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427 stories by "Brent Lang"

‘Death of a Salesman’ Director Joe Mantello on Casting Nathan Lane as Willy Loman and Working With Scott Rudin: ‘I Believe in Second Chances’ by Brent Lang

Willy Loman — washed up, beaten down and trying to ride a little longer on a smile and a shoeshine before he’s kicked to the curb — has been a staple of Broadway since Arthur Miller’…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:35am on May 4, 2026[SHARE]

Wayne Brady Starring in Tina Landau, Tarell Alvin McCraney’s ‘Ms. Blakk For President’ at Vineyard Theatre (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Emmy Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady will help kick off Vineyard Theatre’s 2026-2027 season by starring in “Ms. Blakk For President.” The show is described as “part…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00am on May 4, 2026[SHARE]

‘The Lost Boys’ Broadway Review: Musical Adaptation of ‘80s Teen Vampire Flick is Rich in Imagination, Filled With Spectacular Effects by Brent Lang

“Turning a movie into a musical reeks of desperation,” says a character in the new Broadway musical adaptation of the 1987 film “The Lost Boys.” That insider wink to the audience get…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00pm on April 26, 2026[SHARE]

‘The Rocky Horror Show’ Broadway Review: Kitschy Cult Classic Returns Without the Shock, Danger and Fun by Brent Lang

“Enjoy the show. Don’t be an asshole,” While it’s not your typical musical theater greeting, “The Rocky Horror Show” is not your typical show. It’s one that is flamboyantly abn…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:30pm on April 23, 2026[SHARE]

‘Beaches’ Broadway Review: Soulless and Uninspired Musical Remake of Beloved Film Washes Ashore by Brent Lang

Audiences going to the musical “Beaches” are likely to know what to expect: the story of a decades-long, female friendship with plenty of schmaltz, some sass, and a mega-hit song, “Win…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00pm on April 22, 2026[SHARE]

‘The Balusters’ Broadway Review: Anika Noni Rose, Richard Thomas Star in Brilliant and Brutally Funny Look at a Dysfunctional Neighborhood Associa by Brent Lang

It’s easy to get depressed about national politics. The people running things are nasty, brutish and eager to appeal to baser instincts rather than better angels. As “The Balusters,” t…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:30pm on April 21, 2026[SHARE]

‘Schmigadoon!’ Broadway Review: TV Series Adaptation Delivers a Fizzy and Delightful Love Letter to Musical Theater by Brent Lang

It’s tempting to argue on principle that “Schmigadoon!” is everything that’s wrong with Broadway: a double-baked potato of familiar IP that relies on affection for a TV series, which…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00pm on April 20, 2026[SHARE]

'Fallen Angels' Broadway Review: Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara Sparkle in Lackluster Noël Coward Revival by Brent Lang

There's a bit of acting advice that's often ascribed to Noël Coward: "Speak clearly, and don't bump into the furniture." But if you're Kelli O'Hara and Rose Byrne, by all means, slide dow…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:00pm on April 19, 2026[SHARE]

'A Walk on the Moon,' Musical Adaptation of 1999 Movie, Sets New York Stage Debut (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

"A Walk on the Moon," a musical about a Brooklyn mother whose life is transformed during a trip to a Catskills bungalow colony, will have its New York premiere this summer at The Laura Pels …

SOURCE: Variety at 9:30am on April 16, 2026[SHARE]

Kim Kardashian Producing Broadway Prison Drama 'The Fear of 13' to Draw Attention to Criminal Justice Reform by Brent Lang

Kim Kardashian has crammed a lot into her career. She's a reality TV pioneer, a fashion brand founder and the lead of a Ryan Murphy show. Now, "The Kardashians" star is about to take on a ne…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:09pm on April 13, 2026[SHARE]

'Titaníque' Broadway Review: Cult Musical Docks Uptown With Its Campy Outrageousness Intact by Brent Lang

Oh, Mary, what has Broadway become? You might think playful outrageousness is now the norm with this month's wave of musical openings that take audiences into the extreme realms of parody, p…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00pm on April 12, 2026[SHARE]

'Death of a Salesman' Broadway Review: Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf Lead a Brooding Revival That's Stuck in Neutral by Brent Lang

Poor Willy Loman is once again trying to convince his lousy sons that when it comes making a sale, reputation is everything. He's right, of course: The fourth Broadway revival of "Death of a…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00pm on April 9, 2026[SHARE]

