Thomas Floyd

Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Billy Crystal are among the stars shining on Broadway stages. But my favorite NYC show of the fall thus far? That’s the enchanting adaptation of “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” at the Public Theater.

“I’m frustrated. I’m disappointed. But I’m not deterred.” Reporting from Audi Field on the USWNT’s sobering 2-0 loss to Spain in a matchup that could very well be a World Cup final preview.

“It’s going to be the biggest show, craziest show, most fun show that we’ve ever done by far.” The Savannah Bananas play a brand of baseball that’s equal parts sports, musical theater and circus act. Now, they’re heading to Nationals Park for the inaugural Banana Bowl championship game.

“We’ve created a cultural space where everybody can feel at home.” The regional premiere of “Some Like It Hot” marks the dawn of a new era for Olney Theatre Center, which has transformed its historic 1938 stage into a flexible space as part of a sweeping campus renovation.

“There’s the nature-versus-nurture thing of: Was I drawn to this book because I was the kind of person who was already thinking about inheritance and breaking cycles?” “East of Eden” is a tale of familial legacy. To tell it, Zoe Kazan confronted her own.

“You want to start getting that fire underneath you as you go into playoffs. That’s definitely something we need to go back to the drawing board and work on.” The Washington Spirit’s home woes continued with a rain-soaked loss to Angel City. Reporting from a rain-soaked Audi Field:

“We live in a time of gross stupidity — but dangerous stupidity.” For Brian Cox, now playing an outspoken Johann Sebastian Bach in “The Score,” the righteous indignation isn’t an act. My profile of the “Succession” star:

“Come From Away” at Ford’s Theatre is my favorite production of 2026 so far. Reviewing that triumph, Brian Cox in “The Score” and two more recent openings in my latest D.C. critic’s notebook:

“We scored two goals, and only one counted.” A no-goal call left D.C. United fuming and its playoff hopes fading. Reporting from Audi Field:

“In demand, there’s a gaping hole,” Jason Blum says. “I think there are millions of fans who would love to see something really scary on Broadway.” Wrote about “Paranormal Activity,” the new play that’s building off horror’s moment in the zeitgeist and bringing spine-tingling frights to Broadway.

Signature Theatre’s “Merrily We Roll Along” peaks at Sondheimian perfection. Reviewing that superb production and more:

I’ll be contributing to The Post’s live coverage of the Emmys. Follow along here!

“It was at the end a good result, but we didn’t play a good game,” D.C. United Coach René Weiler said. Got back to Audi Field to write about DCU’s 0-0 draw with Atlanta — an underwhelming performance for a team that sure could use some wins to snap a six-year playoff drought.

“What struck me straight away was how contemporary it was.” Chatted with Paul Greengrass and Andrew Garfield about “The Uprising,” an epic account of a 14th-century peasants’ revolt that also speaks to modern unrest, the No Kings movement and the Robin Hood mythos.

“I’m really excited. But I’m also terrified that pretty soon the whole world is going to know way more about me than I’m comfortable with.” Spoke to Ke Huy Quan about his memoir, “Never Say Die,” and his journey from refugee to Oscar winner (with a 19-year absence from acting along the way).

Deciding which shows to catch this fall? Here’s a rundown of 10 productions spanning the D.C. and NYC theater scenes that are on my radar — including “A Few Good Men” at the Lincoln Center, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” at the Public and the Brian Cox-starring “The Score” at STC.

“The Notebook,” underappreciated on Broadway, brings the waterworks to the National Theatre. Reviewing the musical melodrama, plus Keegan’s “Gruesome Playground Injuries” and 1st Stage’s “Baron Vaughn: Cycle Breaker,” in my latest critic’s notebook:

Nowadays, streaming is divided between the flash-cooked satisfaction of annually released shows (“Hacks,” “The Bear,” “The Pitt,” “Paradise”) and those cinematic series that may simmer for years between seasons (“House of the Dragon,” “Severance,” “Euphoria”). So how did we get there?

In today’s Sunday Arts: My profile of Jon Bernthal, alongside Rick Wenner’s fantastic portraits.

My latest critic’s notebook looks at a trio of off-Broadway success stories: “The Whoopi Monologues,” “Birthright” and “Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody.”

I met Jon Bernthal’s dog! And also profiled Jon Bernthal.

Emiliano Martínez, with a broken finger and the shots flying, played the game of his life in the World Cup final. It still wasn’t enough for Argentina. Reporting from East Rutherford:

Hello from MetLife Stadium, where I'll be contributing to the Post's live blog tracking the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Follow along here!

