theater

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Laurie Metcalf, confirming her standing as the First Lady of the American Theater, won for her portrayal of Linda Loman, a more formidable than usual interpretation of Willy’s stalwart wife.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Theater remains a hit with New York audiences, with 14.6 million tickets sold during the 2025–2026 season and bringing in $1.9 billion in gross revenue, according to the Broadway League, the industry’s leading trade association.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Raised in Harlem, the epicenter of African American culture, Rollins recalled that his early musical education came from the Apollo Theater where he would watch its celebrated amateur nights.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Theater owners and filmmakers have long pushed for the entertainment giant to give its movies a Hollywood-style release in cinemas.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Standing on the street in front of the Festival Theater in bright yellow tights and a blue floral cape covering white feathers on his butt—this was not an Ariel in a happy holiday spirit.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt