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Mark Strong and Lesley Manville in "Oedipus."

Robert Icke’s ‘Oedipus’ turns Greek tragedy into an election night thriller

Matthew Wexler Nov 14, 2025 0

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville captivate in Robert Icke's contemporary "Oedipus," where ancient fate meets election night tension.

Ruthie Ann Miles, Shuler Hensley, and the company of "The Seat of Our Pants" at The Public Theater.

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‘The Seat of Our Pants’: This Thornton Wilder musical barely survives by the skin of its teeth

Bobby McGuire Nov 13, 2025 0

Micaela Diamond and Ruthie Ann Miles shine in "The Seat of Our Pants," but this Thornton Wilder musical never justifies…

'ROB LAKE MAGIC with Special Guests The Muppets."

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Rob Lake saws his Broadway debut in half, Muppets and all

Lindsay B. Davis Nov 13, 2025 0

Vegas illusionist Rob Lake brings The Muppets to Broadway—barely. Turns out giving Kermit and Miss Piggy second billing doesn't sit…

(l to r) Patrick Page, Jason Sanchez, Adrien Rolet, Jake Berne and Kristine Nielsen in "Archduke" by Rajiv Joseph.

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Patrick Page commands ‘Archduke’ as history’s most persuasive assassin

Matthew Wexler Nov 12, 2025 0

Rajiv Joseph's "Archduke" turns the assassination of Franz Ferdinand into absurdist comedy, led by Patrick Page's commanding performance.

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Ariana DeBose rises above the recipe in ‘The Baker’s Wife’ at Classic Stage Company

Merryn Johns Nov 11, 2025 0

"The Baker's Wife" arrives Off-Broadway with Scott Bakula and Ariana DeBose. A troubled musical with surprising warmth—and one soaring ballad.

Kristen Chenoweth in "The Queen of Versailles."

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‘The Queen of Versailles’: Even Kristin Chenoweth can’t save this Broadway house of cards

Matthew Wexler Nov 9, 2025 0

Kristin Chenoweth stars in "The Queen of Versailles," a musical as garish and empty as the mansion it depicts.

Bobby Moreno, Bartley Booz, Cricket Brown, Donetta Lavinia Grays, Jeff Biehl, and Bruce McKenzie in "The Burning Cauldron of Fiery Fire."

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Anne Washburn’s ‘The Burning Cauldron of Fiery Fire’ needs more time to simmer

Billy McEntee Nov 9, 2025 0

Anna Washburn's world premiere play about intentional living needs more intentional storytelling. Strong performances can't clarify the vision.

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Yes we can: ’44 The Musical’ makes politics laughable again

Ryan Leeds Nov 6, 2025 0

Political satire gets musical makeover in Eli Bauman's "44 The Musical," spoofing Obama, Biden, and GOP eccentrics with wit and…

Julia Lester and Marin Ireland in "Queens by Martyna Majok.

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Martyna Majok’s ‘Queens’: Where a basement becomes urgent refuge for immigrant women

Matthew Wexler Nov 5, 2025 0

Martyna Majok's "Queens" Off-Broadway stars Marin Ireland in MTC's timely story of immigrant women surviving in a Queens basement apartment.

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…

Robert Icke’s ‘Oedipus’ turns Greek tragedy into an election night thriller

‘The Seat of Our Pants’: This Thornton Wilder musical barely survives by the skin of its teeth

Rob Lake saws his Broadway debut in half, Muppets and all

Patrick Page commands ‘Archduke’ as history’s most persuasive assassin

Ariana DeBose rises above the recipe in ‘The Baker’s Wife’ at Classic Stage Company

‘The Queen of Versailles’: Even Kristin Chenoweth can’t save this Broadway house of cards

Anne Washburn’s ‘The Burning Cauldron of Fiery Fire’ needs more time to simmer

Yes we can: ’44 The Musical’ makes politics laughable again

Martyna Majok’s ‘Queens’: Where a basement becomes urgent refuge for immigrant women

Can a tabloid legend soar onstage? Taylor Trensch makes ‘Bat Boy’ believe it can

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