Mint Theater: The Lost-and-Found (Jonathan) Bank by Harry Haun

Our theater community took a major hit this month with the passing of James Houghton, the 57-year-old artistic director of the Signature Theater Company who pioneered a whole new procedure i…

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 9:00am on August 17, 2016☆⚑

Theater Clickbait Is Real, But This Twitter Account Wants to Stop It by John Bonazzo

One of America's best known theater websites is filled with sponsored content and factual inaccuracies, but Playbill Is On It.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 9:07am on August 12, 2016☆⚑

The Beatles Created the First Gateway Song for Children With 'Yellow Submarine' by Ron Hart, Ron Hart

"[Yellow Submarine] has become a rallying point for so many positive platforms to help children everywhere.'"Donovan

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 2:52pm on August 7, 2016☆⚑

'Five Nights in Maine' Is Inconsequential, Despite the Superb Dianne Wiest by Rex Reed

A pair of superb central performances by Dianne Wiest and David Oyelowo bookmark 'Five Nights in Maine', a slight but poignant drama.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 4:53pm on August 3, 2016☆⚑

Project Your Texting Anxiety Onto These NYC Actresses by Brady Dale, Brady Dale

Three young women sharing an apartment follow very careful rules about how and when to text a boy back.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 3:28pm on August 1, 2016☆⚑

'Absolutely Fabulous': Rumor of a Funny Female Shortage Has Been Greatly Exaggerated by Thelma Adams, Thelma Adams

Oh, Sweetie, I absolutely adored 'Absolutely Fabulous: the Movie.'

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 4:14pm on July 28, 2016☆⚑

Takarazuka's 'Chicago' Razzle Dazzles at Lincoln Center by Robert Gottlieb

The 300-plus young women of the Takarazuka Revue, Japan's most successful performance group, do 'Chicago' for the Lincoln Center Festival.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 9:49pm on July 26, 2016☆⚑

New 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' Trailer Will Leave You Shivering With Antici… by Vinnie Mancuso

Tim Curry appears in the latest footage from FOX's 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' remake.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 6:47am on July 22, 2016☆⚑

Arias Al Fresco: Two New York Operas, Outdoors by James Jorden

An unfairly maligned Rossini and arias in a sculpture park round out this summer's outdoor opera programming.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 7:57pm on July 20, 2016☆⚑

God Bless You, Alan Menken by Harry Haun

In Kurt Vonnegut's God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater, which starts tonight and is running through July 30 as part the Encores! Off-Center series at City Center, the first voice you hear after the…

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:43pm on July 20, 2016☆⚑

Twyla Tharp Ups the Ante with Beethoven at the Joyce by Robert Gottlieb

She has upped the stakes with Beethoven Opus 130, the centerpiece of her current two-week season at the Joyce.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 2:49pm on July 19, 2016☆⚑

'Equals' Is a Sci-Fi Hat Tip to 'Romeo and Juliet' by Rex Reed

Drake Doremus' new film Equals is a futuristic Romeo and Juliet knockoff set in a cold, dystopian society called The Collective.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 3:30pm on July 13, 2016☆⚑

Rachel Chavkin, Broadway Bolide by Harry Haun

Director Rachel Chavkin is riding a comet to Broadway"surely the slowest-moving comet ever to streak across the stratosphere. On November 14"four years, one month and two days after it world…

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 3:30pm on July 13, 2016☆⚑

A Midsummer Night's Party: Parrish Museum Gala by Alina Cohen, Alina Cohen

The Parrish Art Museum's annual gala hosted avant-garde theatre artist Robert Wilson and choreographer Jonah Bokaer.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 8:34pm on July 11, 2016☆⚑

Artists Build Trump Border Wall, Banksy Mural Destroyed by Construction Workers by Alanna Martinez

The artists have started building a border wall near San Diego in homage to Trump's immigration policies.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 2:53pm on July 11, 2016☆⚑

They're Young, They're in Love, And They're Ready for the Big Time by James Jorden

Prelude to Performance not only readies opera singers for professional careers, but presents a solidly entertaining ''La Boheme' as well.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 7:22pm on July 10, 2016☆⚑

A Night at the Opera, No Pants Required by James Jorden

Fortunately, pants-free opera is now no longer a dream or a luxury for just the few.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 7:22pm on July 10, 2016☆⚑

Aaron Tveit, Broadway Wonder Boy, Is Anything But 'BrainDead' by Dana Schwartz, Dana Schwartz

Even if you don't know that you know Aaron Tveit, you know Aaron Tveit. The 32-year-old singer and actor first became famous within the Broadway community after his performance as Gabe in Ne…

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 7:03pm on July 10, 2016☆⚑

'The Rose Tattoo' Opens Williamstown Theatre Festival by Rex Reed

Rex Reed reviews the theater.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 2:56pm on July 5, 2016☆⚑

'Out of the Mouths of Babes' Features a Quantum Quartet of Four Diverse Women by Rex Reed

Rex Reed reviews the theater.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 3:45pm on June 23, 2016☆⚑

Ticketmaster Becomes a Ticket Disaster Over Lawsuit Vouchers by Nicole Rubin, Nicole Rubin

Ticketmaster is giving out $10 million in ticket vouchers for a select 450 concerts through May 2017.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 8:29pm on June 21, 2016☆⚑

Love is Love: Lin-Manuel Miranda Official Merch is in Solidarity With Orlando Victims by Nicole Rubin, Nicole Rubin

Miranda launched the site with the sale of his "Love is Love" T-shirt, with proceeds going to the LGBTQ community in Florida.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 3:42pm on June 17, 2016☆⚑

Ferris Bueller, 30 Years Later: Matthew Broderick Gets Existential in 'Shining City' by Harry Haun

The years have salt-and-peppered his hair. He sports his share of wrinkles, crinkles and other signs of the times. But there's something eternal and imperishable about Matthew Broderick's bo…

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 7:54pm on June 15, 2016☆⚑

Off-Broadway Productions From Halley Feiffer and Adam Rapp Fail to Impress by Rex Reed

Rex Reed reviews the theater.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 4:57pm on June 14, 2016☆⚑

'Hamilton' Dominates Tony Awards With 11 Wins by John Bonazzo

The ceremony celebrated diversity while also acknowledging tragedy.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:19am on June 13, 2016☆⚑