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Monday, February 9, 2026

They Carry a Cake Onstage, and Share Dumplings Off by Douglas Corzine and Marissa Alper

Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty, the stars of the new musical "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)," meet for a stroll one blustery afternoon.

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Sunday, February 8, 2026

RED ROSE CHAIN AND JOANNA CARRICK by Libby Purves and Friends

This is an adapted version of a piece I wrote for The Times on 19 January. Following Joanna Carrick's funeral on Friday, it seems right to put it up here, because theatre pioneers and projec…

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

THE RAT TRAP Park Theatre Finsbury Park N by Libby Purves and Friends

SLY USEFUL OBSERVATION…MARRIAGE OF EQUALS Noel Coward was a lad of 18 when he finished this very adult portrait of a marriage in trouble, invalided out of the army, nervous and tuber…

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Monday, February 2, 2026

The Utah High School Drill Teams Who Dance With Intense Precision by Rachel Sherman and Cassidy Araiza

Two traditions, military dance and a game resembling Simon Says, make drill team distinct in Utah.

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

In Hostile Times, Maine Immigrants Cherish Artistic Traditions by Michaela Towfighi and Ryan David Brown

An apprenticeship program that passes on skills like Cambodian dance is persevering despite funding threats and ICE agents.

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A Puppet Theater Festival in Chicago Brings Warmth and Light by Laura Collins-Hughes and Alexander Coggin

Crowds are flocking to an annual festival for performances of "A Doll's House," a "Macbeth"-inspired witch tale and more featuring puppets big and small.

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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Letitia Wright, Cate Blanchett and Sandra Oh to star in National Theatre shows by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

Lineup for 2026 includes a Molière adaptation and a mash-up of Sophocles and Ingmar Bergman Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh and Letitia Wright will form part of the National Theatre's starry, fem…

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Friday, January 23, 2026

Turning 4 Miles of Silk Into a Stunning Theater Spectacle by Alex Marshall and Ilvy Njiokiktjien

Miet Warlop's work is visually breathtaking, but there are deep questions to ponder beneath the showy surfaces.

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Saturday, January 17, 2026

A 'Weird, Wonderful' Night at the 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' by Vidhya Nagarajan and Sarah Bahr

City Winery's 50th anniversary screening of the film encouraged some inventive dress up, including tributes to fan favorites like Rocky and Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

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Monday, January 5, 2026

Dance Moves From the Street, City Edition by Brian Seibert and Vincent Tullo

Dancers from Detroit, Chicago and Philadelphia demonstrate the fundamentals of their styles, revealing deep historical roots.

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Cynthia Erivo is Dracula, Gentleman Jack does ballet and Phil Wang's mega-tour: theatre, dance and comedy in 2026 by Arifa Akbar, Lyndsey Winship and Brian Logan

Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner unite for Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Michael Sheen launches Welsh National Theatre and Bridget Christie revs up for a return to the stage Continue reading...

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Saturday, January 3, 2026

How Jenelle Manzi, a 'Nutcracker' Ballerina, Spends a Day with New York City Ballet by Nadav Gavrielov and Ye Fan

Jenelle Manzi started a nutrition company while performing with New York City Ballet. Now she's doing her makeup in cabs and taking Zoom meetings as she sews pointe shoes.

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Friday, January 2, 2026

Stephen Schwartz Criticizes Kennedy Center, Saying He Won't Host Gala by Adam Nagourney and Matt Stevens

The Washington National Opera said the "Wicked" composer was scheduled to host its annual event at the center this spring.

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

'Dancing on bones': Mariupol theatre to reopen with staging of Russian fairytale by Shaun Walker, Pjotr Sauer and Artem Mazhulin

Restoration presented as rebuilding, but many see it as part of a broader Russification effort in occupied Ukrainian city The Mariupol Drama Theatre, destroyed in a Russian airstrike in 2022…

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

In 'Ann Lee,' Dance Is the Fuel for a Godly 18th-Century Rave by Gia Kourlas and Lila Barth

"The Testament of Ann Lee," starring Amanda Seyfried, tells the story of the Shakers and their feminist leader. Dance and music are its vital, mystical language.

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Saturday, December 27, 2025

How Anthony Ramos, a 'Hamilton' Star, Spends a Day at His Brooklyn Bar by Sarah Bahr and Ahmed Gaber

Anthony Ramos loves hanging out with customers during busy days that may find him writing a new musical, catching a friend in a show or performing in his own.

