Musical
How to Watch, Live-Stream of 'Ann Morrison: Merrily From Center Stage'
Ann Morrison, one of the stars of Stephen Sondheim's great flop, "Merrily We Roll Along," talked to Newsweek about her new cabaret show and about old friends.
After 40 Years, 'Little Shop of Horrors' Is Still Going Strong—Off-Broadway
The little show about a people-eating plant has more staying power than anyone could have imagined, anyone except those who have seen it
Billy Crystal Does Stand-Up Job in Broadway Comedy 'Mr. Saturday Night'
This musical comedy is both the story of a troubled comedian and an homage to TV comedians of the 1960s.
Benjamin Pajak's Broadway Debut in 'Music Man' Is Thump'n Thpethyul
This talented 11-year-old actor, who plays Winthrop in the new revival of "Music Man," talked to Newsweek about how he got his part and what it means to him.
Two Trailblazing Choreographers Bring Some Fancy Dancing to 'Funny Girl'
Choreographers Ellenore Scott and Ayodel Casel talk to Newsweek about putting some fancy footwork into what is usually seen as a star vehicle.
Jonah Hill Toasts Sister Beanie Feldstein in 'Funny Girl' Amid Iffy Reviews
While Jonah Hill is toasting Beanie Feldstein, the critics are roasting her performance as Fanny Brice in the Broadway revival of "Funny Girl."
Beanie Feldstein Puts the Funny Into Broadway's New 'Funny Girl'
Feldstein emphasizes humor in the first-ever Broadway revival of "Funny Girl," distancing herself from the memory of Barbra Streisand's iconic performance.
How the Audience Reacted to Pamela Anderson's Broadway Debut in 'Chicago'
Pamela Anderson made her Broadway debut as Roxy Hart in "Chicago" on Tuesday night, and her performance was met with a standing ovation.
Beanie Feldstein Hopes This Legend Doesn't Show Up to Her 'Funny Girl' Show
Beanie Feldstein is playing Fanny Brice in the latest stage adaptation of "Funny Girl," but she doesn't want to know if her predecessor comes to watch.
How to Watch 'Anything Goes,' Starring Sutton, Foster in U.S. Cinemas
The 2021 London revival of the Cole Porter classic musical comedy has been captured on film and will be shown in U.S. theaters on March 27 and 30.
MasterVoices to Perform Stephen Sondheim's 'Anyone Can Whistle' in Concert
Ted Sperling and Santino Fontana talked to Newsweek about one of Sondheim's rare flops and how it is as relevant today as it ever was.
Peter Dinklage on Ditching the 'Fake Nose' and Singing Live for 'Cyrano'
Newsweek spoke to "Cyrano" actors Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and director Joe Wright about the new musical, out on Friday, February 25.
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster Charm in New Broadway Revival of 'Music Man'
Don't underestimate this Music Man's ability to win you over. After two years of COVID hell this show offers audiences a glimpse of musical theater heaven.
'MJ,' the Michael Jackson Musical, Is a Thriller on Broadway
The new musical of the gloved one features a top flight performance by Myles Frost and some flat-out amazing dancing.
New PBS Doc From Frank DiLella and Cody Williams Is a Valentine to Broadway
The host of Spectrum News NY1's "On Stage," talks to Newsweek about Broadway, the pandemic shutdown and his loving documentary about its reopening.
Broadway Show Canceled Last Minute With Audience in Seats Due to COVID Case
A representative for "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" said that the cancellation was because of a "late-in-the-day positive test result in the company."
All You Need To Know About 'West Side Story's' New Character Valentina
"West Side Story" legend Rita Moreno stars in Steven Spielberg's 2021 reimagining of the Broadway musical of the same name but this time around, she plays the role of Valentina.
All the Songs That the 'West Side Story' Cast Sang Live on Set
Steven Spielberg's reimagining of "West Side Story" stars Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler and Ariana DeBose. The movie is out in theaters now.
'Company,' Stephen Sondheim's 51-Year-Old 'New' Musical, Debuts on Broadway
This gender-switched delight starring Katrina Lenk is not so much a revival as it is yin to the yang of the original musical, a virtually new Sondheim show.
How the 'West Side Story' Original Actors Compare to the Remake Stars
Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story" is here—60 years after the original film—with Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler in the leading roles of Tony and Maria.
Brittney Johnson to Be First Black Woman to Play Glinda on Broadway
Johnson joined the cast of Wicked in 2018 as a standby for the character, but will move into the leading role full-time starting on February 14, 2022.
'Annie Live!' Cast: All the Stars Appearing in the NBC Musical Special
The latest adaptation of the stage musical airs on Thursday, December 2 on NBC. "Annie Live" features a star-studded cast alongside some newcomers too.
Steven Spielberg Honors Stephen Sondheim at 'West Side Story' Premiere
Steven Spielberg paid tribute to the "immortal" work of the late Stephen Sondheim at the premiere of his "West Side Story" remake in New York City on Monday.
Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, Josh Groban Honor Late Stephen Sondheim
The Broadway community gathered to pay tribute to the musical theater giant by singing Sondheim's "Sunday" from "Sunday in the Park with George."
Stephen Sondheim, Giant of the Broadway Musical Theater, Dies at 91
Composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim, whose works include 'Sweeney Todd,' 'A Little Night Music,' and the current production of 'Company' on Broadway died Friday.
Andrew Garfield Praised for Moving Insight on Grief After Mother's Death
"It's all the unexpressed love; the grief that will remain with us," the actor said on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
Lin-Manuel Miranda Addresses 'In the Heights' Colorism Complaints
Earlier this year, the musical was widely criticized for its lack of Afro-Latinx representation.
Petition to Ban James Corden from 'Wicked' Film Surpasses 60,000 Signatures
Corden's performance as Bustopher Jones in "Cats" was heavily criticized by the musical's original co-creator Andrew Lloyd Webber.
14 Truly Wholesome TV Shows to Cosy Up With This Fall
If you need cheering up this fall, here's 14 TV shows to binge from start to finish, guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
From 'Jagged Little Pill' to 'Slave Play' Snub, Controversial Tonys Moments
We look at some of the surprising wins, losses and other stunning moments at the Tony Awards ceremony held in New York City.