"Rolling Thunder" revisits the Vietnam War through the songs of the era. But with so many stories to tell, the…
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Andrew Barth Feldman gets plugged in as new ‘Oliver’ in Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’
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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Betsy Wolfe wrings every drop from ‘Joy: A New True Musical,’ but will audiences buy in?
By Matthew Wexler Long, long ago, in a land not too far away, we’d sit in front of the TV…
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FIRST LOOK: ‘Rolling Thunder,’ the Vietnam War concert-doc arrives Off-Broadway
"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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Divine intervention: ‘The Gospel at Colonus’ turns tragedy into testimony
Director Shayok Misha Chowdhury transforms cursed kings into gospel gold in Little Island's most ambitious production yet.
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“What’s your damage, Heather?” More than you think, even as a musical
"Heathers" returns to the stage in a highly polished, often mesmerizing A-lister production, but some may find it a "hot…
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The ‘Masquerade’ mystery continues: What’s so precious about Preciosa crystals?
The new 'Phantom' iteration, 'Masquerade,' will include a chandelier with six times as many crystals as the original. But will…
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Beyond the seams: ‘Real Women Have Curves’ stiches together the power of Latina sisterhood
Twenty-five years after first premiering as a play, "Real Women Have Curves" returns to the stage as a musical.
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Broadway’s ‘Pirates! A Penzance Musical’ sails on choppy waters
David Hyde Pierce shines in this uneven G&S revival, but is Roundabout's jazzy "Pirates!" merely a licensing hidden treasure cash…
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No body better: ‘Dead Outlaw’ is Broadway’s most unlikely hit
From bungled heist to carnival attraction, Broadway's "Dead Outlaw" kills it as 2025's best new musical about life after death.
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