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Alysia Velez and Aaron James McKenzie in "Revolution(s)."

Goodman Theatre’s ‘Revolution(s)’: A punk fury musical that never figures out what it’s fighting for

Lauren Emily Whalen Oct 15, 2025 0

"Revolution(s)" at Chicago's Goodman Theatre brings punk-metal-hip hop fury, but the world premiere musical can't focus its revolutionary message.

Will Savarese in "Bull Durham" at Paper Mill Playhouse.

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‘Bull Durham’ at Paper Mill Playhouse: A swing and a miss

Ryan Leeds Oct 13, 2025 0

The baseball musical "Bull Durham" strikes out at Paper Mill, where a talented cast battles weak pacing in this unnecessary…

New works and playwrights that have participated in the National Playwrights Conference include "Goddess," Martyna Majok, and "Slave Play."

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1,650 playwrights want in: Why the O’Neill remains American theater’s essential incubator

By Editors Oct 10, 2025 0

The National Playwrights Conference received one of the highest number of entries in decades, proving there's a thirst for new…

Dylan Mulvaney in "The Least Problematic Woman in the World."

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Dylan Mulvaney proves messy is marvelous in ‘The Least Problematic Woman in the World’

Jude Cramer Oct 7, 2025 0

Dylan Mulvaney turns cancel culture, trans visibility, and show tunes into camp magic in "The Least Problematic Woman in the…

collage of regional theater productions for October 25

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5 regional theater productions worth the trip this October

Lauren Emily Whalen Oct 2, 2025 0

From Pulitzer winners to unpredictable solo shows, October's regional theater serves female revolutionaries, immigrant stories, and William Finn's legacy.

Telly Leung and Haile Ferrier in "Masquerade."

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‘Masquerade’ turns ‘Phantom’ into a maze worth getting lost in

Matthew Wexler Sep 29, 2025 0

Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic gets the immersive treatment in 'Masquerade.' Dance lessons included.

J. Harrison Ghee and the cast of "Saturday Church" at New York Theatre Workshop.

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Sia’s new musical ‘Saturday Church’ has the voice, but needs more than faith to soar

Matthew Wexler Sep 19, 2025 0

Sia's new musical "Saturday Church" boasts powerhouse vocals from Bryson Battle but gets lost in familiar LGBTQ+ coming-of-age tropes.

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Kokandy goes ‘full swoon,’ resurrecting one of Broadway’s most controversial musicals

By Editors Sep 12, 2025 0

Kokandy Productions brings "Jekyll & Hyde" back to Chicago after 15 years with full orchestration, gothic camp, and zero apologies.

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

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WATCH: Broadway’s next hit musical might be about… running errands?

By Editors Sep 10, 2025 0

A first look at Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts proves small-scale Broadway still packs a punch in "Two Strangers (Carry…

Alicia Keys at the 1-year anniversary of "Hell's Kitchen" on Broadway.

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‘Hell’s Kitchen’ gets even hotter: Alicia Keys to play post-show concerts this September

Matthew Wexler Sep 9, 2025 0

Alicia Keys performs post-show concerts at "Hell's Kitchen" Sept 26-27. VIP & rush tickets available.

Goodman Theatre’s ‘Revolution(s)’: A punk fury musical that never figures out what it’s fighting for

‘Bull Durham’ at Paper Mill Playhouse: A swing and a miss

1,650 playwrights want in: Why the O’Neill remains American theater’s essential incubator

Dylan Mulvaney proves messy is marvelous in ‘The Least Problematic Woman in the World’

5 regional theater productions worth the trip this October

‘Masquerade’ turns ‘Phantom’ into a maze worth getting lost in

Sia’s new musical ‘Saturday Church’ has the voice, but needs more than faith to soar

Kokandy goes ‘full swoon,’ resurrecting one of Broadway’s most controversial musicals

WATCH: Broadway’s next hit musical might be about… running errands?

‘Hell’s Kitchen’ gets even hotter: Alicia Keys to play post-show concerts this September

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Ciara Renée turns the basement lounge at ‘Masquerade’ into a Parisian cabaret

These 10 LA live music venues prove the show starts before anyone takes the stage

What is art? What is crime? Colson Whitehead’s ‘Cool Machine’ lets its characters argue it out

In Ann Patchett’s ‘Whistler,’ a chance reunion never finds its footing