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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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Well, I’ll Let You Go: Coping with Grief, Magnificently

By Steven Suskin
May 14, 2026

★★★★★ Quincy Tyler Bernstine gives a whirlwind performance in a stunning new play by Bubba Weiler

What Happened Was and New Born: A Showcase for Fine Actors at the Minetta Lane

By Frank Scheck
May 14, 2026

The two works, running in repertory, feature performers of the caliber of Hugh Jackman, Cecily Strong, Corey Stoll, and Sepideh Moafi

Othello: Bedlam’s Four-Actor Version a Palpable Hit

By David Finkle
May 7, 2026

★★★★☆ Eric Tucker directs and plays Iago in this version, featuring Ryan Quinn, Susannah Hoffman and Susannah Millonzi

The Receptionist: A Drama That Puts You on Hold

By Frank Scheck
May 7, 2026

★★★☆☆ Katie Finneran stars in Second Stage's revival of Adam Bock's disturbing 2007 drama.

John Pizzarelli: Salute to Duke Ellington at the Carlyle

By Steven Suskin
May 6, 2026

A stellar symphony in jazz, at Café Carlyle

73 Seconds: He Remembers Mama

By Michael Sommers
May 6, 2026

★★★☆☆ En Garde Arts stages a new solo show inside a planetarium

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

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

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

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