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"Other Desert Cities." (Photo by Joan Marcus)

Funny Lady, Mad Man: Venus in Fur in Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre; King Lear at the Public Theater

An argument has been made, most recently and notably by Christopher Hitchens, that women are inherently not funny. It’s not true, of course, but, still, there’s a long history—from Phyllis Diller and her fright wigs to Tina Fey and her layered thrift-store ensembles—of funny women playing down their femininity to best get laughs. Read More

Cast Announced for Godspell Revival

Tony Award nominee Gavin Creel and American Idol finalist Diana DeGarmo will star in Godspell, the first Broadway revival of the musical in 30 years, opening at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Oct. 23.

Mr. Creel got Tony nods for his performances in 2002′s Jimmy Smith and this year’s best musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie. He’ll Read More

In the Heights , Cry-Baby Coming to Bryant Park

It’s Broadway in Bryant Park baby! And Off-Broadway too! Musicals will once again be performed at the midtown green spot this summer for the 106.7 Lite FM-sponsored "Broadway in Bryant Park" series. You can catch short performances and previews of upcoming and currently staged shows on Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. on the Read More