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"Was That Racist?" book cover

"Was That Racist?" book cover

Books

Book Review: ‘Was That Racist?’ asks the questions we’re all thinking

Matthew Wexler Jan 6, 2026 0

Evelyn Carter's "Was That Racist?" offers clarity for bias debates—including the ones on Broadway.

Andrew Barth Feldman

Andrew Barth Feldman

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Andrew Barth Feldman gets plugged in as new ‘Oliver’ in Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’

Matthew Wexler Jul 24, 2025 0

The Tony-winning musical Maybe Happy Ending welcomes a new Helperbot as Darren Criss takes a nine-week hiatus this fall. Andrew…

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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Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead book cover

Books

What is art? What is crime? Colson Whitehead’s ‘Cool Machine’ lets its characters argue it out

By Melissa Iachan Jul 24, 2026

Whistler book cover by Ann Patchett

Books

In Ann Patchett’s ‘Whistler,’ a chance reunion never finds its footing

Lauren Emily Whalen Jul 22, 2026

Kokandy Productions "Hair."

Reviews

‘Hair’ can still spark a revolution, and this Chicago revival proves it

Lauren Emily Whalen Jul 20, 2026

Bryan Safi in "Are You Mad At Me??"

Reviews

In ‘Are You Mad At Me??,’ Bryan Safi wants you to like him. Mission accomplished

Jerry Portwood Jul 19, 2026