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fromVulture
16 hours ago
Film

The Drama Is Too Cowardly to Commit to Its Provocative Premise

The film presents a dark romantic comedy featuring complex characters and a central premise that challenges audience expectations.
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago
Film

"The Drama" Struggles to Justify Its Combustible Premise

Charlie and Emma navigate their relationship's challenges through humor and the concept of starting over.
Film
fromVulture
16 hours ago

The Drama Is Too Cowardly to Commit to Its Provocative Premise

The film presents a dark romantic comedy featuring complex characters and a central premise that challenges audience expectations.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

"The Drama" Struggles to Justify Its Combustible Premise

Charlie and Emma navigate their relationship's challenges through humor and the concept of starting over.
NYC music
fromForbes
20 hours ago

New York Through the Eyes of "The Book Of Mormom Star" Sydney Quildon

The Book of Mormon celebrates its 15th anniversary with special events featuring original cast members and a Broadway newcomer, Sydney Quildon.
fromHoodline
1 day ago

One Times Square Opens Viewing Deck And Visitor Experiences

The overhaul by owner Jamestown has turned what was once a mostly empty tower into stacked ticketed experiences, from candy-themed installations to curated New Year's Eve displays.
New York City
fromQueerty
1 day ago

The next Shane & Ilya? Meet the stars bringing a Heated Rivalry musical to the stage - Queerty

MarcAurele knew he had to strike while the iron was red-hot, so he got to writing, and in just three short weeks he was bringing the show to life, complete with a number that explored the inherent musicality of that bike scene and another that featured a chorus lauding 'gay hockey players with big butts' as if they were singing a church hymn.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

A Marriage, Turned Into Epic Theater

Lily Allen's 'West End Girl' is an excoriating concept album about the failure of her second marriage, filled with vivid details of betrayal and personal turmoil.
London music
Berlin music
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Beyond the metronome: The emotional intelligence of ballet | amNewYork

Ballet's beauty stems from the intricate collaboration between music and dance, emphasizing trust and relational excellence among artists.
Pets
fromJezebel
2 days ago

Andrew Lloyd Webber Bought a Dog Over the Cats Movie

The film adaptation of the musical 'Cats' was poorly received, prompting Andrew Lloyd Webber to humorously seek comfort in a therapy dog.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Booed at Kennedy Center Then Whoops and Cheers Drown Out Jeers

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were booed and jeered as they emerged into the presidential box at the contentiously-renamed Trump-Kennedy Center, but whoops and cheers swelled into an ovation.
Washington DC
Boston real estate
fromArchitectural Digest
3 days ago

Broadway Actress Barrett Wilbert Weed Turned Her Brooklyn Heights Apartment Into a Victorian Dollhouse

Compelling interiors rely on collaboration between character and setting, as demonstrated in Barrett Wilbert Weed's Brooklyn Heights home restoration.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

We got cancelled and we're still here!' Michael Patrick King on The Comeback and why And Just Like That will age well

Michael Patrick King announces the return of The Comeback, a beloved yet underwatched show co-created with Lisa Kudrow.
#broadway
Writing
fromVulture
4 days ago

Soon You Can Marry Mariska Hargitay on Broadway

Mariska Hargitay will take over the role from Daniel Radcliffe in the Broadway revival of Every Brilliant Thing, emphasizing themes of healing and hope.
fromQueerty
3 days ago
SF LGBT

Jonathan Groff's gets his glutes spanked with an assist from Ryan Reynolds - Queerty

NYC LGBT
fromGaycities
6 days ago

Luke Evans in sheer briefs is about to create a New York tourism boom - GayCities

The new Broadway production of The Rocky Horror Show features a diverse cast and high production value, appealing to both longtime fans and new audiences.
fromTODAY.com
4 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

'Wicked' Star Slips a Secret Note to Audience Sitting By His Toddler at the Broadway Show

Film
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

Broadway review: A heist and a play go wrong in Dog Day Afternoon

Stephen Adly Guirgis's new Broadway play fails to capture the intensity of the original 1975 film about a botched bank heist.
Writing
fromVulture
4 days ago

Soon You Can Marry Mariska Hargitay on Broadway

Mariska Hargitay will take over the role from Daniel Radcliffe in the Broadway revival of Every Brilliant Thing, emphasizing themes of healing and hope.
fromQueerty
3 days ago
SF LGBT

Jonathan Groff's gets his glutes spanked with an assist from Ryan Reynolds - Queerty

