Theater: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
5 Must See Broadway Musicals
When time is short in New York, these are the shows to see
When time is short in New York, these are the shows to see
Best of Broadway 2009
Broadway’s 2009 season is over, here are the highlights
Broadway’s 2009 season is over, here are the highlights
Disney's Broadway Musicals
Musicals continue Disney magic on stage
Musicals continue Disney magic on stage
Discounts Online
Find e-bargains to Broadway and off-Broadway shows.
Find e-bargains to Broadway and off-Broadway shows.
5bestbroadwayplays
It’s a great year for Broadway plays. Here are 5 to see.
It’s a great year for Broadway plays. Here are 5 to see.
Acting: Getting Started
What You Can Do Now to Get Started
What You Can Do Now to Get Started
Acting: Profession
What You Need to Break into the Professional Acting Ranks
What You Need to Break into the Professional Acting Ranks
'Wicked'
Wicked is a Broadway box-office record-holder that continues to sell out on Broadway and which has had regional success in Chicago, Los Angeles and London, and on tour.
Wicked is a Broadway box-office record-holder that continues to sell out on Broadway and which has had regional success in Chicago, Los Angeles and London, and on tour.
Discounts: Box Office
Many Broadway theaters off tickets for less than $40 through lotteries, to students and for standing room.
Many Broadway theaters off tickets for less than $40 through lotteries, to students and for standing room.
Top 5 Valentine Theater Dates
Five romantic musicals for Valentine's Day dates
Five romantic musicals for Valentine's Day dates
Actors and Memory
Experts on how actors memorize lines and help to do it better
Experts on how actors memorize lines and help to do it better
Best Place to Sit
Where is the best place to sit in a theater
Where is the best place to sit in a theater
'Boeing-Boeing'
Fast-paced London hit lands big on Broadway
Fast-paced London hit lands big on Broadway
Theater Discounts: TKTS
The TKTS booth, with three New York locations, offers steeply discounted tickets for Broadway and off-Broadway shows
The TKTS booth, with three New York locations, offers steeply discounted tickets for Broadway and off-Broadway shows
TKTS How To
Buying discount tickets at TKTS Booth
Buying discount tickets at TKTS Booth
orchestra seats
orchestra seats are on the first floor of a theater
orchestra seats are on the first floor of a theater
10 Musicals Changing Broadway
From Showboat to The Producers, Broadway was never the same after these shows
From Showboat to The Producers, Broadway was never the same after these shows
blocking
blocking a stage direction term
blocking a stage direction term
'Rent' Profile
A look at a watershed Broadway musical.
A look at a watershed Broadway musical.
'Rock of Ages' Review
Rock of Ages offers off-Broadway big hair and big sound of the '80s.
Rock of Ages offers off-Broadway big hair and big sound of the '80s.
Discount Tips
Learn the tricks of the trade for getting Broadway bargain.
Learn the tricks of the trade for getting Broadway bargain.
Best of Broadway 2008
A Personal Ranking of the Best of Broadway 2008
A Personal Ranking of the Best of Broadway 2008
'The Lion King' Snap Shot
Disney's The Lion King is still roaring strong on Broadway.
Disney's The Lion King is still roaring strong on Broadway.
'Toxic Avenger'
Toxic waste turns a man into a musical monster
Toxic waste turns a man into a musical monster
'The Little Mermaid' Snap Shot
Disney brings its Academy Award-winning movie to the stage with The Little Mermaid.
Disney brings its Academy Award-winning movie to the stage with The Little Mermaid.
'The 39 Steps' Review
The 39 Steps is Hitchcok's classic tale of intrigue played for laughs on stage.
The 39 Steps is Hitchcok's classic tale of intrigue played for laughs on stage.
mezzanine seats
Seats in the first or lowest balcony or in the front of a balcony in a theater
Seats in the first or lowest balcony or in the front of a balcony in a theater
'White Christmas' Photos
Cast and creative team of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas meet the media.
Cast and creative team of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas meet the media.
'August: Osage County'
A gripping drama of a family at war with itself.
A gripping drama of a family at war with itself.
Discount Definitions
From Student to Standing Room, Broadway Theaters Offer Many Discounts
From Student to Standing Room, Broadway Theaters Offer Many Discounts
'Billy Elliot'
Billy Elliot brings the hit movie to the stage with Elton John's music
Billy Elliot brings the hit movie to the stage with Elton John's music
'Shrek the Musical' Review
In Shrek the Musical, green goes from screen to the Broadway stage.
