Thick layers of sexism and a dull score pervade any chance of this lost Rodgers & Hart musical taking flight. Lane Williamson reviews.
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9 March 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The B-Side: “Negro Folklore from Texas State Prisons” at St. Ann’s Warehouse
St. Ann's Warehouse ⋄ 1 March - 31 March
By Lane Williamson
Eric Berryman gives voice to inmates in 1965 Texas prisons via The Wooster Group’s “record album interpretation,” but the artist’s connection to the work is missing. Lane Williamson reviews.
27 February 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Boesman and Lena at the Pershing Square Signature Center
Pershing Square Signature Center ⋄ February 5 - March 17
By Lane Williamson
A revival of Athol Fugard’s play about South African refugees features an intoxicating atmosphere and a skillful performance by Zainab Jah. Lane Williamson reviews.
22 February 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Fiddler on the Roof at Stage 42
Stage 42 ⋄ Open Ended Run
By Lane Williamson
Spoken in the language of Tevye and his daughters, this revival loses the humor, but brings out the pain. Lane Williamson reviews.
14 February 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Strindberg in Repertory at Classic Stage Company
15 January - 10 March
By Lane Williamson
Two Strindberg plays, “The Dance of Death” adapted by Conor McPherson and “Mies Julie” adapted by Yaël Farber, yield different results in new productions at Classic Stage.
10 February 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Call Me Madam at New York City Center
New York City Center ⋄ 6 February - 10 February
By Lane Williamson
Encores! revives a 1950s political satire, but its contemporary relevance is lacking and it isn’t much fun, either. Lane Williamson reviews.
6 February 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Verklärte Nacht at Baryshnikov Arts Center
Baryshnikov Arts Center ⋄ 30 January - 3 February
By Lane Williamson
With a physically raw trio dance, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker further establishes her choreographic voice in New York. Lane Williamson reviews.
29 January 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Ionesco Suite at BAM Fisher
BAM Fisher ⋄ 23 January - 26 January
By Lane Williamson
Cake and French absurdism abound in this mashup of five Ionesco plays, brought to the U.S. by the renowned Théâtre de la Ville. Lane Williamson reviews
24 January 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Eddie and Dave at Atlantic Stage 2
Atlantic Stage 2 ⋄ 10 January - 10 February
By Lane Williamson
A bio-play about Van Halen, where the men are played by women, examines gender and fandom. Lane Williamson reviews.
13 January 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Train With No Midnight at HERE Arts Center
HERE Arts Center ⋄ 5 January - 13 January
By Lane Williamson
Joseph Keckler’s song cycle mixes an operatic baritone voice with pop music harmonies to create a distinctive theatrical beast. Lane Williamson reviews.