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Review: ‘American Iliad’
A self-indulgent diatribe, "American Iliad" offers no insight into the inner workings of the mind of our 37th president or even a clear personal point of view. The production also commits the greater…
Ex-B’way producer indicted
Adela Holzer, once described by the New York Times as "Broadway's hottest producer" before she was twice jailed for defrauding investors, was indicted Friday on charges of stealing more than $50,000…
Ten dramatic tales tapped legit’s ‘Best’
"Best Plays of 2000-2001," the annual chronicle of U.S. theater, has selected 10 dramatic works for its current edition.
Review: ‘Andromeda Shack’
Woolly Mammoth Theater Co.'s intrepid pursuit of the fringes in theater has turned up "Andromeda Shack," a wacky comedy by David Bucci that is entertainingly cranked to the fullest in this…
For ‘Producers’ it’s not what if but how many
Given the critical raves and phenomenal business drummed up by "The Producers," the talk of the town is not so much its record 15 Tony nominations but how many of them will actually translate into…
Spring showers
Call it Tony-time gridlock: the assumption that he (or she) opening last gets a nomination first. That explains the phenomenon whereby half the Broadway year's annual output gets crammed into the…
New team attempts to revive show’s luster
The Tonys telecast is under the gun. "In the last few years, we have not come up with the best shows," concedes managing producer Elizabeth I. McCann, new to her TV gig this year. "We are under a…
Club members celebrate 20 noms
"It's impeccable," says Lynne Meadow happily, referring to the timing that finds Manhattan Theater Club celebrating 20 Tony nominations for its productions just as plans for a permanent Broadway…
Unmasking Tony voters
How many Tony voters does it take to determine a winner? Like the Oscars, the answer is a mystery. Unlike the Oscars or the Emmys, Tony voters don't all fall under an umbrella organization like the…
Handicapping Tony
A big musical about a bad musical, "The Producers," has captured the hearts (and wallets) of New Yorkers this season, and it captivated the Tony nominating committee, too.
