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“Dance Nation”, written by Clare Barron and directed by Lee Sunday Evans, opened on May 8, 2018 in New York City.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: “Dance Nation” Opened with a ShowScore of 76

Show-Score | May 9, 2018

140 reviews

75

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Interview with the team behind the In Scena! Italian Theater Festival

By Show-Score Staff | May 7, 2018

Show-Score sat down with the creative minds behind the In Scena! Italian Theater Festival, which has been bringing the best of Italian Theater to all five New York City boroughs since 2013, to discuss the history (and inspiration) behind this intercontinental festival.

“Summer and Smoke,” written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Jack Cummings III, opened on May 3, 2018 in New York City.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: “Summer and Smoke” Opened with a ShowScore of 79

Show-Score | May 4, 2018

Summer and Smoke (Classic Stag...

177 reviews

81

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"Spongebob" and "Mean Girls" lead the Tony nominations for 2018

Come See the Tony Nominees With Us!

May 1, 2018

We have Show-Score Socials coming up for all seven of the Tony contenders for "Best Musical" and "Best Revival of a Musical"

“The Iceman Cometh,” written by Eugene O'Neill and directed by George C. Wolfe, opened on April 26, 2018 in New York City.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: “The Iceman Cometh” Opened with a ShowScore of 74

Show-Score | Apr 27, 2018

The Iceman Cometh (Broadway)

294 reviews

76

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“Saint Joan (Broadway)”, written by George Bernard Shaw and directed by Daniel Sullivan opened on April 25, 2018 in New York City.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: “Saint Joan” Opened with a ShowScore of 70

Show-Score | Apr 26, 2018

Saint Joan (Broadway)

394 reviews

73

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“Travesties,” written by Tom Stoppard and directed by Patrick Marber, opened on April 24, 2018 in New York City.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: “Travesties” Opened with a ShowScore of 75

Show-Score | Apr 25, 2018

382 reviews

77

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“The Metromaniacs,” written by David Ives and directed by Michael Kahn, opened on April 22, 2018 in New York City.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: “The Metromaniacs” Opened with a ShowScore of 84

Show-Score | Apr 23, 2018

The Metromaniacs

301 reviews

84

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“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” written by Jack Thorne and directed by John Tiffany, opened on April 22, 2018 in New York City.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” Opened with a ShowScore of 92

Show-Score | Apr 23, 2018

Harry Potter and the Cursed Ch...

1,854 reviews

89

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Director Maria Mileaf on bringing "Feeding the Dragon" to Life

Show-Score | By Kate Leggett | Apr 20, 2018

Show-Score sat down with Maria Mileaf, the director behind “Feeding the Dragon,” to discuss how she brought playwright and performer Sharon Washington’s unique story to life.

Feeding the Dragon

143 reviews

83

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“My Fair Lady,” with music by Frederick Loewe, with a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, and directed by Bartlett Sher, opened on April 19, 2018 in New York City.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: “My Fair Lady” Opened with a ShowScore of 85

Show-Score | Apr 20, 2018

My Fair Lady (Broadway)

1,480 reviews

88

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“Mlima's Tale,” written by Lynn Nottage and directed by Jo Bonney, opened on April 15, 2018 in New York City.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: “Mlima's Tale” Opened with a ShowScore of 77

Show-Score | Apr 16, 2018

170 reviews

81

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SHOW-SCORE GOES TO THE MOVIES

Show-Score | Apr 16, 2018

“Carousel”, directed by Jack O'Brien opened on April 12, 2018 in New York City.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: “Carousel” Opened with a ShowScore of 78

Show-Score | Apr 13, 2018

Carousel (Broadway)

1,222 reviews

81

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“Children of a Lesser God,” written by Mark Medoff and directed by Kenny Leon, opened on April 11, 2018 in New York City.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: “Children of a Lesser God” Opened with a ShowScore of 77

Show-Score | Apr 12, 2018

Children of a Lesser God

823 reviews

77

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“Miss You Like Hell,” written by Quiara Alegria Hudes and directed by Lear deBessonet, opened on April 10, 2018 in New York City.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: “Miss You Like Hell” Opened with a ShowScore of 75

Show-Score | Apr 11, 2018

Miss You Like Hell

180 reviews

78

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“This Flat Earth,” written by Lindsey Ferrentino and directed by Rebecca Taichman, opened on April 9, 2018 in New York City.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: “This Flat Earth” Opened with a ShowScore of 73

Show-Score | Apr 10, 2018

This Flat Earth

260 reviews

74

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“Mean Girls," directed by Casey Nicholaw, with book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, opened on April 8, 2018 in New York City.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: “Mean Girls” Opened with a ShowScore of 80

Show-Score | Apr 9, 2018

Mean Girls (Broadway)

1,712 reviews

83

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“Three Tall Women,” written by Edward Albee and directed by Joe Montello, opened on March 29, 2018 in New York City.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: “Three Tall Women” Opened with a ShowScore of 89

Show-Score | Mar 30, 2018

Three Tall Women (Broadway)

680 reviews

90

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“Lobby Hero,” written by Kenneth Lonergan and directed by Trip Cullman, opened on March 26, 2018 in New York City.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: “Lobby Hero” Opened with a ShowScore of 80

Show-Score | Mar 27, 2018

462 reviews

82

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“Angels in America,” written by Tony Kushner and directed by Marianne Elliott, opened on March 25, 2018 in New York City.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: “Angels in America (Broadway)” Opened with a ShowScore of 90

Show-Score | Mar 26, 2018

Angels in America (Broadway)

912 reviews

92

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“Frozen the Musical,” directed by Michael Grandage, with songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, opened on March 22, 2018 in New York City.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: “Frozen the Musical (Broadway)” Opened with a ShowScore of 77

Show-Score | Mar 23, 2018

Frozen the Musical (Broadway)

1,589 reviews

80

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“Later Life,” written by A.R. Gurney and directed by Jonathan Silverstein, opened on March 15, 2018 in New York City.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: “Later Life” Opened with a ShowScore of 73

Show-Score | Mar 16, 2018

111 reviews

72

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“Escape to Margaritaville,” with songs by Jimmy Buffett and directed by Christopher Ashley, opened on March 15, 2018 in New York City.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: “Escape to Margaritaville” Opened with a ShowScore of 71

Show-Score | Mar 16, 2018

Escape to Margaritaville

615 reviews

74

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“Admissions,” written by Joshua Harmon and directed by Daniel Aukin, opened on March 12, 2018 in New York City.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: “Admissions” Opened with a ShowScore of 80

Show-Score | Mar 13, 2018

234 reviews

83

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