In researching her new Broadway play, Bess Wohl interviewed my mother. After a performance, we all discussed the play and its themes. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Theater (Broadway)”
‘Titaníque,’ Singing and Spoofing Celine Dion, Sets Sail for Broadway
By Gotham Rex on December 15, 2025
This zany musical made it from the basement of a Manhattan grocery to London’s West End, and now hopes to become Broadway’s next hit comedy. Source: New York Times
Broadway’s ‘Little Bear Ridge Road,’ With Laurie Metcalf, to Close Early
By Gotham Rex on December 12, 2025
The lauded play by Samuel D. Hunter is the first production of Scott Rudin’s comeback season. Despite positive reviews, sales have been soft. Source: New York Times
With Tom Felton, ‘Harry Potter’ Breaks Its Own Broadway Record
By Gotham Rex on November 24, 2025
The actor is now playing an adult version of the sinister child he portrayed in the film series. Source: New York Times
‘Queen of Versailles’ to Close as New Broadway Musicals Struggle
By Gotham Rex on November 24, 2025
The show, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will remain open through the holidays. The announcement comes just two weeks after the musical opened. Source: New York Times
‘Ragtime’ Review: Checking the Status of Our American Dream
By Gotham Rex on October 16, 2025
Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz lead the glorious cast of Lear deBessonet’s inspiriting Broadway revival at Lincoln Center Theater. Source: New York Times
How a Small Avant-Garde Theater Makes It Work in Brooklyn
By Gotham Rex on September 14, 2025
The Brick, an Off Off Broadway institution in Williamsburg, has kept the lights on for more than 20 years by cobbling together support from donors, grants and ticket sales. Source: New York Times
‘How to Dance in Ohio,’ a Musical, Plans a Fall Broadway Opening
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2023
A teenage ritual takes on deeper significance as a setting where autistic young people can blossom — and exercise their social skills along the way. Source: New York Times
Jack Goldstein, a Savior of Broadway Theaters, Dies at 74
By Gotham Rex on July 7, 2023
He helped secure landmark status for more than two dozen theaters in the 1980s, then initiated the design competition that led to a new TKTS booth. Source: New York Times
Tony Awards to Be Staged in Manhattan’s Washington Heights
By Gotham Rex on December 13, 2022
The annual ceremony honoring Broadway’s top productions and performers is moving to the New York neighborhood where the musical “In the Heights” was set. Source: New York Times
‘Ain’t No Mo’’ to Close on Broadway
By Gotham Rex on December 9, 2022
The play, a biting comedy by Jordan E. Cooper, will have its final performance on Dec. 18, just over two weeks after opening. Source: New York Times
Best Theater of 2022
By Gotham Rex on December 5, 2022
In a time of renewed awakening, a surprising number of shows smartly reflected those changes in song. Source: New York Times
Doing It Again: Spears Songs and Fairy Tale Characters, Now for Broadway
By Gotham Rex on December 2, 2022
“Once Upon a One More Time” plans to open on Broadway next summer. Source: New York Times
‘Phantom of the Opera’ to Delay Broadway Closing After Sales Spike
By Gotham Rex on November 29, 2022
Last week was the highest-grossing in the show’s 35-year history. Source: New York Times
The Museum of Broadway Is Open. Here Are 10 Highlights.
By Gotham Rex on November 29, 2022
In Times Square, a 26,000-square-foot space details the history of theater with objects like Patti LuPone’s “Evita” wig, a Jets jacket from “West Side Story” and more. Source: New York Times