Talene Monahon's "Meet the Cartozians" traces Armenian American identity from a 1925 court case to Kardashian-style reality TV.
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‘Spelling Bee’ revival spells it out: J-O-Y
Twenty years on, "Spelling Bee" arrives Off-Broadway with fresh energy, proving the quirky musical's charm remains timeless.
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‘The Seat of Our Pants’: This Thornton Wilder musical barely survives by the skin of its teeth
Micaela Diamond and Ruthie Ann Miles shine in "The Seat of Our Pants," but this Thornton Wilder musical never justifies…
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Patrick Page commands ‘Archduke’ as history’s most persuasive assassin
Rajiv Joseph's "Archduke" turns the assassination of Franz Ferdinand into absurdist comedy, led by Patrick Page's commanding performance.
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Ariana DeBose rises above the recipe in ‘The Baker’s Wife’ at Classic Stage Company
"The Baker's Wife" arrives Off-Broadway with Scott Bakula and Ariana DeBose. A troubled musical with surprising warmth—and one soaring ballad.
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Anne Washburn’s ‘The Burning Cauldron of Fiery Fire’ needs more time to simmer
Anna Washburn's world premiere play about intentional living needs more intentional storytelling. Strong performances can't clarify the vision.
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Yes we can: ’44 The Musical’ makes politics laughable again
Political satire gets musical makeover in Eli Bauman's "44 The Musical," spoofing Obama, Biden, and GOP eccentrics with wit and…
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Martyna Majok’s ‘Queens’: Where a basement becomes urgent refuge for immigrant women
Martyna Majok's "Queens" Off-Broadway stars Marin Ireland in MTC's timely story of immigrant women surviving in a Queens basement apartment.
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Can a tabloid legend soar onstage? Taylor Trensch makes ‘Bat Boy’ believe it can
Tony nominee Taylor Trensch meets his match in "Bat Boy" but the musical's wacky plot may leave you in a…
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Drew Droege skewers queer culture in ‘Messy White Gays,’ but who’s in on the joke?
Drew Droege's "Messy White Gays" delivers laughs early but loses steam faster than a Sniffies hookup gone wrong.
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