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Sam Tutty and Christianni Pitts in "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).
Sam Tutty and Christianni Pitts in "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).
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‘Two Strangers,’ one cake, and theater’s multi-course food obsession
Matthew Wexler Aug 18, 2025 0

From Two Strangers' cake to "The Worst Pies in London," food-centered musicals are Broadway's hottest trend. Here are 5 productions…

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Anthony Roth Costanzo
Anthony Roth Costanzo
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‘Galas’ at Little Island: Can Anthony Roth Costanzo scale Charles Ludlam’s comic mountain?
Matthew Wexler Aug 16, 2025 0

Anthony Roth Costanzo headlines Little Island's revival of Charles Ludlam's rarely produced Galas, promising vocal chops and comic genius against…

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Roundabout Theatre Company groundbreaking event at the Todd Haimes Theatre.
Roundabout Theatre Company groundbreaking event at the Todd Haimes Theatre.
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Broadway’s $24 million glow-up: What’s in store for Roundabout’s Todd Haimes Theatre?
Matthew Wexler Aug 6, 2025 0

While the feds slash arts funding, Roundabout raises $24M for the Todd Haimes Theatre renovation in time for a spring…

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Aurora Penepacker and the cast of Kokandy Productions' "Amélie."
Aurora Penepacker and the cast of Kokandy Productions' "Amélie."
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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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August 2025 regional theater composite: Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Signature, Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse
August 2025 regional theater composite: Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Signature, Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse
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5 regional theater productions worth the trip this August
Matthew Wexler Aug 1, 2025 0

Discover the best regional theater this August, from Broadway stars at Ogunquit Playhouse to a fresh take on Oscar Wilde…

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A page from the working libretto of "A Chorus Line."
A page from the working libretto of "A Chorus Line."
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How “Nothing” almost didn’t make it into ‘A Chorus Line’
Matthew Wexler Jul 27, 2025 0

Priscilla Lopez recalls how "Nothing" found it's way back into "A Chorus Line" thanks to the musical's vocal arranger.

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The cast of "Rolling Thunder."
The cast of "Rolling Thunder."
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Vietnam-era musical ‘Rolling Thunder’ rocks out, but mistakes familiarity for profundity
Jude Cramer Jul 24, 2025 0

"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
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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Betsy Wolfe in "Joy: A New True Musical."
Betsy Wolfe in "Joy: A New True Musical."
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Betsy Wolfe wrings every drop from ‘Joy: A New True Musical,’ but will audiences buy in?
Matthew Wexler Jul 20, 2025 0

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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Jack Holden in "KENREX."
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‘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."
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‘The Lost Boys’: a bloody good blockbuster in a thirsty Broadway season
Bobby McGuire Apr 26, 2026
(l-r) Nyasha Hatendi, Ben Beatty, and John Kani in '"Master Harold" ... and the Boys' at Geffen Playhouse.
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The Geffen’s ‘ “Master Harold” … and the Boys’ reminds us why Athol Fugard endures
Steven Vargas Apr 24, 2026
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
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