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Pulitzer and Now Top Tony, 'A Strange Loop' Makes History
"A Strange Loop," an irreverent, sexually frank work about Blackness and queerness took home the best new musical crown at the Tony Awards on Sunday.
Tony Awards has Stars — and those Usually Far from Spotlight
The season — with 34 new productions — represents a full return to theaters after nearly two years of a pandemic-mandated shutdown.
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Announces Cast of Free Shakespeare on the Common 2022: 'Much Ado About Nothing'
CSC announces casting and creative team for this summer's "Free Shakespeare of the Common" — William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian.
'Strange Loop's' L Morgan Lee Makes Broadway History with Tony Nomination
This past Monday L Morgan Lee made Tony history as the first trans actress to be nominated for the award for "A Strange Loop." EDGE spoke to Lee about the nom, the show, and her career.
'The Sound Inside' - MTC's Own Private Metaverse
Adam Rapp's "The Sound Inside," making its West Coast premiere in a polished Marin Theatre Company production, is shaggy dog-meta; a mind-bending piece about a novelist writing a novel.
A '1776' Reimagined for Our Woke Times
A new production of "1776" at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge brings the 1969 musical into the 21st century. But is it worth all the bother?
On Broadway, More Visibility, Yes, but Also an Unseen Threat
The new crop of Tony nominees boasts more women and people of color in design categories.
For Actor Mark H. Dold, 'The Inheritance' Is Part of his DNA
In Matthew Lopez's extraordinary two-part "The Inheritance," actor Mark H. Dold not only plays two roles, but has the play's most difficult speech. EDGE spoke to Dold about the play & his long association with it.
'The Laramie Project' Creator Moisés Kaufman on His New Production
Seven years ago, 'The Laramie Project' creator Moisés Kaufman was approached to direct the Broadway musical "Paradise Square" and, after reading it, he immediately said yes.
Watch: Stage Musical Version of NBC Series 'Smash' Headed to Broadway
The NBC series "Smash," about the nuts and bolts of mounting a new Broadway musical, only lasted for two seasons — but now it's becoming a Broadway musical itself.
Rinabeth Apostol's Take Two: the Luck and Logistics of Back-to-Back Roles
On May 8, Rinabeth Apostol will take her last bow as Alison Bechdel in the 42nd Street Moon production of the Tony-winning musical "Fun Home." Just three nights later, she'll be on stage at the Magic Theatre in "Monument, or Four Sisters (A Sloth Play)."
'A Strange Loop' Actor, Creator on Long Journey to Tony Noms
When Jaquel Spivey found out he was nominated for a Tony Award as lead actor in "A Strange Loop," he was shocked. Not just for the normal reasons, but for the statement it made.
The Psych Drama Company's Production of 'The Lion In Winter': A Literal Dream Come True
The Psych Drama Company's production of "The Lion in Winter" is a dream come true for co-director Wendy Lippe. Literally.
Sidney DuPont Finds a 'Powerful, Dynamic and Necessary' Role
Sidney DuPont knew he'd made the right career decision when musical theater icon Chita Rivera not only threw a shoe at him but also slapped his face.
'Only Connect.' Meet the Cast of Boston's 'The Inheritance'
There is an incredible camaraderie on view at Boston's Roberts Studio Theater where the first regional production of "The Inheritance" runs through June 11. EDGE spoke with the production's cast members.
Show's Over for Famed Cabaret Show at France's Lido
It's the end of an era for the famed Lido cabaret on Paris' Champs-Elysees.
The Cockettes: Glamour Hippies - Iconic Drag Troupe Returns for a New Show
The Cockettes were only around for a few years, beginning in 1969, but left a fabulous legacy in their wake. A new show at Oasis revives their drag fabulism, with some original troupe members, including composer Scrumbly Koldewyn.
Actor Angela Lansbury to Receive a Special Tony Award
The folks who hand out Tony Awards believe five is not enough for Angela Lansbury.
'You Couldn't Ask for a Better Role.' Sara Gettelfinger on Playing Title Role in 'The Cher Show'
It takes three actresses to play Cher in "The Cher Show." Playing the diva role of the three is Sara Gettelfinger, who says she couldn't have asked for a better one.
Touring, Award-Winning 'Emojiland' Comes to Boston in June
The national tour of the acclaimed 2020 Off-Broadway show comes to Boston, June 14-19. It also visits Columbus, Ohio, (June 3-5); Hartford, Connecticut (June 10-12); and Philadelphia (June 21-26).
A '1776' Reimagined for Our Woke Times
A new production of "1776" at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge brings the 1969 musical into the 21st century. But is it worth all the bother?
Forster Meets Grindr in Hugely Entertaining 'The Inheritance'
Matthew Lopez's Tony-winning "The Inheritance" gets its Boston premiere in an exemplary production.