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The cast of "Night Side Songs" at LCT3.
The cast of "Night Side Songs" at LCT3.
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Can a sing-along musical about cancer break your heart? ‘Night Side Songs’ never quite finds its pulse
Matthew Wexler Mar 1, 2026 0

"Night Side Songs" at Lincoln Center Theater asks you to feel something about life, illness, and death—but mostly asks you…

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Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz in "Ragtime" at Lincoln Center Theater. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz in "Ragtime" at Lincoln Center Theater. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
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‘Ragtime’ returns to Broadway with undeniable urgency and uncomfortable truths
Matthew Wexler Oct 16, 2025 0

The great American musical returns: "Ragtime"'s latest revival proves its message of social justice remains heartbreakingly relevant today.

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The cast of "5 Models in Ruins, 1981"
The cast of "5 Models in Ruins, 1981"
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Out of vogue: ‘Five Models in Ruins, 1981’ needs a makeover
Matthew Wexler May 5, 2025 0

A stylish set can't save 'Five Models in Ruins, 1981' from its superficial characters and forced finale in this fashion…

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Jeremy Jordan in "Floyd Collins" at Lincoln Center Theater.
Jeremy Jordan in "Floyd Collins" at Lincoln Center Theater.
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Jeremy Jordan shines in ‘Floyd Collins’ despite cavernous challenges
Matthew Wexler Apr 21, 2025 0

Jeremy Jordan isn't the only one feeling stuck in Lincoln Center Theater's "Floyd Collins," about a cave explorer trapped underground.

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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
(l-r) Nyasha Hatendi, Ben Beatty, and John Kani in '"Master Harold" ... and the Boys' at Geffen Playhouse.
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The Geffen’s ‘ “Master Harold” … and the Boys’ reminds us why Athol Fugard endures
Steven Vargas Apr 24, 2026
Luke Evans and Josh Rivera in "The Rocky Horror Show."
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Luke Evans goes for it. But ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ isn’t sure what it’s going for
Matthew Wexler Apr 23, 2026
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