‘The Heart’ Review: A Bracing New Musical Pulses With Life by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The show’s electronic dance-influenced music perfectly suits its story about a young man’s death and the rush to carry out a heart transplant.

‘King of the Yees’ Review: Buckle Up for a Daughter’s Fantastical Quest by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The playwright Lauren Yee paints an amusing portrait of a Chinese American father-daughter relationship before taking audiences on a delightfully wild ride.

Whispering Phantoms and Shadowy Scares in Two Inventive Plays by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The Off Broadway shows “A Ghost in Your Ear” and “The 4th Witch” use aural and visual tricks to give you the seasonal spooks.

‘Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen’ Review: Duncan Sheik’s Tale of Eros by Elisabeth Vincentelli

This new musical aims to tell a sexy story about perversions and pleasures but ends up blandly nodding at eroticism.

‘Macbeth’ and More Theater to Stream This October by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Verdi’s adaptation of the Shakespeare tragedy comes to movie screens around the world. And “Rent” holds a 30th anniversary concert.

In ‘Tom at the Farm,’ Mud (Lots of It) Makes the Play by Elisabeth Vincentelli

“Tom at the Farm,” about a man visiting his dead lover’s farm, conjures a slippery rural setting at NYU Skirball.

Catch New Faces in These Long-Running Shows (On and Off Broadway) by Helen Shaw, Laura Collins-Hughes and Elisabeth Vincentelli

Ethan Slater and Betsy Wolfe star in “Little Shop of Horrors,” and new casts also charm in “Just in Time” and “Maybe Happy Ending.”

In ‘How Shakespeare Saved My Life,’ Tragedy Mingles With Comedy by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The actor Jacob Ming-Trent faced numerous rejections. But in this solo play at the Public, he tells how he found redemption through the playwright’s worlds and words.

How ‘Glee’ Made Musical Theater Cool by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The TV series, our critic writes, gave us a slew of talented stage performers and used pop songs to help turn musical theater into mass entertainment.

Jake Shears Loves a Scary Book. And Video Game. And Musical. by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The Scissor Sisters frontman is now playing Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Show.” It suits his taste for horror and spookiness.

5 Must-See Off Broadway Shows, New and Remounted by Laura Collins-Hughes, Helen Shaw and Elisabeth Vincentelli

Our critics recommend Molière in the Park’s “Don Juan,” “Beyond the Stardust,” “The Hope Theory,” “Pre-Existing Condition” and more.

Chulpan Khamatova Stars in the Dark, Absurdist Play “Delirium” by Elisabeth Vincentelli

After opposing the Ukrainian war and settling in Latvia, Chulpan Khamatova now comes to New York to star in a dark comedy by Ionesco.

‘American Psycho’ Was Duncan Sheik’s Darkest Work. Was It Also His Best? by Elisabeth Vincentelli

In translating synth pop to a theatrical format in the “American Psycho” musical, Sheik matched what he did with rock in the acclaimed “Spring Awakening.”

Lupita Nyong’o and Others to See in Off Broadway Plays This September by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The fall season kicks off with a jam-packed month of riches, including experiments in docu-theater and performances by Lupita Nyong’o and Victoria Clark.

J.T. Harding on Crafting the Hits of Broadway’s ‘Music City’ by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The Nashville songsmith J.T. Harding gives the lowdown on writing with Keith Urban, Uncle Kracker, Shane McAnally and more.

The Festival draws musical theater performers and fans to an outdoor celebration. by Jesse Green, Elisabeth Vincentelli and Marissa Alper

Among the stars and stans at a Hudson River retreat, two reporters beheld the big belters and niche merchandise at a new musical theater festival.

A ‘Schmigadoon!’ Cast Album and More Theater to Stream by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Other streaming picks include a deft “Winter’s Tale,” a reimagining of a solo show about sex work and a ’70s production of Chekhov by tweens.

This Playwright Says He’s Done With Maine. Let’s Hope Not. by Elisabeth Vincentelli

John Cariani remains drawn to the state, despite having moved away years ago. A new production of his “Darker the Night, Brighter the Stars” illustrates why.

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

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

‘Heated Rivalry,’ ‘Dukes,’ With Jane Wickline, and More Must-See Theater by Helen Shaw and Elisabeth Vincentelli

As the summer heats up, here’s seven not-to-miss Off Broadway shows.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

Caissie Levy wins the Tony for best actress in a musical. by Elisabeth Vincentelli

American Players Theater is receiving the regional theater award. by Elisabeth Vincentelli

‘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.

‘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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

‘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.

'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.

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.