In Shrek the Musical, green goes from screen to the Broadway stage.
'In the Heights' Review
In the Heights is a salsa-fueled new musical rocking the Richard Rodgers Theatre.
In the Heights is a salsa-fueled new musical rocking the Richard Rodgers Theatre.
Great Theater Dates
Five Broadway shows, many on tour now, that make a great night on the town
Five Broadway shows, many on tour now, that make a great night on the town
'Hair'
The original rock musical is back on Broadway
The original rock musical is back on Broadway
'Phantom'
Broadway's longest-running show, The Phantom of the Opera, is still going strong.
Broadway's longest-running show, The Phantom of the Opera, is still going strong.
'God of Carnage'
Parents face off over children's behavior in God of Carnage
Parents face off over children's behavior in God of Carnage
'Grease'
Grease, one of Broadway's longest-running shows is back with updates from the movie.
Grease, one of Broadway's longest-running shows is back with updates from the movie.
Golden Globe-Broadway
Golden Globe nominations have a Broadway feel for many shows and actors.
Golden Globe nominations have a Broadway feel for many shows and actors.
'Mary Poppins'
Mary Poppins travels from page to screen to stage to New York via London.
Mary Poppins travels from page to screen to stage to New York via London.
'Avenue Q'
Avenue Q is puppets gone wild on Broadway.
Avenue Q is puppets gone wild on Broadway.
'In the Heights'
Salsa, hip-hop, and Broadway bring a diverse Manhattan neighborhood to life.
Salsa, hip-hop, and Broadway bring a diverse Manhattan neighborhood to life.
'Phantom' Review
This Phantom is not showing his age.
This Phantom is not showing his age.
'Perfect Crime'
Perfect Crime is an off-Broadway murder mystery being solved for more than 20 years.
Perfect Crime is an off-Broadway murder mystery being solved for more than 20 years.
Buying Theater Tickets
Tips for buying tickets to the theater
Tips for buying tickets to the theater
'Jersey Boys' Snap Shot
Jersey Boys is Broadway's retelling of the story behind Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Jersey Boys is Broadway's retelling of the story behind Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
'13'
A new musical with an all-teenage cast
A new musical with an all-teenage cast
'White Christmas' - Road
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas makes the journey from screen to stage
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas makes the journey from screen to stage
Tony Awards 2009
Winners of the 2009 Tony Awards
Winners of the 2009 Tony Awards
'Waiting for Godot'
Waiting for Godot stars Nathan Lane and John Goodman in Samuel Beckett’s classic
Waiting for Godot stars Nathan Lane and John Goodman in Samuel Beckett’s classic
Kristin Chenoweth Christmas CD
Kristin Chenoweth Christmas CD A Lovely Way To Spend Christmas - A review of Kristin Chenoweth Christmas CD
Kristin Chenoweth Christmas CD A Lovely Way To Spend Christmas - A review of Kristin Chenoweth Christmas CD
'9 to 5 the Musical'
Dolly Parton brings her hit movie to the stage
Dolly Parton brings her hit movie to the stage
'Marvelous' Snap Shot
The Marvelous Wonderettes is a four-part harmony stroll down memory lane.
The Marvelous Wonderettes is a four-part harmony stroll down memory lane.
Taking Kids to the Theater
Taking children to the theater can be great for them and you
Taking children to the theater can be great for them and you
Attending a Broadway Show
Things to know to help you enjoy your night at the theater.
Things to know to help you enjoy your night at the theater.
Value of Tony Best Musical
How have the past 10 Tony Award Best Musical winners fared?
How have the past 10 Tony Award Best Musical winners fared?
Musical Openings 2009
Musicals opening on Broadway this spring
Musicals opening on Broadway this spring
'Blithe Spirit' - Review
Blithe Spirit is a 'spirited' return to Broadway for Coward
Blithe Spirit is a 'spirited' return to Broadway for Coward
Discounts: London
Online and Box Office Discounts for London Theaters
Online and Box Office Discounts for London Theaters
'South Pacific'
South Pacific, Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1949 Tony-winning musical, is new again at Lincoln Center.
South Pacific, Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1949 Tony-winning musical, is new again at Lincoln Center.
Grosses December 21
A weekly summary of Broadway ticket sales
A weekly summary of Broadway ticket sales
balcony seats
balcony seats are the highest seats in a theater
balcony seats are the highest seats in a theater
'Chicago' Snap Shot
Long-running revival keeps dancing with new stars.
