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Our most-read theater reviews of 2025 reveal what had fans talking
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What made you click, read, and share? Our top five most-read theater reviews reveal the productions that sparked the most…

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Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and the cast of "Chess."
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‘Chess’ returns to Broadway with a Cold War that feels white hot
Matthew Wexler Nov 16, 2025 0

"Chess" returns to Broadway with Danny Strong's bold rewrite. Aaron Tveit and Lea Michele lead a Cold War musical that…

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Aaron Tveit, Lea Michelle and Nicholas Christophoer in a promotional photo for "Chess."
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Checkmate: ‘Chess’ returns to Broadway with Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher
Matthew Wexler May 28, 2025 0

"Chess" Returns to Broadway with an all-star cast, but will the Cold War plot hold up for modern-day audiences?

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Laura Zornosa Apr 15, 2026
The cast of "Titaníque."
Reviews
‘Titaníque’ arrives on Broadway bedazzled, afloat & kooky-krazy as ever
Matthew Wexler Apr 13, 2026
Ben Ehrenreich and Madeline Brewer in "Becky Shaw."
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‘Becky Shaw’ on Broadway: you probably won’t like these people either
Matthew Wexler Apr 12, 2026
Will Blum and Michael Burrell in "1776" at Paper Mill Playhouse.
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‘1776’ at Paper Mill Playhouse: bicker, delay, compromise, repeat
Matthew Wexler Apr 10, 2026
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