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Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock in "Little Bear Ridge Road."
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Samuel D. Hunter’s ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ proves real people aren’t always desperately doing things
Matthew Wexler Oct 30, 2025 0

Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock earn their Tony buzz in "Little Bear Ridge Road," an intimate family drama about the…

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Laura Bell Bundy, Kara Lindsay and the company of "Romy & Michele: The Musical."
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Laura Bell Bundy and Kara Lindsay prove ‘Romy & Michele’ were born for the stage, glittered heels and pink boas included
Lindsay B. Davis Oct 28, 2025 0

Laura Bell Bundy and Kara Lindsay shine in "Romy & Michele: The Musical," a nostalgic film-to-stage adaptation that's big on…

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Matt Rodin and the company of "Beau the Musical."
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‘Beau the Musical’: This honky tonk’s got secrets and they’re coming out
Bobby McGuire Oct 27, 2025 0

This queer multigenerational musical thrives in its intimate Off-Broadway space. "Beau the Musical" proves bigger isn't always better.

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David Moreland (center and the cast of Kokandy Productions' "Jekyll & Hyde."
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‘Jekyll & Hyde’ gets a maximalist makeover in Kokandy’s powerhouse Chicago revival
Lauren Emily Whalen Oct 27, 2025 0

Kokandy's "Jekyll & Hyde" trades intimacy for maximalism with powerhouse vocals, gothic sexuality, and a riveting lead performance.

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"Cats and Dogs" by Stephanie H. Shih.
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In ‘Living Here,’ 26 artists refuse to be your model minority
Matthew Wexler Oct 25, 2025 0

"Living Here" at UNLV refuses monolithic Asian narratives, where 26 artists explore identity and what it means to belong in…

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(l-r) "Here's To Life," Al Johnson; "Oracle," Sanford Biggers; "Fiori di Como," Dale Chihuly.
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The Las Vegas Strip’s secret art scene hides in plain sight—if you know where to look
Matthew Wexler Oct 24, 2025 0

Skip the casino losses and high-priced museum admission. Las Vegas hotels feature world-class art from Dale Chihuly, Sanford Biggers, and…

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RuPaul's Drag Race LIVE
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE’ proves drag’s mainstream moment is revolutionary
Matthew Wexler Oct 22, 2025 0

RuPaul's empire thrives at Flamingo Las Vegas with "Drag Race LIVE," where Asia O'Hara hosts a joyful celebration of drag…

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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 0

Off-Broadway's "Not Ready for Prime Time" dives into SNL's wild 1975 origins. Expect chaos, comedy, and heartbreak without a clear…

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Meow Wolf's Omega Mart.
Culture
Walk into a fridge, exit Vegas: Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart turns shopping into trippy immersive art
Matthew Wexler Oct 21, 2025 0

Explore Meow Wolf's Omega Mart: Vegas' trippy grocery store where escape room vibes meet satirical genius. Walk through the fridge.…

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"The Wizard of Oz" at Sphere. Photo provided.
Culture
Dorothy gets an AI makeover for Sphere’s supersized ‘Wizard of Oz’
Matthew Wexler Oct 20, 2025 0

Dorothy goes digital in Sphere's ambitious reimagining of "The Wizard of Oz." Spoiler: the tornado steals the show.

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Theatre Group Asia's "A Chorus Line."
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‘A Chorus Line’ turns 50, goes global & proves it was always bigger than Broadway
Ryan Leeds Mar 15, 2026
John Kelly in "Bughouse" at Vineyard Theatre.
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Artist Henry Darger built a universe. ‘Bughouse’ merely knocks at the door
Matthew Wexler Mar 14, 2026
Daniel Radcliffe in "Every Brilliant Thing."
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Daniel Radcliffe high-fives the entire Hudson Theatre, and that’s kind of the problem
Matthew Wexler Mar 12, 2026
Celia Keenan-Bolger and Susannah Perkins in "Antigone (This Play I Read in High School.)
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