Long-running revival keeps dancing with new stars.
'Mamma Mia!'
Mega-musical based on ABBA's songs keeps rocking Broadway.
Mega-musical based on ABBA's songs keeps rocking Broadway.
'American Buffalo'
David Mamet’s 1976 play was groundbreaking and is revived on Broadway
David Mamet’s 1976 play was groundbreaking and is revived on Broadway
Tony Awards 101
All you need to know to enjoy the Tony Awards
All you need to know to enjoy the Tony Awards
Theater - Articles
An index of articles for the Theater guide site.
An index of articles for the Theater guide site.
'Story of My Life'
The Story of My Life on Broadway tells of time's toll on friendship
The Story of My Life on Broadway tells of time's toll on friendship
Catherine Russell Profile
A life in the theater, most of it with one show.
A life in the theater, most of it with one show.
Choosing a Musical or Play
Make an informed selection when choosing between a musical or play
Make an informed selection when choosing between a musical or play
Cell Phone Etiquette
There's more to cell phone etiquette than turning it off
There's more to cell phone etiquette than turning it off
'Mary Stuart'
London's hit version of Schiller's play comes to Broadway
London's hit version of Schiller's play comes to Broadway
'Next to Normal' - Review
A family faces the challenge of a bi-polar mom
A family faces the challenge of a bi-polar mom
Maintaining Motivation
Actors in long-running shows talk about keeping it fresh.
Actors in long-running shows talk about keeping it fresh.
'All My Sons'
Arthur Miller’s 1947 Broadway hit returns to Broadway
Arthur Miller’s 1947 Broadway hit returns to Broadway
Stage Right
Stage right-
Stage right-
Choosing a Show
On Broadway or Main Street, You Want to Choose the Right Show
On Broadway or Main Street, You Want to Choose the Right Show
'Perfect Crime' Snap Shot
New York's longest-running play
New York's longest-running play
Regional Theater Discounts
Broadway New York Discount tickets regional theaters theatres America Performs Theater Mania Broadway Box broadwaybox sold out shows
Broadway New York Discount tickets regional theaters theatres America Performs Theater Mania Broadway Box broadwaybox sold out shows
'Gypsy'
In Gypsy, Patti LuPone gives an award-winning turn as Momma Rose.
In Gypsy, Patti LuPone gives an award-winning turn as Momma Rose.
Don't Leave It All - Review
A look at life from the view of the senior class
A look at life from the view of the senior class
'To Be or Not To Be' Review
To Be or Not To Be from the Manhattan Theatre Club shows how to fight fascists with laughter.
To Be or Not To Be from the Manhattan Theatre Club shows how to fight fascists with laughter.
'Duo!' Scens for Two
'Duo!' is a book of acting scenes for two people from top playwrights.
'Duo!' is a book of acting scenes for two people from top playwrights.
The Danny Kaye
Musical of 12 years in the life of Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fein
Musical of 12 years in the life of Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fein
Table Manners - Review
A revival of Alan Ayckbourn’s comic trilogy - The Norman Conquests
A revival of Alan Ayckbourn’s comic trilogy - The Norman Conquests
What Actors Wish You Knew
A few simple rules for good theater hehavior
A few simple rules for good theater hehavior
Q&A: Grosvenor
Q&A with actor, director Brent Grosvenor on Christian theater
Q&A with actor, director Brent Grosvenor on Christian theater
'White Christmas'
Classic movie White Christmas becomes a new musical.
Classic movie White Christmas becomes a new musical.
'Exit the King'
Exit the King is Eugene Ionesco’s ‘apprenticeship for death’
Exit the King is Eugene Ionesco’s ‘apprenticeship for death’
'Guys and Dolls'
Guys and Dolls, the original Musical Fable of Broadway, is back
Guys and Dolls, the original Musical Fable of Broadway, is back
'South Pacific' Profile
South Pacific, a "Golden Age" musical, is new again on Broadway
South Pacific, a "Golden Age" musical, is new again on Broadway
Drama League Noms 2009
Drama League announces nominations for its 2009 New York theater awards
Drama League announces nominations for its 2009 New York theater awards
'A Tale of Two Cities' Review
A Tale of Two Cities is a new musical based on the Dickens classic
A Tale of Two Cities is a new musical based on the Dickens classic
'Southern Gothic Novel'
Southern Gothic Novel sends up the South with knowing affection
Southern Gothic Novel sends up the South with knowing affection
'Irena's Vow'
Irena's Vow is an amazing, true story of love and forgiveness in World War II
Irena's Vow is an amazing, true story of love and forgiveness in World War II
'Joe Turner's Come and Gone'
The second play in August Wilson's monumental cycle of the African-American experience
The second play in August Wilson's monumental cycle of the African-American experience
'For Lovers Only' - Review
Nearly two hours of love songs from stage, screen and radio
Nearly two hours of love songs from stage, screen and radio
Mary Stuart - Review
Mary Stuart updates Friedrich Schiller’s play about the fictional meeting between Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots.
