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1,470 stories by "Michael Paulson"

Why Are So Many Celebrities Co-Producing On Broadway? by Michael Paulson, Haimy Assefa, Gabriel Blanco and Laura Salaberry

Barack Obama, Kim Kardashian and Bowen Yang have all signed on as co-producers of Broadway shows. Our theater reporter Michael Paulson explains why.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:05pm on May 11, 2026[SHARE]

‘The Book of Mormon’ Will Close for 2 Weeks After Fire by Michael Paulson

The long-running musical, one of Broadway’s biggest hits, will be closed through at least May 17 after an electrical fire in its lighting booth.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 7:25pm on May 6, 2026[SHARE]

Daniel Radcliffe, John Lithgow and Lesley Manville Pick Up Tony Nominations by Michael Paulson

The first batch of nominees included best new musical: “The Lost Boys,” “Titaníque,” “Schmigadoon!” and “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)” were selected.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 8:54am on May 5, 2026[SHARE]

‘Liberation,’ a Memory Play About ’70s Feminism, Wins Drama Pulitzer by Michael Paulson

The prize board called the playwright Bess Wohl’s work “a striking blend of comedy and sincerity.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:10pm on May 4, 2026[SHARE]

Electrical Fire at Broadway Theater Closes ‘Book of Mormon’ Indefinitely by Michael Paulson and Davaughnia Wilson

The New York Fire Department said there was “substantial damage” to a room containing lighting equipment at the Eugene O’Neill Theater in Manhattan.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 1:35pm on May 4, 2026[SHARE]

‘Evita,’ Starring Rachel Zegler, Is Heading to Broadway by Michael Paulson

A buzzy revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit 1970s musical will transfer to New York next spring, but without its signature outdoor scene.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:25am on April 29, 2026[SHARE]

Laura Linney to Return to Broadway in New David Hare Play by Michael Paulson

The Manhattan Theater Club production will bring the actress back to the stage next spring, four years after her last Broadway production.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 8:25am on April 28, 2026[SHARE]

The Obamas, Kim Kardashian and Other A-Listers Are Now Broadway Co-Producers by Michael Paulson

The latest trend on Broadway is celebrity co-producing: A-listers who now have credits as backers of plays and musicals.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:30am on April 28, 2026[SHARE]

Coming to Broadway: Molière, 'The Full Monty' and a Play About D.J.s by Michael Paulson

Roundabout Theater Company, one of the four nonprofits with Broadway houses, plans three Broadway shows next season.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 1:06pm on April 16, 2026[SHARE]

Billy Crystal to Return to Broadway With Solo Show '860' About Losing His Home in L.A. Fires by Michael Paulson

The actor-comedian said he will return to Broadway this fall with a new solo show called "860," named for the address of his destroyed family home.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:18am on April 15, 2026[SHARE]

Pink Will Host the 2026 Tony Awards by Michael Paulson

Songs by the pop singer-songwriter are part of the Broadway shows "& Juliet" and "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 2:02pm on April 9, 2026[SHARE]

Rosamund Pike to Star in 'Inter Alia' on Broadway by Michael Paulson

The actress, a star of "Gone Girl" and "Saltburn," will play a judge whose personal experience as the mother of a son tests her courtroom approach to justice.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 8:36am on April 9, 2026[SHARE]

Justice Dept. Resolves Broadway Touring Company Investigation by Lauren Hirsch and Michael Paulson

Broadway Across America will not be prosecuted after acknowledging it signed a noncompete agreement with another presenter, the agency said.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:32am on April 7, 2026[SHARE]

Megan Thee Stallion Rushed to the Hospital During Moulin Rouge Broadway Performance by Michael Paulson

The rapper was rushed to the hospital midway through a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" on Tuesday. She is expected to miss shows on Wednesday.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:24pm on April 1, 2026[SHARE]

In Her Broadway Debut, Mariska Hargitay Will Replace Daniel Radcliffe in 'Every Brilliant Thing' by Michael Paulson

Starting in May, Hargitay will make her Broadway debut in "Every Brilliant Thing," an elastic play that shape shifts to fit a distinctly different star.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 9:06am on March 30, 2026[SHARE]

Theater Tickets Are Cheaper in London Than New York. What Gives? by Michael Paulson and Alex Marshall

For half the price of a great seat at a Broadway show, you can see "Paddington" in the West End (if you can find a ticket) and snack on a marmalade sandwich.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:32am on March 27, 2026[SHARE]

'Dog Day Afternoon' Playwright Briefly Kept Out of Broadway Rehearsals by Michael Paulson

A week before opening night, tensions spilled over offstage, with the show's producing team temporarily prohibiting Stephen Adly Guirgis from entering the theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 8:12am on March 25, 2026[SHARE]

Playwrights Horizons Settles Case Over Discounts for People of Color by Michael Paulson

The lawsuit objected to a "BIPOC night" program at Playwrights Horizons, an Off Broadway nonprofit.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 1:18pm on March 17, 2026[SHARE]

Jocelyn Bioh's 'School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play' Heads to Broadway by Michael Paulson

"School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play," written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White, will start performances in September.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 8:12am on March 17, 2026[SHARE]

Maya Rudolph to Make Broadway Debut in "Oh, Mary!" by Michael Paulson

The actress will make her Broadway debut in a role that, she said, "feels like a badge of honor."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 9:18am on March 12, 2026[SHARE]

Fed Up With High Costs, American Theater Takes a Trip to London by Michael Paulson

Skyrocketing budgets and falling profitability have driven a new form of offshoring, with U.S. producers staging shows across the Atlantic.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 1:18am on March 10, 2026[SHARE]

Megan Thee Stallion to Step Into Broadway's 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' by Michael Paulson

For eight weeks this spring, the popular rapper will be featured as a nightclub impresario in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:18am on February 26, 2026[SHARE]

Pop Songs, Pink Confetti and Avengers: Shakespeare Returns to Broadway by Michael Paulson

The Marvel alumni Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell will star in Jamie Lloyd's mischievous take on "Much Ado About Nothing."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 8:01am on February 19, 2026[SHARE]

Daniel Radcliffe on Returning to Broadway in 'Every Brilliant Thing' by Michael Paulson and Lucia Bell-epstein

The Tony winner returns to the stage in "Every Brilliant Thing," an interactive monologue with a message of hope "that might be vital for somebody to hear."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:31am on February 17, 2026[SHARE]

'Galileo' Musical, Starring Raúl Esparza, Will Open on Broadway by Michael Paulson

The musical, called "Galileo," will star Raúl Esparza, and is scheduled to open in December at the Shubert Theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:36pm on February 10, 2026[SHARE]
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