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Theater Review: A Festival of German Theater, Where More Is More

Theatertreffen Berlin gathers the best productions from around Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

 

Stephen Sondheim to Perform With Jason Robert Brown at Town Hall

The two musical theater figures will perform a benefit concert with Katrina Lenk.

 

Critic’s Pick: Review: The Human Voice Versus the Internet in ‘Octet’

In Dave Malloy’s ravishing new a cappella chamber musical, members of an addiction support group compare notes on getting lost in the web.

 

Review: ‘The Pink Unicorn’ Leads a Mother Into Unknown Territory

In Elise Forier Edie’s play, Alice Ripley plays a conservative Texas parent inspired to fight for the rights of her child’s gender identity.

 

The Week in Arts: Renée Zellweger as aTemptress; Tilda Swinton and her Daughter as Co-Stars

“Mac Beth” actors wear school uniforms, Julia Michaels is at Bowery Ballroom, and Honor Swinton Byrne appears in “The Souvenir.”

 

How Annette Bening Puts It All Onstage. But Keeps Something for Herself.

The film star is nominated for a Tony for “All My Sons,” a play with which she has a personal connection.

 

David Byrne Is Coming to Broadway

The pop artist is retooling his “American Utopia” show for a 15-week run from October to January.

 

Caught in the Middle of #MeToo: Unions That Represent Accusers and Accused

From the shop floors of factories to ballet’s grandest stages, unions are rethinking how they balance their responsibilities in sexual harassment cases.

 

the Tony Awards: 30 Minutes Before Curtain: Hugs, Prayers, Laughter and Noise

Things are tense and tingly enough before the curtain rises at any time of the year. What’s it like during prize season?

 

Review: In ‘Happy Talk,’ Susan Sarandon Escapes Into Amateur Acting

Jesse Eisenberg’s wobbly new play, which also stars Marin Ireland, casts Ms. Sarandon against type as a flamboyant suburban community theater diva.

 

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