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Robert Icke’s ‘Oedipus’ turns Greek tragedy into an election night thriller
Mark Strong and Lesley Manville captivate in Robert Icke's contemporary "Oedipus," where ancient fate meets election night tension.
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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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Rob Lake saws his Broadway debut in half, Muppets and all
Vegas illusionist Rob Lake brings The Muppets to Broadway—barely. Turns out giving Kermit and Miss Piggy second billing doesn't sit…
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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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‘The Queen of Versailles’: Even Kristin Chenoweth can’t save this Broadway house of cards
Kristin Chenoweth stars in "The Queen of Versailles," a musical as garish and empty as the mansion it depicts.
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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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The Studio Museum in Harlem opens a new home, featuring Tom Lloyd and neighborhood soul
After 7 years away, Studio Museum reclaims its Harlem corner with bold new digs. The capital of Black America gets…
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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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In Downtown LA, MOCA’s ‘MONUMENTS’ turns America’s toppled past into urgent art
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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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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