New Year’s objectives for entertainment: Shorter TV breaks and Broadway should improve its performance
The entertainment industry seems to be ready to hit pause come midnight on January 1st. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Much like someone who promises to hit the gym more frequently, the entertainment world could definitely improve in various areas. Here’s what I think should be on the resolutions list for movies, Broadway, […]
Broadway artist Imani Dia Smith fatally stabbed in New Jersey
Tragic Death of Former Broadway Actor Imani Dear Smith Imani Dear Smith, a former Broadway actor known for her role as young Nala in “The Lion King,” was fatally stabbed in New Jersey over the weekend. Following the incident, her boyfriend was arrested and charged with murder. Smith, 26, was discovered with several stab wounds […]
Theatre Week: Get 50 dollars off Broadway performances
Broadway’s Unique Opportunity Broadway is experiencing something quite special right now. From December 15 to 22, StubHub is providing a $50 discount per ticket for theater enthusiasts purchasing tickets to select Broadway and New York City shows through its platform, in celebration of StubHub Theater Week. This credit can be used for performances from January […]
Community supports iconic Broadway dancer Nat Horne, who is at risk of losing his home in NYC.
Community Supports Broadway Icon Facing Homelessness A 95-year-old trailblazer and Broadway icon is receiving a wave of support from her local community, as she faces the possibility of losing her home in Hell’s Kitchen, which she has cherished for over fifty years. Nat Horne, an original member of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, is […]
Review of ‘Marjorie Prime’: 96-year-old June Squibb shines in a standout moment of the Broadway season
Marjorie Prime 1 hour 20 minutes, no break. Hayes Theater, 240 W. 44th St. When June Squibb took the stage in “Marjorie Prime” at the Hayes Theater, I immediately felt a sense of gratitude for her presence. It’s been eight years since this stage and screen legend graced Broadway, where her career began in 1960 […]
Student at NYU assaulted on Broadway while heading to class captured on video
NYU Student Allegedly Assaulted on Her Way to Class A college student from New York University (NYU) was reportedly assaulted while heading to class, a situation captured by surveillance footage. Amelia Lewis discussed the incident publicly on Monday. In videos shared on her social media, she recounts how a man chased her across a street […]
Review of ‘Chess’: Lea Michele delivers an unengaging performance in the Cold War musical revival on Broadway
theater review chess 2 hours and 45 minutes including one break.Imperial Theater, 249 W. 45th St. By the time the curtain went up at the Imperial Theater, I had kind of given up hope for “Chess.” It turns out, the set resembles a semi-circular metal staircase along with a platform for the musicians. This revival, […]
Mark Strong and Lesley Manville deliver a powerful performance in an intense Broadway tragedy
Oedipus 2 hours, no break. at Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St. Adapting “Oedipus” into a modern context might seem challenging. It’s tough to envision the legendary King of Thebes facing the same kinds of issues today. Even if, theoretically, someone ordinary found themselves in a similar predicament, I think it would just turn into […]
Kristin Chenoweth makes her comeback to Broadway in a struggling musical that requires a major overhaul
The Queen of Versailles Running time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission. Location: St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th Street. The Broadway musical “The Queen of Versailles” revolves around an incomplete mansion in Florida, one of the largest private residences in the U.S. This grand home, misguided and extravagant, serves as a metaphor […]
The most haunted theaters on Broadway are uncovered, featuring one said to have many ghosts.
Haunted Broadway: A Glimpse into the Otherworldly For many, Broadway is a favorite haunt—literally. Stories abound of famous figures like Judy Garland and Bob Dylan lingering in the theater district, with modern-day actors adopting quirky rituals to keep the spirits satisfied, according to longtime tour guides. At the New Amsterdam Theater on West 42nd Street, […]