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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 24 MIN

Helen Shaw Takes Over as Chief Theater Critic at 'The New York Times'

from All Of It with Alison Stewart · host WNYC

Helen Shaw, previously a staff writer at The New Yorker and theater critic for New York Magazine, has been hired as the chief theater critic for The New York Times. Shaw discusses how she's thinking about her new role, her approach to theater criticism, and previews a few spring shows she's looking forward to. Photo courtesy of The New York Times Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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