Mary Stuart updates Friedrich Schiller’s play about the fictional meeting between Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots.
Broadway Grammy Nominations
Movies, revivals, and new works provide Grammy-nominated Broadway soundtracks.
Movies, revivals, and new works provide Grammy-nominated Broadway soundtracks.
Betty Buckley 1967
Becky Buckley's long-forgotten first recording
Becky Buckley's long-forgotten first recording
'Impressionism'
Academy Award-winners Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons on Broadway in Impressionism
Academy Award-winners Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons on Broadway in Impressionism
Night Sky-Review
Night Sky - Learning to communicate when words are gone
Night Sky - Learning to communicate when words are gone
Allegro
A Broadway flop, Rogers and Hammerstein's Allegro is a great CD
A Broadway flop, Rogers and Hammerstein's Allegro is a great CD
The Glorious Ones
The Glorious Ones off-Broadway musical soundtrack is vintage Ahrens and Flaherty
The Glorious Ones off-Broadway musical soundtrack is vintage Ahrens and Flaherty
'Hedda Gabler' Snap Shot
Ibsen's classic drama on Broadway with Tony-winner Mary-Louise Parker
Ibsen's classic drama on Broadway with Tony-winner Mary-Louise Parker
Touring Awards - 2009
Live Broadway! - the Broadway League - recognizes excellence among road shows with the Touring Broadway Awards
Live Broadway! - the Broadway League - recognizes excellence among road shows with the Touring Broadway Awards
Outer Critics Nominations 2009
Broadway and off-Broadway shows nominated for 2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Broadway and off-Broadway shows nominated for 2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards
'Tale of Two Cities' Road
A Tale of Two Cities' Journey from Idea to Broadway
A Tale of Two Cities' Journey from Idea to Broadway
curtain call
curtain call is when the actors take their bows
curtain call is when the actors take their bows
'Pal Joey' Review
Rodgers and Hart classic Pal Joey sings.
Rodgers and Hart classic Pal Joey sings.
Things of Dry Hours - Review
Race, desire, equality and fairness in 1932 Alabama
Race, desire, equality and fairness in 1932 Alabama
Living Together - Review
A revival of Alan Ayckbourn’s comic trilogy - The Norman Conquests
A revival of Alan Ayckbourn’s comic trilogy - The Norman Conquests
'Shafrika' Review
Seeing the whole world through a diversified family
Seeing the whole world through a diversified family
'Emma' Unplugged
When the lights went out in Cincinnati, this show went on.
When the lights went out in Cincinnati, this show went on.
American Plan-Snap Shot
Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award winners are part of The American Plan on Broadway
Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award winners are part of The American Plan on Broadway
Quintessence
Betty Buckley gives a jazz take to Broadway classics
Betty Buckley gives a jazz take to Broadway classics
'My Vaudeville Man!' Review
Dancing, Drinking, Drama, and Comedy: A Good Night Off-Broadway
Dancing, Drinking, Drama, and Comedy: A Good Night Off-Broadway
Tickets for Sold Out Shows
Finding tickets for sold out shows
Finding tickets for sold out shows
proscenium arch
The arch at the front of a stage behind which action takes place
The arch at the front of a stage behind which action takes place
'Dividing the Estate'
Academy Award-winner Horton Foote brings small-town Texas to Broadway
Academy Award-winner Horton Foote brings small-town Texas to Broadway
Pal Joey - Revival
A classic Rodgers and Hart musical with a new book.
A classic Rodgers and Hart musical with a new book.
Round and Round - Review
A revival of Alan Ayckbourn’s comic trilogy - The Norman Conquests
A revival of Alan Ayckbourn’s comic trilogy - The Norman Conquests