Meet the Guy Raising Climate Change Awareness Through Hip Hop by John Bonazzo

Baba Brinkman performed at the Paris climate conference, and now he's coming to New York.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:00am on January 7, 2016☆⚑

Hamilton's Digital #Ham4Ham Ticket Lottery Went Down on Its First Day by John Bonazzo

The website for the Broadway smash has the same problems as Ticketmaster, but that's understandable out of the gate.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:13am on January 5, 2016☆⚑

Bizet's First Opera Still a Masterpiece by James Jorden

The Met's 'Pecheurs de Perles' delights.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 1:47pm on January 2, 2016☆⚑

Alvin Ailey's Superb Dancers … And Their Less Than Superb Repertory by Robert Gottlieb

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater again brings fantastic dancers a disappointing repertory.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 6:21pm on December 22, 2015☆⚑

FOX Announces 'The Passion': A Live, Modern-Day Musical Take on Jesus Christ's Death by Vinnie Mancuso

The two-hour special, airing live from New Orleans on March 20, will tell the "2000-year-old story of the last hours of Jesus Christ's life on earth" through the majesty of song.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:07pm on December 15, 2015☆⚑

A Radiant Adaptation of 'The Color Purple' Hits the Broadway Stage by Rex Reed

Featuring Jennifer Hudson.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:36pm on December 14, 2015☆⚑

NEA Awards $27.7M in Arts Funding for '16 by Ryan Steadman

NEA adds National Parks grants for 2016

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:34pm on December 13, 2015☆⚑

David Mamet's 'China Doll' Is the Worst Play Since 'Moose Murders' by Rex Reed

Al Pacino"or what's left of him"mumbles his way incomprehensibly through this ghastly production.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 4:27pm on December 8, 2015☆⚑

The Best (and Strangest) Moments from 'The Wiz Live!' by Nick Mangione

The hottest TV event of the night wasn't Thursday Night Football. No, the show that had everyone talking tonight was The Wiz!

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 6:49pm on December 4, 2015☆⚑

A New 'Macbeth' Starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard Fails to Awe by Rex Reed

'Macbeth' is one of Shakespeare's dullest and shortest history plays.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 6:49pm on December 4, 2015☆⚑

Computers Are Now Creating Musical Theater by John Bonazzo

The book and score for the new West End musical Beyond the Fence were written by humans, but they had help from digital data.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 2:53pm on December 2, 2015☆⚑

The Internet Is Losing Its Mind Over #Force4Ham by John Bonazzo

The news that Hamilton composer Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote cantina music for Star Wars: The Force Awakens led to many wonderful memes.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 1:36pm on December 1, 2015☆⚑

After 50 Years Twyla Tharp Is Still at the Top of Her Game by Robert Gottlieb

Twyla Tharp has been celebrating her 50th anniversary as a choreographer with a nationwide tour of two major new works.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:19pm on November 30, 2015☆⚑

Ann Hampton Callaway Celebrates Female Songwriters at Feinstein's/54 Below by Rex Reed

She loves being here with you.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 1:31pm on November 26, 2015☆⚑

New York Times Restores Production Credits in Theater Reviews by John Bonazzo

After a month-long fight, The New York Times agreed last night to restore production credits in theater reviews.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:48am on November 19, 2015☆⚑

Theater We Dream About But Seldom See by Rex Reed

Mark Strong is unforgettable channeling Arthur Miller, while Bruce Willis gives James Caan a run for his money in 'Misery.'

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 2:49pm on November 18, 2015☆⚑

'Lion King' Video Shows Potential for Virtual Reality in Theater by John Bonazzo

The video, which was posted on Wired magazine's website, gives a new perspective on The Lion King's iconic opening number, "Circle of Life."

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:03am on November 18, 2015☆⚑

Is There Better Music for Fall in NY Than John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey? by Daniel Gross

Attending their annual show is like donning a comfortable scarf; it eases the harsh passage into winter.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 8:40am on November 12, 2015☆⚑

Two Musicals: Only One Worth Seeing by Rex Reed

'Allegiance' tells a moving tale of Japanese-American internment, 'On Your Feet!' withers on the dance floor.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 5:23pm on November 11, 2015☆⚑

Jeopardy Champ Ken Jennings Insults Aging Theatergoers, Feels Twitter's Wrath by John Bonazzo

He may have won Jeopardy! 74 times, but over the weekend Ken Jennings fought a losing battle with theater lovers.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:15am on November 9, 2015☆⚑

Keira Knightley Tackles the Stage Prematurely in Zola's Dark 'Thérèse Raquin' by Rex Reed

A drab and bloodless murder.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:38pm on November 4, 2015☆⚑

DKC Acquires O&M to Increase Theater Footprint by Ken Kurson

O&M is to theater publicity as the 1927 Yankees are to baseball.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 3:53pm on October 29, 2015☆⚑

A Welcome, If Short, ABT Season at the Koch by Robert Gottlieb

The brief ABT showcase brings revivals, a new work by Mark Morris.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 2:43pm on October 29, 2015☆⚑

The Other New York Hamilton by Shane White

Jeremiah G. Hamilton, the first African-American millionaire on Wall Street, has been practically erased from the telling of American history

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 7:30am on October 29, 2015☆⚑

Playwrights Protest Times Removing Production Credits From Theater Reviews by John Bonazzo

In recent weeks the paper has removed the names of set, costume, lighting and sound designers from both print and online copy for reviews.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:36pm on October 28, 2015☆⚑