Michael Paulson
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Josh Groban to Star in ‘Sweeney Todd’ Revival on Broadway
Groban, playing the title character, will be joined by Annaleigh Ashford in a production scheduled to open in March at the Lunt-Fontanne.
Climate Change Threatens Summer Stages and Outdoor Performances
In the West, wildfires are stopping shows. Extreme heat has led to cancellations in the South. And changing weather patterns are hobbling performances in the...
What if Juliet Lived? A Pop Hitmaker’s ‘& Juliet’ Heads to Broadway.
The jukebox musical, which is already running in London, features songs by the Swedish writer and producer Max Martin, including “Since U Been Gone” and...
On Broadway, One Show Decides to Keep Masks. No, It’s Not ‘Phantom.’
“American Buffalo,” at Circle in the Square, is sticking with masking till it closes, July 10, citing the “proximity of the audience to the actors”...
New 42 Worker Files Bias Lawsuit Over Diversity Training
A white teaching artist at the theater organization says it discriminated against white people. The nonprofit declined to comment.
Ariana DeBose on Hosting the Tonys: ‘Whatever We Do Is Going to Be Fun’
The Broadway ensemble member turned Oscar winner vows that the ceremony will celebrate the often unsung actors who have stepped in so often during the...
In a First for Broadway, a Theater Will Be Renamed for Lena Horne
Horne, a renowned singer and activist, will be the first Black woman to have a theater named after her once the Brooks Atkinson is renamed.
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ to End Its Broadway Run
The Tony-winning musical will close in September after suffering a double blow from the coronavirus pandemic and a poorly received film adaptation.
‘Almost Famous,’ Now a Musical, Will Open on Broadway This Fall
The stage adaptation, with book and lyrics by Cameron Crowe and music and lyrics by Tom Kitt, will begin previews Sept. 13.
Angela Lansbury Will Receive Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement
The star of stage, film and screen has already won five competitive Tony Awards, and starred in several Stephen Sondheim musicals.