Broadway May Be Back, But Who Is It For?
The proliferation of plays by Black creators on the Great White Way is cause for celebration, even as it raises some familiar questions about risk and representation.
All Stories About Broadway
How the Shows Went On, and How They May Again
2 new documentaries look at Broadway as it was, while a third gives us a glimpse of our possible post-COVID future.
Liz McCann, Theatrical Character
She was a producer with a fan’s love for stage magic, a taste for the big gamble, and the best dish in town.
Karen Olivo: Leading by Leaving
The actor and educator talks about the reasons for their departure from Broadway’s ‘Moulin Rouge!’ and about the theatre field they’d like to help build.
We Are All Theatre Ghosts Now, But Poised to Return
It’s not just the workers who need the stage to come back—all of us crave the communion only the theatre can provide.
Hope Clarke: A Career of Being Ready for the Next Chance
From the ‘West Side Story’ tour to television to work with George C. Wolfe, this performer/choreographer has followed each next step where it led.
Earth Angel: 2 Colleagues Remember Rebecca Luker
A close friend and a fellow performer remember her disarming presence, humor, and determination.
Tummeling With Jerry Herman
The writer behind ‘Mame,’ ‘La Cage aux Folles,’ and ‘Hello, Dolly!’ wasn’t just a genius—he was a mensch.
Everything Going His Way: My Dad’s ‘Oklahoma!’ Accessibility Journey
Taking my father, a Parkinson’s patient and stroke survivor, to the current Broadway revival was a challenge, but well worth it.
Hal Prince: A Portrait in Song (and 2 Rewrites)
Among the legendary producer/director’s many gifts was an unflinching faith in his work, which was infectious if not imitable.
