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Chloë Grace Moretz in "Caroline."
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Chloë Grace Moretz navigates tough love as a recovering addict in ‘Caroline’
Matthew Wexler Sep 30, 2025 0

Chloë Grace Moretz shines in "Caroline," a sharp family drama about sobriety, boundaries, and what we owe those who've hurt…

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Will Harrison as Jacob Dunne in "Punch."
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One punch, two families, and a heart that won’t stop beating
Matthew Wexler Sep 30, 2025 0

Based on Jacob Dunne's memoir, "Punch" transforms one teen's deadly mistake into a powerful meditation on justice, grief, and forgiveness.

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Telly Leung and Haile Ferrier in "Masquerade."
Reviews
‘Masquerade’ turns ‘Phantom’ into a maze worth getting lost in
Matthew Wexler Sep 29, 2025 0

Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic gets the immersive treatment in 'Masquerade.' Dance lessons included.

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Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves in "Waiting for Godot."
Hot Sec
Are Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter a ‘Godot’ worth waiting for?
Matthew Wexler Sep 29, 2025 0

Keanu Reeves makes his Broadway debut in "Waiting for Godot" alongside Alex Winter. Critics are divided on Jamie Lloyd's take…

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Justin Vivian Bond
Music
Justin Vivian Bond brings Marianne Faithfull’s gravel-voiced wisdom to Brooklyn’s holiest stage
Matthew Wexler Sep 26, 2025 0

Justin Vivian Bond's signature storytelling meets Faithfull's "Broken English" at St. Ann's—a haunting tribute to songs that improve with age.

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John Leguizamo in "The Other Americans."
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John Leguizamo proves he’s still electric onstage, even when ‘The Other Americans’ lacks spark
Matthew Wexler Sep 25, 2025 0

John Leguizamo writes and stars in "The Other Americans" about a Latin family's pursuit of the American Dream, but the…

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Comedian Lou Wall
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Lou Wall’s truth budget: How much authenticity can one comic afford?
Matthew Wexler Sep 24, 2025 0

Lou Wall's viral Facebook Marketplace bed story sequel hits Off-Broadway.

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Nina West
Books
‘No Tea, No Shade’: Nina West & queens get real about life in drag
Matthew Wexler Sep 24, 2025 0

Nina West, Olivia Lux & 4 more drag queens share intimate essays in "No Tea, No Shade" — essential reading…

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Roderick George's "The Missing Fruit (Part I)."
Dance
Fall for Dance Festival rises above the culture war chaos with a provocative, international line-up
Matthew Wexler Sep 23, 2025 0

New York City Center's Fall for Dance features a stellar lineup, including Gibney Company, Paris Opera Ballet, and a new…

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Emilie Maureen Hanson in "Mr. Wolf."
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Steppenwolf’s ‘Mr. Wolf’ gets lost in its own universe
Lauren Emily Whalen Sep 22, 2025 0

Strong acting elevates "Mr. Wolf" at Steppenwolf, although Rajiv Joseph's family drama suffers from distracting metaphors, plot holes, and an…

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"Discoshow" 1st anniversary performance. Photo courtesy of Spiegelworld.
Culture
How ‘Discoshow’ honors the genre’s roots while keeping Vegas dancing
Matthew Wexler Oct 23, 2025
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Culture
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE’ proves drag’s mainstream moment is revolutionary
Matthew Wexler Oct 22, 2025
The cast of "Not Ready for Prime Time." Photo by Russ Rowland.
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‘Not Ready for Prime Time’ nails SNL’s early years chaos. The narrative? Still in rehearsal.
Lindsay B. Davis Oct 21, 2025
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