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Jimin Moon and Jay Armstrong Johnson in "Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody."
Jimin Moon and Jay Armstrong Johnson in "Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody."
Reviews
‘Heated Rivalry’ parody plays exactly as horny and heartfelt as you’d hope
Matthew Wexler May 26, 2026 0

The hit HBO Max ice hockey romance arrives Off-Broadway. 'Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody' scores a win.

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2026 Tony Award Best Musical nominees
2026 Tony Award Best Musical nominees
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The 2025-26 Broadway season, reviewed
Matthew Wexler May 24, 2026 0

1 Minute Critic reviewed every Tony-nominated Broadway show of the 25-26 season. Here's the full verdict in 60 seconds each.

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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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Caro Moore and Kenita Miller in 'Animal Wisdom.' Photo by Ben Arons.
Caro Moore and Kenita Miller in 'Animal Wisdom.' Photo by Ben Arons.
Reviews
‘Animal Wisdom:’ a haunting love letter to the parts of your past that won’t stay quiet
Lindsay B. Davis May 19, 2026 0

A memory play with a musical soundtrack. A Southern gospel-infused, folk-rock opera. A deeply personal, emotional, and spiritual purge told…

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Sepideh Moafi, Hugh Jackman, and Marianna Gailus in "New Born."
Sepideh Moafi, Hugh Jackman, and Marianna Gailus in "New Born."
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‘New Born’ gives Hugh Jackman and company three chances to wreck you. They take every one
Bobby McGuire May 15, 2026 0

Hugh Jackman is quietly devastating in "New Born," Ella Hickson's brilliant but breathless evening of monologues at Minetta Lane.

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Danny McCarthy, Matthew Maher, and Quincy Tyler Bernstine in "Well, I'll Let You Go."
Danny McCarthy, Matthew Maher, and Quincy Tyler Bernstine in "Well, I'll Let You Go."
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‘Well, I’ll Let You Go’ brews a grief mystery worth every drop
Emily Chackerian May 14, 2026 0

Coffee, condolences, and a widow who wants the truth: 'Well, I'll Let You Go' returns Off-Broadway as sharp and moving…

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Ashli René Funches in "Covenant."
Ashli René Funches in "Covenant."
Reviews
The devil’s in the details, and Goodman Theatre’s ‘Covenant’ has plenty
Lauren Emily Whalen May 12, 2026 0

York Walker's 'Covenant' at Goodman Theatre earns its 5 stars: an all-Chicago cast, a killer twist, and a deal with…

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Katie Finneran in "The Receptionist."
Katie Finneran in "The Receptionist."
Reviews
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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(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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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.
Books
What queer communities owe each other, according to Max Hovey
Kelsey Minor Jun 16, 2026
Jordan Arredondo and Courtney Ricki Green in "Untitled Vampire Play."
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‘Untitled Vampire Play’: the romcom Chicago didn’t know it was dying for
Lauren Emily Whalen Jun 15, 2026
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