As the Great Salt Lake dries up, longtime lake scientist Bonnie Baxter confronts the emotions of studying a dying ecosystem.

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Great news! The runaway hit of the season—Cole Escola’s Oh, Mary!—is moving to Broadway this summer. Starts June 26, opens July 11. My rave review is here. timeout.com/newyork/theate…

Just finished James McBride’s “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” and it gives me a bit of hope that this wonderful novel is a bestseller.

Remember when Chelsea Market looked like this? 2009

“The Heart of Rock and Roll” has one goal: to be a good time. It largely succeeds. nytimes.com/2024/04/22/the…

Broadway Twitter today would not survive Frank Rich’s NY Times reviews from 1980-1993

Thread. Not being in academia, I wasn't aware of that split between practitioners and those who are, let's say, less so.

BROADWAY REVIEW: Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. Warning's fair: I don't care. Very much.
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Editor’s Note: There is no byline on this review due to how, in 2019 when Paste reviewed ‘Lover,’ the writer was sent threats of violence from readers who disagreed with the work. We care more about the safety of our staff than a name attached to an article.

'Hell's Kitchen' is another musical that improved on its journey to Broadway. No notes this time.
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'Elsbeth' renewed for a second season. The show has become my favorite nightcap. nytimes.com/2024/02/28/art…

S2 of 'We Are Lady Parts' drops May 30 on Peacock! I'm so happy!

I’ve rarely seen so much improvement between productions: “Suffs” is one of the best new shows on Broadway, and frankly I didn’t see it coming. I’m happy they persisted. My review: washingtonpost.com/entertainment/…

Limited edition vinyl single. On sale at the Golden starting tonight.

Easy “no.” nytimes.com/2024/04/16/sty…

The best theater podcast (I'm going there) is easier to find on Spotify open.spotify.com/show/2p9MtrEgv…