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(l-r) LJ Benet, Ali Louis Bourzgui, Brian Flores, Dean Maupin, and Sean Grandillo in "The Lost Boys."

‘The Lost Boys’: a bloody good blockbuster in a thirsty Broadway season

Bobby McGuire Apr 26, 2026 0

The Lost Boys delivers a gleefully propulsive blockbuster that breaks Broadway's vampire musical curse and gives a desperate season exactly…

Luke Evans and Josh Rivera in "The Rocky Horror Show."

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Luke Evans goes for it. But ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ isn’t sure what it’s going for

Matthew Wexler Apr 23, 2026 0

Luke Evans brings heat and heels to Broadway's "The Rocky Horror Show," but Roundabout's revival never quite lets the freak…

Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in "Beaches."

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Despite Jessica Vosk, Broadway’s ‘Beaches’ drowns in its own schmaltz

Lindsay B. Davis Apr 22, 2026 0

Jessica Vosk shines in Broadway's 'Beaches,' but a schmaltzy score and cringey book make this friendship story hard to love.

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‘Schmigadoon!’ has the charm, the corn pudding & a cast that deserves more to chew on

Billy McEntee Apr 20, 2026 0

Alex Brightman and Sara Chase star in 'Schmigadoon,' the Broadway adaptation of the Apple TV+ musical satire.

(top to bottom) Leiomy, Kya Azeen, and Dava Huesca in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."

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With a dip and a fan clack, ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ pounces back to Broadway

Matthew Wexler Apr 7, 2026 0

André De Shields, Junior LaBeija, and "Tempress" Chasity Moore bring the house down in Broadway's fiercest night out.

Broadway spring 2026 astrology composite featuring Ayo Edebiri, André de Shields, Stephanie Hsu, and Rose Byrne.

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What the stars say about Broadway’s biggest spring openings

Matthew Wexler Apr 2, 2026 0

An astrologer breaks down what the planets say about shows and stars, including Ayo Edebiri, Stephanie Hsu, and "Cats: The…

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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.

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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…

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…

‘The Lost Boys’: a bloody good blockbuster in a thirsty Broadway season

Luke Evans goes for it. But ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ isn’t sure what it’s going for

Despite Jessica Vosk, Broadway’s ‘Beaches’ drowns in its own schmaltz

‘Schmigadoon!’ has the charm, the corn pudding & a cast that deserves more to chew on

With a dip and a fan clack, ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ pounces back to Broadway

What the stars say about Broadway’s biggest spring openings

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

‘& 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

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

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In ‘John of John,’ Douglas Stuart returns to familiar and fertile territory

Tony Award nominations: 7 standouts, surprises and snubs

August Wilson’s words still sing in ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’

5 regional productions worth the trip this May