The Outer Critics Circle Award nominations are out, with Stereophonic yielding the most nominations for this year’s plays with seven total. A lot of the same shows that got nods from the Drama League also got recognized by the OCC, and with this announcement The Cottage, Grey House and The Shark is Broken now join the roster of 2023-24 nominated shows. The Outer Critics Circle Award winners will be announced on May 13 and celebrated in a ceremony on May 23. Stay up to date on all of the nominations for the various awards on the Broadway Musical Home Awards page and the total nominations per p ..read more

Once more unto the breach, dear friends. Awards season is upon us once again and this season’s shows did not disappoint. The Drama League Awards were the first to announce nominees for the 2023-24 season, naming this year’s most exemplary Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, direction and performances. Stay up to date on all of the nominations for the various awards on the Broadway Musical Home Awards page and the total nominations per play right here on the blog. Be sure to subscribe to be sure you get the latest updates direct to your inbox, and follow us on the socials for more fun. The ..read more

Congratulations to all of the 2023-24 season award nominees! As they’re announced, we’ll update this post with the final total tally for each of this season’s Broadway plays. View the breakdown of all nominations here or click on a show name for more information about the play. Appropriate 4 Nominations Drama League Awards: 4 Nominations Doubt 1 Nomination Drama League Awards: 1 Nomination An Enemy of the People 4 Nominations Drama League Awards: 4 Nominations I Need That 1 Nomination Drama League Awards: 1 Nomination Jaja’s African Hair Braiding 3 Nominations Drama Lea ..read more

Michael Esper, Elle Fanning, Natalie Gold, Alissa Emily Marvin, Corey Stoll and Sarah Paulson in ‘Appropriate’ Photo by Joan Marcus A powerful new production of Appropriate has landed on Broadway and the cacophony of cicadas that feature in the play are nearly as loud as the praise from the press. Lila Neugebauer has directed an exemplary cast, led by Sarah Paulson, and navigated an extremely complicated story with humor, outrage, nuance and heart. Critics agree that this moving and dynamic production is not to be missed. New York Times Review of Appropriate But even in Paulson’s eye-opening ..read more

Photo Credit: Joan Marcus Theresa Rebeck is a prolific playwright; however, her latest offering, I Need That, needs higher stakes, better-written jokes, and more nuanced characters. Making this subpar script work falls largely on the cast’s shoulders, and Danny DeVito does his damndest to make something of it. But is his performance is enough to make this monotonous snoozer worth the ticket price? Meh. Like Sam says, “If you don’t like it, you don’t have to come.” New York Times Review of I Need That It’s hard to imagine what more one could make of an upbeat play about hoarding. The condition ..read more

Photo from Getty Images The 2024 Tony Awards just announced details about next year’s ceremony. For the first time, the awards will take place at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 16, 2024, and will again broadcast on both CBS and Paramount+. Nominations will be announced Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Is it too early to be getting excited ..read more

Photo by Matthew Murphy An exemplary script, unbelievable wigs, stunning set, expert direction and skilled troupe of actors, many making their Broadway debuts, have all come together in Jaja’s African Hair Braiding to create a hilarious and heartfelt production. Whether a the braiding salon is a space you know intimately, or one you’re entering for the first time, Jocelyn Bioh’s play will have you feeling all the feels and fully invested in the people there. Critics are raving, so get yourself to the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre to catch it before it closes! Variety Review of Jaja’s African Hair ..read more

Photo by Sara Krulwich/The New York Times Purlie Victorious opened to rave reviews at Broadway’s Music Box Theater on Wednesday. Featuring a hilarious script, expert direction, and exemplary Tony-worthy performances, especially by Leslie Odom Jr. and Kara Young, this production had critics in stitches and awe. By all accounts, Ossie Davis’s 1961 production is as wonderful and relevant, as ever and the revival well worth a trip to the theatre. New York Times Review of Purlie Victorious Kenny Leon’s thrillingly broad and warp-speed production aims to keep us in both time zones at once.  ..read more

Laura Bell Bundy and Eric McCormack in ‘The Cottage’ (Credit: Joan Marcus) Every so often a show opens on Broadway to such mixed reviews that it truly is anyones guess as to whether it’s good or not. The Cottage is the latest. Critics either lambasted the show, tearing the script to shreds and and bemoaning the overacting, or were utterly delighted by the machinations and couldn’t get enough. So, will you love it or loathe it? You’ll just have to see it for yourself! New York Times Review of The Cottage Farce is the emergency that keeps emerging. That’s why it depends so much on doors: to admi ..read more

Congratulations to all of the 2022-2023 season award winners! Here’s the final total tally for each of this season’s Broadway plays. View the breakdown of all nominations here or click on a show name for more information about the play. Ain’t No Mo’ 2 Wins: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Costume Design of a Play; Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Wig and Hair 9 Nominations Tony Awards: 0 Wins; 6 Nominations Drama Desk Awards: 2 Wins; 2 Nominations Drama League Award: 0 Wins; 1 Nomination Between Riverside and Crazy 0 Wins 3 Nominations Tony Awards: 0 Wins; 2 Nominations Drama ..read more