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Latrice Pace, Sheléa Melody McDonald, Tiffany Mann, and Jordan E. Cooper (center) in "Oh Happy Day!"

Culture

Jordan E. Cooper on reclaiming divinity for those told they’re unworthy in ‘Oh Happy Day!’

Matthew Wexler Oct 14, 2025 0

"Oh Happy Day!" at The Public asks who deserves heaven. Jordan E. Cooper's answer: everyone. A must-see exploration of faith…

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Kristen Chenoweth in "The Queen of Versailles."

Reviews

‘The Queen of Versailles’: Even Kristin Chenoweth can’t save this Broadway house of cards

Matthew Wexler Nov 9, 2025

Bobby Moreno, Bartley Booz, Cricket Brown, Donetta Lavinia Grays, Jeff Biehl, and Bruce McKenzie in "The Burning Cauldron of Fiery Fire."

Reviews

Anne Washburn’s ‘The Burning Cauldron of Fiery Fire’ needs more time to simmer

Billy McEntee Nov 9, 2025

Exterior view of the Studio Museum in Harlem's new building, 2025. Courtesy Studio Museum in Harlem. Photo: Albert Vecerka/Esto.

Art

The Studio Museum in Harlem opens a new home, featuring Tom Lloyd and neighborhood soul

Matthew Wexler Nov 7, 2025

The cast of "44 The Musical."

Reviews

Yes we can: ’44 The Musical’ makes politics laughable again

Ryan Leeds Nov 6, 2025