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Howard Sherman

@hesherman.bsky.social

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Arts admin & advocate. US theatre columnist, The Stage. Author, "Another Day’s Begun.” Enthusiast, not critic. Anti-censorship. Ayckbourniac. Lifelong theatre kid.

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Howard Sherman @hesherman.bsky.social · 3d

Today's matinee at The Public

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Duck season.

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Tribute at the 79th Street 1 train station. Thanks for the lox.

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Howard Sherman @hesherman.bsky.social · 4d

Startled to learn of the passing of Diane Keaton. people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

people.com

Howard Sherman @hesherman.bsky.social · 4d

I too lost the Nobel Peace Prize this week. I also lost the MacArthur genius grant. But you don't see me whining about it.

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Tonight's show

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Howard Sherman @hesherman.bsky.social · 6d

Tonight's show: a night at the opera!

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Last night, over five dozen theatres and schools nationally presented "Enough! Plays to End Gun Violence." But in Baton Rouge, despite a fully rehearsed production, the stage was empty. My report.

When 'Enough' Is Too Much: Silencing Plays to End Gun Violence in Baton Rouge

On Monday evening October 6, more than five dozen theatres, professional and academic, around the US performed Enough! Plays to End Gun Violence, a half-dozen short plays selected from a semi-annual n...

www.broadwayworld.com

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Howard Sherman @hesherman.bsky.social · 10d

Today's matinee, at Irish Rep

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Tonight's show

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Sobering headline.

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Howard Sherman @hesherman.bsky.social · 13d

Just your average NYC commute.

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My latest for Broadway World, with some thoughts from Actors Equity and the American Federation of Musicians.

Broadway Doomsaying Lands Just Before Labor Negotiations Heat Up

The lede says “struggling.” The headline says “in trouble.” So when the New York Times uses those descriptors about musicals, theatre people sit up and take notice. Read Howard Sherman's latest Broadw...

www.broadwayworld.com

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Howard Sherman @hesherman.bsky.social · 14d

The labor situation on Broadway is apparently heating up...

Broadway actors preparing to strike over union negotiations

Healthcare is a central issue in the ongoing negotiations between the Actors’ Equity union and the Broadway League

www.theguardian.com

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Howard Sherman @hesherman.bsky.social · 14d

Theatre news from up North at @stratfest.bsky.social

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Subway dog, 1 train, 8:55 am

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Howard Sherman @hesherman.bsky.social · 17d

Today's movie matinee: projected in honest to goodness VistaVision.

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Decorative gourd season is upon us.

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Tonight's show

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Today's matinee, at MCC

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Tonight's show: Whoa!

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Howard Sherman @hesherman.bsky.social · 19d

Yes, though I had to look it up.

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New art installation in Madison Square Park

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Howard Sherman @hesherman.bsky.social · 21d

Shouldn't that be "frozen"?

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“Since the coronavirus pandemic, 46 new musicals have opened on Broadway, costing about $800 million to bring to the stage. Only three have become profitable so far. Strong reviews, word of mouth and in some cases Tonys have not been enough.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/t...

The Broadway Musical Is in Trouble

www.nytimes.com

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