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January 2026 regional theater round-up
January 2026 regional theater round-up
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5 regional productions worth the trip this January
Lauren Emily Whalen Lauren Emily Whalen Jan 2, 2026 0

From Amy Herzog's "Mary Jane" to James Ijames' "Good Bones," regional theaters are staging intimate stories about community, caregiving and…

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The cast of "Wonder" at American Repertory Theater.
The cast of "Wonder" at American Repertory Theater.
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‘Wonder’ brings heart and hope to American Repertory Theater
By Robert Nesti, courtesy of QulturVulture Dec 31, 2025 0

R.J. Palacio's "Wonder" gets the musical treatment at American Repertory Theater with powerful young performers and a score by A…

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"Discoshow" 1st anniversary performance. Photo courtesy of Spiegelworld.
"Discoshow" 1st anniversary performance. Photo courtesy of Spiegelworld.
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How ‘Discoshow’ honors the genre’s roots while keeping Vegas dancing
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Dec 26, 2025 0

Spiegelworld's "Discoshow" blends disco history with Vegas spectacle. Rollerskating, LED floors, and authentic funk included.

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Regional theater production collage, December 2025
Regional theater production collage, December 2025
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5 regional theater productions worth the trip this December
Lauren Emily Whalen Lauren Emily Whalen Dec 24, 2025 0

Skip the usual suspects. These five productions—from campy housewives to gravity-defying circus acts—reinvent holiday theater nationwide.

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The cast of The Second City's "Holidazed and Amused."
The cast of The Second City's "Holidazed and Amused."
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The Second City unwraps seasonal satire in ‘Holidazed and Amused’
Lauren Emily Whalen Lauren Emily Whalen Dec 2, 2025 0

The Second City's holiday show delivers sharp seasonal sketches and laugh-out-loud moments, even when the improv Ghost of Christmas Present…

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"Maldoror" (2025) by Jill Mulleady.
"Maldoror" (2025) by Jill Mulleady.
Art
‘Horror’ at Sprüth Magers asks: What are you really afraid of?
Journalist and photographer Karan Singh Karan Singh Nov 21, 2025 0

By Karan Singh Between the dreams and nightmares (Gatorade commercial auditions and raging wildfires, to name a few) that make…

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David Darrow and Ian Barford in "Amadeus."
David Darrow and Ian Barford in "Amadeus."
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Steppenwolf’s ‘Amadeus’ orchestrates the bitter rivalry between genius and ambition
1 Minute Critic founder Matthew Wexler Matthew Wexler Nov 17, 2025 0

By Lauren Emily Whalen What is the price of genius—and who really “deserves” it? Inspired by an 1830 Pushkin play…

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Shepard Fairey.
Shepard Fairey.
Art
Punk flyers to presidential campaigns: Shepard Fairey still believes in the power of the poster
Journalist and photographer Karan Singh Karan Singh Nov 16, 2025 0

Obama 'Hope' artist Shepard Fairey unveils 'OUT OF PRINT,' an exhibition of 400 screen prints exploring politics, pop culture, and…

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MONUMENTS exhibit at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA and The Brick.
MONUMENTS exhibit at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA and The Brick.
Art
In Downtown LA, MOCA’s ‘MONUMENTS’ turns America’s toppled past into urgent art
Journalist and photographer Karan Singh Karan Singh Nov 5, 2025 0

Downtown LA's MOCA hosts decommissioned statues alongside new works. "MONUMENTS" asks: Who deserves to be remembered, and who deserves to…

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November regional theater composite
November regional theater composite
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5 regional theater productions worth the trip this November
Lauren Emily Whalen Lauren Emily Whalen Nov 3, 2025 0

November openings bring Mozart rivalry, 80s power suits, heartbreak ballads, and radical joy to regional theaters nationwide.

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(l to r) Bill Irwin, Dylan Baker, Rachel Bloom, Ava Lalezarzadeh, and Daniel Croix Henderson in "The Imaginary Invalid."
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