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‘Chicago’ still has plenty to say about America’s ugliest impulses

Matthew Wexler Feb 5, 2026 0

The longest-running American musical on Broadway remains shockingly relevant. "Chicago"'s warnings about America ring truer than ever.

Cheyenne Jackson and Jane Krakowski in "Oh, Mary!"

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Why Broadway can’t stop obsessing over ‘Oh, Mary!’ & its rotating roster of stars

Lindsay B. Davis Jan 19, 2026 0

"Oh, Mary!" is the rare Broadway hit that gets better with every bold new casting choice.

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‘& Juliet’ on Broadway and tour: Why this Max Martin musical is unmissable

Lauren Emily Whalen Jan 19, 2026 0

"& Juliet" reimagines Shakespeare with Max Martin's pop hits in a glitter-soaked Broadway smash. On tour now.

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NYC Broadway Week cheat sheet: 5 picks from critics who’ve seen them all

Matthew Wexler Jan 11, 2026 0

NYC Broadway Week runs Jan 20–Feb 12. We narrowed 27 shows to five must-sees, including our first 5-star musical of…

Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood in "Bug."

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Review: Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood scratch more than an itch in Tracy Letts’ ‘Bug’

Matthew Wexler Jan 8, 2026 0

By Matthew Wexler From playing the tightly-wound, corset-wearing matriarch on The Gilded Age to smoking a crack pipe in a…

Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts in "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)."

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‘Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)’ delivers more crumbs than confection

Matthew Wexler Nov 20, 2025 0

Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts serve up charm in Two Strangers, but this Broadway recipe needs more time in the…

Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and the cast of "Chess."

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‘Chess’ returns to Broadway with a Cold War that feels white hot

Matthew Wexler Nov 16, 2025 0

"Chess" returns to Broadway with Danny Strong's bold rewrite. Aaron Tveit and Lea Michele lead a Cold War musical that…

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville in "Oedipus."

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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.

'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…

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.

Broadway star Aisha Jackson sits in a theater

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‘Chicago’ still has plenty to say about America’s ugliest impulses

Why Broadway can’t stop obsessing over ‘Oh, Mary!’ & its rotating roster of stars

‘& Juliet’ on Broadway and tour: Why this Max Martin musical is unmissable

NYC Broadway Week cheat sheet: 5 picks from critics who’ve seen them all

Review: Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood scratch more than an itch in Tracy Letts’ ‘Bug’

‘Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)’ delivers more crumbs than confection

‘Chess’ returns to Broadway with a Cold War that feels white hot

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

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

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

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Aisha Jackson: From ‘The Great Gatsby’ to Carnegie Hall & everything in between

Which Grammy winners will you see live in 2026?

Even with a stellar cast, Steppenwolf’s ‘The Dance of Death’ feels stale

Why Chicago is the place to experience dance right now