Michael Paulson

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Michael Paulson

A revival of the sweeping musical will open at Lincoln Center Theater in October, starring Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz. "Ragtime," an epic musical that explores early 20th-century American aspirations through three fictional families whose lives intersect with historical figures and events, is returning to Broadway.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Michael Paulson

In "Theater Kid," Jeffrey Seller reflects on his Broadway career. The Broadway producer Jeffrey Seller is, by any measure, enormously successful. He's produced (always in collaboration with others) about 10 shows that have, collectively, grossed $4.74 billion, approximately one-third of which was profit for producers, investors and others. You've probably heard of several of those shows.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Michael Paulson

"It's the most surreal day ever," the playwright said as he learned the news while getting ready to attend his first Met Gala. Branden Jacobs-Jenkins was getting ready for his first Met Gala on Monday afternoon when he got the news: his latest play, " Purpose," which is now on Broadway, won this year's Pulitzer Prize for drama.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Michael Paulson

Senior officials announced their resignations after the Trump administration withdrew grants from arts organizations around the country. A group of senior officials at the National Endowment for the Arts announced their resignations on Monday, days after the Trump administration began withdrawing grants from arts groups across the nation.

1 week ago | shorturl.at | Michael Paulson

May 5, 2025, 3:44 p.m. ETCulture reporterA group of senior officials at the National Endowment for the Arts announced their resignations on Monday, days after the Trump administration began withdrawing grants from arts groups across the nation. Their departures, which come as the endowment has been withdrawing current grant offers and President Trump has proposed eliminating the agency altogether next year, became public on Monday in a series of emails and social media posts.