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(clockwise from upper left) Chess, Ragtime, Art, Rob Lake Magic, TheQueen of Versailles."
(clockwise from upper left) Chess, Ragtime, Art, Rob Lake Magic, TheQueen of Versailles."
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Our most-read theater reviews of 2025 reveal what had fans talking
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What made you click, read, and share? Our top five most-read theater reviews reveal the productions that sparked the most…

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Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and the cast of "Chess."
Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and the cast of "Chess."
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‘Chess’ returns to Broadway with a Cold War that feels white hot
Matthew Wexler Nov 16, 2025 0

"Chess" returns to Broadway with Danny Strong's bold rewrite. Aaron Tveit and Lea Michele lead a Cold War musical that…

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Aaron Tveit, Lea Michelle and Nicholas Christophoer in a promotional photo for "Chess."
Aaron Tveit, Lea Michelle and Nicholas Christophoer in a promotional photo for "Chess."
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Checkmate: ‘Chess’ returns to Broadway with Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher
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"Chess" Returns to Broadway with an all-star cast, but will the Cold War plot hold up for modern-day audiences?

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Lindsay B. Davis Apr 28, 2026
Jack Holden in "KENREX."
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‘Kenrex’ puts a broken justice system on trial and the verdict will haunt you
Matthew Wexler Apr 26, 2026
(l-r) LJ Benet, Ali Louis Bourzgui, Brian Flores, Dean Maupin, and Sean Grandillo in "The Lost Boys."
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‘The Lost Boys’: a bloody good blockbuster in a thirsty Broadway season
Bobby McGuire Apr 26, 2026
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The Geffen’s ‘ “Master Harold” … and the Boys’ reminds us why Athol Fugard endures
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