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John Leguizamo in "The Other Americans."
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John Leguizamo proves he’s still electric onstage, even when ‘The Other Americans’ lacks spark
Matthew Wexler Sep 25, 2025 0

John Leguizamo writes and stars in "The Other Americans" about a Latin family's pursuit of the American Dream, but the…

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Comedian Lou Wall
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Lou Wall’s truth budget: How much authenticity can one comic afford?
Matthew Wexler Sep 24, 2025 0

Lou Wall's viral Facebook Marketplace bed story sequel hits Off-Broadway.

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Emilie Maureen Hanson in "Mr. Wolf."
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Steppenwolf’s ‘Mr. Wolf’ gets lost in its own universe
Lauren Emily Whalen Sep 22, 2025 0

Strong acting elevates "Mr. Wolf" at Steppenwolf, although Rajiv Joseph's family drama suffers from distracting metaphors, plot holes, and an…

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James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris, and Bobby Cannavale in "Art."
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The $300,000 question: Can Neil Patrick Harris & co-stars justify this white canvas comedy?
Matthew Wexler Sep 16, 2025 0

'Art' returns to Broadway with Bobby Cannavale, Neil Patrick Harris, and James Corden in this minimalist comedy about friendship, art,…

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John Lithgow
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John Lithgow heads to Broadway to unleash the real Roald Dahl—and it’s no children’s book
Matthew Wexler Sep 16, 2025 0

John Lithgow stars as Roald Dahl in "Giant," the Olivier-winning play exploring the beloved author's controversial legacy, coming to Broadway…

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Anthony Roth Costanzo in "Galas" at Little Island.
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In ‘Galas,’ Anthony Roth Costanzo proves that camp and coloratura can co-exist
Matthew Wexler Sep 14, 2025 0

Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo brings vocal chops to Charles Ludlam's drag-inspired "Galas" at Little Island through September 28.

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Roxana Ortega in "Am I Roxie?"
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In ‘Am I Roxie?’, Roxana Ortega’s caregiving comedy cuts deep
Lindsay B. Davis Sep 13, 2025 0

From Hollywood shoots to nursing home visits, Roxana Ortega embodies over a dozen characters in her autobiographical solo show about…

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John McCrea and Mihir Kumar in "Prince Faggot."
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‘Prince Faggot’: A meta-theatrical queer reckoning that hits like a London downpour
Matthew Wexler Sep 11, 2025 0

What's more shocking than royal scandal? Royal truth. Jordan Tannahill's meta-masterpiece crowns itself king of uncomfortable conversations.

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Alani iLongwe and André Holland in "The Brothers Size."
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Tarell Alvin McCraney’s ‘The Brothers Size’ returns with a force more potent than ever
Billy McEntee Sep 10, 2025 0

Tarell Alvin McCraney's powerful drama about two Black brothers navigating life after incarceration returns in a stellar Off-Broadway revival starring…

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Luke Newton as Alexander McQueen and Jonina Thorsteinsdottir in "House of McQueen." Photo by Thomas Hodges.
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‘House of McQueen’ brings trauma, tears and runway-ready drama
Jude Cramer Sep 9, 2025 0

"Bridgerton" star Luke Newton takes on iconic fashion designer Alexander McQueen, but it's the costumes that steal the spotlight.

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Abigain Bengson and Shaun Bengson in "My Joy is Heavy" at New York Theatre Workshop.
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‘My Joy is Heavy’ asks something of you: be present
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Theatre Group Asia's "A Chorus Line."
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‘A Chorus Line’ turns 50, goes global & proves it was always bigger than Broadway
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John Kelly in "Bughouse" at Vineyard Theatre.
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