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Amber Gray, Matthew Broderick, and David Cross in New York Theatre Workshop's "Tartuffe."
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Matthew Broderick’s ‘Tartuffe’: The gentleman con and how to spot him
Matthew Wexler Dec 16, 2025 0

David Cross and Matthew Broderick anchor Lucas Hnath's verbose, witty "Tartuffe" at New York Theatre Workshop—a Molière for the moment.

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Michelle Williams in "Anna Christie" at St. Ann's Warehouse.
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Michelle Williams navigates a problematic classic in ‘Anna Christie’ at St. Ann’s Warehouse
Matthew Wexler Dec 14, 2025 0

Michelle Williams stars in an atmospheric "Anna Christie" at St. Anne's Warehouse, but O'Neill's 1921 gender politics feel like a…

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Leenya Rideout, Reed Lancaster, and Ali Ewoldt in Irish Rep's "It's a Wonderful Life."
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Irish Rep’s radio play adaptation of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ gets its wings
Ryan Leeds Dec 8, 2025 0

By Ryan Leeds “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings.” The oft-quoted line from It’s a Wonderful…

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Ashlyn Maddox, Michael Cerveris, and Maxim Chlumecky in "A Christmas Carol" at PAC NYC.
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Michael Cerveris leads a radiant ‘A Christmas Carol’ at PAC NYC
Ryan Leeds Dec 4, 2025 0

The Broadway hit "A Christmas Carol" returns to PAC NYC with Michael Cerveris leading a top-notch cast in this deeply…

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(l-r) Jamie Sanders, Andrea Lopez Alvarez, Christopher Dylan White, and Greg Cuellar in "Initiative" at The Public Theater.
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‘Initiative’ charts growing up through Dungeons & Dragons, heartbreak, and 5 transformative hours of theater
Ryan Leeds Nov 21, 2025 0

In "Initiative," a gifted cast navigates high school, D&D sessions, and crushing reality in this poignant marathon drama about dreams…

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Kelli O'Hara and Tom Hanks in "This World of Tomorrow."
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Tom Hanks’ time travel romance gets stuck idling at The Shed
Matthew Wexler Nov 18, 2025 0

Tom Hanks writes and stars in a muddled multiverse romance that loops like Groundhog Day. Off-Broadway at The Shed.

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Nael Nacer, Raffi Barsoumian, Andrea Martin, Susan Pourfar, and Will Brill in "Meet the Cartozians."
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In ‘Meet the Cartozians,’ Talene Monahon asks who gets to be an American
Matthew Wexler Nov 17, 2025 0

Talene Monahon's "Meet the Cartozians" traces Armenian American identity from a 1925 court case to Kardashian-style reality TV.

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David Darrow and Ian Barford in "Amadeus."
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Steppenwolf’s ‘Amadeus’ orchestrates the bitter rivalry between genius and ambition
Matthew Wexler Nov 17, 2025 0

By Lauren Emily Whalen What is the price of genius—and who really “deserves” it? Inspired by an 1830 Pushkin play…

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Mark Strong and Lesley Manville in "Oedipus."
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Robert Icke’s ‘Oedipus’ turns Greek tragedy into an election night thriller
Matthew Wexler Nov 14, 2025 0

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville captivate in Robert Icke's contemporary "Oedipus," where ancient fate meets election night tension.

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(l to r) Patrick Page, Jason Sanchez, Adrien Rolet, Jake Berne and Kristine Nielsen in "Archduke" by Rajiv Joseph.
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Patrick Page commands ‘Archduke’ as history’s most persuasive assassin
Matthew Wexler Nov 12, 2025 0

Rajiv Joseph's "Archduke" turns the assassination of Franz Ferdinand into absurdist comedy, led by Patrick Page's commanding performance.

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