The first post-nominations closing has been announced: LEMPICKA to shutter May 19.

How is it possible that Drew Barrymore will be center square on a rebooted 'Hollywood Squares' when we all know it should be Billy Eichner?

Lexington & 51st, 8:40 am

Not a vintage auto show -- Riverside Drive, right now, for a film shoot. 'Shotgun Wedding.' What a treat.

The superintendent in Texas who shut down 'Oklahoma!' to deny a trans student a role, a decision reversed after national outcry, has resigned. There's a school board election this week and the new board will hire the new superintendent. dallasnews.com/news/education…

I am not a fan of the word “snub” when it comes to awards-giving. 12 years ago I explained why. I stand by what I said. hesherman.com/2012/01/25/las…

Another reminder of the day for theatre fans: the Tonys are officially The Antoinette Perry Awards, named for an actress, director and unstinting volunteer worker on the home front during WWII. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoinett…

Public Service Announcement: remember that today, autocorrect is no friend to theatre fans. 'Tony's' means it belongs to Anthony or Antoinette, or perhaps is a great place for pizza. The plural of the awards is 'Tonys.'

'Three tickets for 'Merrily We Roll Along,' please.'

Post-theatre walk back to the subway after a visit to St. Ann's Warehouse

Today's matineevening (5pm) show, at St. Ann's Warehouse.

Today's matinee, at Signature Theatre Company

Walking through the theatre district before a matinee remains a treat. Said hello to David Patrick Kelly, now in @anenemyplay, who I've known for 40 years; passed Bonnie Milligan as she greeted friends, & congratulated Jessica Lange on Paula Vogel's 'Mother Play.' Never gets old.

'Three tickets to 'Challengers,' please.'

“Writing, theatre, acting and music are really what we’re good at in this country. That’s our reason to be optimistic.” theguardian.com/stage/2024/apr…

I would absolutely see this production. #TheSimpsons