Broadway

Tom Stoppard, acclaimed playwright of ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern,’ dies at 87

Tom Stoppard, the playwright who fused wit, philosophy, and emotional depth in works from Arcadia to Leopoldstadt, has died at 87, ending an extraordinary chapter in modern theater.

Tom Stoppard poses with the award for Best Play for “Leopoldstadt” at the 76th Annual Tony Awards in New York City, US, June 11, 2023.
Hungry customers line up outside the new Silver Moon and Buttercup Bake Shop collaboration at 2664 Broadway.

Silver Moon Bakery, an UWS spot known for its challah, reopens on Broadway

Billy Porter (R) and Marisha Wallace (L) promoting the "Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club" show, July 21, 2025.

‘Black people have replaced the Jews,' Billy Porter controversially states promoting ‘Cabaret’ cast

 MAYA CHAIKIN as Laurey and Gidi Naggan as Curly in LOGON’s upcoming production of ‘Oklahoma!.’

Oklahoma! musical production to be performed across Israel


Sasson Gabai and 'The Band’s Visit' celebrated in New England

“The Band’s Visit” follows the story of an Egyptian police band who find themselves marooned in a remote town in the Israeli desert.

Sasson Gabay in THE BAND'S VISIT, photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade 2018.

Lea Michele will replace Beanie Feldstein in ‘Funny Girl’

The revival of “Funny Girl,” the first on Broadway since Streisand originated the role, debuted in April amid sky-high expectations for Feldstein. But it was a rocky road on Broadway for Feldstein.

Lea Michele

Billy Crystal performs ‘Yiddish scat’ at the Tony Awards

Crystal ended his routine by leading Radio City Music Hall in a giant “Oy vey” chant.

Billy Crystal performs as part of the "Mr. Saturday Night" musical at the 75th Annual Tony Awards in New York City, US, June 12, 2022

The former Kutz Camp will be a set for Ben Platt’s new movie, ‘Theater Camp’

“Theater Camp,” a musical comedy starring the Jewish Broadway star, will film on the site of the old Kutz Camp in Warwick, New York.

 Ben Platt attends an event at 92Y in New York City, May 9, 2022.

Tom Stoppard’s ‘Leopoldstadt,’ his first play to explore Jewish history, is coming to Broadway

Named after Vienna’s Jewish ghetto during World War II, “Leopoldstadt” tells the story of 50 years in the life of one wealthy intermarried family.

Tom Stoppard

Ben Platt to play Jewish lynching victim Leo Frank in a revival of Broadway musical ‘Parade’

The show will have a limited run Nov. 1-6 at the New York City Center as its annual gala presentation.

 Ben Platt attends an event at 92Y in New York City, May 9, 2022.

How did Eryn LeCroy, Isaac Sutton, 'Phantom' come to Israel? - opinion

What was a mega-performer doing in the heart of the Sharon, delighting us with snatches of Hebrew on top of her perfect pitch?

 ISAAC SUTTON and Eryn LeCroy in concert.

A movie about how ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ became a movie

“Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen,” tells the story of how the stage musical became a beloved screen classic, a unique backstage look at the musical success.

 Director Norman Jewison, right, and star Topol as Tevye on the set of the film version of "Fiddler on the Roof."

Beanie Feldstein on ‘Funny Girl’ role: ‘meaningful for me as Jewish woman’

Feldstein, 28 — known for movies like "Lady Bird" and "Booksmart" — is starring in the first-ever Broadway revival of "Funny Girl."

 BEANIE FELDSTEIN arrives at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood earlier this year.

Barry Manilow: Singer dishes on bringing his Nazi-era musical to NYC

Manilow and Sussman have been working together for decades, with a catalog that includes everything from pop hits to musical theater spectacles.

 Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman at a rehearsal for their musical Harmony in New York City.