A Christmas Carol” and “Messiah” are back in force.

Lynn Nottage’s ‘Clyde’s’ Is the Most-Staged Play in America
Culture, September 23

An annual survey, suspended during the pandemic, resumes and finds theaters nationally doing fewer shows and torn between escapism and ambition.

Did Fauci Lead America Astray on Covid?
Letters, September 16

Responses to an essay that criticized Anthony Fauci’s handling of the pandemic. Also: Migrants as props; abortion rights; David Milch; theater’s lessons.

To Mask, or Not to Mask: Theaters and Concert Halls Face a Dilemma
Culture, September 5

Some audience members are turned off by mask mandates. Others won’t attend indoor performances without them. Arts presenters are taking different approaches this season.

‘It’s My Tradition Too’: A Town’s Centuries-Old Passion Play Evolves
Culture, August 24

After a two-year pandemic delay, villagers in the German town of Oberammergau are once again re-enacting the story of Jesus’s life and death, with some changes.

On Broadway, One Show Decides to Keep Masks. No, It’s Not ‘Phantom.’
Culture, June 24

“American Buffalo,” at Circle in the Square, is sticking with masking till it closes, July 10, citing the “proximity of the audience to the actors” and “the staging in the round.”

You Don’t Want to Wear a Mask? Do It for Hugh Jackman
New York, June 24

Beginning in July, Broadway will no longer require audiences to mask up. Actors and theater workers aren’t loving the idea.

You Don’t Want to Wear a Mask? Do It for Hugh Jackman.
Metropolitan, June 24

Beginning in July, Broadway will no longer require audiences to mask up. Actors and theater workers aren’t loving the idea.

Broadway Will Drop Mask Mandate Beginning July 1
Culture, June 21

Most theaters stopped requiring proof of vaccination this spring. Now they are going “mask optional.”

‘A Strange Loop’ Wins Best Musical as Tonys Celebrate Broadway’s Return
Culture, June 13

“The Lehman Trilogy” won best play, “Company” won best musical revival and “Take Me Out” won best revival of a play at the 75th Tony Awards.

‘Come From Away’ to Close, the Latest Broadway Show to End Run
Culture, June 8

The musical, which opened in 2017, is the third to announce a closing in two days, as many shows struggle in a pandemic-softened marketplace.

Broadway theaters will continue requiring patrons to wear masks at least through June 30.
Culture, May 20

The decision comes at a time when New York City has declared a “high Covid alert.”

The Twisting Trail to the Tonys: ‘Can You Believe That We’re Here?’
Arts & Leisure, May 18

At times it felt like a game of survival. But during a Broadway season unlike any other, productions showed their resourcefulness while learning how to live with Covid.

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ to Close on Broadway, After Reopening
Culture, May 13

The musical, which shuttered temporarily in January as the Omicron variant spread, has struggled with the slow return of tourists to the theater.

Your Monday Evening Briefing
N Y T Now, May 9

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

Most Broadway theaters have ended vaccination checks as coronavirus cases are rising.
Culture, May 9

Most of Broadway Ends Vaccine Checks as Cases Rise in New York
Culture, May 6

While for-profit theater owners and operators agreed to stop checking proof of vaccination this week, several nonprofit Broadway theaters continue to require it.

Manhattan Springs Back to Life
Travel, May 5

Broadway enthusiasts, art aficionados and food lovers will find new offerings in and around Times Square and in neighborhoods below 42nd Street, heralding the promise of a vibrant recovery.

‘For Colored Girls’ to Close on Broadway, Reflecting Tough Season
Culture, May 3

The revival, directed by Camille A. Brown, received strong reviews but struggled to attract audiences and overcome challenges posed by Covid.