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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Irish Rep’s radio play adaptation of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ gets its wings
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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Michael Cerveris leads a radiant ‘A Christmas Carol’ at PAC NYC
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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‘Initiative’ charts growing up through Dungeons & Dragons, heartbreak, and 5 transformative hours of theater
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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Tom Hanks’ time travel romance gets stuck idling at The Shed
Tom Hanks writes and stars in a muddled multiverse romance that loops like Groundhog Day. Off-Broadway at The Shed.
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In ‘Meet the Cartozians,’ Talene Monahon asks who gets to be an American
Talene Monahon's "Meet the Cartozians" traces Armenian American identity from a 1925 court case to Kardashian-style reality TV.
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Steppenwolf’s ‘Amadeus’ orchestrates the bitter rivalry between genius and ambition
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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Robert Icke’s ‘Oedipus’ turns Greek tragedy into an election night thriller
Mark Strong and Lesley Manville captivate in Robert Icke's contemporary "Oedipus," where ancient fate meets election night tension.
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Patrick Page commands ‘Archduke’ as history’s most persuasive assassin
Rajiv Joseph's "Archduke" turns the assassination of Franz Ferdinand into absurdist comedy, led by Patrick Page's commanding performance.
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Anne Washburn’s ‘The Burning Cauldron of Fiery Fire’ needs more time to simmer
Anna Washburn's world premiere play about intentional living needs more intentional storytelling. Strong performances can't clarify the vision.
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