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A collage of production photos from "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," "Ragtime," and "Just in Time."
A collage of production photos from "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," "Ragtime," and "Just in Time."
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Set change: Our favorite 5-star shows still playing
Matthew Wexler Aug 10, 2026 0

Some are closing soon, one's transferring to Broadway, another just got a new leading man. Four shows worth a trip…

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2024-25 Broadway season recap
2024-25 Broadway season recap
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There’s no Tony for chemistry, but it can make or break a Broadway show
Matthew Wexler Jun 12, 2025 0

What creates Broadway chemistry? Inside the 2024-25 season's explosive hits and shows that couldn't find their spark.

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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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Matte Martinez and the cast of "In the Heights."
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Could Broadway make room for a third Lin-Manuel Miranda musical?
Matthew Wexler Nov 8, 2026
(l-r) Jaspal Binning, Lauren Ambrose, Tom Riley, Brittany Bradford, Nina Ross, and Elizabeth Yeoman in "The Unbelievers."
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In ‘The Unbelievers,’ Lauren Ambrose lives inside every parent’s nightmare
Matthew Wexler Nov 6, 2026
Finn Jones and Anna Camp in "2:22 A Ghost Story."
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The loudest thing haunting ‘2:22 A Ghost Story’ has four legs and a tail
Jerry Portwood Nov 5, 2026
Adam Chanler-Berat in "Slanted Floors."
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‘Slanted Floors’ invites you to pull up a chair in a gay couple’s living room. Stare if you must.
Jerry Portwood Nov 3, 2026
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