"Oh Happy Day!" at The Public asks who deserves heaven. Jordan E. Cooper's answer: everyone. A must-see exploration of faith…
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In her new solo play, Jen Tullock embodies 11 lives shattered by one memoir
When a memoir about evangelical abuse goes public, everyone faces consequences. Jen Tullock's solo show explores faith and trauma through…
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Before John Patrick Shanley won an Oscar for ‘Moonstruck,’ he wrote this Italian American heartbreaker
John Patrick Shanley's rarely revived play returns to NYC with Broadway stars Mary Testa and Wade McCollum in a heartfelt…
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1,650 playwrights want in: Why the O’Neill remains American theater’s essential incubator
The National Playwrights Conference received one of the highest number of entries in decades, proving there's a thirst for new…
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5 regional theater productions worth the trip this October
From Pulitzer winners to unpredictable solo shows, October's regional theater serves female revolutionaries, immigrant stories, and William Finn's legacy.
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Chloë Grace Moretz navigates tough love as a recovering addict in ‘Caroline’
Chloë Grace Moretz shines in "Caroline," a sharp family drama about sobriety, boundaries, and what we owe those who've hurt…
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One punch, two families, and a heart that won’t stop beating
Based on Jacob Dunne's memoir, "Punch" transforms one teen's deadly mistake into a powerful meditation on justice, grief, and forgiveness.
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John Leguizamo proves he’s still electric onstage, even when ‘The Other Americans’ lacks spark
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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Lou Wall’s truth budget: How much authenticity can one comic afford?
Lou Wall's viral Facebook Marketplace bed story sequel hits Off-Broadway.
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Steppenwolf’s ‘Mr. Wolf’ gets lost in its own universe
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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