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Morgan Bassichis in "Can I Be Frank?"
Morgan Bassichis in "Can I Be Frank?"
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Why Morgan Bassichis won’t let Frank Maya stay dead
Matthew Wexler May 21, 2026 0

Morgan Bassichis shines a spotlight on comedian Frank Maya at Soho Playhouse. Directed by Sam Pinkleton.

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Scott Adsit, Keenan Thompson, and Jackie Hoffman on opening night of "Celebrity Autobiography." Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade.
Scott Adsit, Keenan Thompson, and Jackie Hoffman on opening night of "Celebrity Autobiography." Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade.
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Fame is fleeting in Broadway’s ‘Celebrity Autobiography’
Matthew Wexler May 21, 2026 0

“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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Book cover of Liza Minnelli's memoir, "Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!"
Book cover of Liza Minnelli's memoir, "Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!"
Books
Before ‘Cabaret,’ Liza Minnelli won a Tony for a flop. And she never forgot the lesson
Matthew Wexler May 13, 2026 0

Long before nepo babies became de rigueur, Liza Minnelli was navigating life in the spotlight. The daughter of Judy Garland…

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Illustration of potential Sandys for the revival of "Annie."
Illustration of potential Sandys for the revival of "Annie."
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Calling all shelter dogs! Goodspeed Musicals searches for its next Sandy
Matthew Wexler May 11, 2026 0

There’s a role opening up in Connecticut this fall, and the lead doesn’t need a headshot — just a wagging…

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Julie Benko and Bobby Conte in an industry presentation of "The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul."
Julie Benko and Bobby Conte in an industry presentation of "The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul."
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Beyond Gatsby, ‘The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul’ puts Zelda center stage
Matthew Wexler May 11, 2026 0

A new musical about F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald had its industry reading in NYC — and it's one to…

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Katie Finneran in "The Receptionist."
Katie Finneran in "The Receptionist."
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In ‘The Receptionist,’ good help is hard to find
Matthew Wexler May 8, 2026 0

Katie Finneran is the reason to see 'The Receptionist' Off-Broadway. Whether the slow-burn revival earns the wait is another question.

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Collage of 2026 Tony Award nominees and snubs.
Collage of 2026 Tony Award nominees and snubs.
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Tony Award nominations: 7 standouts, surprises and snubs
Matthew Wexler May 5, 2026 0

Our hot take on the 2026 Tony nominations: who earned it, who got overlooked, and one category that needs a…

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(l-r) Cedric "The Entertainer," Taraji P. Henson, Joshua Boone, Nimene Sierra Wureh, and Savannah Commodore in "Joe Turner's Come and Gone."
(l-r) Cedric "The Entertainer," Taraji P. Henson, Joshua Boone, Nimene Sierra Wureh, and Savannah Commodore in "Joe Turner's Come and Gone."
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August Wilson’s words still sing in ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’
Matthew Wexler May 4, 2026 0

Taraji P. Henson and Cedric "The Entertainer" are exactly as good as you'd hope. It's August Wilson who's the real…

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Jack Holden in "KENREX."
Jack Holden in "KENREX."
Reviews
‘Kenrex’ puts a broken justice system on trial and the verdict will haunt you
Matthew Wexler Apr 26, 2026 0

Jack Holden is electrifying in the Olivier-winning "KENREX," a true crime thriller now playing Off-Broadway.

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Luke Evans and Josh Rivera in "The Rocky Horror Show."
Luke Evans and Josh Rivera in "The Rocky Horror Show."
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Luke Evans goes for it. But ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ isn’t sure what it’s going for
Matthew Wexler Apr 23, 2026 0

Luke Evans brings heat and heels to Broadway's "The Rocky Horror Show," but Roundabout's revival never quite lets the freak…

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Tony Awards 2026 musicals (l-r): Ragtime, Schmigadoon!, The Lost Boys, Cats: The Jellicle Ball
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The Tony Awards reached America’s living room. Did Broadway make the sale?
Matthew Wexler Jun 8, 2026
A collage of "The Lost Boys" and Schmigadoon!"
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My Tony pick for Best Musical may blow up. And I’m weirdly OK with it
Matthew Wexler Jun 6, 2026
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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