This Week in Theater News

By Bennett Liebman

Here We Are Reviews

Reviews: Read What Critics Have to Say About Sondheim's Last Musical Here We Are | Playbill

Long Time Coming for Here We Are

'Here We Are,' Stephen Sondheim's last musical, was a long time coming : NPR

Still Popular

Still Popular: Chenoweth and Menzel Talk ‘Wicked’ (vulture.com)

Haydn Gwynne Obit, Haydn Gwynne obituary | Haydn Gwynne | The Guardian

Bill Kenwright Obit, ‘His talent and enthusiasm never waned’: Blood Brothers and Evita producer Bill Kenwright | Stage | The Guardian

The Prom May Be Postponed

Chicago suburb reconsiders postponing spring musical about gay teens (chicagotribune.com)

Postponing The Prom

School district postpones Hampshire High School spring musical 'The Prom' about LGBTQ+ girl - ABC7 Chicago

Tommy Revival Headed to Broadway

‘The Who’s Tommy’ to receive Broadway revival in 2024 (broadwaynews.com)

Tommy to Broadway

Goodman Theatre’s ‘Tommy’ heading to Broadway - Chicago Sun-Times (suntimes.com)

Box Office Record for Merrily

‘Box Office Record for Merrily, Merrily We Roll Along’ smashes another box office record as Broadway sees slight growth (broadwaynews.com)

Shortfall at St. Louis

The Rep of St. Louis faces a $2.5 million shortfall | STLPR

Pasadena Playhouse Expanding

Pasadena Playhouse Unveils Largest-Ever Expansion with Launch of New Youth and Family Season – Pasadena Now

American Girl Live Musical Touring

American Girl Live musical is on a tour of the United States (app.com)

Challenges for Connecticut Theaters

Connecticut Theaters Face Multiple Challenges (zip06.com)

Appropriate Cast Set

Complete Cast Set for APPROPRIATE at Second Stage Theater Starring Elle Fanning, Sarah Paulson, Corey Stoll & More (broadwayworld.com)

Interviewing the POTUS Playwright

‘POTUS’ playwright talks patriarchy and profanity - The Washington Post

Suffs Headed to Broadway

‘Suffs’ is coming to Broadway with Hillary Clinton and Malala Yousafzai as producers (timeout.com)

Eddie Redmayne in Cabaret

Eddie Redmayne to star as the Emcee in 'Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club' - Newsday

Changing Curtain Times

Why Broadway curtain times are changing (broadwaynews.com)

The Pianist as a Musical

Academy Award-Winning Film ‘The Pianist’ Turned Into Play With Music (forbes.com)

Making Playbill, Playbill and Broadway: Alex Birsh and family makes theater pamphlets inside Woodside, Queens printing plant - ABC7 New York (abc7ny.com)

Leslie Odom in a Romp, Leslie Odom Jr. is in a scathing Broadway romp. It’s his happy place. - The Washington Post

Allegations Against UNC Arts, More Allegations Against University of North Carolina School of the Arts as Alums Come Forward — OnStage Blog

Darren Aronofsky Enters Theater World, Darren Aronofsky’s production company makes the leap to live theater (broadwaynews.com)

Hunger Games Play readies, ‘The Hunger Games’ Play Set for London Debut – The Hollywood Reporter

Notebook Cast Announced, ‘The Notebook’ Cast Announced: Dorian Harewood Returning To Broadway – Deadline

The Wiz Doesn’t Soar, Review: Broadway-bound ‘The Wiz’ doesn’t quite ease on down the road - The Washington Post

Veterans of Theater, Good Times and Bum Times Made These Theater Veterans Even Stronger - The New York Times (nytimes.com)