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You absolutely must see it if you care about Black work on Broadway, American theater, and the evolving state of our "canon."
Who knows if musical fiascos such as 'Diana' exist solely for the bitter amusement of theater critics?
Old-fashioned in the best way, 'Morning's at Seven' is about the sense of isolation and failure that hides beneath the surface.
I can't be the only Sondheim nerd sick of respectful, minimalist approaches.
Embracing absurd and cringe humor while bringing it to theater, 'While You Were Partying' is for theater lovers who grew up online.
Its respectful treatment of the material may be the fallout of a theater troupe meeting their spiritual maker.
I'm not actually 100% sure we are worthy of this show, but we need its complexity and density.
David Byrne's 'American Utopia' gives audiences a chance to reflect on the world they want to see.
Here's the thing about this harrowing fugue state of a play, written by Lucas Hnath and directed by Les Waters: O'Connell never speaks.
The world is getting weirder by the day. I think the audience is ready for it now.
On at the Manhattan Theatre Club, 'Lackawanna Blues' explores survival and finding heart in your own life, backed by harmonica.
After working on a best-selling at the behind-the-scenes stories of "Hamilton," the multi-hyphenate McCarter is back with a look at "In the Heights."
There's no plot to Six, just an agreement among the ex-wives to compete (in song) for who had the hardest time.
The fall 2021 season is bustling with excellent theater about Black stories, experiences, and joy. From the experimental to new favorites.
Jubilant audiences reportedly indulged in multiple standing ovations and even wept in their seats.
Playwright Jocelyn Bioh's 'Merry Wives' marvels audiences at Shakespeare in the Park with a modern approach to the canon.
Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu's "Pass Over" has the makings of a modern and Black retelling of "Waiting for Godot" yet stands alone, moving.
Tony nominated star Laura Osnes has been booted from a performance after revealing to a castmate that she was not vaccinated.
Actors' Equity has opened its policy to grant membership to any theatre worker with experience in acting or stage managing in the US.
The way non-disabled people felt during the pandemic is how disabled people feel in a world that doesn't want to accommodate us.
Especially during COVID, New York City theaters have struggled to stay profitable and afloat.
The enemy of the people is misanthropic technocrats! No! It's selfish, amoral politicians! No! The enemy of the people is…people?
"I knew Yale was the right place to begin to change the way we think about funding arts education," Geffen said in a statement.
At 'Seven Deadly Sins' "Â a suite of short plays staged in storefronts in the Meatpacking District " it's still under glass, this time with writhing, exotic specimens offered up for moral …
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