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Luke Newton as Alexander McQueen and Jonina Thorsteinsdottir in "House of McQueen." Photo by Thomas Hodges.
Luke Newton as Alexander McQueen and Jonina Thorsteinsdottir in "House of McQueen." Photo by Thomas Hodges.
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‘House of McQueen’ brings trauma, tears and runway-ready drama
Jude Cramer Sep 9, 2025 0

"Bridgerton" star Luke Newton takes on iconic fashion designer Alexander McQueen, but it's the costumes that steal the spotlight.

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Alicia Keys at the 1-year anniversary of "Hell's Kitchen" on Broadway.
Alicia Keys at the 1-year anniversary of "Hell's Kitchen" on Broadway.
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‘Hell’s Kitchen’ gets even hotter: Alicia Keys to play post-show concerts this September
Matthew Wexler Sep 9, 2025 0

Alicia Keys performs post-show concerts at "Hell's Kitchen" Sept 26-27. VIP & rush tickets available.

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Regional theater round-up September 2025
Regional theater round-up September 2025
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5 regional theater productions worth the trip this September
Lauren Emily Whalen Sep 2, 2025 0

Discover 5 must-see regional theater productions opening in September 2025, from Q Brothers' hip-hop "Julius Caesar" to solo shows across…

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Sam Tutty and Christianni Pitts in "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).
Sam Tutty and Christianni Pitts in "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).
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‘Two Strangers,’ one cake, and theater’s multi-course food obsession
Matthew Wexler Aug 18, 2025 0

From Two Strangers' cake to "The Worst Pies in London," food-centered musicals are Broadway's hottest trend. Here are 5 productions…

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Elizabeth McGovern in "Ava: The Secret Conversations."
Elizabeth McGovern in "Ava: The Secret Conversations."
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Elizabeth McGovern peels back the glamour in ‘Ava: The Secret Conversations’
Matthew Wexler Aug 7, 2025 0

Elizabeth McGovern transforms from Downton's refined countess into Hollywood's foul-mouthed femme fatale.

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August 2025 regional theater composite: Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Signature, Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse
August 2025 regional theater composite: Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Signature, Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse
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5 regional theater productions worth the trip this August
Matthew Wexler Aug 1, 2025 0

Discover the best regional theater this August, from Broadway stars at Ogunquit Playhouse to a fresh take on Oscar Wilde…

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Lord Nil and the company of "Lord Nil: Seven Deadly Sins."
Lord Nil and the company of "Lord Nil: Seven Deadly Sins."
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Smell burnt toast? It’s not a stroke, you’re at ‘Lord Nil: Seven Deadly Sins’
Matthew Wexler Jul 31, 2025 0

"Lord Nil: Seven Deadly Sins" finds an America's Got Talent quarter-finalist's impressive escape acts undermined by lackluster storytelling at Stage…

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Drag queen Plasma
Drag queen Plasma
Music
“Is Miss Thing On?” Drag Race’s Plasma answers with a stunning live album recording session at Joe’s Pub
Jude Cramer Jul 30, 2025 0

'Drag Race' Season 16 star Plasma brings her theater queen talents to Joe's Pub for a live cabaret recording session…

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Aneesa Folds and Russell Daniels in "Ginger Twinsies."
Aneesa Folds and Russell Daniels in "Ginger Twinsies."
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‘Ginger Twinsies’ turns ‘The Parent Trap’ into high camp heaven
Matthew Wexler Jul 29, 2025 0

"Ginger Twinsies" transforms "The Parent Trap" into a camp masterpiece with nonstop pop culture jokes and writer-director Kevin Zak's deliciously…

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Dylan Mulvaney
Dylan Mulvaney
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Dylan Mulvaney to write & star in ‘The Least Problematic Woman in the World’
Matthew Wexler Jul 28, 2025 0

After a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Dylan Mulvaney brings her one-woman show to New York City.

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Brendan Hunt in "The Movement You Need."
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Inside Brendan Hunt’s Beatles obsession lives a love letter to his mom
Lauren Emily Whalen Apr 29, 2026
Isabel Klee Dogs Boys and Other Things I’ve Cried About review
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Book review: Isabel Klee let every dog in. Love took longer
Lindsay B. Davis Apr 28, 2026
Jack Holden in "KENREX."
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‘Kenrex’ puts a broken justice system on trial and the verdict will haunt you
Matthew Wexler Apr 26, 2026
(l-r) LJ Benet, Ali Louis Bourzgui, Brian Flores, Dean Maupin, and Sean Grandillo in "The Lost Boys."
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‘The Lost Boys’: a bloody good blockbuster in a thirsty Broadway season
Bobby McGuire Apr 26, 2026
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