Arts Jun 18 Andrew Lloyd Webber on the creative process behind his acclaimed musicals By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Weber
Arts Jun 08 Broadway revivals and 'Liberation' win big at the Tony Awards “Schmigadoon!,” an adaptation of an Apple TV series that gently mocks big, brassy Broadway shows, won the best new musical Tony Award on a night when actor John Lithgow and playwright Bess Wohl made history. By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
Arts May 27 Watch 8:51 Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf on bringing 'Death of a Salesman' back to Broadway "Death of a Salesman" tells the story of Willy Loman, a traveling salesman chasing the American Dream but never quite able to reach it. Now, the classic is back on Broadway in a new production that underscores the play’s enduring… By Jeff Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Arts Apr 28 Watch 7:33 Tessa Thompson and Adrien Brody on Broadway debuts in 'The Fear of 13' In 2004, Nick Yarris walked out of a Pennsylvania prison after 22 years on death row. His was the first death row case in Pennsylvania overturned by DNA evidence. His wrongful conviction is now the focus of the new play… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Arts Oct 10 Watch 8:14 Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter reunite on stage in Broadway's 'Waiting for Godot' It's a classic of theater that continues to be taken on by top actors and still resonates with audiences. “Waiting for Godot” mixes despair and comedy to raise questions about the meaning of life. Now, Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter,… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Sep 22 Hundreds of stars sign ACLU letter defending free speech after Jimmy Kimmel's suspension By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Signatories include Robert De Niro, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, and Meryl Streep, among others. Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch 7:03 'Maybe Happy Ending' actor and composer on the musical that's captivating Broadway By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Simon Epstein, Sam Weber The title of the musical “Maybe Happy Ending” might leave you guessing about the storyline, but there’s no doubt the show itself is getting its due. It recently won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown… Continue watching
Jul 22 Watch 6:27 Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on the inspiration for 'Purpose,' his Tony-winning family drama By Jeffrey Brown, Simon Epstein, Sam Weber It’s been a successful few months for 40-year-old writer Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and his play, “Purpose,” which won both the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown spoke with him recently at… Continue watching
Jun 09 Watch 6:28 Tonys celebrate star-studded shows that propelled Broadway to record-breaking year By Azhar Merchant, Jeffrey Brown Broadway hit a record-breaking box office haul of $1.9 billion this season driven by renewed interest in the Great White Way and boosted by star-studded shows. At the Tony Awards, there was a call to celebrate acting on stages big… Continue watching
May 01 'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Death Becomes Her' and 'Maybe Happy Ending' tie for most Tony noms By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press “Buena Vista Social Club,” which takes its inspiration from Wim Wenders’ 1999 Oscar-nominated documentary on the making of the album “Buena Vista Social Club,” will face off for best musical crown with “Death Becomes Her,” based on the 1992 cult… Continue reading