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NYT Fills High-Profile Theater Critic Role
3 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Shaw, formerly of The New Yorker, is the new chief theater critic.
- The role significantly influences Broadway shows.
- She begins her tenure in mid-January.
A prominent theater critic has been appointed to a highly influential position at The New York Times. The individual, known for her work at The New Yorker and New York magazine, will now serve as the chief theater critic, a role historically significant for its impact on Broadway productions.
This move comes as part of a broader shift within the paper's criticism section. Several established critics have recently transitioned into new roles, sparking discussions about the future of critical commentary within the publication. The new appointee's extensive background includes writing for various arts publications and receiving prestigious awards for her criticism.
She expressed her lifelong admiration for The Times's theater reviews, citing them as a formative part of her own critical education. Based in Brooklyn and also serving as an instructor at Yale and NYU, she is set to commence her duties in mid-January, continuing a long tradition of influential theater commentary.
