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John Krasinski in "Angry Alan."

John Krasinski in "Angry Alan."

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In ‘Angry Alan,’ John Krasinski’s mid-life meltdown takes a torch to male victimhood

Bobby McGuire Jun 11, 2025 0

John Krasinski delivers a captivating and unsettling performance as a man consumed by the Men's Gender Activism movement.

Emily Swallow, Mark Linn-Baker, and Manoel Felciano in "The Imaginary Invalid."

Emily Swallow, Mark Linn-Baker, and Manoel Felciano in "The Imaginary Invalid."

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Red Bull’s treatment of Molière’s ‘The Imaginary Invalid’ shows promise; side effects may vary

Matthew Wexler Jun 2, 2025 0

A new take on Molière's 1673 comedy isn't a total painkiller, but will take the edge off.

Amber Iman (upper center) and the cast of "Goddess."

Amber Iman (upper center) and the cast of "Goddess."

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‘Goddess’ brings Afro-Jazz mythology to life where Amber Iman reigns supreme

Matthew Wexler May 20, 2025 0

Amber Iman delivers Goddess-level vocals as an African deity hiding in Kenya's club scene.

(l to r) Luke Islam, Sara Gettelfinger, Keri René Fuller and Natalie Walker in "The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse."

(l to r) Luke Islam, Sara Gettelfinger, Keri René Fuller and Natalie Walker in "The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse."

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Messy but magnetic: ‘The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse’ is a Y2K fever dream worth catching

Matthew Wexler May 13, 2025 0

Pulitzer finalists turn celebutantes into captivating theater that's smarter than its subjects ever got credit for.

Sabine Van Rensburg in "Passgengers."

Sabine Van Rensburg in "Passgengers."

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FIRST LOOK: ‘Passengers’ brings new heights to your daily commute

Matthew Wexler May 9, 2025 0

Physical theater troupe The 7 Fingers brings their latest show, "Passengers," to PAC NYC.

The cast of "5 Models in Ruins, 1981"

The cast of "5 Models in Ruins, 1981"

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Out of vogue: ‘Five Models in Ruins, 1981’ needs a makeover

Matthew Wexler May 5, 2025 0

A stylish set can't save 'Five Models in Ruins, 1981' from its superficial characters and forced finale in this fashion…

Ryan J. Haddad wears a bright pink shirt in his solo play "Hold Me in the Water."

Ryan J. Haddad wears a bright pink shirt in his solo play "Hold Me in the Water."

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Ryan J. Haddad’s measured monologue leaves us thirsty for more

Matthew Wexler Apr 23, 2025 0

Disabled writer-actor Ryan J. Haddad returns with another solo show, but is the glass half full or empty?

The cast of "Sumo" at The Public Theater.

The cast of "Sumo" at The Public Theater.

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‘Sumo’: Six rikishi, one heya, & countless secrets

Matthew Wexler Mar 7, 2025 0

Playwright Lisa Sanaye Dring brings the world of sumo to life in a new play at The Public Theater.

Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle in "Conversations with Mother."

Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle in "Conversations with Mother."

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‘Are you happy? I didn’t ask what you had.’

Matthew Wexler Feb 24, 2025 0

Tony winner Matt Doyle and Caroline Aaron ("The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel") star in "Conversations with Mother."