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Emily Swallow, Mark Linn-Baker, and Manoel Felciano in "The Imaginary Invalid."
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Red Bull’s treatment of Molière’s ‘The Imaginary Invalid’ shows promise; side effects may vary
Matthew Wexler Jun 2, 2025 0

A new take on Molière's 1673 comedy isn't a total painkiller, but will take the edge off.

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Louis McCartney in "Stranger Things: The First Shadow."
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The upside downer: Broadway’s ‘Stranger Things’ prequel bleeds out
Matthew Wexler May 3, 2025 0

Broadway's "Stranger Things" delivers visual spectacle but narrative chaos.

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Ryan J. Haddad wears a bright pink shirt in his solo play "Hold Me in the Water."
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Ryan J. Haddad’s measured monologue leaves us thirsty for more
Matthew Wexler Apr 23, 2025 0

Disabled writer-actor Ryan J. Haddad returns with another solo show, but is the glass half full or empty?

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Sadie Sink in "John Proctor is the Villain."
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Sadie Sink leads a powerful Gen Z takedown of ‘The Crucible’
Jude Cramer Apr 19, 2025 0

In "John Proctor is the Villain," Sadie Sink and a powerful ensemble dismantle Arthur Miller's American classic

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Kieran Culkin and Bob Odenkirk in "Glengarry Glen Ross"
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In ‘Glengarry Glen Ross,’ Broadway leverages TV stars Kieran Culkin & Bob Odenkirk as prime real estate
Matthew Wexler Apr 13, 2025 0

"Succession" and "Better Call Saul" fans are paying big bucks to see Kieran Culkin and Bob Odenkirk on Broadway—is it…

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Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle in "Conversations with Mother."
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‘Are you happy? I didn’t ask what you had.’
Matthew Wexler Feb 24, 2025 0

Tony winner Matt Doyle and Caroline Aaron ("The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel") star in "Conversations with Mother."

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The cast of Sanaz Toossi’s "English."
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‘V’ is for word. So vhat?
Matthew Wexler Feb 2, 2025 0

Playwright Sanaz Toossi's "English" reminds us that listening is a dying art form desperate for a revival.

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Firelei Báez, Untitled (Les tables de gé ographie réduites en un jeu de cartes) , 2022.
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