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Illustration of potential Sandys for the revival of "Annie."
Illustration of potential Sandys for the revival of "Annie."
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Calling all shelter dogs! Goodspeed Musicals searches for its next Sandy
Matthew Wexler May 11, 2026 0

There’s a role opening up in Connecticut this fall, and the lead doesn’t need a headshot — just a wagging…

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Collage of regional theater productions, May 2026
Collage of regional theater productions, May 2026
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5 regional productions worth the trip this May
Lauren Emily Whalen May 1, 2026 0

Our top picks include a world premiere by Liz Duffy Adams and new takes on Little Women and Oedipus.

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(l-r) Nyasha Hatendi, Ben Beatty, and John Kani in '"Master Harold" ... and the Boys' at Geffen Playhouse.
(l-r) Nyasha Hatendi, Ben Beatty, and John Kani in '"Master Harold" ... and the Boys' at Geffen Playhouse.
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The Geffen’s ‘ “Master Harold” … and the Boys’ reminds us why Athol Fugard endures
Steven Vargas Apr 24, 2026 0

Athol Fugard's apartheid-era classic '"Master Harold" ... and the Boys' gets a devastating revival at L.A.'s Geffen Playhouse.

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Will Blum and Michael Burrell in "1776" at Paper Mill Playhouse.
Will Blum and Michael Burrell in "1776" at Paper Mill Playhouse.
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‘1776’ at Paper Mill Playhouse: bicker, delay, compromise, repeat
Matthew Wexler Apr 10, 2026 0

Paper Mill's Playhouse's "1776" holds a mirror to America's founding. And what stares back is uncomfortably familiar.

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Sasha Velour's 'Travesty' at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.
Sasha Velour's 'Travesty' at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.
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Sasha Velour’s ‘Travesty’: a gorgeous queer portrait, unfinished
Matthew Wexler Apr 8, 2026 0

Sasha Velour's world-premiere "Travesty" moves through queer history with stunning visuals, and an emotional distance it never quite closes.

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A collage of best regional theater productions for April 2026.
A collage of best regional theater productions for April 2026.
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5 regional theater shows worth the trip this April
Lauren Emily Whalen Apr 1, 2026 0

Regional theater April 2026: Our top picks include a world premiere by James Ijames and revivals of three Tony-winning plays…

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Rohan Maletira and Ismenia Mendes act out a scene in Jonah at DC's Studio Theatre All photos credit Margot Schulman
Rohan Maletira and Ismenia Mendes act out a scene in Jonah at DC's Studio Theatre All photos credit Margot Schulman
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‘Jonah’ knows what it costs to keep loving. Studio Theatre’s production invites you to feel it.
Bil Browning Mar 21, 2026 0

Rachel Bonds' 'Jonah' follows one woman across a lifetime of learning who and what to trust.

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(l-r) "Miss Julie," "Here Lies Love," and "Chinese Republicans."
(l-r) "Miss Julie," "Here Lies Love," and "Chinese Republicans."
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What three productions are saying about Asian visibility right now
Laura Zornosa Mar 4, 2026 0

From disco Marcos to corporate climbers, three regional theater productions are asking who gets to rise and what the climb…

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Graphics for the five productions featured in the March round-up.
Graphics for the five productions featured in the March round-up.
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5 regional productions worth the trip this March
Lauren Emily Whalen Mar 2, 2026 0

From a page-to-stage adaptation to a contemporary take on Chekhov, March offers regional productions worth writing home about.

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(l-r) Kayla Amistad, Reanne Acasio, and Danielle Louise Mendoza in Center Theatre Group's production of "Here Lies Love."
(l-r) Kayla Amistad, Reanne Acasio, and Danielle Louise Mendoza in Center Theatre Group's production of "Here Lies Love."
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‘Here Lies Love’ asks who gets to tell Filipino history, then dances around the answer
Matthew Wexler Feb 27, 2026 0

Center Theatre Group's 'Here Lies Love' captivates with Filipino talent but can't reconcile disco spectacle with political history.

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