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‘And Then the Rodeo Burned Down’ puts clown labor center stage. Xhloe and Natasha have the lighter
Xhloe and Natasha know who does the dangerous work at the rodeo, and who gets the glory. The clown always…
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In ‘||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :||,’ big ideas can’t find their rhythm
Eisa Davis's new play at Vineyard Theatre has rich themes—girlhood, chance, survival—but the production keeps audiences at arm's length.
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In ‘The Maids,’ good help is hard to find
Kip Williams updates Genet's "The Maids" with AR filters and influencer culture at St. Ann's Warehouse.
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‘Heated Rivalry’ parody plays exactly as horny and heartfelt as you’d hope
The hit HBO Max ice hockey romance arrives Off-Broadway. 'Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody' scores a win.
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The hardest Tony category to define. And the one performance that defines it anyway
What does it mean to win Best Featured Actor at the Tonys? A critic's framework for the most confounding category…
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The 2025-26 Broadway season, reviewed
1 Minute Critic reviewed every Tony-nominated Broadway show of the 25-26 season. Here's the full verdict in 60 seconds each.
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Why Morgan Bassichis won’t let Frank Maya stay dead
Morgan Bassichis shines a spotlight on comedian Frank Maya at Soho Playhouse. Directed by Sam Pinkleton.
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Fame is fleeting in Broadway’s ‘Celebrity Autobiography’
“Celebrity” is subjective. In a 24/7 news cycle, where many of us get our virtual thrills from a swipe or…
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Before ‘Cabaret,’ Liza Minnelli won a Tony for a flop. And she never forgot the lesson
Long before nepo babies became de rigueur, Liza Minnelli was navigating life in the spotlight. The daughter of Judy Garland…
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