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The cast of "The Reservoir" at Geffen Playhouse

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In ‘The Reservoir,’ bubbies, tough love & Jazzercise pave the road to recovery

Lindsay B. Davis Jun 27, 2025 0

In Jack Brasch's new play, "The Reservoir," a quartet of elders rallies to help their college-age grandson get sober.

Jay Ellis and Stephanie Nur in "Duke & Roya."

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Jay Ellis and Stephanie Nur navigate war-torn romance in ‘Duke & Roya’

Matthew Wexler Jun 24, 2025 0

By Matthew Wexler A pop singer and her bodyguard (The Bodyguard), a prominent executive and her assistant (The Proposal), and…

Namir Smallwood and Amy Morton in "You Will Get Sick."

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‘You Will Get Sick’ delivers brains, heart & courage, but ocassionally stumbles over its own yellow brick road

Lauren Emily Whalen Jun 17, 2025 0

Noah Diaz's "You Will Get Sick" offers a unique take on mortality and human connection through the lens of "The…

Jean Smart in "Call Me Izzy." Photo: Marc J. Franklin

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Jean Smart trades stand-up for stanzas in Broadway’s ‘Call Me Izzy’

Matthew Wexler Jun 12, 2025 0

Jean Smart trades Vegas luxury for Louisiana drama in "Call Me Izzy," her first time on Broadway in 25 years.

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In ‘Angry Alan,’ John Krasinski’s mid-life meltdown takes a torch to male victimhood

Bobby McGuire Jun 11, 2025 0

John Krasinski delivers a captivating and unsettling performance as a man consumed by the Men's Gender Activism movement.

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.

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.

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?

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

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…

In ‘The Reservoir,’ bubbies, tough love & Jazzercise pave the road to recovery

Jay Ellis and Stephanie Nur navigate war-torn romance in ‘Duke & Roya’

‘You Will Get Sick’ delivers brains, heart & courage, but ocassionally stumbles over its own yellow brick road

Jean Smart trades stand-up for stanzas in Broadway’s ‘Call Me Izzy’

In ‘Angry Alan,’ John Krasinski’s mid-life meltdown takes a torch to male victimhood

Red Bull’s treatment of Molière’s ‘The Imaginary Invalid’ shows promise; side effects may vary

The upside downer: Broadway’s ‘Stranger Things’ prequel bleeds out

Ryan J. Haddad’s measured monologue leaves us thirsty for more

Sadie Sink leads a powerful Gen Z takedown of ‘The Crucible’

In ‘Glengarry Glen Ross,’ Broadway leverages TV stars Kieran Culkin & Bob Odenkirk as prime real estate

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‘A Chorus Line’ turns 50, goes global & proves it was always bigger than Broadway

Artist Henry Darger built a universe. ‘Bughouse’ merely knocks at the door

Daniel Radcliffe high-fives the entire Hudson Theatre, and that’s kind of the problem

‘Antigone (This Play I Read in High School)’ swaps burial rites for reproductive rights