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(l-r) LJ Benet, Ali Louis Bourzgui, Brian Flores, Dean Maupin, and Sean Grandillo in "The Lost Boys."

‘The Lost Boys’: a bloody good blockbuster in a thirsty Broadway season

Bobby McGuire Apr 26, 2026 0

The Lost Boys delivers a gleefully propulsive blockbuster that breaks Broadway's vampire musical curse and gives a desperate season exactly…

Luke Evans and Josh Rivera in "The Rocky Horror Show."

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Luke Evans goes for it. But ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ isn’t sure what it’s going for

Matthew Wexler Apr 23, 2026 0

Luke Evans brings heat and heels to Broadway's "The Rocky Horror Show," but Roundabout's revival never quite lets the freak…

Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in "Beaches."

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Despite Jessica Vosk, Broadway’s ‘Beaches’ drowns in its own schmaltz

Lindsay B. Davis Apr 22, 2026 0

Jessica Vosk shines in Broadway's 'Beaches,' but a schmaltzy score and cringey book make this friendship story hard to love.

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‘Schmigadoon!’ has the charm, the corn pudding & a cast that deserves more to chew on

Billy McEntee Apr 20, 2026 0

Alex Brightman and Sara Chase star in 'Schmigadoon,' the Broadway adaptation of the Apple TV+ musical satire.

Will Blum and Michael Burrell in "1776" at Paper Mill Playhouse.

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‘1776’ at Paper Mill Playhouse: bicker, delay, compromise, repeat

Matthew Wexler Apr 10, 2026 0

Paper Mill's Playhouse's "1776" holds a mirror to America's founding. And what stares back is uncomfortably familiar.

(top to bottom) Leiomy, Kya Azeen, and Dava Huesca in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."

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With a dip and a fan clack, ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ pounces back to Broadway

Matthew Wexler Apr 7, 2026 0

André De Shields, Junior LaBeija, and "Tempress" Chasity Moore bring the house down in Broadway's fiercest night out.

Broadway spring 2026 astrology composite featuring Ayo Edebiri, André de Shields, Stephanie Hsu, and Rose Byrne.

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What the stars say about Broadway’s biggest spring openings

Matthew Wexler Apr 2, 2026 0

An astrologer breaks down what the planets say about shows and stars, including Ayo Edebiri, Stephanie Hsu, and "Cats: The…

A collage of best regional theater productions for April 2026.

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5 regional theater shows worth the trip this April

Lauren Emily Whalen Apr 1, 2026 0

Regional theater April 2026: Our top picks include a world premiere by James Ijames and revivals of three Tony-winning plays…

"No Singing in the Navy" at Playwrights Horizons."

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Despite a rogue crab, ‘No Singing in the Navy’ finds its sea legs

Emily Chackerian Mar 30, 2026 0

Bailey Lee, Ellen Nikbakht, and Elliot Sagay are a well-oiled machine. The material doesn't always keep up.

Jasmine Amy Rogers and the cast of New York City Center Encores! "The Wild Party."

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‘The Wild Party’ gets a sharp new vision. The old problems remain.

Laura Zornosa Mar 22, 2026 0

Lili-Anne Brown reimagines 'The Wild Party' brilliantly, but the script mistakes a guest list for a plot.

‘The Lost Boys’: a bloody good blockbuster in a thirsty Broadway season

Luke Evans goes for it. But ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ isn’t sure what it’s going for

Despite Jessica Vosk, Broadway’s ‘Beaches’ drowns in its own schmaltz

‘Schmigadoon!’ has the charm, the corn pudding & a cast that deserves more to chew on

‘1776’ at Paper Mill Playhouse: bicker, delay, compromise, repeat

With a dip and a fan clack, ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ pounces back to Broadway

What the stars say about Broadway’s biggest spring openings

5 regional theater shows worth the trip this April

Despite a rogue crab, ‘No Singing in the Navy’ finds its sea legs

‘The Wild Party’ gets a sharp new vision. The old problems remain.

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‘The Lost Boys’: a bloody good blockbuster in a thirsty Broadway season

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Luke Evans goes for it. But ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ isn’t sure what it’s going for