Theater News for the Week Ending April 1st

By Bennett Liebman

Broadway's most anticipated traveling show is opening in Buffalo

https://buffalonews.com/news/local/why-broadways-most-anticipated-traveling-show-is-opening-in-buffalo/article_9e62646a-aac9-11ec-b66e-9bcb96ddb8b5.amp.html

'Polly' Noonan finally gets spotlight in 'The True'

https://www.timesunion.com/theater/article/Polly-Noonan-finally-gets-her-spotting-in-The-17015380.php

'The Music Man' continues box office reign, industry capacity dips

https://broadwaynews.com/2022/03/29/the-music-man-continues-box-office-reign-industry-capacity-dips/

Finding 'Funny Girl.' Finally.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/23/theater/funny-girl-beanie-feldstein.html?smid=tw-nyttheater&smtyp=cur

Broadway comes blasting back in April

https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/broadway/ny-broadway-blasting-back-what-shows-to-see-20220401-yoo7oykjw5e5zagdl2r7s443rq-story.html

Pop singer Luna to star in 'KPOP' on Broadway this fall

https://broadwaynews.com/2022/03/30/pop-singer-luna-to-star-in-kpop-on-broadway-this-fall/

New 'Camelot' Coming to Broadway from Aaron Sorkin and Bartlett Sher

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/camelot-broadway-aaron-sorkin-bart-sher-1235121384/

2 years later, revival of Neil Simon's "Plaza Suite" finally opens on Broadway

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/2-years-later-revival-of-neil-simons-plaza-suite-finally-opens-on-broadway/?utm_campaign=true_anthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

SpotCo, Rudin lawsuit referred to mediation program

https://broadwaynews.com/2022/03/30/spotco-rudin-lawsuit-referred-to-mediation-program/

'Piano Lesson' With Samuel L. Jackson Plans Fall Broadway Bow

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/29/theater/piano-lesson-broadway.html

Hollywood Star Gives Broadway a Much-Needed Boost. Sound Familiar?

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/30/theater/hollywood-broadway-music-man.html

At Villanova, the university president directs the school's musical

https://www.inquirer.com/arts/villanova-college-president-musical-director-basketball-final-four-20220330.html

Howard Sherman: Overhaul of US theatre leadership offers chance for radical change

https://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/howard-sherman-overhaul-of-us-theatre-leadership-offers-chance-for-radical-change

Ukrainian history musical composed by Utahns aims to raise money for refugees

https://kutv.com/news/local/ukrainian-history-musical-composed-by-utahns-aims-to-raise-money-for-refugees

Looking at how 'Hair' works

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2022/03/looking-at-how-hair-works/?utm_medium=Feed&utm_source=Syndication

How Oscar winner and 'CODA' star Troy Kotsur kicked off his acting career in Connecticut

https://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/2022/03/30/how-oscar-winner-and-coda-star-troy-kotsur-kicked-off-his-acting-career-in-connecticut/

Marsha Mason Brings 'Lost in Yonkers' to Hartford

https://www.courant.com/ctnow/arts-theater/hc-ctnow--20220331-mj6mszp2zjgq5haoyzy3seooaq-story.html

Singer and actress Ali Stroker speaks on disability representation

https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2022/03/ali-stroker-broadway-disability-accessability-lewis-center-princeton-university-representation

A new bhangra musical addresses identity with nuance

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-03-30/la-et-bhangin-it-musical-la-jolla-playhouse

Hillary Clinton Joins Arkansas Repertory Theatre for INTO THE WOODS

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Hillary-Clinton-Joins-Arkansas-Repertory-Theatre-for-INTO-THE-WOODS-20220325

Based On Audience Survey, DC Theaters Extend COVID Mandates

https://dcist.com/story/22/03/29/theatre-washington-extends-mask-vaccine-mandate-april/

Alice Ripley Will Lead Immersive NEXT TO NORMAL In Barcelona This Summer

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Alice-Ripley-Will-Lead-Immersive-NEXT-TO-NORMAL-In-Barcelona-This-Summer-20220331

Royal Court theatre to present plays in solidarity with Ukraine

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/mar/25/royal-court-theatre-to-present-plays-in-solidarity-with-ukraine

Shakespeare with northern accents creates social media furore after audience 'complaint'

https://www.euronews.com/culture/2022/03/31/shakespeare-with-northern-accents-creates-social-media-furore-after-audience-complaint

Aaron Sorkin: 'Screenwriters write about people who are cooler than we are

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/mar/27/aaron-sorkin-screenwriters-write-about-people-who-are-cooler-than-we-are

Edinburgh International Festival launch: Why the theatre programme's scale impresses

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/edinburgh-festivals/edinburgh-international-festival-launch-theatre-programmes-scale-impresses-3632852