A musical theater educator and audition coach discovers how great it can be to live across the street from “Wicked.” Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Theater”
Review: In ‘What Happened?,’ a Questioning Farewell to Rhinebeck
By Gotham Rex on September 9, 2021
In the last installment in his 12-play series, Richard Nelson asks how his characters, and the theater, got where they are today. Source: New York Times
Musicals Return to Broadway With ‘Waitress’ and ‘Hadestown’
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2021
The song-and-dance shows that are Broadway’s bread and butter began a staggered return to the stage Thursday. For audiences, vaccinations and masks were mandatory. Source: New York Times
‘This Is Broadway’ Campaign Aims to Attract Wary Theatergoers
By Gotham Rex on August 26, 2021
The trade association representing theater owners and producers gets an assist from Oprah Winfrey as it seeks to drive ticket sales beyond the buzzy September reopenings. Source: New York Times
Micki Grant, Groundbreaking Broadway Composer, Dies at 92
By Gotham Rex on August 25, 2021
With “Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope,” she became the first woman to write the book, music and lyrics of a Broadway musical. Source: New York Times
‘1, 2, 3 … Exhale Together’: Broadway Families, Reunited at Last
By Gotham Rex on August 25, 2021
Before the reopenings were the in-person reunions. And hugs. So many hugs. Here’s a look at some of the first emotional moments on the road back. Source: New York Times
Virus Fears Prompt a Major New York Theater to Postpone Its Return
By Gotham Rex on August 20, 2021
As the Delta variant spreads, Signature Theater delayed its planned October opening of “Infinite Life,” a new play by Annie Baker. Source: New York Times
Dudes on Ice: A Play About Hockey Tackles Masculinity, Too
By Gotham Rex on August 20, 2021
“Islander,” a skewed look at a New York Islanders season, examines extreme fandom, violence and the thrill of sports. Source: New York Times
Ankara Print Dresses? These Aren’t Shakespeare’s ‘Merry Wives.’
By Gotham Rex on August 17, 2021
Shakespeare in the Park is back, and Dede Ayite’s West African-influenced costume designs are just as lively as Jocelyn Bioh’s adaptation. Source: New York Times
New Work by Suzan-Lori Parks to Be Part of Public Theater Season
By Gotham Rex on August 13, 2021
“The Visitor” and “cullud wattah,” two shows postponed by the pandemic, will get their premieres alongside works by James Ijames, Shaina Taub and Lloyd Suh. Source: New York Times
A Puppet Festival Returns to New York, All Grown Up
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
Opening with five days of in-person performances, the International Puppet Fringe Festival NYC also includes streaming productions and an exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Tries to Drag Out Impeachment Process
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
As calls for his resignation grow, Gov. Andrew Cuomo remains eager to fight back against findings that he sexually harassed 11 women. Source: New York Times
Review: Shakespeare’s ‘Merry Wives,’ Now in South Harlem
By Gotham Rex on August 9, 2021
Jocelyn Bioh reshapes a comedy of clever women, frail men and harsh revenge into one of love and forgiveness, just when New York needs it. Source: New York Times
The Challenges of Getting Employees Vaccinated
By Gotham Rex on August 6, 2021
Requiring shots can be complicated, particularly for small businesses. An eyewear company in the Bronx has tried to persuade its workers. Source: New York Times
A Milestone for Broadway as ‘Pass Over’ Begins Performances
By Gotham Rex on August 5, 2021
The play is the first staged on Broadway since the pandemic-prompted shutdown, and is one of seven by Black writers planned this season. Source: New York Times