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Sandra Oh and Lupita Nyong'o in Free Shakespeare in the Park's "Twelfth Night."
Sandra Oh and Lupita Nyong'o in Free Shakespeare in the Park's "Twelfth Night."
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Free Shakespeare in the Park roars back to life with Lupita Nyong’o & Sandra Oh in a dazzling ‘Twelfth Night’
Matthew Wexler Aug 21, 2025 0

The newly renovated Delacorte Theater debuts with a star-studded Shakespeare comedy featuring real-life siblings Lupita and Junior Nyong'o.

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Aurora Penepacker and the cast of Kokandy Productions' "Amélie."
Aurora Penepacker and the cast of Kokandy Productions' "Amélie."
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This underground Chicago theater just made ‘Amélie’ better than Broadway
Lauren Emily Whalen Aug 4, 2025 0

Kokandy's whimsical 'Amélie' starring Aurora Penepacker proves intimacy beats spectacle at Chopin Theatre through September 28.

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(l to r) Stephanie Berry, Davóne Tines, and Frank Senior in "The Gospel at Colonus."
(l to r) Stephanie Berry, Davóne Tines, and Frank Senior in "The Gospel at Colonus."
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Divine intervention: ‘The Gospel at Colonus’ turns tragedy into testimony
Matthew Wexler Jul 14, 2025 0

Director Shayok Misha Chowdhury transforms cursed kings into gospel gold in Little Island's most ambitious production yet.

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The cast of "Dead Outlaw."
The cast of "Dead Outlaw."
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No body better: ‘Dead Outlaw’ is Broadway’s most unlikely hit
Matthew Wexler Apr 27, 2025 0

From bungled heist to carnival attraction, Broadway's "Dead Outlaw" kills it as 2025's best new musical about life after death.

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Jonathan Groff in "Just in Time."
Jonathan Groff in "Just in Time."
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Forget what you think about biomusicals: Jonathan Groff changes the game ‘Just in Time’
Matthew Wexler Apr 27, 2025 0

Jonathan Groff brings crooner Bobby Darin to life, but don't expect a traditional tribute performance. This one stops time. Literally.

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Sadie Sink in "John Proctor is the Villain."
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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The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Picture of Dorian Gray
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The 26 faces of Sarah Snook
Matthew Wexler Mar 28, 2025 0

Director Kip Williams creates a Dorian Gray for the selfie generation with "Succession"'s Sarah Snook at its center.

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The cast of Sanaz Toossi’s "English."
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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