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A collage of costumes by Paul Tazewell: "West Side Story," "Hamilton," and "Wicked."

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From ‘Wicked’ to ‘West Side Story’: Paul Tazewell proves costume design is fine art

Lauren Emily Whalen Jan 21, 2026 0

Paul Tazewell's award-winning costumes from "Hamilton," "Wicked" & more take over Chicago's Griffin Museum through September.

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"Theater Kid" by Jeffrey Seller

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Broadway’s secret sauce: How ‘Theater Kid’ Jeffrey Seller cooked up ‘Hamilton’ & ‘Rent’

Matthew Wexler Apr 25, 2025 0

Broadway producer Jeffrey Seller tells all in a new memoir that traces his early years to the biggest hits of…

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Leslie Odom Jr. and the original Broadway cast of Hamilton

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Leslie Odom, Jr. goes back to the room where it happened

Matthew Wexler Apr 14, 2025 0

Tony winner Leslie Odom, Jr. returns to the cast of "Hamilton" for a limited run this fall.

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The world premiere of "Kramer/Fauci" at NYU Skirball.

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‘Kramer/Fauci’ proves the best friendships are forged in fury

Matthew Wexler Feb 15, 2026

(l-r) Marianna Gailus, Midori Francis, and Cillian O'Sullivan in 'Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia' at Geffen Playhouse.

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Geffen’s ‘Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia’ can’t escape its own ending

Matthew Wexler Feb 14, 2026

Sean Hayes in "The Unknown."

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Sean Hayes turns the psychological thriller inside out in ‘The Unknown’

Matthew Wexler Feb 13, 2026

Tobia Menzies, Ruby Stokes, Lorna Brown, Lee Braithwaite, and Emma D'Arcy in "The Other Place."

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‘The Other Place’ turns a house renovation into Greek tragedy at The Shed

Lindsay B. Davis Feb 12, 2026