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

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

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Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in "Beaches."
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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The cast of Broadway's "Schmigadoon!"
The cast of Broadway's "Schmigadoon!"
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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.

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

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Broadway spring 2026 astrology composite featuring Ayo Edebiri, André de Shields, Stephanie Hsu, and Rose Byrne.
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
By Sam Manzella 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 The Musical"
"Chicago The Musical"
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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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And Juliet
And Juliet
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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 2026 composite
NYC Broadway Week 2026 composite
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NYC Broadway Week cheat sheet: 5 picks from critics who’ve seen them all
By 1MC Editors 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…

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

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Orville Peck brings heartache and a Broadway surprise to Brooklyn
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Delia Cunningham in "Here There Are Blueberries."
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When a picture is worth a thousand unspeakable words
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Ato Blankson-Wood in "Ms. Blakk for President."
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The drag queen who crashed the 1992 Democratic National Convention gets an encore
Matthew Wexler Nov 9, 2026
The principal cast of "Paddington The Musical."
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The bear is the bonus. Jessie Mueller returns to Broadway in ‘Paddington’
By Editors Nov 9, 2026
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