NYC LGBT
fromGaycities
6 days ago

Luke Evans in sheer briefs is about to create a New York tourism boom - GayCities

The new Broadway production of The Rocky Horror Show features a diverse cast and high production value, appealing to both longtime fans and new audiences.
fromTODAY.com
4 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

'Wicked' Star Slips a Secret Note to Audience Sitting By His Toddler at the Broadway Show

Film
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

Broadway review: A heist and a play go wrong in Dog Day Afternoon

Stephen Adly Guirgis's new Broadway play fails to capture the intensity of the original 1975 film about a botched bank heist.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
3 days ago

New York's Big Studio Land Grab, City Makes Play For Soundstage Crown

New York's film and TV production is rapidly expanding with new soundstages and studios across the boroughs, attracting significant investment and talent.
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

To Save Lives - And The Theater - Let's Ban Cars From Broadway - Streetsblog New York City

In that small 30-block zone last year, there were 486 reported crashes, injuring 76 cyclists, 108 pedestrians (one fatally) and 67 motorists, according to city stats. That's more than a crash every day, injuring more than 250 people.
London politics
fromDefector
4 days ago

For Now, ABS Makes Good Theater | Defector

Under the ABS challenge system, a team begins each game with two challenges. If a player gets an umpire's call overturned, their team retains the challenge. In effect, this means a team has unlimited challenges until they get two wrong.
Boston Red Sox
fromVulture
4 days ago

Paradise's Julianne Nicholson Believes in Sinatra's Leap of Faith

Nicholson plays Samantha Redmond, who has picked up the nickname Sinatra because of the chairman-of-the-board-like authority she exudes, a mix of steeliness and charisma that's allowed her to create and populate an underground city for chosen survivors of a global cataclysm.
Independent films
#zendaya
Film
fromThe New Yorker
14 hours ago

The Drama Surrounding "The Drama"

Fans gathered for the New York premiere of 'The Drama' starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, showcasing excitement and anticipation despite the cold weather.
Film
fromVulture
3 days ago

Critics Aren't Sure Whether to Marry The Drama

Zendaya's performance in the controversial film is widely praised, while critics are divided on the film's originality and execution.
#theater
Humor
fromVulture
5 days ago

Anchors Reweighed: No Singing in the Navy

No Singing in the Navy is a subversive exploration of American musical theater, blending humor with themes of grief and collaboration among its performers.
Television
fromBustle
4 days ago

Finally, Daniel Radcliffe Gets To Be One With The Crowd

Daniel Radcliffe's performance in Every Brilliant Thing emphasizes audience participation and connection, enhancing the emotional impact of the play.
NYC music
fromGothamist
2 days ago

How 'American Psycho' inspired a new theater opening in Bushwick

A new cultural venue, The Empyrean Club, is set to open in Bushwick, inspired by the musical 'American Psycho'.
Humor
fromVulture
5 days ago

Anchors Reweighed: No Singing in the Navy

No Singing in the Navy is a subversive exploration of American musical theater, blending humor with themes of grief and collaboration among its performers.
Television
fromBustle
4 days ago

Finally, Daniel Radcliffe Gets To Be One With The Crowd

Daniel Radcliffe's performance in Every Brilliant Thing emphasizes audience participation and connection, enhancing the emotional impact of the play.
NYC music
fromGothamist
2 days ago

How 'American Psycho' inspired a new theater opening in Bushwick

A new cultural venue, The Empyrean Club, is set to open in Bushwick, inspired by the musical 'American Psycho'.
#titus-andronicus
DC food
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Titus Andronicus' is stylish, savage and still a tough sell

Titus Andronicus is a violent tragedy that explores themes of revenge and chaos, staged with modern echoes and a fast-moving direction.
DC food
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Titus Andronicus' is stylish, savage and still a tough sell

Titus Andronicus is a violent tragedy that explores themes of revenge and chaos, staged with modern echoes and a fast-moving direction.
NYC music
fromQueerty
17 hours ago

Claybourne Elder gets personal, playful & a little creepy with a package of reimagined standards - Queerty

Claybourne Elder's debut album reimagines iconic songs, blending storytelling with humor and emotional depth for a fresh perspective on timeless classics.
#new-york-city
fromGothamist
4 days ago
NYC music

April brings these 8 adventurous concerts to New York City

New York City's April show calendar offers diverse musical experiences for escape during a distressing season.
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago
Arts

A New Year in New York

New York begins 2026 with a new mayor, lively gallery openings, cultural highlights like Faith Ringgold's quilts, and surreal intersections with global events.
Berlin
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

New York City Anticipates a Tourism Milestone in 2026

New York City's tourism saw a slight increase in overall visitors, with domestic travel up 1.7% and international travel down 3.2% in 2025.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 week ago

What would you miss about New York City if you left?

