Theater

She was honored on Broadway for roles in “Pal Joey” and “No, No, Nanette” and then turned to TV, where she won three Daytime Emmys for her work on “Ryan’s Hope.”

By Richard Sandomir

The “Nosferatu” actor and the writer discuss solitude, self-editing and the playfulness of their work.

By Liz Brown

The new movie’s tie-ins are the logical endpoint for a Broadway show that always intended to be huge.

By Esther Zuckerman

Katori Hall’s new play about sisters gathering after their mother’s death features standout performances but an overabundance of themes.

By Maya Phillips

Bedlam’s country music show is a rollicking good time. But the New Group’s production of “Babe,” starring Marisa Tomei, is a frustrating one-act lacking cohesion.

By Elisabeth Vincentelli

With a solo show about grief and life, the comedian and composer brings her experimental musical comedy to an Off Broadway audience.

By Anna Grace Lee

Cynthia Erivo is the strongest draw in this splashy, overly long movie, which is the first installment in a two-part adaptation of the Broadway show.

By Manohla Dargis

This film adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play falters in some specifics, but is still vital viewing.

By Alissa Wilkinson

Box-office sales, discount booths, same-day rush: Here’s everything you need to know about nabbing seats to plays and musicals in Manhattan.

By Laura Collins-Hughes

Well-reviewed in London but poorly received in New York, the musical with an Elton John score will end its run on Dec. 8.

By Michael Paulson