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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The Fear of 13: Prison Drama Feels Like a Long Stretch by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson make their Broadway debuts in this true-life drama about a prisoner on death row. The post The Fear of 13: Prison Drama Feels Like a Long Str…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:59PM
Thursday, April 9, 2026

Death of a Salesman: More Relevant Than Ever by Frank Scheck

★★★★★ Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf and Christopher Abbott star in Joe Mantello's emotionally searing revival. The post Death of a Salesman: More Relevant Than Ever appeared first o…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:00PM
Monday, April 6, 2026

Becky Shaw: Social Climbing in the 21st Century by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Gina Gionfriddo's Pulitzer-finalist comedy gets a hilariously razor-sharp Broadway revival featuring a top-flight cast. The post Becky Shaw: Social Climbing in the 21st Cent…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:59PM
Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Dog Day Afternoon: Now You Too Can Chant “Attica! Attica!” by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bacharach star in Stephen Adly Guirgis' stage adaptation of the classic 1975 film. The post Dog Day Afternoon: Now You Too Can Chant “Attica! At…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 12:01AM
Monday, March 23, 2026

Giant: Antisemitism Laid Bare by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ John Lithgow plays famed author Roald Dahl in Mark Rosenblatt’s play directed by Nicholas Hytner The post Giant: Antisemitism Laid Bare appeared first on New York Stage Rev…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:59PM
Thursday, March 19, 2026

Tru: Very Up Close and Personal with Truman Capote by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Jesse Tyler Ferguson superbly embodies the colorful author in this intimate revival of Jay Presson Allen's play The post Tru: Very Up Close and Personal with Truman Capote ap…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:52PM
Thursday, March 12, 2026

Every Brilliant Thing: Daniel Radcliffe Performs Magic of an Emotional Kind by Frank Scheck

★★★★★ The "Harry Potter" star headlines this Broadway revival of Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe's poignant one-man play about a man who makes a list of reasons to live for his …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:59PM
Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Cold War Choir Practice: Nuclear Fears, Played for Laughs and Songs by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ A young girl gets involved in Cold War-era espionage in Ro Reddick's farcical play with music The post Cold War Choir Practice: Nuclear Fears, Played for Laughs and Songs app…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 07:37PM
Thursday, March 5, 2026

What We Did Before Our Moth Days: Quiet Delivery Masks Emotional Turbulence by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Andre Gregory directs a terrific cast in the latest drama from the author of "The Designated Mourner" and "Aunt Dan and Lemon" The post What We Did Before Our Moth Days: Qui…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:30PM
Tuesday, February 24, 2026

The Reservoir: Comic Play About Addiction Doesn’t Go Deep Enough by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ Noah Galvin plays a young man struggling with alcoholism and the decline of his aging grandparents in Jake Brasch's dramedy. The post The Reservoir: Comic Play About Addicti…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:30PM
Monday, February 23, 2026

You Got Older: Quirkiness Masquerading as Cleverness by Frank Scheck

★★☆☆☆ Alia Shawkat and Peter Friedman star in Clare Barron's dramedy about a woman taking care of her dying father. The post You Got Older: Quirkiness Masquerading as Cleverness a…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 06:00PM
Thursday, February 12, 2026

The Unknown: A Solo Nail-Biter With a Memorable Cast of Characters by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Sean Hayes delivers a riveting performance in David Cale's one-person thriller. The post The Unknown: A Solo Nail-Biter With a Memorable Cast of Characters appeared first on…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 11:00PM
Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The Other Place: Ancient Greek Tragedy Meets Modern Family Drama by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Tobias Menzies and Emma D'Arcy star in Alexander Zeldin's family drama inspired by Sophocles "Antigone" The post The Other Place: Ancient Greek Tragedy Meets Modern Family Dr…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM
Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Blackout Songs: A Hazy Pas de Deux by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Abbey Lee and Owen Teague play alcoholics involved in a turbulent romance in Joe White’s Olivier Award–nominated play The post Blackout Songs: A Hazy Pas de Deux appeared…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 07:30PM
Sunday, January 18, 2026

An Ark: Mixed Reality Theater Provides Mixed Results by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ Ian McKellen is among the performers appearing virtually in this one-act play by Simon Stephens The post An Ark: Mixed Reality Theater Provides Mixed Results appeared first o…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 02:00PM
Thursday, January 15, 2026

