Bookshelf: Harlem Histories and Boardroom Lessons Two new books discuss the neighborhood’s significance in city history. A third, from a high-profile lawyer, offers 50 years of stories about corporate governance, and suggestions for improvements. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times
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Upcoming Broadway Musical Come From Away Records Its Cast Album Performances of the new musical begin February 18 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Ramin Karimloo, Will Chase, Andrea Martin, Emily Skinner, Keala Settle Set for Concert for America The second concert in the monthly benefit series will be presented February 25. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Theater Wit Revives The Wiz This March The Tony-winning musical returns to the Chicago stage. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Gators in the Sewer? ‘I Want It to Be True’ Little evidence supports a longstanding legend of alligators living in the New York sewer system, but that doesn’t dissuade Manhattan’s historian. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times
Loving the Bodega Downstairs Living above one of New York City’s ubiquitous little stores can be like having a store-size pantry and finding a sense of community. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times
Sunday in the Park Broadway Revival Will Offer Low-Cost Front-Row Seats Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford will co-star in the limited run of the Sondheim-Lapine musical. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Lonny Price Will Direct Legendary Romance Musical, As Part of Williamstown Season The upcoming summer season will feature four world premieres. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Taran Killam Reveals Toughest Part of Playing Hamilton’s King George The Saturday Night Live alum tells Stephen Colbert the greatest challenge of the role—it’s not what you think. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
See Andrew Lloyd Webber With Leads of His 4 Broadway Shows It has been decades since a composer had four shows running simultaneously. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
What Do Critics Think of the Encores! Revival of Big River? The Tony-winning musical, based on Mark Twain’s classic American novel, plays New York City Center for a limited engagement. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
See Glenn Close as Norma Desmond in Her Return to Sunset Boulevard Over 20 years since starring in the original Broadway production, the Tony-winning actor returns to the role. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill
Album: New Jersey Baseball Prospects Take the Game Indoors Despite the weather, winter is prime baseball season in New Jersey, where professionals like Mike Trout train with younger players. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times
Character Study: At 100, a Conductor, Like the Music, Keeps Going Ed Simons, at triple digits in age, still plays, teaches and conducts. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times
Inside Pitches New Jersey baseball prospects head indoors to train with professionals during the winter months. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times