Pan-demonium! Harvey's peeved at our review recap by Michael Riedel

Harvey Weinstein begs: Please come to Boston, you ramblin' columnist. He took issue with my column last week about the Times' Ben Brantley and deadline.com's Jeremy Gerard reviewing "Finding…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 9:06pm on August 26, 2014[SHARE]

Shuberts intend to build a brand-new theater by Michael Riedel

The Shubert Organization, Broadway's biggest and most powerful landlord, is expanding its Times Square empire. The company recently made a bid for New World Stages, the complex of undergroun…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 6:21am on August 22, 2014[SHARE]

Weinstein's 'Peter Pan' musical may never land by Michael Riedel

The reviews are in: "Finding Neverland," Harvey Weinstein's new Broadway-bound musical, is "evolving," "determined," "twee" and "the kind of show that kids drag their parents to." In other w…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 3:28am on August 20, 2014[SHARE]

NYC will fall for Broadway's 'Shakespeare in Love' by Michael Riedel

Almost everybody I know who's seen the stage adaptation of "Shakespeare in Love" in London thinks the show is terrific. Charles Spencer, a longtime friend and drama critic of The...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:00pm on August 18, 2014[SHARE]

Before 'Jaws,' James Bond swam with sharks by Michael Riedel

Two decades years before Peter Benchley terrified swimmers with "Jaws," Ian Fleming deployed a shark to sinister effect in his 1954 novel "Live and Let Die." The evil Mr. Big...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 12:07pm on August 15, 2014[SHARE]

Recalling Lauren Bacall, as adored as she was formidable by Michael Riedel

In 1959, Lauren Bacall left Hollywood for New York and Broadway. Her husband, Humphrey Bogart, had died two years before, and an engagement to Frank Sinatra went off the rails...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 3:56am on August 15, 2014[SHARE]

Robin Williams' few forays onto the Broadway stage by Michael Riedel

'I have a little present for you," producer Robyn Goodman told director Moisés Kaufman and playwright Rajiv Joseph. "Robin said yes!" The play was "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo,"...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 5:40am on August 13, 2014[SHARE]

Corden's exit may strike a blow to 'Forum' revival by Michael Riedel

A funny thing happened on the way to the forum " James Corden took another job. The news this week that Corden, a Tony winner for "One Man, Two Guvnors,"...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 4:05am on August 8, 2014[SHARE]

Dale and Thomas land emotional punches in recent roles by Michael Riedel

It's always a pleasure to see a pro at work. I don't care what the play is " if Brian Dennehy or Frank Langella or Eileen Atkins is in it,...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 4:11am on August 6, 2014[SHARE]

Brawl on the boards as Webber sues 'Superstar' producer by Michael Riedel

I love a lawsuit " and this one promises to be fun! Andrew Lloyd Webber, the most successful composer in theater history, is going after Michael Cohl, the rock 'n'...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:13pm on July 29, 2014[SHARE]

A thin line between love & hate for Laurents & Sondheim by Michael Riedel

There’s nothing more bracing on a hot summer day than sipping an ice-cold martini while reading Stephen Sondheim's letters to Arthur Laurents on the subject of their flop musical "Anyo…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 2:21am on July 25, 2014[SHARE]

Broderick, Lane rule Broadway again with 'It's Only a Play' by Michael Riedel

The boys still have it! Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane, starring this fall in Terrence McNally's "It's Only a Play," are still box office gold. The revival, which opens Oct....

SOURCE: The New York Post at 6:50pm on July 22, 2014[SHARE]

The Muppets likely to take on Broadway by Michael Riedel

If you're a certain age " 40 and up should do it " you'll have fond memories of the Muppet movies, particularly 1984's "The Muppets Take Manhattan," which finds Kermit...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 4:06am on July 16, 2014[SHARE]

Bill's return to Broadway is Nighy by Michael Riedel

One of my favorite actors is Bill Nighy, so I'm pleased to report he's likely headed back to Broadway next spring in David Hare's fine play, "Skylight." Nighy and his...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 9:51pm on July 10, 2014[SHARE]

Sting's 'The Last Ship' sails smoothly but main character needs back story by Michael Riedel

We’re only a month into the new theater season, and already we've got Tony contenders. From Chicago comes word " and reviews " that "The Last Ship," a new musical...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 9:21am on July 2, 2014[SHARE]

Sunday in the snark with Steve: More of Sondheim's snipes by Michael Riedel

Let's have some more fun today with those letters to Arthur Laurents that Stephen Sondheim doesn't want you to see. Laurents, you'll recall, left his papers to the Library of...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 11:10pm on June 26, 2014[SHARE]

That's a rap? With sales tanking, 'Holler if Ya Hear Me' may close by Michael Riedel

Looks like some prime Broadway real estate is about to become available. "Holler if Ya Hear Me," the Tupac Shakur musical that opened Thursday at the Palace, may throw in...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 9:41pm on June 24, 2014[SHARE]

Another actor walks the plank in Harvey Weinstein's 'Neverland' by Michael Riedel

Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum! Poor old Roger Bart was forced to walk the plank last week on "Finding Neverland," the new musical about J.M. Barrie and...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 4:15am on June 13, 2014[SHARE]

With the Tonys, the show with the most producers wins! by Michael Riedel

My crystal ball has a few cracks in it. As some people happily pointed out after Sunday's Tony Awards, I called several categories wrong, including Best Musical and Best Play....

SOURCE: The New York Post at 9:12am on June 10, 2014[SHARE]

'Gentleman's Guide' a surprise win at the Tonys by Michael Riedel

"A Gentleman's Guide to Love a Murder," an underdog Broadway show struggling at the box office, pulled off an upset at the Tony Awards Sunday night, winning the crucial award...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 4:02am on June 9, 2014[SHARE]

Tonys host Jackman will be 'ready for a drink' when it's over by Michael Riedel

Hugh Jackman has been in training for three months " and not for another stint as the super-ripped Wolverine in another "X-Men" movie. This time, he's keeping fit for the...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 1:46pm on June 7, 2014[SHARE]

And the Tonys will go to . . . by Michael Riedel

They say only a fool is sure. Well, here's one fool's take-it-to-the-bank predictions for Sunday's Tony Awards. Best Play: It's a tight race between "Act One," the Moss Hart bio,...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 3:41am on June 6, 2014[SHARE]

Harvey throws his weight around to get on TV by Michael Riedel

What would the Tony Awards be without some backroom politicking? Harvey Weinstein muscled his way onto Sunday's telecast with a number from his "Finding Neverland," about J.M. Barrie and the…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 5:37am on June 4, 2014[SHARE]

Plug pulled on 'Broadway 4D' by Michael Riedel

You know what the D in "Broadway 4D" stands for? Dead. The plug's been pulled on this ambitious project, conceived by such prominent showbiz figures as "X-Men" director Bryan Singer,...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 6:42am on May 30, 2014[SHARE]

Aretha Franklin ready for Broadway respect by Michael Riedel

I'm here to relay a message from the Queen of Soul to the producers of the Tony-nominated "After Midnight." Aretha Franklin is interested in appearing in your show. She told...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 4:31am on May 28, 2014[SHARE]