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Thursday, December 25, 2025

'The best thing I have ever witnessed on stage': readers' favourite theatre of 2025 by Guardian Readers and Alfie Packham

A transcendent new take on King Lear, a thrilling Evita and a show at Glasgow's revamped Citizens that reduced one viewer to a 'blubbering wreck' are among your highlights' More on the best …

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025

In Ontario, the Uplifting Case of a Ballet Company's Stolen 'Nutcracker' Sets by Martha Schabas and Brett Gundlock

Ballet Jörgen's holiday scare reaffirmed its mission: taking the art form to remote towns and outposts where most people have never seen a pas de deux.

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Monday, December 22, 2025

Reading 'A Christmas Carol' Aloud, and Leaning Into Its Dark Side by Jillian Rayfield and Alice Zoo

An actor at the Dickens Museum in London is delivering dramatic performances of the classic holiday tale, just like the writer himself once did for sold-out crowds.

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Saturday, December 20, 2025

CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG Apollo WC2 by Libby Purves and Friends

A VERY GREAT TALENT TO AMUSE         Rival psychopathies emerge from the first moments of "Cornley Drama Society" as Chris (Daniel Fraser) and Robert (Henry Lewis) face off  a…

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Friday, December 19, 2025

OH MARY! Trafalgar Theatre SW1 by Libby Purves and Friends

OH DEAR…     Event theatre!  New from NY!     It got Tony and Pulitzer nominations,  and smart Broadway people called it "heartwarming:  and "best crafted and exacting…

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Thursday, December 18, 2025

CHRISTMAS DAY Almeida, NW by Libby Purves and Friends

UNDER AN ALIEN TREE    The suffering and the pity of Gaza affects us all:  bitter division on the streets,  hysterical demonstrations feeding a violently rising antisemitism. And…

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

The best theatre, comedy and dance of 2025 by Arifa Akbar, Brian Logan and Lyndsey Winship

A meet-cute between Humanity and Earth, a mod ballet and Nick Mohammed's career-best standup set " our critics pick the best stage shows of the year 10. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry…

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'Paddington: The Musical': At Just 4 Feet, He's London's Biggest New Stage Star by Alex Marshall and Kalpesh Lathigra

Audiences are falling in love with the title character in "Paddington: The Musical." Bringing such a beloved bear to the stage was "a huge responsibility," the show's director said.

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Arts funding in England must be protected from politics, Hodge report urges by Lanre Bakare and Nadia Khomami

Arts Council England must remain free from interference to ensure artistic freedom, says report by Labour peer Arts Council England needs to scrap its flagship strategy, ensure that arts fun…

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Sunday, December 14, 2025

Tom Hanks on the Electrifying (and Terrifying) Experience of Writing a Play by Tom Hanks and Thomas Prior

The actor also stars in the Off Broadway production of "This World of Tomorrow," a yearslong project at the Shed through Dec. 21.

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Friday, December 12, 2025

Barbican to close its doors for a year for multimillion-pound renovation by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

London site's theatre, music venue and galleries to close in June 2028, in first stage of upgrades before 50th anniversary The Barbican will close its doors for 12 months from June 2028 as i…

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INTO THE WOODS Bridge Theatre, SE1 by Libby Purves and Friends

     "The woods are lovely, dark and deep…" "  They certainly  are when designed by Tom Scutt .  And Jordan Fein's glorious new production will,  I think, conver…

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

16 Best Theater Moments of 2025 by Laura Collins-Hughes, Alexis Soloski and Elisabeth Vincentelli

Lea Michele's star turn in "Chess." Kara Young as an 8-year-old. A 12-minute monologue delivered from a cloud. These are our favorite scenes from this year.

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THE BFG. Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford upon Avon by Libby Purves and Friends

DRINK DEEP OF GLORIUMPTIOUS FROBSCOTTLE          The RSC holiday season show offers  a rising generation  some proper theatrical wonder, away from banal screen CGI and a…

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025

CINDERELLA AND THE MATZO BALL. JW3 , Finchley Rd by Libby Purves and Friends

CINDERELLA AND THE MATZO BALL.          JW3. , Finchley Rd L'CHAIM !  TO LIFE,  AND PANTOMIME JOKES     It's not often that you get to hiss and boo Prince Ch…

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off