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Robyn Hurder in "Smash."
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Marilyn in triplicate: ‘Smash’ is Broadway’s most meta moment yet
Matthew Wexler Apr 10, 2025 0

After more than a decade, "Smash" transports from TV to the Broadway stage.

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The cast of 'Sondheim's Old Friends'
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Sondheim’s latest Broadway tribute dazzles but disconnects
Matthew Wexler Apr 9, 2025 0

Despite powerhouse leading ladies Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga, 'Sondheim's Old Friends' sometimes forgets what made the master great.

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The cast of 'Operation Mincemeat.'
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A body, a briefcase & a new Broadway musical
Matthew Wexler Apr 3, 2025 0

'Operation Mincemeat' declassifies a World War II secret operative—with showtunes.

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The Broadway cast of "Hell's Kitchen."
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‘Hell’s Kitchen’ jolts Broadway with a score by Alicia Keys and New York City soul
Ryan Leeds Apr 2, 2025 0

Teenage angst meets Grammy gold in this heartfelt Alicia Keys origin story.

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Broadway cast of 'Buena Vista Social Club'
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Havana’s heartbeat arrives on Broadway
Ryan Leeds Apr 1, 2025 0

The Cuban music ensemble inspires a new Broadway musical that delivers as much heat and passion as its source material.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray
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The 26 faces of Sarah Snook
Matthew Wexler Mar 28, 2025 0

Director Kip Williams creates a Dorian Gray for the selfie generation with "Succession"'s Sarah Snook at its center.

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The cast of "Sumo" at The Public Theater.
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‘Sumo’: Six rikishi, one heya, & countless secrets
Matthew Wexler Mar 7, 2025 0

Playwright Lisa Sanaye Dring brings the world of sumo to life in a new play at The Public Theater.

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Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle in "Conversations with Mother."
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‘Are you happy? I didn’t ask what you had.’
Matthew Wexler Feb 24, 2025 0

Tony winner Matt Doyle and Caroline Aaron ("The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel") star in "Conversations with Mother."

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Idina Menzel in "Redwood"
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If Idina Menzel sings from a tree, will anyone on Broadway listen?
Matthew Wexler Feb 14, 2025 0

The star of "Rent" and "Wicked" returns to Broadway, hoping to reach new heights.

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The cast of Sanaz Toossi’s "English."
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‘V’ is for word. So vhat?
Matthew Wexler Feb 2, 2025 0

Playwright Sanaz Toossi's "English" reminds us that listening is a dying art form desperate for a revival.

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Namir Smallwood and Amy Morton in "You Will Get Sick."
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The company of "Passengers."
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