Tom Cavanagh, Tony Danza, Michael Longfellow Starring in World Premiere of Psychological Thriller 'Broken Snow' (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

"Broken Snow," a psychological drama set inside an abandoned, snow-bound house, will premiere at Theatre 71 this month. It stars Tom Cavanagh of "The Flash" and "Ed," Tony Danza of "Taxi" an…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:46pm on April 9, 2026[SHARE]

'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' Broadway Review: Andrew Lloyd Webber's Musical Gets Fresh and Fierce Update as an Ode to Queer Ballroom Culture by Brent Lang

Broadway is burning " and that's something to celebrate. "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," a refreshed version of the downtown 2024 hit, blazes anew, having made the trek uptown with its extravagan…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:00pm on April 7, 2026[SHARE]

'Becky Shaw' Broadway Review: Alden Ehrenreich Steals the Show in Ferociously Funny Blind-Date Comedy by Brent Lang

Alden Ehrenreich might be lucky "Solo: A Star Wars Story" was such a box office bomb. Because what was bad for his bank account was fantastic for his creative freedom, liberating Ehrenreich,…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00pm on April 6, 2026[SHARE]

JoJo Taking Over Lead Role in Broadway's 'Chess' From Lea Michele by Brent Lang

Singer, songwriter and actress Joanna "JoJo" Levesque will take over the lead role of Florence Vassy from Lea Michele in the hit Broadway revival of "Chess." She will star alongside Tony Awa…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:15am on March 25, 2026[SHARE]

Lea Michele to Exit 'Chess' on Broadway in June by Brent Lang

Lea Michele will end her run in Broadway's "Chess" this summer. The "Glee" star will leave the production on June 21, 2026. Michele's return to the stage has made "Chess" one of the season's…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00am on March 20, 2026[SHARE]

Jesse Tyler Ferguson Starring as Truman Capote in First New York Revival of 'Tru' (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is set to star as Truman Capote, the brilliant and troubled literary legend, in the first New York revival of "Tru." The solo show by Jay Presson Allen was a triumph for…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00am on February 11, 2026[SHARE]

Anthony Rapp Starring in Off-Broadway Solo Show 'Touch' (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Anthony Rapp will star in "Touch," a new solo play about a middle-aged gay man, failed writer and burned-out fifth-grade teacher whose life is thrown into chaos after an unexpected encounter…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:59am on February 4, 2026[SHARE]

Tony Award-Winning Producers Hal Luftig, Cathy Dantchik and Kevin Connor Launch Halcyon Theatricals (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Tony Award-winning producers Hal Luftig, Cathy Dantchik and Kevin Connor are teaming up to launch Halcyon Theatricals, a new producing and consulting theatrical company. The Halcyon team has…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:29am on February 2, 2026[SHARE]

Stephanie Hsu, Juliette Lewis, Rachel Dratch, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez and More Join Broadway's 'The Rocky Horror Show' by Brent Lang

Stephanie Hsu, Juliette Lewis, Rachel Dratch and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez have joined the cast of "The Rocky Horror Show." The upcoming Broadway revival, which will be directed by Tony Award …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00am on January 29, 2026[SHARE]

'Oedipus' Star Lesley Manville on Intimacy Coordinators, Modernizing Sophocles for the Epstein Era and Making Her Broadway Debut by Brent Lang

Lesley Manville is thrilled to be making her Broadway debut in "Oedipus," but there are a few quirks of New York theatergoing she could do without. For starters, there's the applause that gr…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:43am on January 16, 2026[SHARE]

Simu Liu Making Broadway Debut in 'Oh, Mary!' by Brent Lang

Simu Liu is moving from the MCU to a very wacky White House. The on-screen superhero, best known for his starring role in Marvel's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," will make his …

SOURCE: Variety at 9:33am on December 16, 2025[SHARE]

Scott Rudin Broadway Comeback 'Little Bear Ridge Road' Closing Eight Weeks Early by Brent Lang

"Little Bear Ridge Road," an acclaimed drama with Laurie Metcalf that marked Scott Rudin's first Broadway production since controversy erupted over his alleged bullying behavior, will close …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:36pm on December 12, 2025[SHARE]

Cult Hits 'Gwyneth Goes Skiing' and 'Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story' Announce U.S. Tour Dates (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Awkward Productions are bringing their viral shows, "Gwyneth Goes Skiing" and "Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story," to select U.S. cities in 2026. "Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story," which…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:40pm on November 20, 2025[SHARE]
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