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Around Broadway

Every Wednesday morning, Jeff Spurgeon finds out what's new on Broadway and beyond from Charles Isherwood, theater critic for the New York Times.

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'Shuffle Along,' an Unusual Revival Finds Its Way Back to Broadway

'Shuffle Along,' an Unusual Revival Finds Its Way Back to Broadway

One of the most interesting musicals to appear on Broadway this season brings a new look to an almost century-old story.... Read more

11 May 2016

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'Hamilton' Receives Record 16 Tony Nominations

'Hamilton' Receives Record 16 Tony Nominations

The 2016 Tony nominees were announced on Tuesday, and Charles Isherwood, theater critic of The New York Times, joins WQX... Read more

4 May 2016

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'Waitress' Serves Up a New Recipe for Movie-to-Musical Adaptations

'Waitress' Serves Up a New Recipe for Movie-to-Musical Adaptations

Broadway is home to another a new musical based on a movie. Waitress springs from the 2007 film of the same name and tel... Read more

27 Apr 2016

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In 'Mary Page Marlowe' a Role so Big It Requires 6 Actresses

In 'Mary Page Marlowe' a Role so Big It Requires 6 Actresses

Tracy Letts, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright (August: Osage County) and Tony Award-winning actor (Who’s Afraid of ... Read more

20 Apr 2016

2mins

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This spring, England’s Royal Shakespeare Company has taken up residence at the Harvey Theater at the Brooklyn Academy of... Read more

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With a book by comedian/actor/author Steve Martin, lyrics by singer/songwriter Edie Brickell and a bluegrass-inflected s... Read more

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'Dry Powder': a Comedy to Ignite Economic Debate

'Dry Powder': a Comedy to Ignite Economic Debate

Dry Powder, a new play that just debuted at The Public Theater, is bringing the same discussions about the world of fina... Read more

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Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick Bring 'Disaster!' to Broadway

Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick Bring 'Disaster!' to Broadway

With its suggestive exclamation point, the title of the new Broadway musical Disaster! hints at the campy, over-the-top ... Read more

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Danai Gurira Delivers On and Off Broadway

Danai Gurira Delivers On and Off Broadway

Zimbabwean-American playwright Dania Gurira is having a moment. Her play Eclipsed has just transferred to Broadway in a ... Read more

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