Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano give expertly realized performances of performed manhood in Sam Shepard’s famous play. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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15 January 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Maestro at The Duke on 42nd Street
The Duke on 42nd St ⋄ 3 January - 9 February
By Cameron Kelsall
A bio-play about Arturo Toscanini is drowned out by its own music. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
14 January 2019
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Choir Boy at Manhattan Theatre Club
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre ⋄ 12th December 2018 – 24th February 2019
By Cameron Kelsall
Tender coming-of-age play with stirring music has grown since its Off-Broadway debut and provides shattering moments and an astonishing central performance. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
11 January 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Dead, 1904 at American Irish Historical Society
American Irish Historical Society ⋄ Through January 13, 2019
By Cameron Kelsall
Immersive with a meal, this adaptation of James Joyce is still a bit dry (as was the roast turkey). Cameron Kelsall eats and reviews.
8 January 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Blue Ridge at Atlantic Theater Company
Atlantic Theater Company ⋄ 12th December 2018 – 26th January 2019
By Cameron Kelsall
Superb acting, exceptional production values, and a compelling point of view, but this slice-of-life dramedy by Abby Rosebrock loses its way. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
17 December 2018
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Downstairs at the Cherry Lane Theatre
Cherry Lane Theatre ⋄ 7 November - 22 December
By Cameron Kelsall
Tim and Tyne Daly are cast against type in a play written for them and their real-life sibling rapport doesn’t shine through. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
6 November 2018
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Thanksgiving Play at Playwrights Horizons
Playwrights Horizons ⋄ 12 October - 25 November
By Cameron Kelsall
Playwright Larissa FastHorse’s New York debut is a “frequently funny, occasionally obvious satire of performative wokeness.” Cameron Kelsall reviews.
6 November 2018
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Small Craft Warnings at 13th Street Repertory Company
13th Street Repertory Company ⋄ 1 November - 11 November
By Cameron Kelsall
A late-career Tennessee Williams play is marked by “a frank discussion of female sexuality and gay liberation” in a revival by Regeneration Theatre Company. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
30 October 2018
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: The Waverly Gallery at Golden Theatre
Golden Theatre ⋄ 25th September 2018 - 27th January 2019
By Cameron Kelsall
Comedy legend Elaine May cannot not save Kenneth Lonergan’s pandering look at dementia, caretaking, and family. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
23 October 2018
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Emma and Max at the Flea Theater
Flea Theater ⋄ 1 October - 28 October
By Cameron Kelsall
Cinematic prince of pessimism Todd Solondz makes an assured theatrical debut at the Flea. Cameron Kelsall reviews.