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Telly Leung and Haile Ferrier in "Masquerade."
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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John Leguizamo in "The Other Americans."
John Leguizamo in "The Other Americans."
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John Leguizamo proves he’s still electric onstage, even when ‘The Other Americans’ lacks spark
Matthew Wexler Sep 25, 2025 0

John Leguizamo writes and stars in "The Other Americans" about a Latin family's pursuit of the American Dream, but the…

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Emilie Maureen Hanson in "Mr. Wolf."
Emilie Maureen Hanson in "Mr. Wolf."
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Steppenwolf’s ‘Mr. Wolf’ gets lost in its own universe
Lauren Emily Whalen Sep 22, 2025 0

Strong acting elevates "Mr. Wolf" at Steppenwolf, although Rajiv Joseph's family drama suffers from distracting metaphors, plot holes, and an…

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J. Harrison Ghee and the cast of "Saturday Church" at New York Theatre Workshop.
J. Harrison Ghee and the cast of "Saturday Church" at New York Theatre Workshop.
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Sia’s new musical ‘Saturday Church’ has the voice, but needs more than faith to soar
Matthew Wexler Sep 19, 2025 0

Sia's new musical "Saturday Church" boasts powerhouse vocals from Bryson Battle but gets lost in familiar LGBTQ+ coming-of-age tropes.

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James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris, and Bobby Cannavale in "Art."
James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris, and Bobby Cannavale in "Art."
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The $300,000 question: Can Neil Patrick Harris & co-stars justify this white canvas comedy?
Matthew Wexler Sep 16, 2025 0

'Art' returns to Broadway with Bobby Cannavale, Neil Patrick Harris, and James Corden in this minimalist comedy about friendship, art,…

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Anthony Roth Costanzo in "Galas" at Little Island.
Anthony Roth Costanzo in "Galas" at Little Island.
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In ‘Galas,’ Anthony Roth Costanzo proves that camp and coloratura can co-exist
Matthew Wexler Sep 14, 2025 0

Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo brings vocal chops to Charles Ludlam's drag-inspired "Galas" at Little Island through September 28.

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Roxana Ortega in "Am I Roxie?"
Roxana Ortega in "Am I Roxie?"
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In ‘Am I Roxie?’, Roxana Ortega’s caregiving comedy cuts deep
Lindsay B. Davis Sep 13, 2025 0

From Hollywood shoots to nursing home visits, Roxana Ortega embodies over a dozen characters in her autobiographical solo show about…

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John McCrea and Mihir Kumar in "Prince Faggot."
John McCrea and Mihir Kumar in "Prince Faggot."
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‘Prince Faggot’: A meta-theatrical queer reckoning that hits like a London downpour
Matthew Wexler Sep 11, 2025 0

What's more shocking than royal scandal? Royal truth. Jordan Tannahill's meta-masterpiece crowns itself king of uncomfortable conversations.

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Alani iLongwe and André Holland in "The Brothers Size."
Alani iLongwe and André Holland in "The Brothers Size."
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Tarell Alvin McCraney’s ‘The Brothers Size’ returns with a force more potent than ever
Billy McEntee Sep 10, 2025 0

Tarell Alvin McCraney's powerful drama about two Black brothers navigating life after incarceration returns in a stellar Off-Broadway revival starring…

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Luke Newton as Alexander McQueen and Jonina Thorsteinsdottir in "House of McQueen." Photo by Thomas Hodges.
Luke Newton as Alexander McQueen and Jonina Thorsteinsdottir in "House of McQueen." Photo by Thomas Hodges.
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‘House of McQueen’ brings trauma, tears and runway-ready drama
Jude Cramer Sep 9, 2025 0

"Bridgerton" star Luke Newton takes on iconic fashion designer Alexander McQueen, but it's the costumes that steal the spotlight.

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Lauren 'Lolo' Pritchard and Stephen Michael Spencer in "Music City."
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‘Music City’ screams Nashville until one performer just lives it
Lindsay B. Davis Jun 25, 2026
Billy Porter and the cast of "La Cage aux Folles."
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Wayne Brady and Billy Porter find the heart of ‘La Cage aux Folles.’ Everything else needs a little more mascara
Matthew Wexler Jun 24, 2026
Denise Burse, Charlayne Woodard, an dDeborah Joy Winans in "Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous."
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