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'A Picture of Autumn' Review: The Waning Days of Aristocracy by Terry Teachout

Mint is webcasting "A Picture of Autumn" as part of a series of broadcast-quality archival videos taped at live performances, and the strong impression the play made on me when I first saw a…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 10:43am on April 30, 2021[SHARE]

Keep the (Virtual) Crowds Coming - WSJ by Terry Teachout

A case in point is New York's Mint Theatre Company, a small but distinguished troupe that performs in an 88-seat off-Broadway house. During the past year, the Mint has webcast free broadcast…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 9:35am on March 24, 2021[SHARE]

'Bad Dates' Review: Stumbling Down Memory Lane by Terry Teachout

"Bad Dates" never fails to give great pleasure in the hands of an appealing actor and a solid production team, and Andréa Burns and her George Street colleagues are all that and much, much …

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 12:05pm on March 5, 2021[SHARE]

'Katie Roche' and 'The Book of Magdalene' Reviews: A Pair of Saints - WSJ by Terry Teachout

One of the few happy surprises of 2020 was the Mint Theater Company's announcement that it had built up a private stockpile of broadcast-quality archival videos of its past productions and t…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 7:02pm on February 18, 2021[SHARE]

David Byrne Is Burning Up Broadway by Charles Passy

'American Utopia' is the latest show led by a music legend that has been embraced by New York audiences

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 7:40pm on November 18, 2019[SHARE]

Theater Patrons Not Going Gaga Over Go-Go's Musical by Charles Passy

'Head Over Heels,' a new Broadway show featuring music by the 1980s all-female band, has posted weak ticket sales in previews

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 1:20pm on July 24, 2018[SHARE]

Michael Jackson Show Waiting in the Wings on Broadway

A Broadway show featuring songs by pop star Michael Jackson is expected to open in 2020.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 10:24am on June 20, 2018[SHARE]

'Band's Visit,' 'Harry Potter' Win Big at the Tony Awards

"The Band's Visit," the tale of an Egyptian orchestra's accidental foray into an Israeli town, was the big winner at the Tony Awards, while "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" took best play…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 12:29am on June 11, 2018[SHARE]

Review: ANDRUS NICHOLS in Athol Fugard's "A Lesson From Aloes" at Hartford Stage Where Trust is Scarce! by Terry Teachout

Hartford Stage didn't exactly need to be put on the map but in his seven year run Artistic Director DARKO TRESNJAK has made them one of New England's most admired theatre companies!

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 4:15pm on May 31, 2018[SHARE]

Is 'Margaritaville' Wasting Away on Broadway?

'Escape to Margaritaville,' the musical based on the tropical-minded catalog of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, isn't drumming up booming box-office business.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 12:06am on May 22, 2018[SHARE]

Broadway vs. London: James McArdle of 'Angels in America' Explains

Scottish actor James McArdle discusses the differences between performing in Tony Kushner's epic, two-part play, "Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes" in New York and London.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 1:04am on May 8, 2018[SHARE]

'Frozen' a Hot Ticket on Broadway

The new musical "Frozen" grossed $2.2 million for the week ended this past Sunday, vaulting into the top ranks of the Broadway box office, despite getting mixed reviews.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 6:59pm on April 2, 2018[SHARE]

The 'Tina Fey Factor' Boosts Broadway Ticket Sales by Charles Passy

'Mean Girls' sells out and grosses $2.6 million in first two weeks of previews

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 4:14pm on March 27, 2018[SHARE]

Actress Denise Gough is Ready to Make Her Broadway Debut

The Irish stage actress has emerged as the electrifying breakout star in 'Angels in America.'

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 9:58am on March 23, 2018[SHARE]

'Broadway Baby Mamas' Give Voice to Working Moms in Theater

Formed in 2015, the 'Broadway Baby Mamas' group has 200-plus members and is dedicated to supporting working mothers in the New York theater community.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 6:17pm on March 12, 2018[SHARE]

The Great Tuba Crime Wave

The tuba, the biggest and lowest-pitched among the brass family, can run from around $2,000 for beginner band models to more than $20,000 for specialized professional versions, says Martin E…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 12:32pm on March 8, 2018[SHARE]

Hey, What's That Opera Legend Doing on Broadway?

More opera stars are appearing in Broadway shows these days as the artistic barriers between the musical worlds are toppling.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 3:08pm on March 7, 2018[SHARE]

New York Plot: Turning Broadway Flops Into Big Hits on Bare Budgets

New York City Center's 'Encore!' series introduces "Hey, Look Me Over!," a revue-style production that opens on Feb. 7 and features excerpts from more than a half-dozen largely forgotten mus…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 12:16pm on February 1, 2018[SHARE]

Carnegie Hall To Celebrate the 'Musical Legacies' of Immigrants

'Migrations: The Making of America'"a citywide festival that 'traces the movements of people' to and within the U.S."will anchor Carnegie Hall's 2018-19 season.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 12:00pm on January 25, 2018[SHARE]

Broadway Underdog 'Play That Goes Wrong' (Finally) Hits the Right Note

"The Play That Goes Wrong," which producers thought they might have to shut down a few months ago, just reported its best sales week ever and has extended its stay on Broadway until at least…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 6:03pm on January 4, 2018[SHARE]

City Ballet Leader Retires After Claims of Misconduct

Just weeks after taking a leave of absence from his post as ballet master-in-chief at the New York City Ballet, Peter Martins announced his retirement on Monday.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 12:43am on January 2, 2018[SHARE]

Broadway Producers Announce Shows Way in Advance

Several Broadway producers have announced shows for the coming season, if not beyond. In some cases, they are spreading the word without having a theater, opening date or casting in place.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 6:18pm on December 18, 2017[SHARE]

Nonprofits Are Tapping Outside Firms To Conduct Internal Probes

The Metropolitan Opera and the New York City Ballet have hired outside law firms to conduct internal investigations after sexual-harassment allegations were lodged against powerful figures a…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 5:44pm on December 17, 2017[SHARE]

Broadway Ticket Sales Outpacing Last Season

Halfway through the 2017-18 season, ticket sales for shows are up by 18% over the previous season's midpoint tally, according to the Broadway League.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 7:34pm on November 20, 2017[SHARE]

At the Metropolitan Opera, Sheep Take Center Stage

For the contemporary opera, "The Exterminating Angel," the Metropolitan Opera sets an unsettling mood by having patrons enter with sheep on the stage.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 6:31pm on October 31, 2017[SHARE]
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