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(l-r) Jamie Sanders, Andrea Lopez Alvarez, Christopher Dylan White, and Greg Cuellar in "Initiative" at The Public Theater.

Reviews

‘Initiative’ charts growing up through Dungeons & Dragons, heartbreak, and 5 transformative hours of theater

Ryan Leeds Nov 21, 2025 0

In "Initiative," a gifted cast navigates high school, D&D sessions, and crushing reality in this poignant marathon drama about dreams…

Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts in "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)."

Reviews

‘Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)’ delivers more crumbs than confection

Matthew Wexler Nov 20, 2025 0

Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts serve up charm in Two Strangers, but this Broadway recipe needs more time in the…

Kelli O'Hara and Tom Hanks in "This World of Tomorrow."

Reviews

Tom Hanks’ time travel romance gets stuck idling at The Shed

Matthew Wexler Nov 18, 2025 0

Tom Hanks writes and stars in a muddled multiverse romance that loops like Groundhog Day. Off-Broadway at The Shed.

Nael Nacer, Raffi Barsoumian, Andrea Martin, Susan Pourfar, and Will Brill in "Meet the Cartozians."

Reviews

In ‘Meet the Cartozians,’ Talene Monahon asks who gets to be an American

Matthew Wexler Nov 17, 2025 0

Talene Monahon's "Meet the Cartozians" traces Armenian American identity from a 1925 court case to Kardashian-style reality TV.

The cast of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."

Reviews

‘Spelling Bee’ revival spells it out: J-O-Y

Matthew Wexler Nov 17, 2025 0

Twenty years on, "Spelling Bee" arrives Off-Broadway with fresh energy, proving the quirky musical's charm remains timeless.

David Darrow and Ian Barford in "Amadeus."

Reviews

Steppenwolf’s ‘Amadeus’ orchestrates the bitter rivalry between genius and ambition

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…

Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and the cast of "Chess."

Reviews

‘Chess’ returns to Broadway with a Cold War that feels white hot

Matthew Wexler Nov 16, 2025 0

"Chess" returns to Broadway with Danny Strong's bold rewrite. Aaron Tveit and Lea Michele lead a Cold War musical that…

Art

Punk flyers to presidential campaigns: Shepard Fairey still believes in the power of the poster

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…

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville in "Oedipus."

Reviews

Robert Icke’s ‘Oedipus’ turns Greek tragedy into an election night thriller

Matthew Wexler Nov 14, 2025 0

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville captivate in Robert Icke's contemporary "Oedipus," where ancient fate meets election night tension.

Ruthie Ann Miles, Shuler Hensley, and the company of "The Seat of Our Pants" at The Public Theater.

Reviews

‘The Seat of Our Pants’: This Thornton Wilder musical barely survives by the skin of its teeth

Bobby McGuire Nov 13, 2025 0

Micaela Diamond and Ruthie Ann Miles shine in "The Seat of Our Pants," but this Thornton Wilder musical never justifies…

'ROB LAKE MAGIC with Special Guests The Muppets."

Reviews

Rob Lake saws his Broadway debut in half, Muppets and all

Lindsay B. Davis Nov 13, 2025 0

Vegas illusionist Rob Lake brings The Muppets to Broadway—barely. Turns out giving Kermit and Miss Piggy second billing doesn't sit…

(l to r) Patrick Page, Jason Sanchez, Adrien Rolet, Jake Berne and Kristine Nielsen in "Archduke" by Rajiv Joseph.

Reviews

Patrick Page commands ‘Archduke’ as history’s most persuasive assassin

Matthew Wexler Nov 12, 2025 0

Rajiv Joseph's "Archduke" turns the assassination of Franz Ferdinand into absurdist comedy, led by Patrick Page's commanding performance.

Art

Can fabric and collage dismantle colonial history? Firelei Báez makes a breathtaking case

Lin-Manuel Miranda & Broadway’s best join The Public Theater’s People’s Filibuster

‘Blackout Songs’ spirals through a decade of addiction, but where does it land?

‘Initiative’ charts growing up through Dungeons & Dragons, heartbreak, and 5 transformative hours of theater

‘Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)’ delivers more crumbs than confection

Tom Hanks’ time travel romance gets stuck idling at The Shed

In ‘Meet the Cartozians,’ Talene Monahon asks who gets to be an American

‘Spelling Bee’ revival spells it out: J-O-Y

Steppenwolf’s ‘Amadeus’ orchestrates the bitter rivalry between genius and ambition

‘Chess’ returns to Broadway with a Cold War that feels white hot

Punk flyers to presidential campaigns: Shepard Fairey still believes in the power of the poster

Robert Icke’s ‘Oedipus’ turns Greek tragedy into an election night thriller

‘The Seat of Our Pants’: This Thornton Wilder musical barely survives by the skin of its teeth

Rob Lake saws his Broadway debut in half, Muppets and all

Patrick Page commands ‘Archduke’ as history’s most persuasive assassin

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