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"Chicago The Musical"

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‘Chicago’ still has plenty to say about America’s ugliest impulses

Matthew Wexler Feb 5, 2026 0

The longest-running American musical on Broadway remains shockingly relevant. "Chicago"'s warnings about America ring truer than ever.

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NYC Broadway Week 2026 composite

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NYC Broadway Week cheat sheet: 5 picks from critics who’ve seen them all

Matthew Wexler Jan 11, 2026 0

NYC Broadway Week runs Jan 20–Feb 12. We narrowed 27 shows to five must-sees, including our first 5-star musical of…

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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…

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A collage of Chicago theater productions

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Spring stunners: 3 bold Chicago productions that redefine theater’s boundaries

Matthew Wexler May 8, 2025 0

Chicago's theater scene is heating up with three standout productions that deserve your attention.

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NYC Off-Broadway Week picks: Mexodus, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, 11 to Midnight.

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NYC Off-Broadway cheat sheet: ‘Mexodus,’ ‘Spelling Bee,’ TikTok stars Cost n’ Mayor & more

Jude Cramer Feb 18, 2026

357: April Matthis, Mallory Portnoy, Maria Elena Ramirez, and Elizabeth Marvel in "The Dinosaurs" at Playwrights Horizons.

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6 women, 1 room, infinite timelines: ‘The Dinosaurs’ at Playwrights Horizons

Matthew Wexler Feb 17, 2026

Aisha Jackson and Avery Wilson performs with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall.

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Carnegie Hall gets its groove back with The New York Pops

Ryan Leeds Feb 17, 2026

Kemi-Bo Jacobs and Rory Alexander in "Hamnet."

Reviews

‘Hamnet’ chases modern grief, but sacrifices historical truth

Lauren Emily Whalen Feb 16, 2026