Broadway

Pop Culturalist Chats with Hannah Elless

Hannah Elless makes her return to Broadway in the sweet, tuneful Bright Star, an original musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.…

9 years ago

To See or Not to See: Bright Star

A new star is shining on the Great White Way: Bright Star opened last night at the Cort Theatre, and it…

9 years ago

Woman Crush Wednesday: Laura Benanti

Laura Benanti is more than just a gorgeous face with killer pipes. A Tony-winner whose luminous voice is matched by…

9 years ago

To See or Not to See: Audra McDonald as Billie Holiday

HBO has given a gift to theater fans everywhere: it recorded Audra McDonald's legendary performance as Billie Holiday in Lady Day…

9 years ago

To See or Not to See: Fiddler on the Roof

Fiddler on the Roof holds a special place in my heart. I can even measure my childhood in moments with this…

9 years ago

To See or Not to See: Eclipsed

"Eclipsed" just opened on Broadway after a sold-out run at the Public Theater. It's a fascinating, horrifying look at how…

9 years ago

Grease is the Word

Grease: Live was definitely a Fox hit this past weekend. Although there were a couple minor issues (sometimes the music…

9 years ago

To See or Not to See: The Color Purple

The Bernard B. Jacobs Theater in Manhattan was practically bursting with love for The Color Purple and its fantastic cast.…

9 years ago

To See or Not to See: Finding Neverland

Finding Neverland—currently on Broadway—is one of my all-time favorite musicals. I've seen it more times than I want to admit,…

9 years ago

You Don’t Want to Be a Fool for Love

Friends, advertising really does work. After seeing an ad that was full of gushing reviews for Fool for Love, I quickly…

9 years ago