The Disappear: Fun While It Lasts by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ Hamish Linklater, Miriam Silverman, and Dylan Baker are among the stars of Erica Schmidt's world premiere play riffing on show business and marriage The post The Disappear: F…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:55PM
Thursday, January 8, 2026

Bug: Tracy Letts’ Shocker Lands on Broadway by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood star in the Steppenwolf Theater Company's production, directed by David Cromer. The post Bug: Tracy Letts’ Shocker Lands on Broadway appear…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:30PM
Sunday, December 14, 2025

Anna Christie: That ‘Ole Devil Play by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ Michelle Williams, Tom Sturridge, and Brian d'Arcy James star in Thomas Kail's revival of Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama The post Anna Christie: That ‘Ole De…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 04:29PM
Monday, December 8, 2025

Marjorie Prime: The Future is Now by Frank Scheck

★★★★★ June Squibb, Cynthia Nixon and Danny Burstein in this Broadway revival of Jordan Harrison's sci-fi-tinged drama. The post Marjorie Prime: The Future is Now appeared first on…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:30PM
Thursday, November 20, 2025

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York): Charming Musical Rom-Com Isn’t Heavy Lifting by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts star in this London import that could be a sleeper hit. The post Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York): Charming Musical Rom-Com Isn’…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:00PM
Tuesday, November 18, 2025

This World of Tomorrow: Time Travel Story Suffers from Déjà Vu by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ Tom Hanks and Kelli O'Hara star in this sci-fi romance co-written by Hanks and James Glossman The post This World of Tomorrow: Time Travel Story Suffers from Déjà Vu appear…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:30PM
Thursday, November 13, 2025

Oedipus: Fate Comes for Us All by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Mark Strong and Lesley Manville deliver shattering performances in Robert Ickes’ modern adaptation of the classic Greek tragedy The post Oedipus: Fate Comes for Us All appe…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 11:58PM
Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Rob Lake Magic: Less Than the Sum of the Parts by Frank Scheck

★★☆☆☆ The beloved Muppets serve as comic stooges for a magician best known for appearing on "America's Got Talent." The post Rob Lake Magic: Less Than the Sum of the Parts appeared…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 03:25PM
Monday, November 3, 2025

Kyoto: Climate Negotiations Made Fun by Frank Scheck

★★★★★ Stephen Kunken superbly plays the lead role in this thrilling drama about the negotiations behind an historic climate accord The post Kyoto: Climate Negotiations Made Fun app…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:30PM
Thursday, October 30, 2025

Little Bear Ridge Road: Small Lives, Writ Large by Frank Scheck

★★★★★ Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock star in Samuel D. Hunter's acclaimed drama, previously seen at Steppenwolf Theatre Company The post Little Bear Ridge Road: Small Lives, Writ L…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:00PM
Thursday, October 23, 2025

Playing Shylock: A Meta Exploration of Cancel Culture by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Saul Rubinek plays himself in Mark Leiren-Young's one-person play about a shut-down production of "The Merchant of Venice." The post Playing Shylock: A Meta Exploration of Ca…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM
Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Let’s Love!: Sex, American Style by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ A top-flight ensemble including Aubrey Plaza and Nellie McKay appears in Ethan Coen's trio of raunchy one-act comedies. The post Let’s Love!: Sex, American Style appeared …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:01PM
Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Caroline: A Quiet Gem by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Chloe Grace Moretz plays the young mother of a trans child in Preston Max Allen's affecting drama. The post Caroline: A Quiet Gem appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 07:00PM
Monday, September 29, 2025

Masquerade: Phantom of the Opera, Immersive Style by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Diane Paulus stages this immersive theater adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's long-running musical. The post Masquerade: Phantom of the Opera, Immersive Style appeared firs…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:00PM

Punch: A Play That Speaks to Our Divided Times by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ James Graham's drama revolves around a fateful interaction that led to unexpected depths of healing and redemption The post Punch: A Play That Speaks to Our Divided Times app…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:30PM
Sunday, September 28, 2025

Waiting for Godot: Beckett’s Tramps, Partying On by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter star in Jamie Lloyd's production of Samuel Beckett's masterpiece The post Waiting for Godot: Beckett’s Tramps, Partying On appeared first on N…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:59PM

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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