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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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John Lithow as Roald Dahl in "Giant." Photo by Joan Marcus.
John Lithow as Roald Dahl in "Giant." Photo by Joan Marcus.
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What makes a beloved children’s author so unlovable? John Lithgow in ‘Giant’ towers over the answer
Matthew Wexler Mar 29, 2026 0

John Lithgow transforms into Roald Dahl in 'Giant,' Broadway's sharpest ask of who we cancel and why it's never that…

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Daniel Radcliffe in "Every Brilliant Thing."
Daniel Radcliffe in "Every Brilliant Thing."
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Daniel Radcliffe high-fives the entire Hudson Theatre, and that’s kind of the problem
Matthew Wexler Mar 12, 2026 0

Daniel Radcliffe is everything you want in "Every Brilliant Thing." The Hudson Theatre just isn't the venue for it.

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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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Cheyenne Jackson and Jane Krakowski in "Oh, Mary!"
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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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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Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood in "Bug."
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…

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

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Orville Peck brings heartache and a Broadway surprise to Brooklyn
Ryan Leeds Nov 11, 2026
Delia Cunningham in "Here There Are Blueberries."
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When a picture is worth a thousand unspeakable words
Matthew Wexler Nov 9, 2026
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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