'Hold On to Me Darling' Is Long and Talky, But It's Worth Your Time by Rex Reed

Rex Reed reviews 'Hold On to Me Darling."

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:29am on March 17, 2016☆⚑

The Devastating Play That Should Guarantee Michelle Williams a Tony by Rex Reed

Rex Reed reviews 'Blackbird.'

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:21pm on March 16, 2016☆⚑

Celebrities Can't Get Enough of Broadway's 'Hamilton' by John Bonazzo

Everyone from A-list actors to rap legends (and President Obama for good measure) has gone to see the Broadway smash.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 6:05pm on March 15, 2016☆⚑

Even When He's Not Dancing, Baryshnikov Steals the Show by Robert Gottlieb

He resolutely looks forward artistically, not backwards.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 9:25pm on March 14, 2016☆⚑

A Love Letter to Joel Grey on the Occasion of His New Memoir by Laren Stover, Laren Stover

'Master of Ceremonies' reveals the struggles of overcoming the nightclub stigma and getting to Broadway.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 6:58pm on March 13, 2016☆⚑

Unlikely Pair: Two Plays About Sports That Are Quite Worth Seeing by Rex Reed

Rex Reed reviews 'Red Speedo' and 'The Royale.'

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:19pm on March 10, 2016☆⚑

Steve Jobs/Bill Gates Musical 'Nerds' Cancels Broadway Run by John Bonazzo

Today the producers of the show announced that its Broadway run had been postponed indefinitely due to the loss of a major investor.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 4:20pm on March 8, 2016☆⚑

Broadway Is About to Get Bloody With Synth-Powered 'American Psycho' by Zoë Miller, Zoë Miller

The Broadway production of American Psycho begins previews at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on March 24.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 1:30pm on March 7, 2016☆⚑

Broadway's Best Bets for the Spring Season by John Bonazzo

Hamilton may be the talk of the town, but there are plenty of other shows opening this spring that are worth your time and attention.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:00am on March 4, 2016☆⚑

Coming-of-Age Stories 'Straight' and 'A Room of My Own' by Rex Reed

Rex Reed reviews two new plays.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:12am on March 3, 2016☆⚑

Digital Ticket Lotteries Are Broadway's New Normal by John Bonazzo

In the past year 16 Broadway shows have implemented digital ticket lotteries to supplement or replace in-person rush sales.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 1:16pm on March 1, 2016☆⚑

Mark Rylance, Actor's Actor, Comes to Brooklyn for 'Nice Fish' by Rebecca Kurson, Rebecca Kurson

Last week, his show Nice Fish"a play Mr. Rylance wrote with prose poet Louis Jenkins, and directed by his wife Claire van Kampen, opened at St. Ann's Warehouse.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 1:30pm on February 23, 2016☆⚑

A Final Curtain Call for Edward Parone, Mentor to Bards by Parker Richards, Parker Richards

Parone discovered Edward Albee, directed LeRoi Jones/Amiri Baraka's most noted play, and mentored dozens of major playwrights.

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

Broadway's Been Destroyed: 'Disaster!' Is More Than a Jukebox Musical by Justin Joffe, Justin Joffe

A review of Disaster! which premieres on Broadway Feb. 9.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 9:00am on February 4, 2016☆⚑

An X-rated 'Snow White' Is Vaudeville Reimagined by the Marquis de Sade by Rex Reed

A review of an X-rated 'Snow White' and the real estate saga 'Washer and Dryer.'

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 1:51pm on February 3, 2016☆⚑

'Hamilton' Composer's Pregnancy Tweets Were the Best Part of 'Grease: Live' by John Bonazzo

The Hamilton composer's best running joke was that Grease, with its emotional songs and suggestive dances, was getting him pregnant.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 9:00pm on February 2, 2016☆⚑

'Grease: Live' Review: Put Up a Fight; Still Not Love at First Sight by Drew Grant, Drew Grant

While trying to DVR Grease Live! last night before its premiere, I was struck by one peculiarity of the musical (and no, I'm not talking about the odd stunt casting choice of Bunk from The W…

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 9:00pm on February 2, 2016☆⚑

Why, Tosca? Really. This Performance Made Us Question Everything by James Jorden

A review of the New York City Opera Renaissance's most recent production of 'Tosca.'

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 8:57pm on January 28, 2016☆⚑

Linda Lavin Is Radiant in 'Our Mother's Brief Affair' by Rex Reed

A complex memory play about a mother's spotty past.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 6:25pm on January 28, 2016☆⚑

High Flying and High Minded: Circus Academics Convene at NYU by Justin Joffe, Justin Joffe

A panel of academics in the circus arts and high-ups from Cirque du Soleil discussed the state of the art form.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:10am on January 20, 2016☆⚑

Make Some Noise for 'Noises Off' by Rex Reed

The Broadway revival of Michael Frayn's show business farce is a laugh-out-loud riot.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 4:04pm on January 19, 2016☆⚑

With a New Show Out, Tap Legend Maurice Hines Has Reason to Dance by Matthew Kassel

In 'Tappin' Thru Life,' Maurice Hines takes his audience on a musical reminiscence of his long show business career.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 9:00am on January 19, 2016☆⚑

Maurice Hines Is Energetic as Ever in 'Tappin' Thru Life' by Rex Reed

He wants to dance with somebody.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:23am on January 15, 2016☆⚑

High Notes: Raw, Powerful New Operas Tackle Human Trafficking, Sexual Deviancy by James Jorden

New opera 'Dog Days' marks the formal arrival of the three-year-old Prototype Festival.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 9:36pm on January 14, 2016☆⚑

#Ham4SOTU Made the State of the Union Even Better for Broadway Lovers by John Bonazzo

Hamilton fans proved that the show is applicable to any situation by combining screenshots from the State of the Union with Hamilton lyrics.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:59am on January 13, 2016☆⚑