The Receptionist: A Drama That Puts You on Hold by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ Katie Finneran stars in Second Stage's revival of Adam Bock's disturbing 2007 drama. The post The Receptionist: A Drama That Puts You on Hold appeared first on New York Stag…

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The Lost Boys: Vampire Musical Lacks Bite by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ Michael Arden directs this lavish musical adaptation of the 1987 cult film about a teenage boy who falls in with a gang of bloodsuckers. The post The Lost Boys: Vampire Music…

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Joe Turner’s Come and Gone: Revival of Wilson’s Drama About “Finding Your Song” Mostly Sings by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Cedric the Entertainer and Taraji P. Henson star in Debbie Allen's revival of August Wilson's modern classic. The post Joe Turner’s Come and Gone: Revival of Wilson’s Dr…

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The Balusters: There Goes the Neighborhood by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ A series of neighborhood association meetings turns contentious in David Lindsay-Abaire's hilarious comedy The post The Balusters: There Goes the Neighborhood appeared first …

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Innocence: Operatic Wrestling with Demons Past and Present by Frank Scheck

★★★★★ Joyce DiDonato appears in Finnish composer Kaijja Saariaho's harrowing opera about a school shooting The post Innocence: Operatic Wrestling with Demons Past and Present appea…

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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 F…

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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 E…

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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 Climb…

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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…

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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 …

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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 w…

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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 reas…

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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 …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 7:37pm on March 10, 2026[SHARE]

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 Befor…

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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: Comi…

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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 Masquera…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 6:00pm on February 23, 2026[SHARE]

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 Characte…

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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 Me…

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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 …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 7:30pm on January 27, 2026[SHARE]

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 Resu…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 2:00pm on January 18, 2026[SHARE]

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 p…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 8:55pm on January 15, 2026[SHARE]

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 …

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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 Chri…

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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 N…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 9:30pm on December 8, 2025[SHARE]

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 Mu…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:00pm on November 20, 2025[SHARE]