372 stories by "Lee Seymour"
Broadway has a funny way of measuring its own economic health. The numbers need a little massaging before they'll tell you what you need to hear.
'Motown: The Musical' is one of ten Broadway shows that have announced their closing date before 2017. What's happening on the Great White Way?
It was a tough week on Broadway as multiple shows posted early closing notices.
Broadway's box office was healthier this week as Andrew Llyod Webber's beloved 'Cats' returned. 'Motown' didn't hurt either, though it didn't help as much as expected.
Election years are tough on Broadway, and 2016 is gearing up to be the toughest yet. With Donald Trump stoking international unease, tourists seem even less inclined to spend their money on …
What's a founding father to do once he's been anointed king? More money, more scrutiny, more tough-love talks about race in the entertainment biz.
Steve Martin's Broadway debut ends on a high note, while Sara Bareilles breaks another record. Again.
Sara Bareilles and Co. continue to defy the odds after Tony night, while many other shows posted their best weeks to date, even as they approached the finish line.
A complete list of the 2016 Tony Award winners and nominees, measured against our predictions.
John Doyle made a name for himself on Broadway by putting story before spectacle. He's helmed one of this season's biggest hits, 'The Color Purple,' and spoke with Forbes about the secrets t…
'Hamilton' is poised to win big at Broadway's biggest night of the year, but a slew of other shows could steal the spotlight from the man of the hour.
The weeks leading up to the Tony Awards are a bit of a wasteland as shows brace for the industry's biggest night.
If Tony voters dub Lupita Nyong'o Best Actress, she'll represent her show 'Eclipsed' as a vanguard of Broadway's diversity. But it's a rough road to the gold...
Memorial Day was weirdly quiet on Broadway, but Sara Bareilles managed to hit another career milestone.
Broadway had its best season to date - from a certain point of view. From another, it's on its way to a big market correction that was masked by 'Hamilton'-mania.
'Dear Evan Hansen' is the first major musical about social media, and it's digging into dark territory with a group of tech tastemakers guiding the way.
TV networks occupied several theaters last week, cutting into grosses. But overall, the new crop of shows did healthy business as Tony buzz grew.
Last week's Tony Award nominations have provided a big boost to the contenders, especially ones who've been struggling recently.
The best theater of the month encompasses some of the leading Tony award nominees, as well as overlooked Off Broadway fare.
Hamilton juggernaut continues to make history as it leads the field of Tony Award nominees. 'Shuffle Along' and 'She Loves Me' are other frontrunners.
Dany Garcia is a force to be reckoned with. Whether running a billion-dollar company or raising her daughter, the ex-wife (and current manager) of Dwayne Johnson achieves success through dis…
Our picks for the major Tony Award nominees of 2016. 'Hamilton' isn't the only show in the game...
Awards season is in full swing as new shows duke it out for sales and recognition.
Broadway is setting itself up for a potentially fatal identity crisis. Part 2 of our coverage explores why and what can be done.
The circus comes to town and makes a splash while the rest of Broadway sits tight, bracing for Tony nominations.