New Yorkers cherish unique local experiences, especially food and community connections, which define their love for the city.
NYC music
fromGothamist
4 days ago

April brings these 8 adventurous concerts to New York City

New York City's April show calendar offers diverse musical experiences for escape during a distressing season.
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Performance Artist Crackhead Barney Moves From the Streets to the Stage: 'Art Should Be Going Insane'

Crackhead Barney is a performance artist known for her viral heckling of protestors and celebrities, significantly impacting NYC's political landscape.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Curated chaos': Danny Boyle on the pop culture spectacular' he's bringing to London's Southbank Centre

Danny Boyle's 'You Are Here' celebrates 75 years of youth culture with a one-day immersive event featuring 1,000 performers at London's Southbank Centre.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Indelible' voices: How the NYC trans community is fighting erasure from a Lower East Side stage | amNewYork

Indelible is a forum for trans people to share their stories and foster understanding.
fromHoodline
5 days ago

NYC Alliance Signs 11-Year Lease at 1441 Broadway in Midtown

"The expansion positions NYC Alliance for continued growth while strengthening its design, showroom and operational presence in the historic fashion corridor," Peter Braus said, according to the New York Post.
NYC real estate
Film
fromVulture
18 hours ago

The Twist in The Drama Is Not the Problem

The film features a controversial plot twist involving a character's past plan for a school shooting, sparking significant online speculation and backlash.
Humor
fromVulture
4 days ago

9 New Comedy Specials You Should Definitely Watch (When You Have a Moment)

Netflix's early stand-up special for Zach Galifianakis initiated a revolution in comedy specials, leading to a vast increase in monthly releases.
NYC music
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Opinion | What's that mysterious sound in Times Square? Look down.

Max Neuhaus created 'Times Square,' a sound sculpture that blends urban noise with art, designed to be experienced without any visible markers.
from48 hills
1 day ago

Drama Masks: Mad, bad, and dangerous to see - 48 hills

The final show I review below got me looks that made me feel like a fish in a bowl. First, the private security at the door had two Valiant rent-a-cops who scowling at me-and only me-with that same 'Give me an excuse!' glare I've gotten from real cops all my life.
Arts
#david-byrne
London music
fromConsequence
3 days ago

David Byrne Performs "When We Are Singing," Explains Using ICE Footage in Concerts on Colbert: Watch

David Byrne emphasizes colorful live shows and addresses serious themes through performance and visuals.
London music
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Watch David Byrne Perform "When We Are Singing" on Colbert

David Byrne performed on The Late Show and discussed his current tour and the incorporation of ICE footage in his performances.
London music
fromConsequence
3 days ago

David Byrne Performs "When We Are Singing," Explains Using ICE Footage in Concerts on Colbert: Watch

David Byrne emphasizes colorful live shows and addresses serious themes through performance and visuals.
London music
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Watch David Byrne Perform "When We Are Singing" on Colbert

David Byrne performed on The Late Show and discussed his current tour and the incorporation of ICE footage in his performances.
NYC food
fromEater
2 weeks ago

A Whirlwind Tale of the Met Opera's 30-Minute Intermission Dining

The Grand Tier restaurant at the Metropolitan Opera offers a unique dining experience within an iconic cultural institution, while the Met works to increase accessibility and diversity through programs like Met Under 40.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

How a Dexter' Star Is Singing Her Way Through Spanish Harlem

Luna Lauren Velez maintains her Puerto Rican roots while thriving in Hollywood, known for roles in 'New York Undercover' and 'Dexter'.
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

Reality-TV Deconstructor

So much of the White House has always been a kind of symbolic construction. All the tackiness-I find it endearing. The bald artifice, the kind of striver-ness of it-it's like rooting for early Bethenny.
NYC real estate
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

A Drama of Two Masters

A documentary dramatizes the rivalry between British landscape painters Turner and Constable while exploring survival strategies in the age of AI.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on new musicals: sex, drugs and song n' dance | Editorial

Trainspotting the Musical adapts Irvine Welsh's novel, showcasing the evolution of stories from books to stage with contemporary themes.
Film
fromJezebel
3 days ago

'The Drama' Is Worth the Secrecy

Kristoffer Borgli's film explores dark human impulses through a pre-wedding gathering that reveals unsettling secrets among friends.
NYC music
fromQueerty
5 days ago

