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The cast of "44 The Musical."
The cast of "44 The Musical."
Reviews
Yes we can: ’44 The Musical’ makes politics laughable again
Ryan Leeds Nov 6, 2025 0

Political satire gets musical makeover in Eli Bauman's "44 The Musical," spoofing Obama, Biden, and GOP eccentrics with wit and…

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Will Savarese in "Bull Durham" at Paper Mill Playhouse.
Will Savarese in "Bull Durham" at Paper Mill Playhouse.
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‘Bull Durham’ at Paper Mill Playhouse: A swing and a miss
Ryan Leeds Oct 13, 2025 0

The baseball musical "Bull Durham" strikes out at Paper Mill, where a talented cast battles weak pacing in this unnecessary…

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Diane Warren and Steven Reineke at Carnegie Hall
Diane Warren and Steven Reineke at Carnegie Hall
Music
‘This is f**kin’ amazing!’: Diane Warren’s raw reaction to star-studded Carnegie Hall tribute
Ryan Leeds Apr 30, 2025 0

The New York Pops celebrated Grammy winner and 16-time Oscar nominee Diane Warren with an all-star Carnegie Hall tribute.

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The Broadway cast of "Hell's Kitchen."
The Broadway cast of "Hell's Kitchen."
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‘Hell’s Kitchen’ jolts Broadway with a score by Alicia Keys and New York City soul
Ryan Leeds Apr 2, 2025 0

Teenage angst meets Grammy gold in this heartfelt Alicia Keys origin story.

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Broadway cast of 'Buena Vista Social Club'
Broadway cast of 'Buena Vista Social Club'
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Havana’s heartbeat arrives on Broadway
Ryan Leeds Apr 1, 2025 0

The Cuban music ensemble inspires a new Broadway musical that delivers as much heat and passion as its source material.

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Najah Hetsberger (center) with (l-r) Krystal Hernandez. Gianna Yanelli, Taylor Marie Daniel, and Kay Sibal in "Six" on Broadway.
Najah Hetsberger (center) with (l-r) Krystal Hernandez. Gianna Yanelli, Taylor Marie Daniel, and Kay Sibal in "Six" on Broadway.
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Dead queens still throwing shade: ‘SIX’ serves up tudor drama with a beat
Ryan Leeds Feb 1, 2025 0

From divorce to beheading, six queens battle through song to prove who had the worst royal marriage to Henry VIII.

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My Tony pick for Best Musical may blow up. And I’m weirdly OK with it
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Juliana Canfield in the world premiere of "Girl, Interrupted."
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‘Girl, Interrupted’ has something urgent to say. So why does it feel so distant?
Matthew Wexler Jun 5, 2026
(l-r) Jeorge Bennett Watson, Ken Barnett and Stephen Spinella in "Jerome."
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In ‘Jerome,’ a dying man’s last gift is someone to leave behind
Jerry Portwood Jun 2, 2026
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