Rupert Goold Sands Edges of ‘Dog Day Afternoon;’ What You Get Is a … Broadway Comedy?

Iris WienerApril 15, 2026

The Broadway adaptation of the 1975 crime film classic "Dog Day Afternoon" arrives with the weight of expectation....

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Samuel D. Hunter on Writing Against Spectacle—and Why That Still Matters on Broadway

Iris WienerDecember 20, 2025

Few contemporary American playwrights have so consistently insisted on the power of quiet as Samuel D. Hunter....

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Finding Light: Brandon J. Dirden, Michael Patrick Thornton Tackle Beckett’s Godot

Iris WienerNovember 18, 2025

two actors describe Samuel Beckett’s work as both a “pleasurable torture” and a “terrifyingly high-stakes assignment.”...

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Jeff Ross Brings Comedy, Sentimentality and Acerbic Wit to New Broadway Show

Iris WienerSeptember 8, 2025

Jeff Ross has a superpower. He's demonstrating his X-factor in his new Broadway show, Take a Banana for the Ride. He sits for an New York Independent Q&A. ...

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Insights and Reflections from Inside the 78th Tony Awards, Plus 50 Photos!

Iris WienerJune 9, 2025

Tony Award winners reflected on their performances and provided insights into their roles at this year's show, with 50 photos!!...

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Behind the Scenes, the 69th Drama Desk Awards: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Wins Six

Iris WienerJune 5, 2025

Maybe Happy Ending topped all shows with six awards at the 2025 Drama Desk Awards. Here is a behind-the-scenes look....

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Behind the 2025 Drama Desk Awards; Comedy Team Steve Rosen and David Rossmer Will Provide the Humor

Iris WienerMay 29, 2025

Broadway comedy team Steve Rosen and David Rossmer have taken on the challenge for the second year to write for the Drama Desk Awards. ...

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Jonathan Groff Captures Bobby Darin’s Heart, Soul in Broadway’s ‘Just in Time’

Iris WienerApril 27, 2025

Every aspect of Just in Time, the homage to '50s crooner Bobby Darin, immediately entrances audiences....

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‘Real Women Have Curves’ Resonates With Moving Message on Immigrant Hopes, Dreams

Iris WienerApril 26, 2025

Tatianna Córdoba captivates as Ana in Broadway's 'Real Women Have Curves.' (Photo: Julieta Cervantes ) There’s so much to love about the delightful new musi...

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Anthony Michael Lopez Revisits Othello and Brings New Perspective to His Role

Iris WienerApril 22, 2025

Shakespeare would certainly appreciate the irony in Anthony Michael Lopez’s role in Broadway’s Othello....

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How Broadway Saved Josh Lamon’s Life Twice; ‘Death Becomes Her’ Actor Reveals Unique Journey

Iris WienerApril 9, 2025

Broadway saved Josh Lamon’s life…twice. He talks about his long road to Broadway in an NYI exclusive interview. ...

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Christina Sajous Plays It “Unsafe” as co-director of ‘A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Story’

Iris WienerDecember 4, 2024

Christina Sajous brings depth and perspective to Louis Armstrong on Broadway. A New York Independent Q&A....

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Melora Hardin Talks Robert Downey Jr. Impact of AI in Broadway’s ‘McNeal’

Iris WienerOctober 30, 2024

When Melora Hardin first read the script for Ayad Akhtar’s McNeal, she immediately knew she wanted to take on the role of Francine Blake....

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Ricky Rojas Enjoys a Third Stint in ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Celebrating Five Years on Broadway

Iris WienerSeptember 1, 2024

Ricky Rojas left such an impact on Broadway's Moulin Rouge! he's returning for a third turn at the show. ...

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Stereophonic Sounds Off at Drama Desk Awards With Top Prize, 6 Other Awards (Photos!)

Iris WienerJune 18, 2024

Stereophonic was the big winner at the 68th Drama Desk Awards. Complete coverage, plus photos!...

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