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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 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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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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Friday, February 6, 2026

'High Spirits' Review: A Ghostly Delight From Encores! by Elisabeth Vincentelli

A revival of a 1964 musical, which puts a supernatural spin on a Noël Coward play, features a starry cast: Andrea Martin, Phillipa Soo, Steven Pasquale and Katrina Lenk.

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

10 Composers, 2 Directors, 1 Opera: 'Complications in Sue' by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Opera Philadelphia's latest premiere is like an exquisite corpse, with a libretto by Michael R. Jackson and starring Justin Vivian Bond.

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Friday, January 30, 2026

Peyton List Steps Into 'Heathers' for Her Off Broadway Debut by Elisabeth Vincentelli

She watched the movie as a teenager, now the star of "School Spirits" and "Cobra Kai" is playing the acid-tongued queen bee Heather Chandler onstage.

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Thursday, January 15, 2026

Tessa Thompson in 'Hedda,' and More Theater to Stream by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Other picks include "Bat Out of Hell: The Musical," a new season of Playing on Air podcasts and "Lazarus," featuring the music of David Bowie.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Applying Richard Foreman's Off-Kilter Aesthetic (and Ducks) to Opera by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The composer Michael Gordon collaborated with Foreman on "What to Wear" in 2006. The opera makes its belated New York premiere at BAM on Thursday.

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

For Theater in January, the Under the Radar Festival Reigns Supreme by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Several festivals run across New York this month, but none are as big and eclectic as Under the Radar, founded in 2005. Here are our picks for what to see.

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

'Tartuffe' Review: Matthew Broderick and David Cross Face Off by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Matthew Broderick plays Tartuffe and David Cross his naïve prey in this Lucas Hnath adaptation of a 17th-century French comedy classic.

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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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Monday, December 8, 2025

'Marjorie Prime' Review: A.I. Gave Her Back Her Husband. Was It Worth It? by Elisabeth Vincentelli

June Squibb stars in the Broadway premiere of Jordan Harrison's meditation on grief and the nature of human and artificial intelligence.

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Sunday, November 30, 2025

Movies Written by Tom Stoppard to Stream by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Spinning off Shakespeare, waltzing through Imperial Russia, bantering about literature or diving deeply into history, Stoppard shared his gifts on the screen.

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Monday, November 24, 2025

Living, Breathing, Seeing and Teaching Theater by Elisabeth Vincentelli

James Bundy leads the theater program at Yale while directing his own revival of "Hedda Gabler." He told us about a week in his cultural life.

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Friday, November 21, 2025

'Initiative' Review: High School as an Epic Struggle by Elisabeth Vincentelli

A new production at the Public Theater takes up five hours of stage time to tell the story of a group of friends from their first day to graduation.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

'25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' Review: A Delightful Competition by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Adult actors play fierce middle-school spellers in a wonderful revival of William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's musical.

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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

Lupita Nyong'o in 'Twelfth Night,' and More Theater to Stream by Elisabeth Vincentelli

This month's picks include a ravishing Nyong'o in the return of Shakespeare in the Park, and an audio play starring Liev Schreiber and Maggie Siff.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

'The Baker's Wife' Review: Ariana DeBose Returns to New York Stage by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The Oscar winner takes on a lovely yet tricky role in a Stephen Schwartz musical that never made it to Broadway back in 1976.

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All that Chat

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