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1,179 stories by "Robert Simonson"

Will Hamilton's Summer Opening Hurt Its Tony Prospects? History Says No by Robert Simonson

Does opening a show on Broadway almost one year before the Tony Awards hurt a musical's chances at taking home the coveted honor of Best Musical or Play? We revisit our look back at summer s…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on June 11, 2016[SHARE]

In Case You Missed It: June 4-10 by Robert Simonson

Hamilton may go to London, while in New York Hamilton ticket prices go up and Hellman and Murray return to the New York stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:48pm on June 10, 2016[SHARE]

Broadway Box-Office Analysis: May 30-June 5 by Robert Simonson

Most shows demonstrated a drop at the box office last week, in part due to the impact of the Memorial Day weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:18pm on June 6, 2016[SHARE]

In Case You Missed It: May 28-June 3 by Robert Simonson

Angela Lansbury will return to Broadway, Lin-Manuel Miranda will reportedly leave it and Bright Star refuses to bid goodbye.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:04pm on June 3, 2016[SHARE]

Broadway Box Office Analysis: May 23-29 by Robert Simonson

An Act of God is off to a good start, Hamilton looks set to beat its own records and School of Rock's totals shoot upwards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 7:09pm on May 31, 2016[SHARE]

What Happens When You Ask 57 Drama Critics to Talk About Their Job? by Robert Simonson

Matt Windman found out. His new book surveys the state of theatre criticism today.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on May 31, 2016[SHARE]

A Broadway Songwriter Is Turning the Election Into a Musical Work of Art by Robert Simonson

Bloody Bloody composer Michael Friedman has been mining voter unrest for song material.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on May 29, 2016[SHARE]

In Case You Missed It: May 21-27 by Robert Simonson

Two shows announce closing, Harriet Walter takes on another Shakespearean lead, the West End gets its own Hogwarts and The Price will return to Broadway,

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:49pm on May 27, 2016[SHARE]

Beth Howland, the Original Amy in Company, Dies at 74 by Robert Simonson

She introduced the classic Sondheim patter song 'Getting Married Today."

SOURCE: Playbill at 8:51am on May 25, 2016[SHARE]

Broadway Box-Office Analysis: May 16-22 by Robert Simonson

Broadway enjoyed a sunny week, as summer tourism season seemed to kick in.

SOURCE: Playbill at 8:47pm on May 23, 2016[SHARE]

In Case You Missed It: May 14-20 by Robert Simonson

A Bronx Tale get a new lease on life, Bette Midler gets a co-star, and the days of critic plus-ones end at the National Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:36pm on May 20, 2016[SHARE]

Broadway Box-Office Analysis: May 9-15 by Robert Simonson

Most shows stay static at the counter after Tony nominations, and despite its single Tony nod, On Your Feet! continues to wow at the box office.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:22pm on May 16, 2016[SHARE]

In Case You Missed It: May 7-13 by Robert Simonson

Cats announces all casting but one, Anastasia gets off to a bumpy start and Matthew Perry the playwright.

SOURCE: Playbill at 6:35pm on May 13, 2016[SHARE]

Broadway Box-Office Analysis: May 2-8 by Robert Simonson

The Tony Awards nominations had an impact on box office, as expected, with the well-nominated reaping the benefits and the less nominated, well, not so much.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:39pm on May 9, 2016[SHARE]

In Case You Missed It: April 30-May 6 by Robert Simonson

Hamilton sets a record with 16 Tony nominations; Disaster! announces it will close; and Glenda Jackson returns to the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:27pm on May 6, 2016[SHARE]

The Broadway Season's Most Notable Moments by Robert Simonson

Don't go near any theatre fan without reading this first: stand-out moments from the historic 2015-2016 season on the Great White Way.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on May 6, 2016[SHARE]

Broadway Box-Office Analysis: April 25-May 1 by Robert Simonson

Waitress continued to sell out, while Paramour and The Color Purple also had good weeks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 6:05pm on May 2, 2016[SHARE]

In Case You Missed It: April 23-29 by Robert Simonson

In the final week before the end of the 2015-16 season, five shows opened on Broadway. What did critics think?

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:54pm on April 29, 2016[SHARE]

Madeleine Sherwood, Staple in Tennessee Williams Plays and Films, Dies at 93 by Robert Simonson

The actress originated roles in plays by Williams, Arthur Miller and Edward Albee

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33am on April 27, 2016[SHARE]

Did You Know These Major Stars Got Their Start in August Wilson Plays? by Robert Simonson

In honor of the playwright's birthday, we take a look back at actors that launched their careers in works by Wilson and where they are now.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 27, 2016[SHARE]

In Case You Missed It: April 9-15 by Robert Simonson

The Father opens on Broadway; Daniel Radcliffe returns to the New York stage; and the theatre loses one of its finest actresses.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:01pm on April 15, 2016[SHARE]

Hamilton Seems to Have Pulitzer Prize for Drama All Sewn Up by Robert Simonson

There appears to be no duel where this year's Pulitzer is concerned, which will be announced April 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 15, 2016[SHARE]

Anne Jackson, Seasoned Stage Actress and Half of Legendary Stage Pair, Dies at 90 by Robert Simonson

Jackson and her husband, Eli Wallach, composed one of the most famous stage couples in the history of the American theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15pm on April 13, 2016[SHARE]

Arnold Wesker, Major British Playwright of "Angry Young Men" Era, Dies at 83 by Robert Simonson

An important figure in 1950s and '60 English drama, he was best known for "The Wesker Trilogy."

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:33pm on April 13, 2016[SHARE]

Broadway Box-Office Analysis: April 4-10 by Robert Simonson

While business remained good on the whole, most shows saw a slide last week, while Waitress continued to show strength in previews.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:58am on April 12, 2016[SHARE]
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