Theater
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‘If I Forget’ Theater Review: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Writer Spins Magnificent Comedic Drama
Steven Levenson, book writer for “Dear Evan Hansen,” follows that script with an even more remarkable work
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‘All the Fine Boys’ Theater Review: Abigail Breslin Grows Up
‘Little Miss Sunshine’ actress deftly handles the shifts between sexual manipulator and victim in Off Broadway drama
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‘Linda’ Theater Review: Why It’s Tough Being a Feminist at a Cosmetics Company
There’s not much arc to the characters in Penelope Skinner’s new play about women who confront ageism and ruthless ambition
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‘The Penitent’ Theater Review: David Mamet Finds New Ways to Present an Argument
The writer’s latest play is of interest only when his character make believe they’re living in 1984 and print had lots of power
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‘Wakey, Wakey’ Theater Review: Will Eno Picks the Wrong Man to Die
William Emerson’s remarkably spontaneous performance is like Pee-Wee Herman after a stroke
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Watch ‘Hamilton’ Cast Serenade Lin-Manuel Miranda on Oscar Red Carpet (Video)
Members of Broadway sensation sang Miranda’s original song from “Moana”
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‘Sunday in the Park With George’ Broadway Review: Jake Gyllenhaal Paints as Well as Sings
The actor brings his gift for understatement to the big stage to deliver a moody but riveting George Seurat
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‘Star Wars’ Actor Oscar Isaac to Be (or Not to Be) ‘Hamlet’ in Off Broadway Revival
Keegan-Michael Key will play Horatio in Sam Gold’s production at the Public Theater this summer
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‘Kid Victory’ Theater Review: Life Is Not a Cabaret in John Kander’s New Musical
The legendary composer goes very dark with a new show about an abducted teenager
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‘Everybody’ Theater Review: What’s Really Old Is Almost New Again
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new play is 90 minutes of theatrical whimsy based on a 15th-century classic
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‘Evening at the Talk House’ Theater Review: Wallace Shawn Gets Serious, Matthew Broderick Stays Cool
Broderick lets go with character critiques that savage like an assassin’s bullets, but a twist or major reveal is never delivered
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Sara Bareilles to Make Broadway Debut as Star of ‘Waitress’ (Video)
Composer of hit Broadway musical will step into lead role when Jessie Mueller leaves show March 26
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‘Man From Nebraska’ Theater Review: Tracy Letts Before His Trip to ‘August: Osage County’
A minor play from a major playwright finally makes its New York stage debut
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‘Sunset Boulevard’ Broadway Review: Glenn Close Leads an Awkward Comeback
Close gives a bravura performance — funny, over-the-top, ridiculous — but her silent film star is never vulnerable except when she attempts to sing
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‘Freaky Friday’ Theater Review: Stage Musical Adaptation Finds Pop Highs – and No Lohan
La Jolla Playhouse production is a curse-free, family-friendly production that embraces its old-fashionedness
