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The principal cast of "Paddington The Musical."
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Orville Peck in concert
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Orville Peck brings heartache and a Broadway surprise to Brooklyn

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Delia Cunningham in "Here There Are Blueberries."
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When a picture is worth a thousand unspeakable words
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Ato Blankson-Wood in "Ms. Blakk for President."
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The drag queen who crashed the 1992 Democratic National Convention gets an encore
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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.

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

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"mistikôsiwak (Wooden Boat People): Welcoming the Newcomers" by Kent Monkman
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How artist Kent Monkman is refuting the Romantic view of the “vanishing race”
Matthew Wexler May 31, 2025 0

The Denver Art Museum presents "History is Painted by the Victors," the first major solo exhibition by Kent Monkman.

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Aaron Tveit, Lea Michelle and Nicholas Christophoer in a promotional photo for "Chess."
Aaron Tveit, Lea Michelle and Nicholas Christophoer in a promotional photo for "Chess."
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Checkmate: ‘Chess’ returns to Broadway with Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher
Matthew Wexler May 28, 2025 0

"Chess" Returns to Broadway with an all-star cast, but will the Cold War plot hold up for modern-day audiences?

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SpitLip's new musical, "Tom Cruise: The Cruisical"
SpitLip's new musical, "Tom Cruise: The Cruisical"
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From corpse to Cruise: ‘Operation Mincemeat’ writers take a break to tackle a Tom Cruise musical
By Editors May 24, 2025 0

As if the creators of "Operation Mincemeat" weren't busy enough, now they're teasing a new Tom Cruise musical.

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Bobby Cannavale, Neil Patrick Harris, and James Corden will star in a Broadway revival of Yasmina Reza's "ART."
Bobby Cannavale, Neil Patrick Harris, and James Corden will star in a Broadway revival of Yasmina Reza's "ART."
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Cannavale, Corden & Harris are about to go head to head on Broadway
Matthew Wexler May 22, 2025 0

Yasmina Reza's 1994 play, ART, returns to Broadway with an all-star cast.

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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.

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(l-r) Smash, Buena Vista Social Club, Gypsy
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Broadway’s boldest moves celebrated at Chita Rivera Awards
Matthew Wexler May 20, 2025 0

'Buena Vista Social Club' took top honors at this year's Chita Rivera Awards, winning Outstanding Choreography in a Broadway Show.

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The cast of "Real Women Have Curves."
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Beyond the seams: ‘Real Women Have Curves’ stiches together the power of Latina sisterhood
Matthew Wexler May 16, 2025 0

Twenty-five years after first premiering as a play, "Real Women Have Curves" returns to the stage as a musical.

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

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Jonathan Groff, Jennifer Simard, Andre De Shields
Jonathan Groff, Jennifer Simard, Andre De Shields
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Tony who? GALECA’s Dorian Awards celebrate theater without gender boundaries
Matthew Wexler May 13, 2025 0

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announces nominations for its third annual Dorian Theater Awards.

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Collage of Outer Critics Circle Award winners
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Outer Critics Circle Award winners (and where to see them!)
By Editors May 12, 2025 0

Congratulations to all the winners of the Outer Critics Circle Awards, which marks its 75th anniversary this year.

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Orville Peck in concert
Music
Orville Peck brings heartache and a Broadway surprise to Brooklyn
Ryan Leeds Nov 11, 2026
Delia Cunningham in "Here There Are Blueberries."
Reviews
When a picture is worth a thousand unspeakable words
Matthew Wexler Nov 9, 2026
Ato Blankson-Wood in "Ms. Blakk for President."
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The drag queen who crashed the 1992 Democratic National Convention gets an encore
Matthew Wexler Nov 9, 2026
The principal cast of "Paddington The Musical."
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The bear is the bonus. Jessie Mueller returns to Broadway in ‘Paddington’
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