New York City Ballet canceled Tuesday night’s performance, and a performance of Handel’s “Messiah” at Carnegie Hall was called off. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Theater”
Broadway Grosses Drop 26 Percent as Many Shows Cancel Performances
By Gotham Rex on December 21, 2021
The surge in coronavirus cases comes at a tough time for the theater industry, which traditionally relies on the holiday season box office. Source: New York Times
‘Jagged Little Pill’ to Close on Broadway, Citing Omicron
By Gotham Rex on December 21, 2021
The Alanis Morissette musical becomes the first big show to be felled by the resurgent coronavirus pandemic. Source: New York Times
‘Hamilton’ and Other Broadway Musicals Cancel Shows Through Christmas
By Gotham Rex on December 20, 2021
“Hadestown,” “Aladdin” and “Dear Evan Hansen” were among the shows canceling performances as a surge in coronavirus cases has halted a variety of performances around the nation. Source: New York Times
4 Things to Do This Weekend
By Gotham Rex on December 16, 2021
Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually and in person in New York City. Source: New York Times
Broadway Is Canceling Shows Due to Positive Covid Tests
By Gotham Rex on December 15, 2021
Broadway, where cancellations were once vanishingly rare, has seen a raft of them as positive coronavirus tests among cast and crew members have upended productions. Source: New York Times
‘The Little Prince’ to Land on Broadway With Dance and Acrobatics
By Gotham Rex on December 9, 2021
This international production, an adaptation of the novella that is described as “a theatrical experience with musical elements,” will run for five months. Source: New York Times
Interest in Stephen Sondheim's Music, Books and Shows Soar After His Death
By Gotham Rex on December 8, 2021
Fans have been streaming his music, buying his books, and trying to get in to see his shows, with a new revival of “Company” opening this week on Broadway. Source: New York Times
Michael Jackson Musical Turns Down Volume on Abuse Allegations
By Gotham Rex on December 7, 2021
The Broadway musical, “MJ,” with a book by Lynn Nottage and directed by Christopher Wheeldon, began previews Monday. Source: New York Times
Impromptu Stephen Sondheim Wakes Fill Piano Bars With Tears and Tunes
By Gotham Rex on November 27, 2021
Lines of Stephen Sondheim fans formed outside Marie’s Crisis Cafe in Greenwich Village as news of his death spread. Inside, it was all-Sondheim on the piano. Source: New York Times
Praise for Stephen Sondheim at ‘Company’ and ‘Assassins'
By Gotham Rex on November 27, 2021
“I would ask you to sit back and luxuriate in his extraordinary words and music,” the director John Doyle said before Friday’s performance of the “Assassins” revival. Source: New York Times
Stephen Sondheim Reflected on 'Company' and 'West Side Story' in Final Interview
By Gotham Rex on November 26, 2021
In an interview on Sunday, the revered composer and lyricist, 91, contentedly discussed his shows running on Broadway and off, as well as a new movie about to be released. Source: New York Times
Natalie Mendoza Is Back on Broadway in 'Moulin Rouge!'
By Gotham Rex on November 24, 2021
“I didn’t think I’d ever perform on Broadway again,” Natalie Mendoza said. Source: New York Times
Broadway Play "Clyde's" Will Be Livestreamed
By Gotham Rex on November 23, 2021
The digital experimentation born of the pandemic shutdown is continuing: the final 16 performances of Lynn Nottage’s “Clyde’s” will be streamed, for $59. Source: New York Times
'For Colored Girls' Broadway Revival Opening March 2022
By Gotham Rex on November 15, 2021
Ntozake Shange’s choreopoem begins performances in March at the Booth Theater, home to the original 1976 production. Source: New York Times