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2,426 stories from The Wall Street Journal

Broadway Looks for a Boost From Tony Awards

'Hamilton' could raise viewership for the CBS broadcast, which might help overall box-office sales.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 7:29am on June 7, 2016[SHARE]

Back on Stage: A 'Lost' Marx Brothers Musical

No score or book could ever be found for 'I'll Say She Is,' the comedy troupe's 1924 Broadway debut. But that didn't stop actor and Marx Brothers aficionado Noah Diamond from re-creating the…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 5:58pm on May 26, 2016[SHARE]

Behind 'Hamilton's Moves, a Man Inspired by 'The Matrix'

Andy Blankenbuehler, nominated for a Tony for "Hamilton," is now busy with the coming revival of "Cats," part of a wave of choreographers changing Broadway's approach to dance.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 8:33am on May 24, 2016[SHARE]

The Tony Voters: So Many Shows, So Little Time

If the popular vote decided the 2016 Tony Awards, 'Hamilton' might win in a landslide. But this contest will be decided by some 846 Tony voters, who are under no obligation to reflect the wi…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 5:14am on May 17, 2016[SHARE]

Behind the Scenes With 'Hamilton' Set Designer David Korins

Ralph Gardner Jr. visits with David Korins, the Tony-nominated set designer for the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton."

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 6:45pm on May 10, 2016[SHARE]

Broadway's Little-Understood Orchestrators

Their work merits a Tony Award, though few voters know what they are voting on.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 8:40am on May 10, 2016[SHARE]

Lincoln Center Aims to Attract New Audiences With Technology

Long a physical destination for culture, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is rolling out a new digital initiative intended as a virtual portal for visitors to the 16-acre complex.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 11:26pm on May 5, 2016[SHARE]

Tony Nominations Highlight a New Broadway Era

While 'Hamilton' made history at the Tony Award nominations on Tuesday, Broadway as a whole is raising the curtain on a remarkably fertile new phase.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 11:12pm on May 3, 2016[SHARE]

The 21st Century's Reigning Ballet Choreographers

This spring, more than a dozen works by two of today's reigning ballet choreographers, Alexei Ratmansky and Christopher Wheeldon, are slated for the stage.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 9:48pm on May 2, 2016[SHARE]

Before the Tony Nominations, a Bit of Backstage Drama

Tony Awards Administration Committee rules 'Shuffle Along' is eligible to be nominated as a new musical, not a revival, la decision that will likely have it going up against smash hit 'Hamil…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 10:39am on April 30, 2016[SHARE]

'Hamilton' Could Make Tony History---Or Not

Lin-Manuel Miranda's acclaimed musical is expected to be nominated across the board, but it doesn't have a lock on an awards sweep.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 8:07am on April 26, 2016[SHARE]

'Tuck' Choreographer Tries Some New Steps

Departing from his other three shows, Casey Nicholaw scraps the jazz hands and tapping feet.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 6:37am on April 25, 2016[SHARE]

Pulitzer Proves 'Hamilton' Is on a Roll

"Hamilton" won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama on Monday, and the Broadway musical showed no sign of slowing down at the box office, either.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 8:35pm on April 19, 2016[SHARE]

Young Director Lileana Blain-Cruz Takes NYC Theater Scene by Storm

With six productions on her calendar for 2016, Lileana Blain-Cruz may be the hardest-working director right now in New York theater.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 2:20pm on April 16, 2016[SHARE]

Lincoln Center Loses Two Leaders

The curtain came down on two major figures at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday when Jed Bernstein resigned as its president after a short tenure, followed by the announceme…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 10:54pm on April 14, 2016[SHARE]

Met Opera Maestro James Levine To Step Down

The Metropolitan Opera's longtime music director will retire at the end of the current season for health reasons. He had held the post for 40 years.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 7:57pm on April 14, 2016[SHARE]

A Musical Bloodfest Comes to Broadway

Striking a balance between sexy style and graphic violence poses a key challenge for "American Psycho," which opens on Broadway April 21.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 9:55pm on April 11, 2016[SHARE]

New York City Moves to Restrict Panhandlers in Times Square

The New York City Council approved legislation Thursday that supporters hope will bring order to Times Square by curbing aggressive panhandling.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 7:25am on April 8, 2016[SHARE]

'Hamilton' Tickets for Students and Wisdom From Its Creator

Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of "Hamilton," offered some words of advice to a group of students who are among 20,000 getting access to $10 tickets to the hit Broadway musical.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 3:21pm on April 6, 2016[SHARE]

Broadway Producers Try a New Recipe

Known for shows with star casts, husband-and-wife team are taking a different approach with 'Waitress.'

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 3:21pm on April 6, 2016[SHARE]

The High Drama in High Finance

Sarah Burgess talks about her play 'Dry Powder,' at the Public Theater

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 9:42pm on April 3, 2016[SHARE]

Broadway to Barnstorm the Boroughs

Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration is rolling out an initiative that will share theater performances with all New York City's boroughs.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 10:02pm on March 28, 2016[SHARE]

A Broadway Producer Reflects on the Business

Among Stacey Mindich's credits: 'The Bridges of Madison County,' 'Blackbird' and 'The Crucible.'

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 8:39am on March 21, 2016[SHARE]

Backstage Buzz: 'Crucible' Sells Well

The revival of Arthur Miller 'The Crucible,' directed by Ivo van Hove, sells well in previews; Jennifer Simard breaks out in 'Disaster!'; and a sneak peek at 'Queen of Mean,' a musical about…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 4:18pm on March 15, 2016[SHARE]

'West Side Story' Merges Old and New

In Weill Music Institute's new production of 'West Side Story,' which starts a three-show run this Friday at the Knockdown Center in Queens, young performers star alongside seasoned veterans.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 7:00pm on March 13, 2016[SHARE]
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