There is a new New York Times chief theatre critic: Helen Shaw. That list of fill-ins notably did not include Shaw, who joins the Times after a stint as theatre critic and staff writer for The New Yorker, and a tenure as chief theatre critic at New York Magazine prior. Green had headed the paper's theatre criticism since 2017, previously reviewing shows for New York Magazine. The appointment is a heady one for the Broadway industry, which often looks to Times reviews as a significant influencer on ticket sales. Following the departure of Ben Brantley in 2020, the outlet kept only Green full-time, with additional reviews being penned by freelancers.

Source: The Times December 03, 2025 17:31 UTC