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June 18, 2021
Natalie Shure
Meet the Villain of In the Heights: Alexander Hamilton
The protagonist of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s most famous musical helped build the world in which his modern-day heroes are struggling to live.
April 8, 2019
MagazineRachel Syme
Top Billing
For too long, Gwen Verdon missed out on her share of the spotlight.
June 13, 2016
Monica White Ndounou
Were This Year’s Tony Awards Only a Superficial Nod to Diversity?
June 13, 2016
Michelle Legro
Perhaps the key to success on Broadway really is hard work.
March 3, 2016
Adam Peck
Broadway’s biggest phenomenon is moving forward with gender-blind casting.
January 21, 2016
Esther Breger
Everyone’s favorite T.S. Eliot-inspired musical is returning to Broadway this summer.
December 22, 2015
Adam Peck
Why do we tweet like we’re running out of time?
April 27, 2015
Esther Zuckerman
Broadway Is More Welcoming to Gay Men Than Lesbians. Will 'Fun Home' Change That?
April 27, 2014
Eric Sasson
Why Are Americans More Accepting of Gays and Lesbians Than Bisexuals and Cross-Dressers?
March 27, 2014
David Greenberg
The Star of 'Breaking Bad' Plays LBJ, and Tries to Move Beyond the Cliches
May 23, 2005
Robert Brustein
Prosecution Plays
March 14, 1988
Robert Brustein
The Schlepic
Andrew Lloyd Weber's "The Phantom of the Opera" is the latest in a series of epic theater productions.

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