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"Tan Tan Bo, aka Gerotan: Scorched by the Blaze in the Purgatory of Knowledge," 2018. Takashi Murakami. ©2018 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
"Tan Tan Bo, aka Gerotan: Scorched by the Blaze in the Purgatory of Knowledge," 2018. Takashi Murakami. ©2018 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Art
From Louis Vuitton to a spectacular Hall of Dreams: Inside artist Takashi Murakami’s CMA retrospective
Matthew Wexler Aug 14, 2025 0

Takashi Murakami's retrospective at Cleveland Museum of Art transforms nuclear war and natural disasters into a spectacular, immersive experience with…

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Kris Kollins and Rachel Webb
Kris Kollins and Rachel Webb
Hot Sec
WATCH: First Look at Prince’s “Take Me With U” in new Broadway-bound ‘Purple Rain’ musical
Matthew Wexler Aug 12, 2025 0

It's raining Prince this fall in Minneapolis, as Kris Kollins and Rachel Webb kick off the pre-Broadway run of "Purple…

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(l-r) George Clooney in "Good Night, and Good Luck," Jack W. Batman and Sidney J. Burgoyne, Sadie Sink in "John Proctor is the Villain."
(l-r) George Clooney in "Good Night, and Good Luck," Jack W. Batman and Sidney J. Burgoyne, Sadie Sink in "John Proctor is the Villain."
Culture
Broadway producer Jack W. Batman dies at 81 after a record-breaking final season
Matthew Wexler Aug 11, 2025 0

Jack W. Batman, Broadway producer who helped bring George Clooney to stage and broke box office records with "Good Night,…

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Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp.
Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp.
Hot Sec
‘RENT’ stars Anthony Rapp & Adam Pascal reunite for final Broadway by the Boardwalk concert
Matthew Wexler Aug 11, 2025 0

Don't miss the final free concert of Hudson River Park's Broadway series featuring longtime friends and 'RENT' co-stars Anthony Rapp…

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Elizabeth McGovern in "Ava: The Secret Conversations."
Elizabeth McGovern in "Ava: The Secret Conversations."
Reviews
Elizabeth McGovern peels back the glamour in ‘Ava: The Secret Conversations’
Matthew Wexler Aug 7, 2025 0

Elizabeth McGovern transforms from Downton's refined countess into Hollywood's foul-mouthed femme fatale.

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Roundabout Theatre Company groundbreaking event at the Todd Haimes Theatre.
Roundabout Theatre Company groundbreaking event at the Todd Haimes Theatre.
Hot Sec
Broadway’s $24 million glow-up: What’s in store for Roundabout’s Todd Haimes Theatre?
Matthew Wexler Aug 6, 2025 0

While the feds slash arts funding, Roundabout raises $24M for the Todd Haimes Theatre renovation in time for a spring…

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Morgan Bassichis in "Can I Be Frank?"
Morgan Bassichis in "Can I Be Frank?"
Reviews
Why Morgan Bassichis won’t let Frank Maya stay dead
Matthew Wexler Aug 5, 2025 0

Morgan Bassichis shines a spotlight on comedian Frank Maya in a new solo show at Soho Playhouse. Directed by Sam…

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Adam Lambert
Adam Lambert
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Adam Lambert’s “Heaven on Their Minds” teaser has ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ fans praying for Broadway transfer
Matthew Wexler Aug 2, 2025 0

Adam Lambert and Andrew Lloyd Webber drop a stunning "Heaven on Their Minds" teaser for the Hollywood Bowl's "Jesus Christ…

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August 2025 regional theater composite: Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Signature, Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse
August 2025 regional theater composite: Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Signature, Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse
Hot Sec
5 regional theater productions worth the trip this August
Matthew Wexler Aug 1, 2025 0

Discover the best regional theater this August, from Broadway stars at Ogunquit Playhouse to a fresh take on Oscar Wilde…

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Lord Nil and the company of "Lord Nil: Seven Deadly Sins."
Lord Nil and the company of "Lord Nil: Seven Deadly Sins."
Reviews
Smell burnt toast? It’s not a stroke, you’re at ‘Lord Nil: Seven Deadly Sins’
Matthew Wexler Jul 31, 2025 0

"Lord Nil: Seven Deadly Sins" finds an America's Got Talent quarter-finalist's impressive escape acts undermined by lackluster storytelling at Stage…

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‘Kenrex’ puts a broken justice system on trial and the verdict will haunt you
Matthew Wexler Apr 26, 2026
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‘The Lost Boys’: a bloody good blockbuster in a thirsty Broadway season
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