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  1. ‘The Miser’ Review: Updating Molière, but Missing a Key Ingredient

    This Molière in the Park production doesn’t have the sharp satirical bite of the original.

     By Elisabeth Vincentelli

    From left, MaYaa Boateng, Ismenia Mendes, Lakisha May and Alana Raquel Bowers in the Molière in the Park production of “The Miser” in Brooklyn.
    CreditRuss Rowland

  2. ‘The Cherry Orchard’ Review: Chekhov in the Fun Zone

    Benedict Andrews’s production in London offers perfectly pitched comedy where other directors find somber tragedy.

     By Houman Barekat

    Nina Hoss as Ranevskaya in Chekhov’s “The Cherry Orchard,” directed by Benedict Andrews.
    CreditJohan Persson

  3. Kelli O’Hara’s Ties to Opera, From ‘The Gilded Age’ to the Met Stage

    O’Hara is an unusual kind of triple threat: a star of Broadway and television who is appearing at the Metropolitan Opera in a revival of “The Hours.”

     By Alexis Soloski

    Kelli O’Hara rehearsing a scene from “The Hours” at the Metropolitan Opera, where she is returning Sunday. On the HBO series “The Gilded Age,” she played an early patron of the Met.
    CreditSara Krulwich/The New York Times

  4. In the Bard’s Hometown, a Challenge for New Theater Leaders

    The Royal Shakespeare Company’s co-artistic directors have put together a challenging debut season. But many visitors come to Stratford-upon-Avon seeking something more traditional.

     By Houman Barekat

    The Royal Shakespeare Company named Daniel Evans, left, and Tamara Harvey as its co-artistic directors in 2022. They are now presenting their first season.
    CreditMary Turner for The New York Times
    Critic’s Notebook

  5. Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow to Star in ‘The Roommate’ on Broadway

    The production is to begin performances Aug. 29 at the Booth Theater.

     By Michael Paulson

    Patti LuPone, left, and Mia Farrow both said that Jen Silverman’s play and the chance to work with each other lured them back to the stage.
    CreditFrom left: Evan Agostini/Invision, via Associated Press, Andrew Kelly/Reuters

  1. ‘Lempicka’ to End Broadway Run a Month After Opening

    The first show to fall in the wake of the Tony nominations on Tuesday, this musical about an art world individualist was years in the making.

     By Michael Paulson

    Amber Iman, standing left, as Rafaela and Eden Espinosa as Tamara de Lempicka in the musical “Lempicka” at the Longacre Theater in New York.
    CreditSara Krulwich/The New York Times

  2. ‘Staff Meal’ Review: The Last Course for Doomsday Diners and Dates

    Restaurant patrons and staff members are oblivious to the impending apocalypse in Abe Koogler’s new show at Playwrights Horizons.

     By Naveen Kumar

    In “Staff Meal,” from left, Jess Barbagallo and Carmen M. Herlihy dig in as the world burns.
    CreditChelcie Parry

  3. Broadway Opened 12 Shows in 9 Days. Here’s What That Looked Like.

    It’s a challenging time for the theater industry, but as the Tonys deadline approached each new show had reason to pause for a moment and celebrate.

     By Michael Paulson and Landon Nordeman

    Seven musicals and five plays opened in just nine days, scrambling to beat an April 25 deadline to qualify for this year’s Tony Awards.
    CreditGayle Rankin at “Cabaret.”

  4. Tony Nominations Snubs and Surprises: Steve Carell and ‘The Wiz’ Miss Out

    It was a strong year for female directors, a play featuring music and American productions.

     By Jesse Green, Alexis Soloski and Scott Heller

    Steve Carell as the title character in “Uncle Vanya” at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
    CreditSara Krulwich/The New York Times

  5. Tony Awards Nominations 2024: The Complete List

    Nominations for the 77th Tony Awards were announced on Tuesday. Here’s who made the list.

     By Rachel Sherman

    Corey Stoll and Sarah Paulson as squabbling siblings in “Appropriate.”
    CreditSara Krulwich/The New York Times

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    A Broadway Star Gets Married on Her Day Off

    Lindsay Mendez, nominated for a Tony in “Merrily We Roll Along,” married actor J. Alex Brinson in a Monday ceremony officiated by castmate Jonathan Groff. Daniel Radcliffe was their ring bearer.

    By Madison Malone Kircher

     
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