Charles McNulty

3 weeks ago | thederrick.com | Charles McNulty

When "Good Night, and Good Luck" arrived on Broadway this spring, it initially provoked a surprising amount of cynicism. There were complaints that the adaptation by George Clooney and Grant Heslov was basically a reproduction of the 2005 film, which chronicled CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow's heroic crusade against Sen. Joseph McCarthy's communist witch hunts. The sky-high cost of tickets was another source of criticism. Was Broadway pricing itself beyond the reach of its core audience?

3 weeks ago | mahoningmatters.com | Charles McNulty

When "Good Night, and Good Luck" arrived on Broadway this spring, it initially provoked a surprising amount of cynicism. There were complaints that the adaptation by George Clooney and Grant Heslov was basically a reproduction of the 2005 film, which chronicled CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow's heroic crusade against Sen. Joseph McCarthy's communist witch hunts. The sky-high cost of tickets was another source of criticism. Was Broadway pricing itself beyond the reach of its core audience?

3 weeks ago | latimes.com | Charles McNulty

When “Good Night, and Good Luck” arrived on Broadway this spring, it initially provoked a surprising amount of cynicism. There were complaints that the adaptation by George Clooney and Grant Heslov was basically a reproduction of the 2005 film, which chronicled CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow’s heroic crusade against Sen. Joseph McCarthy’s communist witch hunts. The sky-high cost of tickets was another source of criticism. Was Broadway pricing itself beyond the reach of its core audience?

3 weeks ago | latimes.com | Charles McNulty

Playwright and director Robert O’Hara has turned his puckish attention to “Hamlet,” treating Shakespeare’s tragedy not as an august cultural treasure that has held the world’s attention for more than 400 years but as a squeaky plaything that can be exploited for eccentric fun and games. It goes without saying that his new adaptation of “Hamlet,” which had its premiere Wednesday at the Mark Taper Forum, isn’t for purists. But Shakespeare’s drama can withstand even the most brazen attack.

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Charles McNulty

2 hours ago2025 Tony Awards Predictions: Which Shows and Performers Will Win? Expect wins for the musicals “Maybe Happy Ending” and “Sunset Boulevard,” but the races for best play and leading actress in a musical are too close to call.