By Lauren Emily Whalen What is the price of genius—and who really “deserves” it? Inspired by an 1830 Pushkin play…
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‘Chess’ returns to Broadway with a Cold War that feels white hot
"Chess" returns to Broadway with Danny Strong's bold rewrite. Aaron Tveit and Lea Michele lead a Cold War musical that…
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Punk flyers to presidential campaigns: Shepard Fairey still believes in the power of the poster
Obama 'Hope' artist Shepard Fairey unveils 'OUT OF PRINT,' an exhibition of 400 screen prints exploring politics, pop culture, and…
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Robert Icke’s ‘Oedipus’ turns Greek tragedy into an election night thriller
Mark Strong and Lesley Manville captivate in Robert Icke's contemporary "Oedipus," where ancient fate meets election night tension.
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‘The Seat of Our Pants’: This Thornton Wilder musical barely survives by the skin of its teeth
Micaela Diamond and Ruthie Ann Miles shine in "The Seat of Our Pants," but this Thornton Wilder musical never justifies…
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Rob Lake saws his Broadway debut in half, Muppets and all
Vegas illusionist Rob Lake brings The Muppets to Broadway—barely. Turns out giving Kermit and Miss Piggy second billing doesn't sit…
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Patrick Page commands ‘Archduke’ as history’s most persuasive assassin
Rajiv Joseph's "Archduke" turns the assassination of Franz Ferdinand into absurdist comedy, led by Patrick Page's commanding performance.
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Ariana DeBose rises above the recipe in ‘The Baker’s Wife’ at Classic Stage Company
"The Baker's Wife" arrives Off-Broadway with Scott Bakula and Ariana DeBose. A troubled musical with surprising warmth—and one soaring ballad.
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‘The Queen of Versailles’: Even Kristin Chenoweth can’t save this Broadway house of cards
Kristin Chenoweth stars in "The Queen of Versailles," a musical as garish and empty as the mansion it depicts.
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Anne Washburn’s ‘The Burning Cauldron of Fiery Fire’ needs more time to simmer
Anna Washburn's world premiere play about intentional living needs more intentional storytelling. Strong performances can't clarify the vision.
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