Musical Theater

everything’s coming up adele Dec. 7, 2023

Adele Knows How She’d Win Her Tony“I don’t love musicals. That’s the only issue.”

By Justin Curto

land of opportunity Dec. 7, 2023

Stage Whisperer Secret: A Presale Code for Hell’s KitchenExclusive to our weekly theater-newsletter subscribers, and, honestly, you’re welcome in advance.

By Jason P. Frank

musical the-a-ter Dec. 6, 2023

Ariana Madix to Appear in a Lavaliere That Goes All the Way Down to Her WaistPlaying Roxie Hart in Broadway’s Chicago.

By Jason P. Frank

exclusive Nov. 21, 2023

Ani DiFranco Is Heading Way Down to Hadestown on BroadwayIn an interview, Anaïs Mitchell calls the latest Persephone casting “an almost unimaginable full-circle situation.”

By Rebecca Alter

da-doo Aug. 28, 2023

It’s Corbin Bleu, Constance Wu, and Audrey II, TooStarring in Little Shop of Horrors Off Broadway.

By Jason P. Frank

book to screen to stage Aug. 21, 2023

Ponyboy to Stay Gold on BroadwayThe Outsiders will be inside the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre next spring.

By Jason P. Frank

musical the-a-ter Aug. 16, 2023

Meryl Streep Moves One Step Closer to Playing Evan HansenOnly Murders in the Building treated us to a lullaby by Sara B. with P & P.

By Jason P. Frank

rip June 23, 2023

Sheldon Harnick, Fiddler on the Roof Lyricist, Dead at 99His collaborations with Jerry Bock led to American classics of musical theater.

By Jason P. Frank

finally some good food Apr. 18, 2023

Tribeca Film Festival Is What Baking Did for Waitress2023’s lineup includes a pro-shot of the musical starring Sara Bareilles.

By Jason P. Frank

trailer mix Mar. 22, 2023

Schmigadoon! Trades Hammerstein for SondheimSeason two has jazz hands and murder.

By Jason P. Frank

red light green light Feb. 22, 2023

Florence Welch to Be Borne Back Ceaselessly Into the PastWorking on a musical-theater adaptation of The Great Gatsby with Rachel Chavkin.

By Jason P. Frank

last night on late night Nov. 23, 2022

Marla Mindelle Hijacks Seth Meyers on Her Quest for World DominationThe Off Broadway cast of Titanique gave TV viewers a taste of its live-theater magic.

By Rebecca Alter

opening night Sept. 6, 2022

Every Funny Girl Song Performed on Glee, RankedFrom the freckles on the nose of life’s complexion to the roses of sheer perfection.

By Tom Smyth

rip Nov. 30, 2021

Mandy Patinkin, Barbra Streisand, and More Pay Tribute to Stephen Sondheim“I got to be in the room with Shakespeare. Who gets that? How come I got to have that even for a minute? And it was a lot more than a minute.”

By Jennifer Zhan

stephen sondheim Nov. 27, 2021

Tonight’s Performance of Company Became a Tribute to Stephen SondheimHours after the composer’s unexpected death, cast and audience shared grief and affection.

By Christopher Bonanos

obits Nov. 26, 2021

Stephen Sondheim, Legendary Composer and Lyricist, Dead at 91He was known for his work on popular musicals like Into the Woods, West Side Story, and Sweeney Todd.

By Jennifer Zhan

tribute Nov. 26, 2021

The Measureless Influence of Stephen SondheimThere was very little he thought a musical could not do.

By Mark Harris

s! c! h! m! i! g! a! d! o! o! n! Aug. 13, 2021

The Many, Many Musical-Theater References Behind Schmigadoon!’s SongsCo-creator Cinco Paul talks us through the origin of every musical number and the stories behind their references.

By Jackson McHenry

tv review July 15, 2021

I’m Just a Girl Who Can’t Say No to Schmigadoon!I love this Golden Age Musical pastiche with the helplessness of a protagonist being yanked into an indulgent, unnecessary dream ballet.

By Kathryn VanArendonk

state of the industry Apr. 16, 2021

Will Abusive Behavior Allegations Tank Scott Rudin’s Career?According to Hollywood insiders, it will take a lot more than the THR piece — and may even depend on Hugh Jackman.

By Chris Lee

wholesome content Oct. 9, 2020

Let Sondheim Taking His Dogs on a Walk Into the Woods Soothe Your Weary Soul“Moments in the Woods,” indeed.

By Chris Murphy

miscast Sept. 14, 2020

Watch Ingrid Michaelson and Lauren Ridloff Sing and Sign ‘You Will Be Found’“If you did it literally and signed the exact English words, it loses the depth and complexity of meaning.”

