musical theater

How to build the perfect musical

Jack Viertel gives a master class in American musical theater.

How to build the perfect musical

Sheldon Harnick’s Very Good Year

Sheldon Harnick’s Very Good Year

Tim Minchin and “Matilda”

Tim Minchin and “Matilda”

How to See “Hamilton”

How to See “Hamilton”

American Icons: “Fiddler on the Roof”

American Icons: “Fiddler on the Roof”

An I-Don’t-Like-Musicals Musical Theater Playlist

If “Wicked” turns you green and “Les Mis” makes you miserable, but “Hamilton” has you humming — this playlist is for you.

An I-Don’t-Like-Musicals Musical Theater Playlist

It’s Tonys Time!

This year’s Tonys recognize some of the most creative shows on Broadway in recent memory. We spoke with nominees including Tavi Gevinson, John Cameron Mitchell, and Jeanine Tesori.

It’s Tonys Time!

“An American in Paris” Dances Its Way to the Stage

“An American in Paris” is one of Hollywood’s most famous Golden Age musicals. Now it's a Broadway musical, up for 12 Tony Awards.

“An American in Paris” Dances Its Way to the Stage

Inside Jeanine Tesori's "Fun Home”

Composer Jeanine Tesori sits down at the piano and shows Kurt Andersen what it took to create the hit Broadway musical, "Fun Home."

Inside Jeanine Tesori's "Fun Home”

Staging “Rent” in Cuba

The first musical to go from Broadway directly to Havana since the Revolution, “Rent” is perfect for Cuban audiences.

Staging “Rent” in Cuba

How to Compose Psychedelic Earthquakes

April Update: I finished a cut of the text, and, I have to say, I’m surprised that I didn’t have to get rid of much. Generally, I amalgamated angels — there are maybe two dozen indivi...

How to Compose Psychedelic Earthquakes

Marvin Hamlisch

Marvin Hamlisch

Bonus Track: "Everything's Coming Up Roses"

Bonus Track: "Everything's Coming Up Roses"

Bonus Track: "Keys / It's Alright"

Bonus Track: "Keys / It's Alright"

Passing Strange

Passing Strange