RISE NY Presents Immersive History of NYC - New York Family
New York City offers an immersive three-part adventure to visitors and residents alike, celebrating the city's unique history and culture.
The adventure includes a replica of New York's inaugural City Hall subway station, a documentary film narrated by Jeff Goldblum, and museum-style galleries covering seven influential categories of the city's history. [ more ]
Alicia Keys's Hell's Kitchen' to Open on Broadway This Spring
Alicia Keys's semi-autobiographical musical, Hell's Kitchen, is transferring to Broadway after a successful Off Broadway run.
The musical tells the story of a 17-year-old growing up in a subsidized housing development in New York, with new arrangements of Keys's biggest hits. [ more ]
Does a Smash Hit Like Lion King' Deserve a $3 Million Tax Break?
The Lion King on Broadway, despite its immense success, received millions of dollars in assistance from New York State for the pandemic-hobbled theater industry. [ more ]
'Great Gatsby' review: Broadway musical messes up beloved novel
The musical adaptation of 'The Great Gatsby' on Broadway is criticized for its excessive and mismatched elements, failing to capture the essence of the original novel. [ more ]
Sufjan Stevens' Illinoise musical coming to Broadway
The musical theater adaptation of Sufjan Stevens' album Illinois, named Illinoise, is heading to Broadway in April.
The production features music and lyrics by Stevens, choreography by Justin Peck, and a story by Jackie Sibblies Drury, offering a unique blend of music, dance, and theater. [ more ]
The song 'Fire and Rain' by James Taylor holds deep personal significance for actor Sky Lakota Lynch, connecting to loss, resilience, and gratitude. [ more ]
Broadway Bridges program has $10 Broadway tickets for NYC public school students in five boroughs
The Broadway League and the New York City Department of Education are partnering to provide $10 Broadway tickets to high school students in public schools.
The Broadway Bridges program has served 436 New York City public high schools and aims to expose students to live theatre. [ more ]