Constantine Rousouli dishes on taking Titanique to Broadway, Celine Dion's gayest song & his Titanic hot take - Queerty

Titanique, a Celine Dion-themed musical parody of Titanic, is set to open on Broadway after a successful run since its LA debut in 2017.
Design
fromVeranda
1 month ago

This Broadway Musical Built the New York City Skyline From Stacked Suitcases

Set designer Soutra Gilmour created a sculptural suitcase-built New York skyline for the Broadway musical Two Strangers, combining architectural elements with intimate staging that transforms throughout the production.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
6 days ago

Review: Two friends makes a great escape in Mexodus ()

Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson create a musical that highlights the historical escape of enslaved Black people to Mexico.
#new-york-city-history
New York City
fromAol
3 weeks ago

True Facts About New York That Sound Totally Fake

New York City contains remarkable hidden historical artifacts, linguistic diversity, abandoned infrastructure, and extraordinary real estate value beneath its famous surface.
New York City
fromAol
3 weeks ago

True Facts About New York That Sound Totally Fake

New York City contains remarkable hidden historical artifacts, linguistic diversity, abandoned infrastructure, and extraordinary real estate value beneath its famous surface.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.london-unattached.com
2 weeks ago

America the Beautiful Chapter 1, King's Head Theatre

Neil LaBute's Chapter 1 of America the Beautiful presents three disturbing one-act plays exploring human depravity, self-hatred, murder, and manipulation through unnamed characters representing flawed human behavior.
fromBustle
1 month ago

Why This Broadway Star Doesn't Buy Into Pre-Show Superstitions

I landed Oct. 5, and we started work Oct. 6, so it was like jump straight in. And when it's your day off, it's like, 'OK, I just need to shop and clean and relax.' Nearly six months in, the actor is slowly familiarizing himself with New York neighborhood by neighborhood, including the West Village, which he says he recently explored with his girlfriend.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

How John Slattery, the Mad Men' Star, Does Whatever He Wants

John Slattery, 63, moved to an apartment on Bank Street in the West Village after marrying the actress Talia Balsam in 1998. At the time, he had established himself as a character actor.
Film
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

A 'Glee' star is joining an Off Broadway dance show and we can't think of a better fit

"It has been a bucket-list dream of mine to perform on a New York stage, and I couldn't think of a better way to do that than becoming a part of the 11 to Midnight family," Morris said in a statement.
NYC music
Television
fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks ago

Ten Shows Our Critics Have Recently Reviewed

The New Yorker's television critics review recent TV releases and comedy specials, offering guidance on what to watch as the industry faces uncertainty about its future quality.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
29 years ago

A House Full of Stage Presence

The Center Theatre Group's 30th anniversary reception was held at the Wassermans' prestigious Beverly Hills home, showcasing its renowned art collection and expansive grounds to impressed guests.
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

11 excellent bars in Times Square, New York's busiest corridor

Bea is a neighborhood favorite. A mere 12-14 minute walk west from Times Square gives you enough distance to breathe normally again. Inside, it's low-lit and lively, with servers and bartenders who manage the pre-theater rush like they've seen it all a million times. The bar program is what sets Bea apart from others of its ilk with a short but sweet cocktail menu offering novelty and fun.
Cocktails
SF music
from48 hills
1 month ago

Drama Masks: The Manhattanization of San Francisco stages - 48 hills

Supervisor Bilal Mahmood's proposal to turn Market Street into a theatre arts district with $5 million funding prioritizes commercialized, tourist-friendly entertainment over San Francisco's unique, eclectic theatrical identity.
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

New York Through The Eyes Of "You Got Older" Star Nina White

I am very partial to Cha Pa's Noodle and Grill on 52nd. I love their whole menu, but particularly their pho, and the service is always incredibly fast. You can get in and out between shows with plenty of time to take a nap or wander the streets of Midtown before your evening call time.
NYC music
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Would you go to a play by yourself? Theaters are hoping so

We decided this could be an opportunity to design something specifically for those theatergoers, and maybe many others who may have been reluctant to attend on their own. This is not 'singles night.' If a meaningful connection happens, that's a bonus. But at the end of the day, it's really about being comfortable going solo to a show and enjoying it with people who have that same experience.
Arts
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

A Luigi Mangione musical is coming to NYC this summer and it is already garnering buzz

