Washington National Opera pulls out of Kennedy Center, blaming financial arrangement

Washington National Opera pulls out of Kennedy Center, blaming financial arrangement

The Washington National Opera announced Friday that it had decided to end its arrangement with the Kennedy Center in the nation’s capital, though it said it was hoping for an “amicable transition.” “To ensure fiscal prudence and fulfill its obligations for a balanced budget, the WNO will reduce its spring season and relocate performances to new venues,” … Read more

‘Hamilton’ shook Broadway 10 years ago in a way it hasn’t been since

‘Hamilton’ shook Broadway 10 years ago in a way it hasn’t been since

I knew “Hamilton” was different when, during the first week of previews 10 years ago, Hennessy threw them a party. Not the usual pinot grigio and martinis affair at Angus. No, this hot show was being feted by the French cognac brand beloved by rappers. The atypically luxe early bash for a new Broadway musical … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Hamilton’ producer reflects on musical’s 10-year impact ahead of anniversary: ‘Strike of lighting’

Exclusive | ‘Hamilton’ producer reflects on musical’s 10-year impact ahead of anniversary: ‘Strike of lighting’

Ten years later, history still has its eyes on “Hamilton.” The beloved musical, created by original star Lin-Manuel Miranda, celebrates a decade on Broadway this week. Producer Jeffrey Seller is reflecting on the show’s lasting influence on audiences and the theater world since its groundbreaking premiere. Seller produced Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical “Hamilton.” Getty Images … Read more

Capricorn celebrities: 25 famous people born under this practical sign

Capricorn celebrities: 25 famous people born under this practical sign

The Sun glides into the enterprising earth dirt of Capricorn from Dec. 21 until Jan. 19. Capricorn has a reputation for being shrewd, financially successful, and personally punishing. Capricorn energy, at its highest expression, is strategic, driven, and more than a little bit rock ‘n’ roll, as exhibited by double Cap, singularly metal Lemmy Kilmeister.  Symbolized … Read more

What do tickets cost to see John Mulaney in ‘All In’ on Broadway?

What do tickets cost to see John Mulaney in ‘All In’ on Broadway?

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. We’re all in on “All In.” Simon Rich’s new Broadway show, based on short stories he wrote for The New Yorker and … Read more

Broadway vets react to Tony-winning star Gavin Creel’s death at 48: Bette Midler, Sutton Foster and more

Broadway vets react to Tony-winning star Gavin Creel’s death at 48: Bette Midler, Sutton Foster and more

The Great White Way is mourning Gavin Creel.  Broadway stars reacted to the news of the Tony-winning actor’s death at just 48 on Monday, sharing their grief and shock.  Creel’s partner announced his death, revealing the young star of shows such as “Hair!” and “Hello, Dolly!” died of metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma, an … Read more

Lin-Manuel Miranda is working on this new Broadway musical: source

Lin-Manuel Miranda is working on this new Broadway musical: source

Broadway won’t have to “wait for it” much longer. Lin-Manuel Miranda is hard at work on a new stage musical, a source told The Post.  The “Hamilton” writer’s latest will be an adaptation of Sol Yurick’s 1965 novel “The Warriors,” about violent gang battles in New York City during the sixties, the person near the … Read more

Broadway’s poorly received ‘New York, New York’ is near death: sources

Broadway’s poorly received ‘New York, New York’ is near death: sources

Start spreadin’ the bad news. “New York, New York,” the Broadway musical based on the Martin Scorsese movie, is on its last legs, sources told The Post. A person close to the production said the end of the poorly received nostalgia show at the St. James Theatre could come as soon as late July. It … Read more

‘New York, New York’ review: Broadway musical can’t make it here, anywhere

‘New York, New York’ review: Broadway musical can’t make it here, anywhere

Theater review 2 hours and 45 minutes with one intermission. At the St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St. Watching the new Broadway musical “New York, New York,” which opened Wednesday night at the St. James Theatre, is akin to being stuck on the tarmac at LaGuardia.  You can spot the city’s stunning skyline taunting … Read more

How much is the cheapest ‘Hamilton’ ticket? The answer may surprise you

How much is the cheapest ‘Hamilton’ ticket? The answer may surprise you

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” opened on Broadway in 2015 and for the past eight years has consistently been the hottest ticket on the Great White Way. Way back when … Read more

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “New York, New York” announces cast. We found tickets

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “New York, New York” announces cast. We found tickets

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. “New York, New York. The city so nice they named it twice.” Now, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical “New York, New York” has announced its cast after months of … Read more

Here are 13 shows opening on Broadway in 2023. We found tickets for $67

Here are 13 shows opening on Broadway in 2023. We found tickets for

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase.  Out with the old, in with the new. Each and every year, Broadway dumps long-running productions and shows that weren’t up to snuff and subsequently throws new musicals … Read more

Kelsey Grammer shares which Founding Father he’d like to play on Broadway

Kelsey Grammer shares which Founding Father he’d like to play on Broadway

Lin-Manuel Miranda has Alexander Hamilton, and Kelsey Grammer said if he had the chance to portray an American history hero on the Broadway stage, it would be Benjamin Franklin because of his “bawdy history” and “naughtiness.” Grammer, who has a fondness for US history and years of experience performing for live audiences, expanded on his ideal “Hamilton” moment in … Read more

Lin-Manuel Miranda hosts free movie screening at NYC’s United Palace

Lin-Manuel Miranda hosts free movie screening at NYC’s United Palace

Lin-Manuel Miranda is doing his part to bring movies back to New York City’s iconic United Palace. The celebrated composer-director hosted a free screening of the hit 2017 Disney film “Coco” on Sunday in a bid to bring the community together. “The community has really come out. I get more props for this from my … Read more