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iIchelle Williams and Tom Sturridge
TOWER OF BABEL

What Accent Is Michelle Williams Supposed to Have?

The Emmy-winner stars in a new production of “Anna Christie.”

Tim Teeman

June Squibb
HOT TICKET

June Squibb, 96, Delivers Stunning Acting Tour de Force

The Oscar nominee proves age ain’t nothing but a number.

Tim Teeman

Leenya Rideout, Rufus Collins, Ashley Robinson, Reed Lancaster, and Ali Ewoldt
EVERY TIME A BELL RINGS...

You Can Now See ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Live In-Person

The holiday classic film is delightfully reimagined.

Tim Teeman

Jamie Sanders, Andrea Lopez Alvarez, Christopher Dylan White, and Greg Cuellar
YOU'VE GOT MAIL

The Five-Hour Play That’ll Make You Travel Back in Time

I hope you really like Dungeons & Dragons.

Tim Teeman

Nicholas Braun
FIRST AID

Cousin Greg From 'Succession' Gets Bruised and Bloodied

“Gruesome Playground Injuries” stars Nicholas Braun and Tony-winner Kara Young.

Tim Teeman

Tom Hanks
TOMORROWLAND

Tom Hanks Finally Does Something Bad

How is the greatest actor of his generation in a play this disappointing?

Tim Teeman

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Kevin McHale and the cast of "Spelling Bee"
REJOICE!

Adorable ‘Spelling Bee’ Makes Its Big, Delightful Return

The word is: “brilliant.”

Tim Teeman

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville
COMPLEX

One of Our Greatest Actresses Stuns in Reinvented ‘Oedipus’

Lesley Manville won major Best Actress prizes for her “Oedipus” performance in London. Now Broadway gets to see why.

Tim Teeman

Bill Buell, Andy Grotelueschen, and the company of 'The Seat of Our Pants'
THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH

It’s the End of the World—But at Least There’s a Fab Musical

“The Seat of Our Pants” just may be the show of the year.

Tim Teeman

(back row) Patrick Page (Dragutin “Apis” Dimitrijevic)
(front row; l to r) Jason Sanchez (Nedeljko), Adrien Rolet (Trifko), Jake Berne (Gavrilo)
WARN THE DUKE

The Start of World War I Transforms Into Comedy Farce

That’s the conceit of the new play “Archduke.”

Tim Teeman

Pauline Collins attends the World Premiere of 'The Time Of Their Lives' at the Curzon Mayfai.
SHE DID IT ALL

‘Shirley Valentine’ Actress Dies at 85 After Health Battle

The BAFTA, Golden Globe and Tony Award-winning actress had been battling Parkinson’s disease.

Amber Brace

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