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PSU Theater Arts to Stage SPRING AWAKENING This February
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

Portland State University's Theater Arts program will present the electrifying Tony Award-winning rock musical Spring Awakening, with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and an explosive score by Duncan Sheik.

Portland State University to Open SPRING AWAKENING February 27
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026

Portland State University's Theater Arts program will present the electrifying Tony Award-winning rock musical Spring Awakening, with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and a score by Duncan Sheik.

Review Roundup: AN ARK, Starring Ian McKellen
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 23, 2026

An Ark, the first play created for and in mixed reality, makes its world premiere at The Shed. Written by Olivier and Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by UK Theatre Award winner Sarah Frankcom, and produced by mixed reality pioneer Todd Eckert, An Ark is a genre-defying production, transforming universal human experiences into a profoundly intimate theatrical performance. Check out what the critics are saying...

Review Roundup: THE DISAPPEAR Off-Broadway at Audible Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026

Audible Theater is presenting the world premiere play The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt. See what the critics are saying in BroadwayWorld's review roundup!

Review Roundup: Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood and More Star in BUG on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the first Broadway production of Tracy Letts' Bug, the sci-fi thriller written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. Read reviews for the production!

The Best Theater of 2025: Shows that Ruled the Year
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 1, 2026

As 2025 comes to a close, New York City's top theatre critics have been taking stock of this theatre season- deciding on their personal choices for their favorite productions of the year. The season has been full of so many stellar plays, musicals, revivals and new works, both on Broadway and off.

Review Roundup: CHESS Revival Officially Opens on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025

The Broadway revival of Chess, starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher, is now officially open at the Imperial Theatre. Find out what the critics had to say about the show here!

Review Roundup: Mark Strong and Lesley Manville Star in OEDIPUS on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

Robert Icke’s new adaptation of Oedipus is now open on Broadway, starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville. at Studio 54. See what the critics had to say about the New York transfer of this Olivier Award-winning Best Revival.

Review Roundup: QUEENS Opens at Manhattan Theatre Club
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025

See what the critics are saying about Manhattan Theatre Club's Off-Broadway production of Queens, newly imagined by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok, and directed by Trip Cullman. 

Review Roundup: LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD Opens On Broadway with Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2025

Find out what the critics are saying about the Broadway production of Little Bear Ridge Road, starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock, with direction by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, 

Review Roundup: RAGTIME Returns to Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025

The curtain has risen on Ragtime, now running at Lincoln Center Theater on Broadway. Read all the reviews to see what the critics had to say about the new revival, directed by Lear deBessonet.

Evgeny Schwartz's THE DRAGON to be Presented at Theater 86
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2025

Theater 86 will return to Pushkin Hall with The Dragon by Evgeny Schwartz, a blistering political fable disguised as a fairy tale. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review Roundup: John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

See what the critics are saying about John Leguizamo's The Other Americans! Read BroadwayWorld's review roundup for the production, now playing at The Public Theater.

Review Roundup: ART Opens On Broadway Starring Bobby Cannavale, James Corden, and Neil Patrick Harris
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2025

The first-ever Broadway revival of ART by Yasmina Reza is now running on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre. The production stars Bobby Cannavale, James Corden, and Neil Patrick Harris. Read the reviews!

Sandy Rustin's THE COTTAGE, Tracy Lett's THE MINUTES and Anna Ziegler's THE WANDERERS Get Their St. Louis Premiere
by James Lindhorst - Aug 25, 2025

After a brief hiatus for the Labor Day Weekend, the St. Louis Theater scene gets back into full swing with more than twenty shows opening between now and the end of the year. Broadway World critic James Lindhorst picks the six shows opening in September and early October that he thinks cannot be missed, including the local premieres of Sandy Rustin's The Cottage, Tracy Lett's The Minutes, and Anna Ziegler's the Wanderers.

Review Roundup: AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Starring Elizabeth McGovern Opens at City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2025

Following a run at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Downton Abbey star Elizabeth McGovern is making its New York premiere! Read reviews for the production!

Review Roundup: Conor McPherson's THE WEIR Returns to Irish Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025

This summer Irish Rep brings back The Weir by Conor McPherson, directed by Ciarán O’Reilly. A longtime Irish Rep favorite, this marks the company’s fourth staging of The Weir, following acclaimed runs in 2013 and 2015, and a 2020 digital adaptation. Read reviews for the production.

Review Roundup: LOWCOUNTRY At Atlantic Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2025

Atlantic Theater Company celebrates the opening of Lowcountry. The play, written by Abby Rosebrock and directed by Tony Award nominee Jo Bonney, stars Jodi Balfour (“Ted Lasso”), Keith Kupferer (Ghostlight), and Babak Tafti (“Succession”). Read reviews for the production.

Review Roundup: TROPHY BOYS Opens at MCC Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2025

The US Premiere of Trophy Boys by Emmanuelle Mattana and celebrated its official opening night at MCC Theater. Read reviews for the production, directed by 2024 Tony Award-winner and 2025 Tony Award-nominee Danya Taymor.

Review Roundup: CALL ME IZZY is Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025

The world premiere production of Call Me Izzy has officially opened on Broadway starring six-time Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress Jean Smart. Performances run through August 17, 2025. Read the reviews here!