Michael Nathanson

Review: CYRANO DE BERGERAC at Pasadena Playhouse

Martin Crimp’s free adaptation – first staged in 2019 with James McAvoy in the title role -  is as urgent and beguiling as it is contemporary, a classic with a fiery heart and not an inch of dustiness or quaintness. In the revival directed by Mike Donahue at the Pasadena Playhouse, CYRANO bursts with energy and excitement.

Full Cast Set for CYRANO de BERGERAC at Pasadena Playhouse

The full cast has been revealed for Pasadena Playhouse's new production of Cyrano de Bergerac. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

VIDEO: First Look At Marsha Mason In LOST IN YONKERS at Hartford Stage

Four time Academy Award-nominated actor and director Marsha Mason co-directs and stars in Hartford Stage's forthcoming production of Neil Simon's classic comedy Lost in Yonkers. The production, which is co-directed by Hartford Stage Artistic Producer Rachel Alderman, runs April 7 through May 1, 2022.

BWW Review: LOST IN YONKERS at Hartford Stage

Lost in Yonkers Finds Standing Ovation at Hartford Stage Opening Night Hartford Stage presents Neil Simon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Lost in Yonkers, featuring four-time Academy Award-nominated, two-time Golden Globe Award winner, Emmy Award-nominated actor and director Marsha Mason (co-director and performing as Grandma Kurnitz), running April 7 - May 1, 2022.

Marsha Mason to Star in and Co-Direct LOST IN YONKERS at Hartford Stage

Four time Academy Award-nominated actor and director Marsha Mason will co-direct and star in Hartford Stage's forthcoming production of Neil Simon's classic comedy Lost in Yonkers. 

Podcast: West of Broadway is On the Red Carpet of The Father at Pasadena Playhouse Starring Alfred Molina

It's curtains up on a special episode of West Broadway! I'm Los Angeles publicist and Broadway veteran Will Armstrong. This episode is a bit of a departure from our normal shows at west of Broadway, but as I think of it, maybe it's less of a departure and more of an evolution. After all, as I see it, a podcast about musical theater on the West Coast is great. But what is musical theater without... Theater?

STEP TO THE LEFT: COUNTRY FOR LIBERALS Plays Feinstein's/54 Below

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents 'Step to the Left: Adam Blotner's Country for Liberals.' Joined by special guests from Broadway, Film, and Television, Singer/Songwriter Adam Blotner (Pop Filter, Trump: An American Musical) is proud to debut songs from his new politically-themed album at Feinstein's/54 Below! Country for Liberals is a toe-tappin', boot-stompin', hootin' hollerin' celebration of progressive values.

STEP TO THE LEFT: COUNTRY FOR LIBERALS Plays Feinstein's/54 Below

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents 'Step to the Left: Adam Blotner's Country for Liberals.' Joined by special guests from Broadway, Film, and Television, Singer/Songwriter Adam Blotner (Pop Filter, Trump: An American Musical) is proud to debut songs from his new politically-themed album at Feinstein's/54 Below! Country for Liberals is a toe-tappin', boot-stompin', hootin' hollerin' celebration of progressive values.

Breaking: St. Ann's Warehouse OKLAHOMA! Will Open at the Circle in the Square in Spring 2019

Oh what a beautiful day it is for Oklahoma! According to the New York Times, the St. Ann's Warehouse production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma, directed by Daniel Fish, will open on Broadway in 2019. Previews will begin on March 19 at the Circle in the Square Theatre, with opening night set for April 7.

Photo Flash: Bucks County Playhouse Launches Play Discover Reading Series

In mid-November, theater lovers gathered at The Players in New York City for the launch of Bucks County Playhouse's new Play Discovery Reading Series. The debut of the new series featured a benefit reading of Bruce Graham's "The Outgoing Tide" directed by Marsha Mason and starring Mason, Peter Strauss ("Rich Man, Poor Man") and Michael Nathanson (Netflix's "The Punisher" and BCP's "Chapter Two"). Victor Slezak ("Blue Bloods") provided narration.

Bucks County Playhouse Launches Play Discovery Reading Series

Audiences will have a chance to experience both lesser known classic plays and new works when Bucks County Playhouse launches its Play Discovery Series with a reading of 'The Outgoing Tide' by Philadelphia playwright Bruce Graham on November 14 at 7:30 p.m. Directed by four-time Oscar nominee, Marsha Mason, 'The Outgoing Tide' is the first of several plays that will be part of the series for which Mason also serves as curator.  Additional titles will be announced shortly.

Bucks County Playhouse Launches Play Discovery Reading Series

Audiences will have a chance to experience both lesser known classic plays and new works when Bucks County Playhouse launches its Play Discovery Series with a reading of 'The Outgoing Tide' by Philadelphia playwright Bruce Graham on November 14 at 7:30 p.m. Directed by four-time Oscar nominee, Marsha Mason, 'The Outgoing Tide' is the first of several plays that will be part of the series for which Mason also serves as curator.  Additional titles will be announced shortly.

St. Ann's Warehouse And Eva Price Extend OKLAHOMA! To 11/11

St. Ann's Warehouse and Eva Price have extended the celebrated Bard SummerScape production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma, directed byDaniel Fish, to November 11. Reviewing this re-imagined Oklahoma! for the New York Times in 2015, Ben Brantley said that it 'elicits what has always been just below the surface of this magnificent musical.' Now bringing audiences and artists together in this production under the vast canopy of St. Ann's Warehouse, Fish illuminates the musical form's essentials to better expose the show's emotional range and layered characters. The result is a production as fresh and revelatory as if it were written for today's America.

Rebecca Naomi Jones, Damon Daunno to Lead St. Ann's Warehouse's OKLAHOMA!, Adds THE B-SIDE & GRIEF IS THE THING WITH FEATHERS to Season Lineup

St. Ann's Warehouse today reveal the cast and creative team for the Bard SummerScape production of Daniel Fish's reimagining of Rodgers and Hammerstein's landmark 1943 musical Oklahoma!, which kicks off the seasonon September 27, having first been staged by Bard's Fisher Center in 2015.

Photo Coverage: THE CHILDREN Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway!

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of The Royal Court Theatre's production of The Children, the new play by Olivier Award winner Lucy Kirkwood (Chimerica), directed by James MacDonald (Top Girls at MTC), opened just last night, December 12, at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

Netflix Greenlights Second Season of MARVEL'S THE PUNISHER

Frank's just getting started and he's got more work to do. Netflix announced today that MARVEL'S THE PUNISHER has been renewed for a second season.

Marvel's The Punisher Renewed for Season 2 on Netflix

Frank's just getting started and he's got more work to do. Netflix announced today that Marvel's The Punisher has been renewed for a second season.

VIDEO: Go Behind-the-Scenes of MARVEL'S THE PUNISHER on Netflix

Go behind the scenes with Frank Castle and the cast of MARVEL'S THE PUNISHER in a newly released featurette. The series is now streaming on Netflix.

VIDEO: Netflix Reveals New Trailer & Release Date for Marvel's THE PUNISHER

Today, Netflix released the second trailer for its highly anticipated original series Marvel's THE PUNISHER. Check out the first look below and find out when the series will launch!

VIDEO: Frank Is Back With a Vengeance - New Season of MARVEL'S THE PUNISHER

They killed Frank Castle's family to get to him. Now, the Punisher exacts his revenge. Check out the first official trailer for the Netflix Original Series MARVEL'S THE PUNISHER.