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Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The Never-Ending Life of ‘Les Misérables’ by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Concert versions and touring productions keep the spirit of 19th-century French revolutionaries alive.

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Monday, July 20, 2026
Friday, July 10, 2026

‘Giulia’ Review: Jennifer Nettles Delivers Empowerment (and Poison) by Elisabeth Vincentelli

A stirring but tonally muddled new musical about the “poison queen of Palermo” gets an elegant Off Broadway production.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

18 Off and Off Off Broadway Shows to See in July by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Kerry Washington and Kara Young pay tribute to Whoopi Goldberg, while Raúl Esparza takes on Shakespeare in the Park.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Plays, Musicals and Theater Festivals Across the U.S. Worth Traveling For by Laura Collins-Hughes and Elisabeth Vincentelli

Across the country, audiences will find an abundance of Shakespeare, exciting new plays, and musicals and regional repertories in bucolic settings.

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Saturday, June 20, 2026

How These High Schoolers Are Preparing for the 2026 Jimmy Awards by Elisabeth Vincentelli and Dolly Faibyshev

Each June, students from around the country come to New York for the Jimmy Awards. We tagged along for a day of their intensive musical-theater residency.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

Mariska Hargitay on ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ and Finding Inspiration From Jalen Brunson by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The “Law & Order: SVU” actress “was really scared” about starring in “Every Brilliant Thing.” Who does she look to for inspiration? The Knicks, of course.

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Monday, June 15, 2026

Jessie Buckley in ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ and More Theater to Stream by Elisabeth Vincentelli

If you can’t make it to Shakespeare in the Park, check out a version starring Josh O’Connor. Other picks include Matthew López’s “The Inheritance.”

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Monday, June 8, 2026

On Broadway’s Biggest Night, ‘Saturday Night Live’ Shows Its Strength by Derrick Bryson Taylor and Elisabeth Vincentelli

The long-running sketch comedy show proved its power during the Tony Awards on Sunday, with Lorne Michaels and several former stars grabbing the spotlight.

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Sunday, June 7, 2026
Sunday, May 31, 2026

‘And Then the Rodeo Burned Down’ Review: Tenderness as Transgression by Elisabeth Vincentelli

In their Off Broadway debut at Ars Nova, Xhloe and Natasha play two rodeo clowns, until the lights go out and the show takes a turn.

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Friday, May 22, 2026

‘Girl, Interrupted’ Continues, This Time Onstage at the Public Theater by Elisabeth Vincentelli

This 1993 memoir, which became a film with Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie, is now a play with songs by Aimee Mann. Here’s how the latest iteration came to be.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

A Beloved Theater Festival Is Back. Let the Adventures Begin. by Elisabeth Vincentelli

With the new play “Titans,” Clubbed Thumb’s Summerworks series opens with a sharp ensemble work.

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara in ‘Fallen Angels,’ and More Theater to Stream by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The actresses both scored Tony nominations for their hilarious turns in Noël Coward’s 1925 farce. Also catch Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler in “The Last Five Years.”

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Our Favorite Moments From This Year’s Tony-Nominated Broadway Shows by Helen Shaw, Jesse Green, Laura Collins-Hughes, Elisabeth Vincentelli and Sara Krulwich

Here are some of the brilliant moments our writers can’t shake from this year’s batch of Tony-nominated productions.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Tony Nominations Snubs and Surprises: Lea Michele Left Out, ‘Titaníque’ Shines by Helen Shaw, Jesse Green, Alexis Soloski, Scott Heller, Elisabeth Vincentelli and Laura Collins-Hughes

Lea Michele, Adrien Brody and other boldface names were left out, while June Squibb, André De Shields and Layton Williams as an iceberg were among the surprises.

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Monday, May 4, 2026

18 Off Broadway Shows to Catch in May by Elisabeth Vincentelli

“Little Shop of Horrors” has some new stars. Romeo and Juliet bring their love to the Delacorte. And Hugh Jackman stars in “New Born” at the Minetta Lane Theater.

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Monday, April 27, 2026

‘Kenrex’ Review: Plunging Into the Violent World of True Crime by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The play, by Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian at the Lucille Lortel Theater, tells the story of a brutal bully who was shot and killed in plain view.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

‘Schmigadoon!’ Review: Oh, What a Beautiful Sendup by Elisabeth Vincentelli and Sara Krulwich

Cinco Paul’s loving spoof of Golden Age musicals, adapted from a TV series, comes to Broadway, where its charming musical numbers can really shine.

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Sunday, April 12, 2026

'Titaníque' on Broadway: Wild 'Titanic' Parody, With Celine Dion as Kooky Guide by Elisabeth Vincentelli

This "Titanic" parody fueled by Dion's hits, silly ad-libs and pop culture references had the humblest of beginnings. Now the show has docked on Broadway.

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Friday, March 27, 2026

Don't Let the Name Harry Hole Fool You. The Important One Is Jo Nesbo. by Elisabeth Vincentelli

After a disappointing movie adaptation, the Norwegian author took the reins as showrunner in a new Netflix series based on his Detective Hole books.

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Friday, March 20, 2026

'Monte Cristo' Review: A Tale of Betrayal, on Two Counts by Elisabeth Vincentelli

An adaptation has a twist that doesn't track, and songs that benefit from an excellent cast, including Norm Lewis, Sierra Boggess and Adam Jacobs.

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026

'Ulster American' Review: Matthew Broderick as a Star Blinded by Privilege by Elisabeth Vincentelli

David Ireland's satire follows a Hollywood actor whose cluelessness leads to a combustible confrontation.

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Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe in 'Merrily We Roll Along' and More Theater to Stream by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Joined by Daniel Radcliffe, Groff stars in the hit Broadway production of the Sondheim musical. And there are (count 'em) three productions of "The Importance of Being Earnest" this month.

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Bughouse' Review: Inside Henry Darger's Unwieldy Mind by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Henry Darger, a recluse who left behind thousands of wild illustrations upon his death, is the subject of fascination in this one-man show.

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Hugh Jackman in 'Sexual Misconduct' and 23 Other Off Broadway Shows to See in March by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Hugh Jackman returns in "Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes," Jesse Tyler Ferguson plays Truman Capote, and Celia Keenan-Bolger and Tony Shalhoub star in an "Antigone" riff.

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Monday, March 2, 2026

For a Lesbian Twist on 'Cyrano,' They Enlisted an Indigo Girl by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Opening a decade after "Fun Home" debuted on Broadway, the new musical "Starstruck" has a lesbian protagonist and a female creative team. That still seems radical.

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Monday, February 23, 2026

'Mother Russia' Review: A New Play That's as Funny as It's Smart by Elisabeth Vincentelli

A strong cast stars in Lauren Yee's new play, part of a cycle of works about the collisions between 20th-century communism and pop culture.

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Sunday, February 22, 2026

Ethan Slater Stars as the Mime Marcel Marceau in 'Marcel on the Train' by Elisabeth Vincentelli

This bio play about Marcel Marceau, which delves into his part in the French Resistance, stars Ethan Slater (yes, that's Boq from the "Wicked" movies).

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Kathleen Chalfant and Elizabeth Marvel Are Sobriety Sisters in 'The Dinosaurs' by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Kathleen Chalfant, Elizabeth Marvel, April Matthis and other actors deliver top-notch performances in a play that leaves questions unanswered.

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