Despite a flawed framing device, David Staller dusts off George Bernard Shaw’s play for a vigorous interpretation. Lane Williamson reviews.
Lane Williamson
Articles by Lane Williamson
2 August 2018
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Twelfth Night at Delacorte Theater
Delacorte Theater ⋄ 17th July - 19th August 2018
By Lane Williamson
Lane Williamson reviews The Public Works’ celebratory production, anchored by Shaina Taub’s inventive score and lyrics.
13 April 2018
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Lucky Ones at The Connelly Theater
Connelly Theater ⋄ To 28th April 2018
By Lane Williamson
Lane Williamson considers The Bengsons’ “complicated relationship with the truth” in their newest musical.
28 March 2018
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Angels in America at Neil Simon Theatre
Neil Simon Theatre ⋄ 23rd February to 1st July 2018
By Lane Williamson
Lane Williamson takes a deep-dive into the National Theatre’s production of Angels in America on Broadway.
23 February 2018
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Jerry Springer – The Opera at Pershing Square Signature Center
Pershing Square Signature Center ⋄ 22nd February - 11th March 2018
By Lane Williamson
American trash TV meets British pop-opera in this Off-Broadway premiere. Lane Williamson reviews.
21 January 2018
Reviews • NYC • Opera
Review: Acquanetta at Gelsey Kirkland Arts Center
Gelsey Kirkland Arts Center ⋄ 9th - 14th January 2018
By Lane Williamson
Daniel Fish directs this filmed opera about a racially ambiguous B-movie star that Hollywood forgot. Lane Williamson reviews.
5 December 2017
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Once on This Island at Circle in the Square
Circle in the Square Theatre ⋄ 9th November 2017 - open ended
By Lane Williamson
Director Michael Arden finds inventive ways to dig up the past in this illuminating revival. Lane Williamson reviews.
4 December 2017
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Downtown Race Riot at Pershing Square Signature Center
Pershing Square Signature Center ⋄ 3rd - 23rd December 2017
By Lane Williamson
Chloë Sevigny takes a back seat in Seth Zvi Rosenfeld’s muddled play. Lane Williamson reviews.
9 November 2017
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Office Hour at The Public Theater
Public Theater ⋄ To 3rd December 2017
By Lane Williamson
Julia Cho pushes the boundaries of taste exploring gun violence. Lane Williamson reviews.
2 October 2017
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: As You Like It at Classic Stage
Classic Stage Company ⋄
By Lane Williamson
Lane Williamson finds a lifeless production in director John Doyle’s hands, starring Ellen Burstyn.