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Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz in "Ragtime" at Lincoln Center Theater. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
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‘Ragtime’ returns to Broadway with undeniable urgency and uncomfortable truths
Matthew Wexler Oct 16, 2025 0

The great American musical returns: "Ragtime"'s latest revival proves its message of social justice remains heartbreakingly relevant today.

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Will Harrison as Jacob Dunne in "Punch."
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One punch, two families, and a heart that won’t stop beating
Matthew Wexler Sep 30, 2025 0

Based on Jacob Dunne's memoir, "Punch" transforms one teen's deadly mistake into a powerful meditation on justice, grief, and forgiveness.

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James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris, and Bobby Cannavale in "Art."
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The $300,000 question: Can Neil Patrick Harris & co-stars justify this white canvas comedy?
Matthew Wexler Sep 16, 2025 0

'Art' returns to Broadway with Bobby Cannavale, Neil Patrick Harris, and James Corden in this minimalist comedy about friendship, art,…

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John Lithgow
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John Lithgow heads to Broadway to unleash the real Roald Dahl—and it’s no children’s book
Matthew Wexler Sep 16, 2025 0

John Lithgow stars as Roald Dahl in "Giant," the Olivier-winning play exploring the beloved author's controversial legacy, coming to Broadway…

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Sam Tutty and Christianni Pitts in "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).
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WATCH: Broadway’s next hit musical might be about… running errands?
Matthew Wexler Sep 10, 2025 0

A first look at Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts proves small-scale Broadway still packs a punch in "Two Strangers (Carry…

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NYC Broadway Week highlights
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5 picks to make the most out of NYC Broadway Week
Matthew Wexler Aug 20, 2025 0

1 Minute Critic lends a helping hand with our recommendations for NYC Broadway Week, when theatergoers can snag 2-for-1 tickets.

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"Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride." Photo by Emilio Madrid.
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Roastmaster Jeff Ross offers a sentimental simmer in his Broadway debut
Matthew Wexler Aug 18, 2025 0

Expecting savage roasts? Jeff Ross delivers heartfelt family tales instead in his Broadway show. A gentler side of the Roastmaster…

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Sam Tutty and Christianni Pitts in "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).
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‘Two Strangers,’ one cake, and theater’s multi-course food obsession
Matthew Wexler Aug 18, 2025 0

From Two Strangers' cake to "The Worst Pies in London," food-centered musicals are Broadway's hottest trend. Here are 5 productions…

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Roundabout Theatre Company groundbreaking event at the Todd Haimes Theatre.
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Broadway’s $24 million glow-up: What’s in store for Roundabout’s Todd Haimes Theatre?
Matthew Wexler Aug 6, 2025 0

While the feds slash arts funding, Roundabout raises $24M for the Todd Haimes Theatre renovation in time for a spring…

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A page from the working libretto of "A Chorus Line."
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How “Nothing” almost didn’t make it into ‘A Chorus Line’
Matthew Wexler Jul 27, 2025 0

Priscilla Lopez recalls how "Nothing" found it's way back into "A Chorus Line" thanks to the musical's vocal arranger.

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Books
Book Review: ‘A Year of Nothing’ understands burnout without trying to fix it
Lauren Emily Whalen Jan 22, 2026
A collage of costumes by Paul Tazewell: "West Side Story," "Hamilton," and "Wicked."
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From ‘Wicked’ to ‘West Side Story’: Paul Tazewell proves costume design is fine art
Lauren Emily Whalen Jan 21, 2026
Book cover of "Eating Ashes" and author Brenda Navarro.
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Book Review: Can you grieve a brother and a country at the same time? Novelist Brenda Navarro says yes
Laura Zornosa Jan 20, 2026
(l-r) Golda Rosheuvel, Ian McKellen, Rosie Sheehy, and Arinzé Kene in "An Ark."
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Heaven can wait: Ian McKellen elevates ‘An Ark,’ but mixed reality can’t bridge the digital divide
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