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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

‘Ragtime’ Star Joshua Henry Is Bringing Broadway to Its Feet by Brittani Samuel and Vincent Tullo

Joshua Henry, a Tony nominee for his thrilling performance in “Ragtime,” credits the demanding role with helping him “feel like I have mastered the voice.”

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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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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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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Mearns and Melnick, Dance Stars Who Choose Each Other by Gia Kourlas and Vincent Alban

In "Superbloom," the latest work by the ballet dancer Sara Mearns and the postmodern choreographer Jodi Melnick, women are at the forefront.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Tango Therapy: How the Dance of Passion Is Helping Parkinson's Patients by Magalí Druscovich and Pam Belluck

Once a week, patients in an Argentine hospital with Parkinson's disease use the movements of tango to help address issues of balance, stiffness and coordination.

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Monday, March 23, 2026

New Yorkers, Have You Found Your Microscene? by Kate Guadagnino, Nick Haramis and Jennifer Livingston

A sampling of the city's creative cohorts and the places where they gather, from the Tompkins Square Park monkey bars to a hair salon that doubles as an art gallery.

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Friday, February 27, 2026

Chris Fleming Uses Dance to Make Us Laugh in His HBO Special by Melena Ryzik and Vincent Tullo

The kind of performer other stand-ups rave about, Chris Fleming turns to choreography to land jokes in his new HBO special.

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Monday, February 16, 2026

André De Shields and Junior LaBeija Team Up for 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' by Elisabeth Vincentelli and Marcus Maddox

Fifty years ago, Junior LaBeija couldn't afford to see André De Shields in "The Wiz." Now, they're starring together in a reimagining of "Cats."

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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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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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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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Sunday, December 7, 2025
Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Is Gen X Actually the Greatest Generation? by Amanda Fortini and Neal Slavin

How one era changed everything about the culture " and why we're so nostalgic for its creations.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Those Little Chimes That Say 'Please Take Your Seat' by Michaela Towfighi and Vincent Alban

At New York's performing arts venues, herding audiences is a melodic mission.

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'Lahpphon/Lost' Was a Hit in Oslo. But in the Sami Heartland? by Lisa Abend and David B. Torch

The Norwegian National Ballet was nervous about taking a new work about a Sami uprising to the area where the historical event took place.

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Sunday, November 16, 2025

'Chess,' With Lea Michele: At Least They Have the Abba Songs by Elisabeth Vincentelli and Sara Krulwich

This new revival, starring Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher and Aaron Tveit, is a reminder why the erratic yet rewarding show has endured all these years.

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Saturday, November 15, 2025

At the Broadway Flea, a Market for Props, Playbills and a Good Cause by Vidhya Nagarajan and Sarah Bahr

Theaters lovers came in search of souvenirs at the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction this fall, all for a good cause.

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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

'Paranormal Activity' Wants to Scare You From the Stage by Elisabeth Vincentelli and Evan Jenkins

Like "Stranger Things" and "Harry Potter," this horror film franchise is branching out with an original story that aims to pull the rug from under theatergoers.

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Saturday, September 27, 2025

How John Leguizamo Spends a Day Before Taking the Stage by Sarah Bahr Photographs and Video By Christian Rodriguez

The actor fits in tennis with his son, a writing session and lots of dancing before performing his new show at the Public Theater.

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

'Saturday Church' Puts House Music, Gospel, Sia and 'Noisy Singers' Together by Elisabeth Vincentelli and Mohamed Sadek

"Saturday Church" taps into music from several genres, as well as Sia, to tell the story of a teenager struggling with his sexuality and faith.

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

With 'Color Theories,' Julio Torres Throws Shades by Alexis Soloski and David Billet

In his first Off Broadway play, the artist and comedian behind "Fantasmas" and "Problemista" is bringing audiences into his off-kilter world.

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Monday, August 4, 2025

In Wisconsin, Cheese and Packers Stories Help Northern Sky Theater Thrive by Elisabeth Vincentelli and Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber

Northern Sky Theater in Door County programs original musicals steeped in local history, archetypes and customs.

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Friday, July 18, 2025

The Moves That Make 'Chicago' and 'A Chorus Line' So Special by Brian Seibert and Vincent Tullo

To celebrate the shows' golden anniversaries, the Broadway star Robyn Hurder demonstrates what makes their choreography so special.

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Monday, June 23, 2025

Democrats to Protest Trump's Takeover of Kennedy Center With Pride Event by Michael Paulson and Javier C. Hernández

"This is our way of reoccupying the Kennedy Center," said Jeffrey Seller of "Hamilton," who was asked to stage the invite-only concert hosted by five senators.

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Friday, May 30, 2025

From Sketch to Stage: Inside the Minds of the 2025 Tony Nominees for Best Costume Design of a Musical by Darryn King and Hayley Levitt

From the dancers and musicians that lit up the social clubs of 1950s Havana, to robots sitting idle in a near-future South Korea, to undead divas with a thirst for glamour, this year's Tony …

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Dozens of Festival Plays Worth Traveling to This Summer by Laura Collins-Hughes and Elisabeth Vincentelli

Across the country, you'll find Shakespeare in amphitheaters, exciting new works on intimate stages and many regional repertories in bucolic settings.

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Monday, May 19, 2025

Trump's Kennedy Center Comes Into Focus With Theater and Dance Plans by Michael Paulson and Javier C. Hernández

Some big shows and troupes will perform, while others will stay away. And in a shift, the center will present some Broadway shows with nonunion casts.

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Friday, May 16, 2025

Darren Criss Does the Robot by Rachel Sherman and Vincent Tullo

He trained as a movement actor. Now he's leaning into physical theater as a Helperbot in the Tony-nominated "Maybe Happy Ending."

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Broadway.com's 25 Big Moments, Movements and Milestones of the Last 25 Years by Darryn King and Hayley Levitt

When Broadway.com came on the scene 25 years ago, long-running hits like Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera and Miss Saigon were neighbors with new musicals like Aida, Contact and …

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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