Ben Widdicombe: Magneto trumps Lear

The Cultural Tourist: Bye, Betty by Howard Kissel

The Cultural Tourist: Farewell to Beverly by Howard Kissel

Broadway the kid way: Family-friendly fall musicals by Joe Dziemianowicz

"Children's theater productions usher in a great season," by Michael Glitz

With styles ranging from puppetry to comedy to socially aware dramas and sophisticated musicals, children's theater is stronger than ever. Here's a fall preview.

Taymor's Beatles musical is a hard day's fight by Jack Mathews

McKellan's magnificant in 'King Lear' by Joe Dziemianowicz

'Mauritius': A play stamped for Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz

'Young Frankenstein' is hot Broadway ticket by Joe Dziemianowic

Ben Widdicombe<br> A 'new' Tennessee Williams play reaches Broadway

Yo, Igor: Get in line early for tix for 'Young Frankenstein' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Tony Bennett's powerful pipes still thrill at Radio City by David Hinckley

Ben Widdicombe

Backstage thieves recently struck at the Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor during a performance of "The Lady in Question."

Daniel Radcliffe is taking 'Equus' to Broadway

The foreplay's the thing in 'Kinsey' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Monster raffle for pricey <cite>Young Frankenstein</cite>

No thrills in store at Off-Broadway musical 'Walmartopia' by Joe Dziemianowicz

"Atlantic City hosts <cite>The Producers</cite>," by Phil Roura

Mel Brooks' musical The Producers opened in the spring of 2001 and blazed like a comet over Broadway for the next six years. That brilliance may have dimmed a bit in its transition to the Concert Venue at Harrah's in Atlantic City, but it remains the quintessential example of American musical comedy.

'100 Saints You Should Know' role is a blessing in disguise by Joe Dziemianowicz

Strip-mining a Greek classic by Joe Dziemianowicz

The production is audacious, aerobic and, finally, unilluminating.

'Bee' abuzz as he pops question on Broadway stage BY JOE DZIEMIANOWICZ

"Happy returns for ex-stars," by Joe Dziemianowicz

Every long-running show brings an inevitable revolving door when it comes to casting. Actors come, actors go, and, not uncommonly, actors return.

Met to sing Sills' praises

Natalie Dessay, Anna Netrebko and Nathan Gunn will perform at a Sept. 16 tribute to Beverly Sills at the Metropolitan Opera House.

Happy returns for ex-stars of 'Rent,' 'Wicked' by Joe Dziemianowicz

An evening of Puckish delight by Joe Dziemianowicz