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

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

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Ariana DeBose in "The Baker's Wife."
Ariana DeBose in "The Baker's Wife."
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Ariana DeBose rises above the recipe in ‘The Baker’s Wife’ at Classic Stage Company
Merryn Johns Nov 11, 2025 0

"The Baker's Wife" arrives Off-Broadway with Scott Bakula and Ariana DeBose. A troubled musical with surprising warmth—and one soaring ballad.

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Kristen Chenoweth in "The Queen of Versailles."
Kristen Chenoweth in "The Queen of Versailles."
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‘The Queen of Versailles’: Even Kristin Chenoweth can’t save this Broadway house of cards
Matthew Wexler Nov 9, 2025 0

Kristin Chenoweth stars in "The Queen of Versailles," a musical as garish and empty as the mansion it depicts.

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The cast of "44 The Musical."
The cast of "44 The Musical."
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Yes we can: ’44 The Musical’ makes politics laughable again
Ryan Leeds Nov 6, 2025 0

Political satire gets musical makeover in Eli Bauman's "44 The Musical," spoofing Obama, Biden, and GOP eccentrics with wit and…

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Taylor Trensch, Alex Newell, and Gabi Carrubba in "Bat Boy The Musical."
Taylor Trensch, Alex Newell, and Gabi Carrubba in "Bat Boy The Musical."
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Can a tabloid legend soar onstage? Taylor Trensch makes ‘Bat Boy’ believe it can
Matthew Wexler Nov 4, 2025 0

Tony nominee Taylor Trensch meets his match in "Bat Boy" but the musical's wacky plot may leave you in a…

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November regional theater composite
November regional theater composite
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5 regional theater productions worth the trip this November
Lauren Emily Whalen Nov 3, 2025 0

November openings bring Mozart rivalry, 80s power suits, heartbreak ballads, and radical joy to regional theaters nationwide.

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Laura Bell Bundy, Kara Lindsay and the company of "Romy & Michele: The Musical."
Laura Bell Bundy, Kara Lindsay and the company of "Romy & Michele: The Musical."
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Laura Bell Bundy and Kara Lindsay prove ‘Romy & Michele’ were born for the stage, glittered heels and pink boas included
Lindsay B. Davis Oct 28, 2025 0

Laura Bell Bundy and Kara Lindsay shine in "Romy & Michele: The Musical," a nostalgic film-to-stage adaptation that's big on…

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Matt Rodin and the company of "Beau the Musical."
Matt Rodin and the company of "Beau the Musical."
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‘Beau the Musical’: This honky tonk’s got secrets and they’re coming out
Bobby McGuire Oct 27, 2025 0

This queer multigenerational musical thrives in its intimate Off-Broadway space. "Beau the Musical" proves bigger isn't always better.

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David Moreland (center and the cast of Kokandy Productions' "Jekyll & Hyde."
David Moreland (center and the cast of Kokandy Productions' "Jekyll & Hyde."
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‘Jekyll & Hyde’ gets a maximalist makeover in Kokandy’s powerhouse Chicago revival
Lauren Emily Whalen Oct 27, 2025 0

Kokandy's "Jekyll & Hyde" trades intimacy for maximalism with powerhouse vocals, gothic sexuality, and a riveting lead performance.

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Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens and Daniel Bravo Hernández in Free Shakespeare in the Park's "Romeo & Juliet."
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Free Shakespeare in the Park’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ loses its passion chasing politics
Emily Chackerian Jun 11, 2026
Netza and Cornelius Kittrell in "Freak The Mighty."
Reviews
‘Freak The Mighty’ has a star-making performance at its center and an identity crisis everywhere else
Matthew Wexler Jun 11, 2026
Jack Cameron Kay and Harrison Ball in "Brokeback Mountain." Photo by Kyle Flubacker.
Reviews
Music brings ‘Brokeback Mountain’ to life in Chicago Shakespeare’s North American premiere
Laura Zornosa Jun 9, 2026
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The Tony Awards reached America’s living room. Did Broadway make the sale?
Matthew Wexler Jun 8, 2026
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