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Contemporary Theatre

Zaiba Baig Martyna Majok Sarah Kane David Ireland Inter Alia Feminist Drama Mark Rosenblatt Winsome Pinnock Jordan E. Cooper David Henry Hwang

‘The Authenticator’ Opens at the National With Mixed Reviews

Reviews highlight standout acting, striking design, persistent structural flaws.

Reimagined Queens Opens at MTC With Acclaimed Performances and Noted Flaws

Jordan E. Cooper’s Oh Happy Day! Opens at the Public Theater to Divided Reviews

Shaan Sahota’s Debut 'The Estate' Garners Praise for Akhtar and Set Design Despite Uneven Pacing

David Ireland’s ‘The Fifth Step’ Opens to Mixed Reviews at Soho Place

Ava Pickett’s ‘1536’ Debuts to Acclaim at the Almeida Theatre

Conor McPherson’s 'The Brightening Air' Earns Acclaim for Performances and Design

Giant at Royal Court Confronts Roald Dahl's Antisemitism