Robert Hofler is the Theater Critic at TheWrap, writing reviews about Broadway and Off Broadway shows. He is an author of several books on the entertainment industry, including “The Man Who Invented Rock Hudson” and “Money, Murder, and Dominick Dunne.” Hofler was previously an editor at Variety and Life magazine, among other publications.
Experience:
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‘Here There Are Blueberries’ Off Broadway Review: Revisiting Another ‘Zone of Interest’
Through vintage photos shot at Auschwitz, Moises Kaufman and Amanda Gronich’s new play explores the joys of evil
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‘Illinoise’ Broadway Review: What Teenagers and Moths Have in Common
Sufjan Stevens’ famed concept album about the state of Illinois makes an odd metamorphosis into a dance musical from director-choreographer Justin Peck
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‘The Great Gatsby’ Broadway Review: Tap Dance, You Sinning Bootleggers, Tap Dance!
Maybe it’s time to call a moratorium on turning F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel into movies and musicals
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‘Mother Play’ Broadway Review: Jessica Lange and Jim Parsons Battle for the Soul of a Family
Paula Vogel’s latest work delivers all the humor and poignancy of a Tennessee Williams classic
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‘Uncle Vanya’ Broadway Review: Steve Carell Now Plays a 47-Year-Old Virgin
The actor makes his New York stage debut in a revival of the Chekhov classic that’s much more comedy than tragedy
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‘Mary Jane’ Broadway Review: Rachel McAdams Goes From Mom to Hero to Saint
The actor makes her Broadway debut in Amy Herzog’s play about a parent who cares for a child with severe challenges
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‘The Heart of Rock and Roll’ Broadway Review: Huey Lewis’ Jukebox Musical Is Paper Thin
The rocker’s songs barely service a musical about people who make boxes and other packing supplies
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‘Patriots’ Broadway Review: After Serving Up the Royals, Peter Morgan Takes on the Russians
“The Crown” creator delivers a first-rate comedy about Putin and the oligarchs — the second act of his play is another story
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‘Cabaret’ Broadway Review: Eddie Redmayne Twists the Emcee Into a Rancid Pretzel
The Oscar-winning actor headlines a new, conflicted revival of the legendary musical
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‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Broadway Review: Alicia Keys Holds Court Far Above 42nd Street
Making her Broadway debut, the singer-songwriter offers up a flashy alter-ego for her younger self
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‘Stereophonic’ Broadway Review: Part Robert Altman, Part Fleetwood Mac
David Adjmi’s play and Will Butler’s score bring back the 1970s in full claustrophobic detail
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‘Suffs’ Broadway Review: The Right, if Not Perfect, Show for Where We Are Now
Shaina Taub’s new musical about early feminists grabs the political zeitgeist and runs with it at full speed
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‘The Wiz’ Broadway Review: The Original Was Never This Much Fun
A new spiffed-up revival features the funniest-ever Lion, Scarecrow and Tin Man
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‘Sally & Tom’ Off Broadway Review: Thomas Jefferson Revisits the Scenes of His Crimes
A troubled theater company attempts to confront a Founding Father’s racism in Suzan-Lori Parks’ new play
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‘Lempicka’ Broadway Review: Lesbians Get Their Big Musical Moment, Finally
The Art Deco artist named Tamara de Lempicka headlines a new show that’s at its best when she’s off the stage
