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Ashlyn Maddox, Michael Cerveris, and Maxim Chlumecky in "A Christmas Carol" at PAC NYC.
Ashlyn Maddox, Michael Cerveris, and Maxim Chlumecky in "A Christmas Carol" at PAC NYC.
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Michael Cerveris leads a radiant ‘A Christmas Carol’ at PAC NYC
Ryan Leeds Dec 4, 2025 0

The Broadway hit "A Christmas Carol" returns to PAC NYC with Michael Cerveris leading a top-notch cast in this deeply…

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The cast of The Second City's "Holidazed and Amused."
The cast of The Second City's "Holidazed and Amused."
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The Second City unwraps seasonal satire in ‘Holidazed and Amused’
Lauren Emily Whalen Dec 2, 2025 0

The Second City's holiday show delivers sharp seasonal sketches and laugh-out-loud moments, even when the improv Ghost of Christmas Present…

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My Tony pick for Best Musical may blow up. And I’m weirdly OK with it
Matthew Wexler Jun 6, 2026
Juliana Canfield in the world premiere of "Girl, Interrupted."
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‘Girl, Interrupted’ has something urgent to say. So why does it feel so distant?
Matthew Wexler Jun 5, 2026
(l-r) Jeorge Bennett Watson, Ken Barnett and Stephen Spinella in "Jerome."
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In ‘Jerome,’ a dying man’s last gift is someone to leave behind
Jerry Portwood Jun 2, 2026
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The truth about being queer in the 90s can’t be found in a history book
Bil Browning Jun 2, 2026
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