Luigi: The Musical, a satirical prison musical inspired by Luigi Mangione and a surreal coincidence involving three high-profile detainees, is coming to NYC after sold-out runs in San Francisco and Edinburgh.
NYC music
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

I've Been to 'Saturday Night Live' 21 Times-Here Are 7 Insider Tips to Score a Ticket

Saturday Night Live tickets are obtained through lottery or standby lines, never purchased, offering unpredictable opportunities to witness live pop culture moments in Studio 8H.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Broadway's spring season brings star power, revivals and screen-to-stage adaptations

As Broadway heads into the busy spring theater season, a wave of new productions and high-profile revivals is arriving across Midtown. This year's lineup leans heavily on recognizable titles including revivals of classics and stage adaptations of familiar screen properties as well as star casting.
NYC music
UX design
fromMedium
2 months ago

From playwright to stage manager

Self-generating AI interfaces require structured constraints like A2UI to prevent chaotic, unusable experiences and shift designers from deterministic blueprints to probabilistic protocols.
fromMbtn
1 month ago

Take Your Seats

So another word about tickets. They did finally announce single-game tickets were going on sale, but only for games though June. It's not enough to keep season plans limited to those requiring fans to buy more tickets than they can use, feeding the secondary markets which the Mets also get a cut of, but "make-your-own-plan" fans like me who've reliably occupied seats for decades,
New York Mets
Public health
fromABC7 New York
2 months ago

The Museum of Broadway hosts event to raise awareness for bone marrow donations

Broadway community organized bone marrow drives to find matches for blood cancer patients, honoring Shannon Tavarez and addressing low African American donor registration.
UX design
fromMedium
2 months ago

From playwright to stage manager

AI-generated, probabilistic interfaces break traditional deterministic UI design; designers must adopt structured protocols (like A2UI) to ensure stability, continuity, and predictable user workflows.
Film
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

9-Year-Old Sees First Broadway Show. 3 Months Later, He's Starring In It

A 9-year-old boy from Houston became a Broadway performer after a viral TikTok video of him singing led to multiple acting opportunities, including touring with MJ the Musical.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

amBroadway | Moulin Rouge!' to end Broadway run and more | amNewYork

After seven years, thousands of rhinestones, and one very resilient windmill, Moulin Rouge! The Musical will close on Broadway on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The Tony Awardwinning musical will end its run at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre after 2,265 regular performances and 24 previews. Based on the 2001 film of the same name, the stage adaptation opened on July 25, 2019just months before the COVID-19 shutdown in March 2020resumed performances in the fall of 2021, and went on to win 10 Tony Awards,
Music
fromLoving New York
2 months ago

The BEST Comedy Shows on Broadway 2026 | + Tickets

Comedy shows on Broadway are one of the best past times for NYC locals and tourists alike. Ironically, they're some of the most over-looked attractions when it comes to searching for tickets for a Broadway show when they're next to competitors like Hamilton, Sweeney Todd, and Some Like It Hot. If you want to know what Broadway has to offer right now, check out my list of the best current Broadway shows in NYC.
New York City
Music
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Hell's Kitchen' to close on Broadway far sooner than expected

Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen will close despite awards and strong ticket sales, having recouped only about 60% of its $22 million capitalization.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Broadway: Jeremy Jordan to succeed Jonathan Groff in Just in Time,' Tony Awards back to Radio City, and more amNewYork

Beginning April 21, Jeremy Jordan will step into the role of Bobby Darin in Just in Time, the immersive nightclub musical that quietly became one of last season's surprise hits at Circle in the Square Theatre. Jordan succeeds Jonathan Groff, who plays Darin through March 29, in a production that has turned Circle in the Square into a swinging supper clubcomplete with floor seating, banquettes, and a live band that puts audiences inches from the action.
Music
New York City
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

Broadway Week is back with unbeatable 2-for-1 ticket deals

Broadway Week winter 2026 offers half-price two-for-one tickets January 20–February 12; twofer sales start 10am ET on January 7 with limited seating and upgrade options.
Arts
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

Kids can see Broadway shows for free this February

Kids and teens 18 and under can get free Broadway tickets on Feb. 24, 2026 when accompanied by a full‑paying adult at participating shows.
Arts
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Review: Production of classic musical in Berkeley is just about perfect

A staging of Sunday in the Park with George vividly captures Seurat's pointillist process, artistic obsession, and Sondheim and Lapine's collaborative genius.
Arts
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Wicked's Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey tease theatre reunion

Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey appear poised to reunite for a London revival of Sunday in the Park with George, possibly at the Barbican in 2027.
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