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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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90 minutes, no intermission? perfect tote bag in NYC

Culture

90 minutes, no intermission? Perfect

Matthew Wexler Dec 6, 2025

"The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions" at Park Avenue Armory.

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This queer fantasia says “faggot” nearly 100 times and owns every single one

Matthew Wexler Dec 5, 2025

A selection of works from the Hammer Museum's "Made in L.A." biennial, including Alake Shilling, Greg Breda, and Carl Cheng.

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The Hammer Museum’s ‘Made in L.A.’ biennial proves the city’s creative chaos is its greatest asset

Karan Singh Dec 5, 2025

Ashlyn Maddox, Michael Cerveris, and Maxim Chlumecky in "A Christmas Carol" at PAC NYC.

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Michael Cerveris leads a radiant ‘A Christmas Carol’ at PAC NYC

Ryan Leeds Dec 4, 2025