#’Diana the Musical’ is the legendary flop Broadway deserves

#’Diana the Musical’ is the legendary flop Broadway deserves

“#’Diana the Musical’ is the legendary flop Broadway deserves” Broadway wouldn’t really be back unless there was one show playing that’s so ridiculous, we’re baffled by its very existence. Disgusted. Mesmerized. Offended. Addicted. Nose up. Eyes wide. Stop! Keep going … A proud piece of trash that was somehow developed and tweaked for years with…

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#The wives of Henry VIII are divas on Broadway

#The wives of Henry VIII are divas on Broadway

“#The wives of Henry VIII are divas on Broadway” Theater review 80 minutes, no intermission. At the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 West 47th St. 212-719-4099 Rare is the girl-power show in which the characters died 500 years ago. But that’s “Six,” the new musical about Henry VIII’s sextet of wronged wives that finally opened Sunday…

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#Aaron Sorkin says Scott Rudin ‘got what he deserves’ after bullying allegations

#Aaron Sorkin says Scott Rudin ‘got what he deserves’ after bullying allegations

“#Aaron Sorkin says Scott Rudin ‘got what he deserves’ after bullying allegations” Aaron Sorkin isn’t pulling any punches when it comes to disgraced Hollywood producer Scott Rudin. The “West Wing” writer, whose hit adaptation of “To Kill a Mockingbird” is returning to Broadway, said Rudin “got what he deserves” following accusations about the producer’s history…

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#Judith Ivey climbing back on stage in off-Broadway production

#Judith Ivey climbing back on stage in off-Broadway production

“#Judith Ivey climbing back on stage in off-Broadway production” Broadway’s “Morning’s at Seven,” which opened in 1939, is now reopening in off-B’way’s Theatre at St. Clement’s. Its star Judith Ivey: “I saw it in 1980. Again, 2002. Now, during rehearsal, our temperature’s taken daily. Your time to talk, you take the mask off. Wait your turn….

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#’Slave Play’ loses best play award

#’Slave Play’ loses best play award

“#’Slave Play’ loses best play award” There is going to be fury on Broadway tomorrow, and a lot of sighing, privately, from the people who run the real show. The Great White Way has been under fire since Black Lives Matter for its supposed lack of diversity. There have been diversity initiatives, diversity committees and…

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#How to watch and what to expect

#How to watch and what to expect

“#How to watch and what to expect” “Curtains up, light the lights!” After delays, postponements and even more delays, the 2021 Tony Awards are finally happening this Sunday, Sept. 26. It’s been nearly two years since the COVID-19 pandemic caused what would become the longest Broadway blackout in history, pulling beloved stars and characters off…

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#Broadway’s biggest hits reopen to massive standing ovations and jubilation

#Broadway’s biggest hits reopen to massive standing ovations and jubilation

“#Broadway’s biggest hits reopen to massive standing ovations and jubilation” A standing ovation played on Broadway’s unofficial re-opening night, occasionally interrupted by a musical. The Great White Way returned to pre-pandemic form Tuesday with “Wicked,” “The Lion King, and “Hamilton” making their 2021 debuts — and theater fans could hardly contain their excitement. Playgoers who…

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#The Musical’ trailer drops ahead of Broadway return

#The Musical’ trailer drops ahead of Broadway return

“#The Musical’ trailer drops ahead of Broadway return” There’s more Princess Diana content coming to Netflix soon. Aside from Season 5 of “The Crown” hitting the platform next year, the streaming giant has new royal content to keep fans going. “Diana: The Musical” will be coming on Oct. 1 ahead of the show’s Broadway return….

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#Central Park concert was rained out, but theater won’t be

#Central Park concert was rained out, but theater won’t be

“#Central Park concert was rained out, but theater won’t be” Earth, Wind & a washup So, about last week’s poured on, rained out, hurricane-drenched outdoor Central Park music festival. We know de Blasio announced all 60,000 attendees take cover for a barely few fleeting moments because, he said, the drowning deluge was nothing but a temp affair….

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