Theater Articles
These Are the Broadway and Off-Broadway Shows in NYC 2022: Everything You Need to Know
Want to see Broadway or Off-Broadway theatre in NYC? We've got the latest dates by month and everything else you need to know about theatre in NYC in 2022.
Go Behind the Scenes with Broadway Up Close Walking Tours
Tim Dolan is blowing the lid off Broadway’s deepest, quirkiest, most surreal secrets and he’s willing to share them on his behind-the-scenes Theater District walking tours.
16 Best Immersive Theatre Experiences in NYC
Immersive theater in NYC takes audience participation to a new level. Interactive theater in NYC includes Sleep No More and pop up immersive theatre.
Scar's Face: The Lion King’s Villainous Stephen Carlile
Scar: Simba’s uncle; Mufasa’s younger brother; and the most complex character in Disney’s The Lion King. Especially in the hands—or claw-like paws—of Stephen Carlile, an ultra-charming Brit who has endowed Scar with a delicious three-dimensional malevolence.
James Romney in Harry Potter on Broadway: Magic at Every Turn
James Romney, a member of the original company and a key understudy, shines as Albus in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway.
Talia Suskauer and Brittney Johnson in Wicked
Wicked stars Talia Suskauer and Brittney Johnson celebrate the musical's 19 years of defying gravity.
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75th Annual Tony Award Winners
The 2022 Tony Awards are a done deal and the show/production gets an A- (that’s four and ¾ stars) for a job well done. As for the killer opening number, that gets an A++++, as does Ariana DeBose for her glorious non-stop turn as both performer and host.
Dinner and a Show: 36 Tasty Theater District Restaurants in NYC
For the ultimate dinner and a show experience you can’t beat New York City. The world capital of theater is here and the surrounding restaurants excel in taste, hospitality, and getting your check squared away with plenty of time before the curtain rises. Stick close to Times Square and you’ll find spots with ample room and lots of action; a few blocks away there’s a more local feel.
Come From Away: A Once and Future Kindness
On the night of September 11, 2001, after the World Trade Center landscape had been desecrated into Ground Zero, Canadians Irene Sankoff and David Hein and a handful of their fellow NYC students sat around a piano letting music mitigate their emotions.
25 Years and The Lion King Still Wows
Disney’s timeless masterpiece The Lion King continues to wow audiences on Broadway.
Celebrities Coming to Broadway
New York stages are on fire with celebrity sizzle and red-hot productions. Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, for example, is a masterclass in how to move the thermostat from zero to torrid in a single number. Come from Away, on the other hand, personifies “heartwarming” through its characters, songs, and message of hope. And Hadestown…well, the title speaks for itself. Welcome to Broadway, the ultimate theatrical hot spot!
Big Apple Theatre’s En Route Back!
As life as we used to know it saunters back into NYC, the big news for theatre lovers is that, as of May 19th, capacity restrictions will be lifted for any number of venues, from salons, gyms, and food purveyors to museums and theatres, with Broadway coming back to life beginning this fall.
Writer and Lyricist Dick Scanlan on the Return of The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Molly Brown is finally back on the New York stage—but this isn’t the same Molly Brown audiences knew 60 years ago. Writer/lyricist Dick Scanlan explains.
For Reneé Rapp, Everything’s a Competition in Mean Girls...In a Very Good Way
Mean Girls, Tina Fey’s über-popular musical based on her 2004 cult movie, thrives on the themes of fitting in, girl power, and competition—all cooked up in the familiar high school petri dish of cliques and one-upmanship.
Tony Winners to the Max: Broadway's Latest
The new theatre season is (finally!) official, marked by eye-catching previews and electrifying opening nights.
Come From Away: A Once and Future Kindness
Canadians Irene Sankoff and David Hein bring an uplifting look at the September 11th attacks in their hit Broadway musical Come From Away.
Who’s Who & What’s Hot on New York Stages
New York’s theatrical roster is always a treasure trove of long-running classics, with star power in perennial full force. Musicals, comedies, dramas—the adventure begins.
Savings on The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking
The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking, sweeps audiences along a 10,000-year journey through history across the globe accompanied by craft cocktails and live musical performances! Save $15 off ticket price with City Guide.
Bella Bella: Celebrating a Groundbreaking Champion of Feminism
Harvey Fierstein, the four-time Tony award winner, wrote Bella Bella, in which he interprets the feisty firebrand politician Bella Abzug. Directed by Kimberly Senior, Fierstein affectionately lauds the brash Bronx native, who was born in 1920, the same year the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote was ratified.
Blue Man Group Discount: Save with Our Coupon Code!
Best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows, Blue Man Group combines music, comedy, and multimedia theatrics to produce a unique form of entertainment in New York City.
Fabulous Fall on Broadway: Welcoming Newcomers and Celebrating Classics
It happens every year: the fall portion of the new Broadway season comes in like a lamb and moves into winter like The Lion King. Unlike the spring, musicals in fall are generally outnumbered by plays, which come packed with big name stars from the U.S. and U.K. For those willing to congregate at the stage door after the show, handshakes, autographs, and selfies with celebs add up to pretty awesome rewards.
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All New York's a Stage: Exploring NYC Theatre Beyond Broadway
It’s often easy to forget that NYC’s five boroughs are also the home to more than 200+ neighborhood theatres, companies, and festivals. In an effort to shine a light on all the great local theatre happening all over the city, the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment has partnered with Show-Score to create ALL NEW YORK’S A STAGE.
Ready for a New Season on Broadway?
Theatre, subjective animal that it is, appeals to us on different levels, from nostalgia to intellectual stimulation to escapism. Broadway’s new season is cutting a mighty swath through all of them—as well as a few others!
Theatre a la Carte: This Fall on Broadway
Let me be among the first to welcome you to a new season of theatre—New York style.
This Week in Off- and Off-Off-Broadway New York Theatre
Here is a sampling of New York theatre's Off- and Off-Off-Broadway offerings in the current mix. You'll find everything from a cappella to A Bat Out of Hell!
