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Taylor Trensch, Alex Newell, and Gabi Carrubba in "Bat Boy The Musical."
Taylor Trensch, Alex Newell, and Gabi Carrubba in "Bat Boy The Musical."
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Can a tabloid legend soar onstage? Taylor Trensch makes ‘Bat Boy’ believe it can
Matthew Wexler Nov 4, 2025 0

Tony nominee Taylor Trensch meets his match in "Bat Boy" but the musical's wacky plot may leave you in a…

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The cast of "Messy White Gays" by Drew Droege.
The cast of "Messy White Gays" by Drew Droege.
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Drew Droege skewers queer culture in ‘Messy White Gays,’ but who’s in on the joke?
Matthew Wexler Nov 2, 2025 0

Drew Droege's "Messy White Gays" delivers laughs early but loses steam faster than a Sniffies hookup gone wrong.

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Betsy Aidem, Kristolyn Lloyd, Irene Sofia Lucio, Adina Verson, Audrey Corsa, and Susannah Flood in the Broadway production of "Liberation."
Betsy Aidem, Kristolyn Lloyd, Irene Sofia Lucio, Adina Verson, Audrey Corsa, and Susannah Flood in the Broadway production of "Liberation."
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Bess Wohl’s ‘Liberation’ reveals why 70s feminism was more complicated than the sisterhood myth
Lindsay B. Davis Nov 1, 2025 0

Bess Wohl's "Liberation" examines a 1970s women's consciousness-raising group through the eyes of the present day, with an ensemble that…

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Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock in "Little Bear Ridge Road."
Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock in "Little Bear Ridge Road."
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Samuel D. Hunter’s ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ proves real people aren’t always desperately doing things
Matthew Wexler Oct 30, 2025 0

Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock earn their Tony buzz in "Little Bear Ridge Road," an intimate family drama about the…

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Laura Bell Bundy, Kara Lindsay and the company of "Romy & Michele: The Musical."
Laura Bell Bundy, Kara Lindsay and the company of "Romy & Michele: The Musical."
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Laura Bell Bundy and Kara Lindsay prove ‘Romy & Michele’ were born for the stage, glittered heels and pink boas included
Lindsay B. Davis Oct 28, 2025 0

Laura Bell Bundy and Kara Lindsay shine in "Romy & Michele: The Musical," a nostalgic film-to-stage adaptation that's big on…

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Matt Rodin and the company of "Beau the Musical."
Matt Rodin and the company of "Beau the Musical."
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‘Beau the Musical’: This honky tonk’s got secrets and they’re coming out
Bobby McGuire Oct 27, 2025 0

This queer multigenerational musical thrives in its intimate Off-Broadway space. "Beau the Musical" proves bigger isn't always better.

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David Moreland (center and the cast of Kokandy Productions' "Jekyll & Hyde."
David Moreland (center and the cast of Kokandy Productions' "Jekyll & Hyde."
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‘Jekyll & Hyde’ gets a maximalist makeover in Kokandy’s powerhouse Chicago revival
Lauren Emily Whalen Oct 27, 2025 0

Kokandy's "Jekyll & Hyde" trades intimacy for maximalism with powerhouse vocals, gothic sexuality, and a riveting lead performance.

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The cast of "Not Ready for Prime Time." Photo by Russ Rowland.
The cast of "Not Ready for Prime Time." Photo by Russ Rowland.
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‘Not Ready for Prime Time’ nails SNL’s early years chaos. The narrative? Still in rehearsal.
Lindsay B. Davis Oct 21, 2025 0

Off-Broadway's "Not Ready for Prime Time" dives into SNL's wild 1975 origins. Expect chaos, comedy, and heartbreak without a clear…

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Cher Álvarez and Patrick Heusinger in "Paranormal Activity at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Cher Álvarez and Patrick Heusinger in "Paranormal Activity at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
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Chicago Shakespeare’s ‘Paranormal Activity’ proves horror can be highbrow
Lauren Emily Whalen Oct 18, 2025 0

The live "Paranormal Activity" at Chicago Shakespeare is terrifyingly good—witty, well-acted, and packed with production value.

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Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz in "Ragtime" at Lincoln Center Theater. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz in "Ragtime" at Lincoln Center Theater. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
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‘Ragtime’ returns to Broadway with undeniable urgency and uncomfortable truths
Matthew Wexler Oct 16, 2025 0

The great American musical returns: "Ragtime"'s latest revival proves its message of social justice remains heartbreakingly relevant today.

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The 2026 Off-Broadway production of Label•less.
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In ‘Label•less,’ every monologue is followed by a song. The music always wins
Matthew Wexler Jun 18, 2026
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Gary Cole and Audrey Francis in Steppenwolf's "Catch as Catch Can."
Reviews
Gary Cole plays both mother and son in ‘Catch as Catch Can.’ And that’s just the beginning
Lauren Emily Whalen Jun 16, 2026
"No Fats, No Fems" Max Hovey book illustration.
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