8 Holiday Shows for Various Tastes by Erik Piepenburg

Our guide to affordable shows for almost anyone, from I-can't-get-enough-tinsel traditionalists to Santa-is-for-suckers holiday haters.

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An Unbendable Golda Meir, Onstage and in Vinyl by Erik Piepenburg

An interview with the designer of a Golda Meir action figure that's being given away as part of benefit performances of the play "Golda's Balcony" in New York.

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Behind the Poster: Mom's a Corpse. Dad Looks Mad. At Least the Light Is Nice. by Erik Piepenburg

The artist Gabe Leonard talks about a painting he created for a poster promoting the Los Angeles production of the play "Mom's Dead."

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How to Master an Accent by Erik Piepenburg

Listen as the actress Sarah Jones offers tips to help you sound like someone else.

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6 Family Shows to See if You're in New York for Thanksgiving by Erik Piepenburg

The Rockettes are great, but there are plenty of other shows to keep the entire family entertained all weekend.

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6 Plays That Reckon With an Anxious America by Erik Piepenburg

Coastal elites missed the Trump Revolution. Maybe they should have gone to the theater more.

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Slashers, Zombies, Demons and Other Good Company by Erik Piepenburg

A roundup of events and films for Halloween weekend.

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A Word With: Lorenzo Lamas Will Fly You to the Grand Canyon (After He's Sung) by Erik Piepenburg

Mr. Lamas, now in "The Fantasticks," talks about his life in and out of show business and what brought him back to the stage.

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They Write Plays for a Living. But How's Their Handwriting? by Erik Piepenburg

We gave handwriting samples from five playwrights to a graphologist. Here's what she saw, and how the writers reacted.

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Where to See Celebrities Onstage This Fall by Erik Piepenburg

Our guide to some of the TV, film and pop stars appearing in plays and musicals in New York.

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Daphne Rubin-Vega Sings a Song From 'Miss You Like Hell' by Erik Piepenburg

An exclusive video featuring a number from the new musical by Quiara Alegría Hudes and Erin McKeown, opening this month at the La Jolla Playhouse.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Brings 'Hamilton' Flavor to 'S.N.L.' by Erik Piepenburg

The composer hosted "Saturday Night Live," using his opening monologue to rap about the presidential election.

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6 Shows for Under 5 Hamiltons by Erik Piepenburg

Six theater tickets that won't break the bank.

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Behind the Poster: Making Manhood in 'The Hairy Ape' by Erik Piepenburg

An illustration by Miguel Covarrubias underlines themes of masculinity in Eugene O'Neill's play.

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'Moulin Rouge' Is Headed for the Stage by Erik Piepenburg

Alex Timbers is attached to direct an adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's movie musical.

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Broadway's Dirty Secret: How an Artisan Turns Costumes From Riches to Rags by Erik Piepenburg

Hochi Asiatico, one of Broadway's distressors, explains how to work over a piece of fabric. Step No. 1? Shred it.

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Cynthia Erivo and Joshua Henry to Star in 'Last Five Years' Benefit by Erik Piepenburg

The pair will perform in a concert staging, directed by the show's composer, Jason Robert Brown, as a benefit for gun-control advocacy.

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A Big Week for 'Cats' on Broadway by Erik Piepenburg

The Broadway revival had its biggest week since performances started in mid-July.

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Now Playing in Chicago: 'Game' Shows by Erik Piepenburg

"The Last Defender" and "We Gotta Bingo" are among the many shows inspired by games.

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Snapshot: Jonathan Groff on 'Looking' and What's Next by Erik Piepenburg

The actor, who received a Tony nomination for "Hamilton," is working on a David Fincher series for Netflix and saying goodbye to HBO's "Looking."

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Behind the Poster: 'Death & Harry Houdini' Makes Art Out of Magic and Mayhem by Erik Piepenburg

A look at poster art for the music-and-magic show at the House Theater of Chicago.

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A Word With: Mike Daisey: A Political Monologuist's Summer of Trump by Erik Piepenburg

Mr. Daisey talks about his new show, "The Trump Card," and why he pushes Democrats to engage in self-reflection instead of just blaming the Republicans.

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It's Gay Pride Weekend: Dress the Part by Erik Piepenburg

The annual parade and PrideFest are the main events for gay pride in New York, but there's another way to celebrate: an all-drag weekend.

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Would You Pay $849 for Tickets to 'Hamilton'? Readers Respond. by Erik Piepenburg

The news that premium seats for this megahit musical will rise brought a flurry of reactions about Broadway ticket prices in general.

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'American Psycho' to Close on June 5 by Erik Piepenburg

The new musical based on the controversial 1991 novel opened to mixed reviews in April.

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