Rodri has garnered a fraction of the headlines centered on Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham. But with nearly 700 passes and counting, the Spanish captain has quietly dominated this World Cup. Reporting from New York ahead of today’s World Cup final:

“The Odyssey” is not quite top-tier Nolan: For me, that’s still “Inception,” “Interstellar” and “The Dark Knight.” But it’s a cinematic marvel that pays off Odysseus’s episodic struggles with a final act about the horrors of war, survivor’s guilt and the turmoil that follows soldiers home.

As a crowd-pleasing spectacle, “CrazySexyCool” dutifully delivers. But the new Arena Stage musical gives a conventional treatment to a trio that was anything but. Reviewing the world-premiere production, plus “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” at Olney and “What Became of Us” at Signature:

The #USWNT will host 2023 World Cup winner Spain this October at Audi Field. From @baileyannej.bsky.social:

Seven surprises and snubs from the Emmy nominations

Teamed up with Rick Maese for a back-on-forth postmortem on the USMNT's World Cup run — check it out here:

“It’s disappointing I didn’t quite have the moments I was hoping to.” Christian Pulisic was set for a legacy-defining World Cup, but it just didn’t happen. Reporting from Seattle on the USMNT’s round of 16 exit:

Greetings from Seattle, where I'll be contributing to The Post's live blog tracking the United States' clash with Belgium in the World Cup round of 16. Follow along here!

Folarin Balogun got his World Cup suspension lifted. How did this happen?

Donald Trump says he asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card but “didn’t tell him what to do”

President Trump urged FIFA to review Folarin Balogun’s ban before the #USMNT star was cleared to play in the World Cup against Belgium. U.S. Coach Mauricio Pochettino thinks justice was done. Belgium’s Rudi Garcia says it’s like an April Fool’s joke. Reporting from Seattle on the wild development:

“I thought it was AI at first,” defender Chris Richards said. “I mean, there’s a lot of people posting a lot of stuff. So we weren’t sure if it was true or not.” In a stunning reversal, U.S. striker Folarin Balogun can face Belgium in the World Cup round of 16. Reporting from Seattle:

“I’ll play to have a legacy that people can remember my name and say, ‘This guy was a f---ing good player.’” An interview with Kylian Mbappé, the magnetic French forward rapidly rewriting the World Cup record books:

“He just wanted to feel like he had a place.” Malik Tillman, the soft-spoken German American with a bloody right foot, went from unsung hero to cult favorite with one ripple of the net last night. Reporting from Santa Clara on the USMNT’s first World Cup knockout win in 24 years:

Let Malik Tillman’s bloody sock officially enter #USMNT World Cup lore.

No surprises in the #USMNT lineup to face Bosnia: Freese; Freeman, Richards, Ream, A. Robinson; Adams, Tillman; Dest, McKennie, Pulisic; Balogun. Can that 11 pick up where it left off during that electric first half against Paraguay?

“This is the beauty of World Cups: Your legacies are defined by this tournament, and this World Cup will define this generation of players.” Did a deep dive on the #USMNT nucleus that has been building to this World Cup for a decade — all while thriving, failing and growing up together.

Canada’s dramatic win over South Africa kicked off the first-ever World Cup round of 32. Here are the storylines to watch as the knockout round gets rolling:

The #USMNT didn't really need Christian Pulisic in the group stage. But if the Americans want to go far in the World Cup? Having their attacking catalyst at his best is a must.

How has the U.S. team spent most of its time at this World Cup? Swimming and surfing at its oceanfront hotel, playing video games and training in the shadow of an 118-foot balloon. My attempt to capture the quirks and comforts of the USMNT’s suburban “oasis”:

The 1913 Woman Suffrage Procession inspired Shaina Taub to envision the fact-based musical “Suffs.” She reflected on her decade-plus journey with the show, its resonance in the current political climate and the significance of staging the musical in D.C.:

Nearly 30 years ago, Antonio Freeman was with the Green Bay Packers in a season that would end with a Super Bowl title. On Friday, in a different kind of football, his son, Alex, helped push the U.S. men’s national team into the World Cup knockout round.

The #USMNT won its World Cup group with a game to spare. What now?

Chef’s kiss to this gem of a headline from Post Sports copy editor Dan Hargett:

No Christian Pulisic for the #USMNT? Nothing that some depth, team-first culture and “rage baiting” can’t solve. Reporting from Seattle on the 2-0 win over Australia that sent the Americans to the World Cup knockout round.

Greetings from #USMNT vs. Australia at Lumen Field! Pulisic out, Pepi in, with a World Cup round of 32 slot up for grabs. Pochettino’s emphasis on the collective gets put to the test today.

Chris Richards grew up in Alabama football country. Now he’s anchoring the #USMNT at the World Cup — and he’s arguably the team’s most irreplaceable player.