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With This ‘Gypsy’ Song, Audra McDonald Makes You Rethink the Broadway Show

Near the end of “Gypsy,” the Tony-nominated actress sings a song that makes you rethink the show you’ve been watching. I talked to her about it.

By Ben Brantley

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Review: In ‘Gypsy,’ Audra McDonald’s Gonna Show It to Ya

Hold your hats and hallelujah, our leading musical tragedienne offers an ultra-dramatic Rose in George C. Wolfe’s Broadway revival.

By Jesse Green

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The World Has Finally Caught Up to Colman Domingo

Nine years ago, the actor was ready to quit Hollywood. Now, he’s starring in “Rustin” and “The Color Purple” in a breakthrough moment on the big screen.

By Kyle Buchanan

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‘Rustin’ and the Civil Rights Leader in Real Life

The civil rights leader and organizer of the March on Washington is the focus of a new biopic. Here’s how it stacks up against archival images.

By Tiffany Martinbrough