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Legendary Composer Stephen Sondheim Dead at 91
Stephen Sondheim, a towering figure in musical theatre, has died. → Read More
Harold Prince, Giant of the Broadway Stage, Dies at 91
The producer and director helped transform the Broadway landscape with shows such as Company, Sweeney Todd, and The Phantom of the Opera. → Read More
Carol Channing, Broadway's Beloved Dolly, Dies at 97
The Broadway icon originated the roles of Lorelei Lee and Dolly Gallagher Levi. → Read More
Merle Debuskey, Dean of Theatrical Press Agents, Dies at 95
Mr. Debuskey was one of the most prominent press agents ever to ply his trade on Broadway, and Joe Papp’s right-hand man. → Read More
Neil Simon, Comedic Playwright and Commercial Powerhouse, Dies at 91
Mr. Simon, who created numerous hits over his long career, has been called the most successful playwright in American theatre history. → Read More
Harvey Schmidt, Fantasticks Composer, Dies at 88
The composer of the long-running classic also wrote the scores to 110 in the Shade and I Do! I Do!. → Read More
Legendary Performer Barbara Cook Dead at 89
Barbara Cook, the musical theatre ingénue who became cabaret and concert royalty, has passed away. → Read More
9 Actors Who Got Their Start in Les Misérables
A look back at the talent Broadway audiences first met during their time in the show. → Read More
James M. Nederlander, Sr., Producer and Patriarch of Theatre Real Estate Dynasty, Dies at 94
The chairman of the Nederlander Organization transformed Broadway. → Read More
John McMartin, Seasoned Stage Actor, Dies at 86
The veteran actor was a favorite of Sondheim, Prince and Fosse, and played Ben Stone in the original Follies. → Read More
In Case You Missed It: June 25-July 1
Anastasia confirms its Broadway plans, Edward Snowden makes his Off-Broadway debut and Andrew Lloyd Webber gets into a cat fight. → Read More
In Case You Missed It: April 9-15
The Father opens on Broadway; Daniel Radcliffe returns to the New York stage; and the theatre loses one of its finest actresses. → Read More
Hamilton Seems to Have Pulitzer Prize for Drama All Sewn Up
There appears to be no duel where this year’s Pulitzer is concerned, which will be announced April 18. → Read More
These New Apps and Databases Can Streamline Your Arduous Audition Prep
How to use the latest tech to unearth the perfect monologue, the right 16-bar cut, even track your past and upcoming auditions. → Read More
Ken Howard, Tony-Winning Actor, Dies at 71
Howard played Thomas Jefferson in 1776 and starred in TV's The White Shadow. → Read More
What’s New in Regional Theatres? New Artistic Directors Are Shaping the National Scene
The coming year will see several changes in leadership at America’s nonprofit theatres. → Read More
Actor Brian Dennehy Says He Wants a Challenge or Nothing
The veteran star of the current film Knight of Cups is still searching for the next Everest to climb. → Read More
Meet the Director Who Put Four Shows on the New York Stage in a Single Season
Antigone, A View From the Bridge, Lazarus and The Crucible. At 57, Ivo van Hove Bursts Onto Broadway With the Year of a Lifetime. → Read More
Jeff Daniels Latest Broadway Turn Takes a Toll, But is Worth the Price.
The actor confides why he was willing to revisit Blackbird and the role that tested him nine years ago. → Read More
“I’m Walking Into Territory I Don’t Know”—Forest Whitaker on His Unexpected Broadway Debut
The Oscar winner thought he'd debut in an original work, but he chose Eugene O’Neill’s Hughie instead. → Read More