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Aurora Penepacker and the cast of Kokandy Productions' "Amélie."
Aurora Penepacker and the cast of Kokandy Productions' "Amélie."
Reviews
This underground Chicago theater just made ‘Amélie’ better than Broadway
Lauren Emily Whalen Aug 4, 2025 0

Kokandy's whimsical 'Amélie' starring Aurora Penepacker proves intimacy beats spectacle at Chopin Theatre through September 28.

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Adam Lambert
Adam Lambert
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Adam Lambert’s “Heaven on Their Minds” teaser has ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ fans praying for Broadway transfer
Matthew Wexler Aug 2, 2025 0

Adam Lambert and Andrew Lloyd Webber drop a stunning "Heaven on Their Minds" teaser for the Hollywood Bowl's "Jesus Christ…

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Andrew Barth Feldman
Andrew Barth Feldman
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Andrew Barth Feldman gets plugged in as new ‘Oliver’ in Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’
Matthew Wexler Jul 24, 2025 0

The Tony-winning musical Maybe Happy Ending welcomes a new Helperbot as Darren Criss takes a nine-week hiatus this fall. Andrew…

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Hirschfeld's Sondheim, 1999.
Hirschfeld's Sondheim, 1999.
Books
Inside Al Hirschfeld and Stephen Sondheim’s Broadway bond
Matthew Wexler Jul 22, 2025 0

"Hirschfeld's Sondheim: A Poster Book" gathers 25 iconic illustrations celebrating one of Broadway's most famous composers and lyricists.

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Courtnee Carter and the cast of "Rolling Thunder."
Courtnee Carter and the cast of "Rolling Thunder."
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FIRST LOOK: ‘Rolling Thunder,’ the Vietnam War concert-doc arrives Off-Broadway
Matthew Wexler Jul 15, 2025 0

"Rolling Thunder" arrives at New World Stages during the 50th anniversary of the war's end, exploring the conflict through songs…

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(l-r) Tiler Peck, Jeromes Robbins. Photos: Matt Karas, Frederic Ohringer
(l-r) Tiler Peck, Jeromes Robbins. Photos: Matt Karas, Frederic Ohringer
Dance
Broadway legend Jerome Robbins takes center stage at The Joyce
Matthew Wexler Jun 24, 2025 0

Director-choreographer Jerome Robbins will be celebrated in style at the Joyce Theater's Ballet Festival this August.

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Rob Madge wears a yellow dress in "My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?"
Rob Madge wears a yellow dress in "My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?"
Reviews
‘My Son’s a Queer’ creator Rob Madge turns a Broadway setback into a NYC victory lap
Matthew Wexler Jun 14, 2025 0

After Broadway setbacks, Rob Madge's autobiographical solo show finally arrives at New York City Center with technicolor love & sassy…

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Jean Smart in "Call Me Izzy." Photo: Marc J. Franklin
Jean Smart in "Call Me Izzy." Photo: Marc J. Franklin
Reviews
Jean Smart trades stand-up for stanzas in Broadway’s ‘Call Me Izzy’
Matthew Wexler Jun 12, 2025 0

Jean Smart trades Vegas luxury for Louisiana drama in "Call Me Izzy," her first time on Broadway in 25 years.

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2024-25 Broadway season recap
2024-25 Broadway season recap
Take 5
There’s no Tony for chemistry, but it can make or break a Broadway show
Matthew Wexler Jun 12, 2025 0

What creates Broadway chemistry? Inside the 2024-25 season's explosive hits and shows that couldn't find their spark.

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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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Brendan Hunt in "The Movement You Need."
Reviews
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
Books
Book review: Isabel Klee let every dog in. Love took longer
Lindsay B. Davis Apr 28, 2026
Jack Holden in "KENREX."
Reviews
‘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."
Reviews
‘The Lost Boys’: a bloody good blockbuster in a thirsty Broadway season
Bobby McGuire Apr 26, 2026
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