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September 30, 2024 8:57 pm

McNeal: Robert Downey Jr. Stars in Riveting New Play

★★★★★ From Marvel to “method,” the movie star is the real deal in his Broadway debut as a writer hooked on AI

September 24, 2024 10:00 pm

Ghost of John McCain: Spirited Journey Inside Trump’s Head

★★★☆☆ The musical satire about the late senator will have liberals dying of laughter; others, maybe not so much

September 6, 2024 7:00 pm

Table 17: A hearty dish of love, loss and laughter

★★★★☆ Make your reservations now for Douglas Lyons’ sweet and savory romcom starring Tony-winner Kara Young

April 26, 2024 12:59 pm

Illinoise: Lots of Good Noise To Dance To

Illinoise Broadway cast

★★★★☆ Choreographer Justin Peck presents a stage adaptation of Sufjan Stevens’ boffo album with total finesse

April 18, 2024 9:24 pm

Suffs: The Brilliant New Musical That Demands to be Heard

★★★★★ Shaina Taub’s suffs are young, scrappy and hungry in their heroic battle to win the vote.

April 11, 2024 8:55 pm

The Outsiders: The Popular Novel and Film is Now a Killer Musical

★★★★☆ The S. E. Hinton classic gets the Broadway treatment courtesy of a gang of talented young guns led by director Danya Taymor.

April 1, 2024 8:00 pm

Stalker: A Magical New Import From Sweden

★★★★☆ The Swedish magicians who stumped Penn & Teller arrive in New York

March 24, 2024 9:00 pm

Philadelphia, Here I Come!: The Brian Friel Classic Returns In Grand Fashion

★★★★★ The Tony-nominated best play is revived in a Broadway calibre production at the Irish Rep

March 14, 2024 8:54 pm

The Notebook: A Musical Romance Made For Fans to Love

★★★☆☆ After a successful run on page and screen, the popular love story looks to score on Broadway

February 28, 2024 2:52 am

The Ally: Josh Radnor Shines in Itamar Moses’ Expansive New Drama

★★★☆☆ The Public Theater production hashes out all sides in the age-old Israeli/Palestinian conflict

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The Winter’s Tale: Shakespeare’s Romance Right for Summer

By David Finkle

★★★★★ Daniel Sullivan directs with his standard skill, Raúl Esparza, Lily Rabe head superb cast

An American Daughter: Wendy Wasserstein’s Play Shows Its Age

By Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ Jean Lichty plays the title role in this unevenly acted revival also featuring Montego Glover and Robert Sean Leonard

An American Daughter: Wendy Wasserstein Revival Falters

By David Finkle

★★☆☆☆ The swift-tongued playwright takes on a flawed powerful woman, Sarna Lapine directs

Casey Likes: Back to the Past, as a Young’un Remembers It

By Elysa Gardner

The rising Broadway star traces his young life and career through music, with nods to classic rock, Alan Menken, and the Jonas Brothers

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Just in Time: Jeremy Jordan Will Be Your Bobby Darin From Now On

★★★★☆ Replacing Jonathan Groff, the Broadway veteran delivers a stellar turn in the musical that merits a repeat viewing.

The Saviors: What Would Jesus Do?

★★★★☆ Writer Bubba Weiler and director Jack Serio offer a tender drama of faith and friendship

Giulia The Poison Queen of Palermo: Pure Theatrical Alchemy

★★★★★ Death really does become her, as the writer, composer and star - Jennifer Nettles - serves up a killer new musical.

women of Birthright

Birthright: Six Characters in Search of a Common Ground

★★★★☆ Politics underscore but don’t overpower the character-driven epic from Jonathan Spector

Melanie Moore in Black Swan. Photo by Hawver and Hall

From Cambridge, MA: Black Swan, Tu-Tu Thrilling

★★★★☆ Classy musicalization of a psychosexual cinethriller uses human and technical legerdemain to spellbind

Death of a Salesman: More Relevant Than Ever

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

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