Lyricist Sheldon Harnick on the lasting legacy of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
When developing “Fiddler on the Roof,” lyricist Sheldon Harnick and composer Jerry Bock worked separately, with Bock sending Harnick recorded melodies, or as he...
Creating the stage spectacular of ‘Moulin Rouge!’
Within the “Moulin Rouge!” musical universe, the film has left an indelible impact.
Many of the Broadway cast members idolized the film. Members of the...
Character study: The gods, Chers and cowboys taking over Broadway
This season, Broadway was populated by silver-tongued deities, a triumvirate of Chers and a band of edgy ranchers, to name a few.
Some of this...
The road to ‘Hadestown’
In the back of a London taxicab in the fall of 2018, composer Anaïs Mitchell pulled out her cellphone to show director Rachel Chavkin...
How Disney chooses its next Broadway musical
Deciding which Disney property to bring to Broadway is a two-part process: there’s a brief, discerning look at the company’s empire, and then gut...
Anna D. Shapiro to direct ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ musical
Anna D. Shapiro, the artistic director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company, has been tapped to direct 'The Devil Wears Prada' musical.
The musical features music by Sir...
Jack O’Brien replaces Gregory Mosher as ‘All My Sons’ director after casting dispute
Jack O’Brien has replaced Gregory Mosher as the director of the Broadway production of “All My Sons,” after a dispute Mosher had with the...
Where Harper Lee meets Aaron Sorkin in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
Despite penning multiple award-winning television series and films, Aaron Sorkin still feels more at-home writing plays.
“To me, corny as it sounds, theaters are...
‘King Kong’ director Drew McOnie wages gorilla warfare
“We tamed the beast—you and I—we brought him to this city,” crows Carl Denham, the filmmaker and impresario in the new Broadway musical “King...
Corbin Bleu cast in updated ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ revival
Corbin Bleu will star alongside Kelli O’Hara and Will Chase in the revival of “Kiss Me, Kate,” which is being updated for the 21st...
In ‘The Nap,’ audiences and actors learn the rules of snooker
“The Nap” has come to Broadway with a mission to popularize the sport of snooker.
The first challenge: explaining what it is.
Simply put, snooker...
Jerry Zaks to direct Broadway-bound musical ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’
Jerry Zaks has been tapped to direct a musical adaptation of “Mrs. Doubtfire,” produced by Fox Stage Productions and Kevin McCollum.
In addition to Zaks,...
Shaina Taub joins creative team of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’
Shaina Taub has joined Sir Elton John in writing the score for the musical adaptation of "The Devil Wears Prada."
The musical, which is "in...
‘The Lifespan of a Fact’ to feature Broadway’s first all-female design team
“The Lifespan of a Fact” will feature Broadway’s first all-female design team for its production opening this fall.
Assembled by director Leigh Silverman, the...
Tony honorees shine a spotlight on behind-the-scenes crafts
A few behind-the-scenes members of the Broadway community took a brief pause from work Monday night to celebrate their Tony Honors.
At the Tony Awards Honors...
How ‘Mean Girls’ and more are leaning into video design
In “Mean Girls,” a large white wall can instantly transform from an African savanna to the hallway of a suburban American high school and...
Sound designers celebrate the return of their Tony Awards categories
The Tony Award categories for sound design are back with a boom.
Eleven sound designers of plays and musicals were nominated for Tony Awards this...
How the ending of the ‘My Fair Lady’ revival came to be
Director Bartlett Sher has not changed the ending of “My Fair Lady.”
Rather he says he has “interpreted” the ending in a manner that...
What drew George C. Wolfe, Denzel Washington to ‘The Iceman Cometh’
Director George C. Wolfe does not typically do revivals, but when presented with the opportunity to work with Denzel Washington on “The Iceman Cometh”...
‘The Cher Show’ musical announces Bob Mackie as costume designer
Bob Mackie, who designed looks for Cher, Carol Burnett and other stars, will be the costume designer on "The Cher Show."
In addition to Mackie,...
Why ‘Summer’ features a majority-female cast
In Donna Summer’s songs, women take center stage.
In turn, “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” is made up of a largely female cast that...
How ‘Mean Girls’ got ready for its Broadway bow
“Mean Girls” is heading toward its Broadway opening with five new songs, including a revamped anthem for Regina George in the first act.
The creative...
‘Frozen’ director Michael Grandage on how the show took shape
In the fall of 2016, Michael Grandage received a phone call from his agent who asked if he would consider helming the Disney musical...
How ‘Farinelli and the King’ found its light
Against the din of New York traffic and the lights of Times Square, the Belasco Theatre appears to have traveled back in time.
To achieve...
How ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ created its rap, pop and gospel score
In the “SpongeBob SquarePants” universe, a pineapple, a sponge and a squirrel coexist under the sea.
To create a theatrical version of this illogical...