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75 stories by "Melena Ryzik"

Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach on Bringing 'Dog Day Afternoon' to Broadway by Melena Ryzik

Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are both making their Broadway debut in a high-stakes adaptation of the beloved 1975 film "Dog Day Afternoon."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:36am on March 28, 2026[SHARE]

Chris Fleming Uses Dance to Make Us Laugh in His HBO Special by Melena Ryzik and Vincent Tullo

The kind of performer other stand-ups rave about, Chris Fleming turns to choreography to land jokes in his new HBO special.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:04am on February 27, 2026[SHARE]

From Improv Class to Mayor-Elect: Zohran Mamdani's Cultural Influences by Melena Ryzik

In an interview, he revealed the Indian ragas, indie movies, comedy shows and museums in the city that stayed with him.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:24am on December 7, 2025[SHARE]

The Girls Are Screaming by Melena Ryzik

A shriekathon in "John Proctor Is the Villain" is the latest in a wave of young women letting their pipes loose " and exhorting anyone to join in.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:18am on September 6, 2025[SHARE]

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Are Ready for 'Godot' by Melena Ryzik and Dana Scruggs

After years of training (clowning, Butoh and more), the longtime friends take on Samuel Beckett's towering drama on Broadway.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:06am on September 5, 2025[SHARE]

10 Things We're Excited About This Fall by Dwight Garner, Jesse Green, Alexandra Jacobs, Gia Kourlas, Alex Marshall, Melena Ryzik, Maya Salam, Jennifer Szalai, Alissa Wilkinson and Jason Zinoman

Dolly Parton in Vegas, a shrine to David Bowie, a new standup special from Kumail Nanjiani and other picks from our critics and writers.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:00am on September 4, 2025[SHARE]

Blue Man Group's 34-Year New York Run Comes to an End by Melena Ryzik and Vincent Tullo

Over 34 years, the show gave Fred Armisen a drumming gig, "Arrested Development" a hilarious story line and more. Now the cultural sensation comes to an end in New York.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:54am on January 30, 2025[SHARE]

How to Dance Through the Holidays by Melena Ryzik and Arjun Srivatsa

The New York dance instructor Angela Trimbur, known for her high-fun vibes, shares easy choreography for the season's festive " and socially challenging " occasions.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:01am on December 19, 2024[SHARE]

Rachel McAdams Is Not Afraid of the Dark by Melena Ryzik

The actress makes her Broadway debut in "Mary Jane" as the single mother of a seriously ill child. She views her acting choices as expanding her orbit.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:32am on April 7, 2024[SHARE]

In Justin Peck's 'Illinoise,' Dance On and Feel It by Melena Ryzik

This narrative dance musical, set to Sufjan Stevens's album, is a coming-of-age story and a meditation on death, love, community, politics and zombies.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:12am on February 28, 2024[SHARE]

On the Road With 'The Outsiders,' Where the Greasers and Socs Rumbled by Melena Ryzik and Adali Schell

It's one of the best-selling Y.A. novels of all time and a star-studded Coppola movie from the '80s. On its way to Broadway, the show's cast and creators paid S.E. Hinton a visit.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:24am on February 22, 2024[SHARE]

How 'Days of Wine and Roses' Became Their Passion Project by Melena Ryzik

Kelli O'Hara and Brain d'Arcy James didn't let the door close on their new Broadway musical about a couple undone by addiction.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:06am on January 22, 2024[SHARE]

First Look: 'The Color Purple' Movie Musical by Melena Ryzik

The director Blitz Bazawule added magical realist elements to his adaptation. But convincing Fantasia Barrino to return after Broadway took some work.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 9:49am on September 6, 2023[SHARE]

For Filipino Audiences, 'Here Lies Love' Offers Emotional Rip Currents by Melena Ryzik

For viewers as well as the all-Filipino cast, the musical about the Marcoses' rise to power is a rare chance to commune, and revisit, together, a not-too-distant past.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 3:37pm on July 6, 2023[SHARE]

Sarah Silverman's on Her Family Show About Divorce and Depression by Melena Ryzik

"Everything's couched with hard jokes, but it's also vulnerable," the comic said of "The Bedwetter," her new musical comedy.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:24am on April 27, 2022[SHARE]

Dance Class Is in Session: Flail, Get Weird, Unlock Yourself by Melena Ryzik

With collaborators like Miranda July and Evan Rachel Wood, Angela Trimbur stands out among social-media-savvy choreographers whose accessible movement found audiences during the pandemic.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:00am on February 18, 2022[SHARE]

Bicycle Diaries: Cruising With the 'American Utopia' Family by Melena Ryzik and Cole Wilson

Our intrepid reporter and photographer biked through Queens with David Byrne and some of his castmates ahead of their return to Broadway. Then the skies opened up.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 2:42pm on September 21, 2021[SHARE]

Rita Moreno: Pathbreaker, Activist and 'A Kick in the Pants' by Melena Ryzik

The actress discusses being the subject of a new documentary, and spending eight-plus decades in the spotlight.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 2:55pm on June 25, 2021[SHARE]

Second City Is Sold to Private Equity Group by Melena Ryzik

The comedy company has faced intense criticism over race and had committed to restructuring. The new owner, ZMC, said it would not abandon this plan.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:00pm on February 18, 2021[SHARE]

Harvey Weinstein Accusers Agree to $17 Million Settlement by Melena Ryzik and Cara Buckley

Some 40 women will participate in the bankruptcy court agreement, though others who have sued Mr. Weinstein and accused him of sexual abuse have objected to the terms and are considering an …

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:50am on January 28, 2021[SHARE]

Art That Confronts and Challenges Racism: Start Here by Melena Ryzik, Wesley Morris, Mekado Murphy, Reggie Ugwu, Pierre-antoine Louis, Salamishah Tillet and Siddhartha Mitter

Our writers suggest works that illuminate and tackle issues of police brutality, social injustice and racial inequity.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:48pm on June 4, 2020[SHARE]

New York City Starts $5 Million Fund for Women in Film and Theater by Melena Ryzik

The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment will create the fund, administered over five years, to help with projects "by, for, or about women."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 1:19pm on September 29, 2016[SHARE]

Corey Stoll on Shakespeare Boot Camp and Killing Tiny Vampires by Melena Ryzik

The actor, now starring in Shakespeare in the Park's production of "Troilus and Cressida," is also appearing in the newest film from Woody Allen.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:31pm on July 28, 2016[SHARE]

What Did It Take to Make 'Equity,' a Film About Women on Wall Street? by Melena Ryzik

The budget for the financial thriller, which stars Anna Gunn of "Breaking Bad" and opens on July 29, was raised from 25 female investors.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 3:19pm on July 24, 2016[SHARE]

Meryl Streep Does a Number on the Donald at the Public's Gala by Melena Ryzik

Ms. Streep impersonated Mr. Trump, pursed lips and braggadocio-inflected voice and all, in a number with Christine Baranski.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:18am on June 7, 2016[SHARE]
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