By Jackson McHenry

in memoriam Sept. 6, 2020

Broadway Remembers One of Their Own With Nick Cordero TributeFriends, family, and peers memorialize the late actor, who died in July of COVID-19 complications.

By Halle Kiefer

adaptations Aug. 24, 2020

Black Is King’s Blitz Bazawule to Direct Movie Based on The Color Purple MusicalThe co-director of Beyoncé’s recent visual album will helm a feature adaption of the Broadway musical.

By Halle Kiefer

happy juneteenth June 19, 2020

Kenya Barris and Pharrell Developing Juneteenth Musical Movie Over at NetflixThe film project is reportedly distinct from the stage musical the pair announced back in 2018.

By Halle Kiefer

theater geek May 28, 2020

Laura Benanti To Bring Theater Kids Into Your Home in HBO Max Musical SpecialIt’s Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020, not to be confused with High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.

By Chris Murphy

theater May 27, 2020

Miscast Gala to Bring Those Delightful Performances Right to YouTube This YearA perennial highlight of the Broadway season.

By Jackson McHenry

coronavirus Apr. 28, 2020

Broadway’s Waitress Cast Sings Cover to Raise Donations for Nick CorderoThe actor has been hospitalized with severe complications from COVID-19 since March 31.

By Halle Kiefer

25 days of cats Dec. 9, 2019

Let Us Gather to Discuss Taylor Swift and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats SongIt’s Golden Globe-nominated, folks!

By Vulture Staff

a soap operetta Oct. 31, 2019

Watch This ’80s Patti LuPone Haunted Laundromat Video The New Yorker Dug UpImportant spooky musical theater history.

By Jackson McHenry

closings June 20, 2019

Tumblr Favorite Be More Chill to End Its Broadway Run“Michael in the Bathroom” will no longer play on the Great White Way.

By Bethy Squires

last night on late night June 20, 2019

Watch James Corden Turn Paris Into Les MisérablesDo you hear the people honk? It is the honk of angry Parisians.

By Anne Victoria Clark

2019 tony awards June 10, 2019

Billy Porter Took the Tonys Stage During a Commercial Break and Sang GypsyCurtains up! Light the lights!

By Halle Kiefer

fosse/verdon Apr. 30, 2019

How Fosse/Verdon’s Characters Compare to Their Real-Life CounterpartsWe’ve combed through Fosse/Verdon’s expansive cast to highlight the 15 real-life figures you need to know.

By Benjamin Lindsay

musical theater Apr. 23, 2019

The Britney Spears Musical Will Also Be a Movie, BabySony just scooped up the rights.

By Milan Polk

documentary now Feb. 27, 2019

How Documentary Now Made the Sondheim-Alike Musical Co-opCo-writer John Mulaney and composer Eli Bolin share the stories behind Original Cast Album: Co-Op.

By Jackson McHenry

broadway Feb. 8, 2019

Actors Who Help Develop Hit Broadway Shows to Share Profits Per New AgreementThe deal was struck between Actors’ Equity and the Broadway League on Friday.

By Halle Kiefer

movies Feb. 6, 2019

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Creator Might Make Gypsy NowWhat will Barbra say??

By Anne Victoria Clark

cats the movie Nov. 11, 2018

As a Reminder That This Movie Is Happening, Here’s Sir Ian McKellen Singing Cats“At the moment, I’m looking for the inner pussy.”

By Halle Kiefer

bad ideas Sept. 12, 2018

Yes, They Once Tried to Make a Broadway Musical Out of LolitaAnd it was just as misbegotten a project as you’d guess.

By Sarah Weinman

Jan. 5, 2018

23 Exciting Theater Productions Taking the Stage in 2018Highlighted by Frozen, Angels in America, Harry Potter, and the Denzel-led The Iceman Cometh.

By Sara Holdren

broadway babe Oct. 27, 2017

The Magic Mike Musical Will Have a Number for the Straight Guys, TooBut don’t get us wrong, the musical also has a lot of “beefcake” in thongs.

By Tolly Wright

casting couch Aug. 15, 2017

Josh Groban Will Be a Singing Guest Star on Crazy Ex-GirlfriendAnother Broadway star visits West Covina.

By Tolly Wright

Apr. 12, 2017

Friends Musical Parody Will Be There for You Off BroadwayThe one where the friends sing “We Were on a Break” in an unauthorized musical.

By Tolly Wright

musical theater Apr. 6, 2017

Please Enjoy Miscast Takes on Dear Evan Hansen and DreamgirlsThis year’s Miscast videos are here.

By Jackson McHenry

Apr. 6, 2016

Tina Fey and Tituss Burgess Make the Perfect Musical Theater DuoIf you need something to hold you over until Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt returns to Netflix next week, look no further, because at the annual MCC […]

By Megh Wright

Apr. 6, 2016