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November regional theater composite

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5 regional theater productions worth the trip this November

Lauren Emily Whalen Nov 3, 2025 0

November openings bring Mozart rivalry, 80s power suits, heartbreak ballads, and radical joy to regional theaters nationwide.

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The cast of "Sumo" at The Public Theater.

Reviews

‘Sumo’: Six rikishi, one heya, & countless secrets

Matthew Wexler Mar 7, 2025 0

Playwright Lisa Sanaye Dring brings the world of sumo to life in a new play at The Public Theater.

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Beyoncé and Dolly Parton book covers

Books Music

From Beyoncé deep cuts to Dolly in photos: 5 music books worth unwrapping this holiday season

Matthew Wexler Nov 28, 2025

(l-r) Company XIV's "Nutcracker Rouge," Mandy Gonzalez at Carnegie Hall, and Shepard Fairey's "Out of Print."

Culture

Mandy Gonzalez at Carnegie Hall and other reasons to stay thankful for live art & culture

Matthew Wexler Nov 27, 2025

David Byrne performs at LA's Dolby Theatre during the North American leg of his "Who Is the Sky?" tour.

Music

‘Who Is the Sky?’: David Byrne brings his electric act to the stage to figure it out

Karan Singh Nov 26, 2025

Company XIV's "Nutcracker Rouge." Photo by Mark Shelby Perry.

Reviews

15 years in, ‘Nutcracker Rouge’ remains NYC’s sexiest holiday tradition

Bobby McGuire Nov 23, 2025