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The Broadway revival of Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter offers visually striking staging and moments of genuine friendship but ultimately underwhelms in capturing the play's profound existential angst, relying more on novelty casting than deep emotional or thematic exploration.
The Broadway revival of "Funny Girl" has recouped its $16.5 million investment after facing initial challenges and a cast change. Lea Michele's addition to the production brought in sold-out crowds and helped the show set box office records. The revival, directed by Michael Mayer, featured a score by Jule Styne and lyrics by Bob Merrill. Michele's run will conclude on September 3, after 599 performances and 30 previews.
Michael Arden won his first Tony Award for directing the Broadway revival of "Parade," a musical about the lynching of Leo Frank by an antisemitic mob. In his acceptance speech, Arden called out homophobia and other forms of intolerance, recalling how he had been called a homophobic slur as a child. He also drew cheers for reclaiming the slur and urged people to keep raising their voices. Arden's revival of "Parade" emphasizes the love story between Leo and Lucille Frank, played by Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond. Platt's wordless presence during the intermission has also been a talked-about feature of the production.