A woman with Down syndrome, her brother, their mother’s best friend, and an artist who avoids human interaction populate a small town in this contemplative, moving new play by Will Arbery. Lane Williamson reviews.
Lane Williamson
Articles by Lane Williamson
19 June 2022
Reviews • Cabaret • NYC
Review: Rachel Bay Jones at Feinstein’s/54 Below
54 Below ⋄ 17 June-18 June
By Lane Williamson
The award-winning singing actress makes her return to Feinstein’s/54 Below with a “magical mushroom” of a cabaret show. Lane Williamson reviews.
25 May 2022
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Who Killed My Father at St. Ann’s Warehouse
St. Ann's Warehouse ⋄ 18 May-5 June
By Lane Williamson
Édouard Louis adapts and stars in an adaptation of his memoir about his difficult relationship with his father and the ways the French government has failed. Lane Williamson reviews.
9 May 2022
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Into the Woods at New York City Center
New York City Center ⋄ 4 May-15 May
By Lane Williamson
Encores! expands its mission and delivers a fantastic revival of a very popular musical. Lane Williamson reviews.
30 April 2022
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: POTUS at the Shubert Theatre
Shubert Theatre ⋄ 14 April-14 August
By Lane Williamson
Selina Fillinger’s raucous comedy brings lots of needed laughs. Lane Williamson reviews.
18 April 2022
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Cyrano de Bergerac at the BAM Harvey Theatre
BAM Harvey Theatre ⋄ 5 April-22 May
By Lane Williamson
James McAvoy gives a performance for the history books in Jamie Lloyd’s bold revival. Lane Williamson reviews.
30 March 2022
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Oratorio for Living Things at Ars Nova at Greenwich House
Ars Nova ⋄ 15 March-17 April
By Lane Williamson
Ars Nova and composer Heather Christian present an indescribable, must-see theatrical experience where eighteen singers & musicians explore our individual and collective relationship to time. Lane Williamson reviews.
21 March 2022
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Life at New York City Center
New York City Center ⋄ 16 March-20 March
By Lane Williamson
Billy Porter directs and revises a concert production of this 1997 musical with varying degrees of success, but a standout performance by Ledisi is worth any bumps along the way. Lane Williamson reviews.
21 February 2022
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: The Music Man at the Winter Garden Theatre
Winter Garden Theatre ⋄ Open Ended
By Lane Williamson
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster star in a curiously flat revival that tries to reshape the musical to fit its stars. Lane Williamson reviews.
23 January 2022
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: This Beautiful Future at Theaterlab
Theaterlab ⋄ 13 January-30 January
By Lane Williamson
Young love ignores the consequences in a thrilling new play by Rita Kalnejais. Lane Williamson reviews.