Broadway

With a focus on storytelling, star power and the ever-changing Broadway scene, this is where theater lovers find honest, entertaining assessments of New York’s biggest productions. Sharp, insightful critiques that capture the essence of each performance. Lively, engaging reviews that break down the acting, direction, set design and overall production value, through a mix of seasoned opinions and fresh perspectives, covering everything from the hottest new musicals to classic revivals. Read more about Theater.

How Pamela Harriman Became the Most Powerful Socialite in American Politics

History dismissed Pamela Harriman as a courtesan with good timing. But the woman who debriefed Winston Churchill over cards, rebuilt the Democratic Party and out-diplomatted everyone since Ben Franklin understood something her critics never did.

By Jennifer Ashley Wright

What Rex Reed Taught Me About Truth, Kindness and Writing

The legendary film critic who mentored writers, championed outsiders and never wavered in his advice: "Tell the truth, and your work will find an audience."

By James Grissom

The Broadway Musical Isn’t Dying—It’s Just Changing Keys

Heather A. Hitchens, president and CEO of the American Theatre Wing, examines why the recurring narrative that “the Broadway musical is in trouble” misses the larger transformation underway. Drawing on three decades in performing arts administration—including stewardship of the Tony Awards and major grantmaking, educational and artist-development programs—Hitchens argues that Broadway isn’t facing an artistic decline but a structural evolution, even as its financial model strains to keep pace.

By Heather A. Hitchens

Surviving ‘Swept Away’: A Maritime Disaster in More Ways Than One

By Rex Reed

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Is The Most Original, Most Beautiful Musical In Eons

By Rex Reed

Review: Juliet Is Fire, Romeo Got Mad Rizz In This Shakespeare Glowup

By David Cote

‘Left On Tenth’ Is Funny, Touching, Intelligently Written And Beautifully Acted

By Rex Reed

Review: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Ready For Its UHD 4K Close-Up

By David Cote

Director Sam Mendes on Bringing ‘The Hills of California’ To Broadway

By Harry Haun

Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone Are a Perfect Pair in ‘The Roommate’

By Rex Reed

Theater Fall Preview: Women Are Taking Charge, On Broadway And Off

By David Cote

Review: That Internet Can Drive a Person Crazy in the Gimmicky ‘Job’

By David Cote

Shaina Taub On Her Tony Winning ‘Suffs’ Providing Possibilities in Hard Times

By Harry Haun

‘Oh, Mary!’ Is a Splendidly Nasty Farce You Will Not Want to Miss

By David Cote

Could Camille A. Brown Become the First Black Woman to Win a Tony for Choreography?

By Caedra Scott-Flaherty

Review: At the Roundabout, A Luminous Revival of Samm-Art Williams’ ‘Home’

By David Cote

André De Shields On Giving ‘Cats’ A New Life And Telling Stories at the Moth

By Harry Haun

Tony Nominee Jessica Stone on Her Journey From Actor to Director of ‘Water for Elephants’

By Harry Haun

Kecia Lewis Makes Her Mark On ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ With a Tony Nominated Performance

By Harry Haun

Will Keen On Playing Vladimir Putin On Broadway in ‘Patriots’

By Harry Haun

Review: Flashy and Fake ‘Great Gatsby’ Caps a Weak Season

By David Cote

Jessica Lange Finds New Ways to Melt Hearts in ‘Mother Play’

By Rex Reed

Rachel McAdams Invigorates ‘Mary Jane’ (When You Can Hear Her)

By Rex Reed

Review: Steve Carell Is a Lovable Loser in a Fragmentary ‘Uncle Vanya ‘

By David Cote

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