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Latrice Pace, Sheléa Melody McDonald, Tiffany Mann, and Jordan E. Cooper (center) in "Oh Happy Day!"
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Jordan E. Cooper on reclaiming divinity for those told they’re unworthy in ‘Oh Happy Day!’
Matthew Wexler Oct 14, 2025 0

"Oh Happy Day!" at The Public asks who deserves heaven. Jordan E. Cooper's answer: everyone. A must-see exploration of faith…

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Jen Tullock in "Nothing Can Take You From the Hand of God."
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In her new solo play, Jen Tullock embodies 11 lives shattered by one memoir
Matthew Wexler Oct 13, 2025 0

When a memoir about evangelical abuse goes public, everyone faces consequences. Jen Tullock's solo show explores faith and trauma through…

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Robert Farrior and Linda Manning in "Italian American Reconciliation." Photo Scott Aronow.
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Before John Patrick Shanley won an Oscar for ‘Moonstruck,’ he wrote this Italian American heartbreaker
Matthew Wexler Oct 11, 2025 0

John Patrick Shanley's rarely revived play returns to NYC with Broadway stars Mary Testa and Wade McCollum in a heartfelt…

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New works and playwrights that have participated in the National Playwrights Conference include "Goddess," Martyna Majok, and "Slave Play."
Culture
1,650 playwrights want in: Why the O’Neill remains American theater’s essential incubator
Matthew Wexler Oct 10, 2025 0

The National Playwrights Conference received one of the highest number of entries in decades, proving there's a thirst for new…

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Marquee New York, Afrojack
Music
Alan Walker, Dimitri Vegas & Afrojack light up Marquee New York’s electrifying return
Matthew Wexler Oct 9, 2025 0

Marquee New York's latest makeover debuts fall schedule with Alan Walker, Dimitri Vegas & Afrojack. Chelsea's superclub is officially back.

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"Around the Table" by Diana Henry.
Books
Diana Henry’s ‘Around the Table’ proves food writing can be as satisfying as the meal itself
Matthew Wexler Oct 3, 2025 0

Diana Henry's 52 essays explore food, travel, and memory without relying on a single recipe to satisfy.

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Chloë Grace Moretz in "Caroline."
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Chloë Grace Moretz navigates tough love as a recovering addict in ‘Caroline’
Matthew Wexler Sep 30, 2025 0

Chloë Grace Moretz shines in "Caroline," a sharp family drama about sobriety, boundaries, and what we owe those who've hurt…

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Will Harrison as Jacob Dunne in "Punch."
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One punch, two families, and a heart that won’t stop beating
Matthew Wexler Sep 30, 2025 0

Based on Jacob Dunne's memoir, "Punch" transforms one teen's deadly mistake into a powerful meditation on justice, grief, and forgiveness.

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Telly Leung and Haile Ferrier in "Masquerade."
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‘Masquerade’ turns ‘Phantom’ into a maze worth getting lost in
Matthew Wexler Sep 29, 2025 0

Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic gets the immersive treatment in 'Masquerade.' Dance lessons included.

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Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves in "Waiting for Godot."
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Are Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter a ‘Godot’ worth waiting for?
Matthew Wexler Sep 29, 2025 0

Keanu Reeves makes his Broadway debut in "Waiting for Godot" alongside Alex Winter. Critics are divided on Jamie Lloyd's take…

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"The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions" at Park Avenue Armory.
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This queer fantasia says “faggot” nearly 100 times and owns every single one
Matthew Wexler Dec 5, 2025
A selection of works from the Hammer Museum's "Made in L.A." biennial, including Alake Shilling, Greg Breda, and Carl Cheng.
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The Hammer Museum’s ‘Made in L.A.’ biennial proves the city’s creative chaos is its greatest asset
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