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DEATH OF A SALESMAN

Attention must be paid to staggering performances from Nathan Lane and
Laurie Metcalf in Joe Mantello’s revival of the Arthur Miller classic

frank scheck
★★★★★
david finkle
★★★★☆

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Hamlet: To Be or Not to Be Seen? Definitely to Be

By David Finkle
May 4, 2026

★★★★☆ Hiran Abeysekera is the tough title figure of the classic, Robert Hastie directs

Hamlet: Cool and Clear

By Michael Sommers
May 4, 2026

★★★☆☆ Hiran Abeysekera heads a multicultural ensemble in the National Theatre’s visiting production

Cable Street: Timely Echoes of a Little Known Battle

By Roma Torre
May 4, 2026

★★★★☆ Brits Off Broadway at 59E59 Theaters dazzles with a new musical about a true event in UK history.

Kenrex: A True Crime Thriller Boasting Rollercoaster Thrills

By David Finkle
April 27, 2026

★★★★★ Actor Jack Holden and writer/director Ed Stambolloulian hit the bull's eye with Kenrex

Kenrex: True Crime Time in Flyover Country

By Michael Sommers
April 27, 2026

★★★☆☆ An English import showcases Jack Holden’s Olivier Award-winning performance as an ugly American

The Lost Boys: Vampire Musical Lacks Bite

By Frank Scheck
April 26, 2026

★★★☆☆ Michael Arden directs this lavish musical adaptation of the 1987 cult film about a teenage boy who falls in with a gang of bloodsuckers.

The Lost Boys: Bite, But Not Enough Blood

By Roma Torre
April 26, 2026

★★★☆☆ Broadway sinks its teeth into the 1987 vampire movie and emerges with a visually thrilling if not so scary musical

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone: Revival of Wilson’s Drama About “Finding Your Song” Mostly Sings

By Frank Scheck
April 25, 2026

★★★★☆ Cedric the Entertainer and Taraji P. Henson star in Debbie Allen's revival of August Wilson's modern classic.

Critics’ Picks

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone: Revival of Wilson’s Drama About “Finding Your Song” Mostly Sings

★★★★☆ Cedric the Entertainer and Taraji P. Henson star in Debbie Allen's revival of August Wilson's modern classic.

The Balusters cast

The Balusters: Love Thy Rule-Following, Historically Appropriate Neighbor

★★★★☆ Kenny Leon directs David Lindsay-Abaire’s new comedy about a neighborhood association gone wrong

Proof: 25-year-old Pulitzer Winner Proves to Be Even Better Than Before

★★★★★ Ayo Edebiri heads the cast in Thomas Kail’s production of the David Auburn play

Death of a Salesman: More Relevant Than Ever

★★★★★ Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf and Christopher Abbott star in Joe Mantello's emotionally searing revival.

Cats the Jellicle Ball ensemble

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Becky Shaw: A Brilliant Dissection of Love and Family Dysfunction

★★★★★ Gina Gionfriddo's 2008 black comedy gets a masterful revival from Second Stage Theater

Giant: Antisemitism Laid Bare

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Every Brilliant Thing: A Lustrous Evening with Daniel Radcliffe

★★★★★ Duncan Macmillan’s play is an unexpected Broadway treat

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