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‘Chicago’ still has plenty to say about America’s ugliest impulses

Matthew Wexler Feb 5, 2026 0

The longest-running American musical on Broadway remains shockingly relevant. "Chicago"'s warnings about America ring truer than ever.

Collage of regional theater productions February 2026

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5 regional productions worth the trip this February

Lauren Emily Whalen Feb 2, 2026 0

From Pulitzer Prize winners to disco dictatorships, February's regional theater lineup proves the best antidote to winter malaise is a…

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‘& Juliet’ on Broadway and tour: Why this Max Martin musical is unmissable

Lauren Emily Whalen Jan 19, 2026 0

"& Juliet" reimagines Shakespeare with Max Martin's pop hits in a glitter-soaked Broadway smash. On tour now.

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NYC Broadway Week cheat sheet: 5 picks from critics who’ve seen them all

Matthew Wexler Jan 11, 2026 0

NYC Broadway Week runs Jan 20–Feb 12. We narrowed 27 shows to five must-sees, including our first 5-star musical of…

The cast of "Wonder" at American Repertory Theater.

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‘Wonder’ brings heart and hope to American Repertory Theater

Matthew Wexler Dec 31, 2025 0

R.J. Palacio's "Wonder" gets the musical treatment at American Repertory Theater with powerful young performers and a score by A…

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Something’s missing at ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ and it’s not just the girls

Matthew Wexler Dec 19, 2025 0

Off-Broadway's "Picnic at Hanging Rock" features complex music but struggles to capture the atmospheric mystery of Joan Lindsay's original novel.

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

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‘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…

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

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‘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.

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

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‘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…

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

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‘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…

‘Chicago’ still has plenty to say about America’s ugliest impulses

5 regional productions worth the trip this February

‘& Juliet’ on Broadway and tour: Why this Max Martin musical is unmissable

NYC Broadway Week cheat sheet: 5 picks from critics who’ve seen them all

‘Wonder’ brings heart and hope to American Repertory Theater

Something’s missing at ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ and it’s not just the girls

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

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

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

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

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‘Kenrex’ puts a broken justice system on trial and the verdict will haunt you

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

The Geffen’s ‘ “Master Harold” … and the Boys’ reminds us why Athol Fugard endures

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