Yet another attempt to fix Merrily when it would have been better served by embracing its weirdness and flaws. Curtis Russell reviews.
NYC
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.
26 February 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Hurricane Diane at New York Theatre Workshop
New York Theatre Workshop ⋄ 7th February - 10th March 2019
By Dan O'Neil
An intriguing comedy of gods, gardens, and climate change from Madeleine George. Dan O’Neil reviews.
25 February 2019
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: To Kill A Mockingbird at Shubert Theatre
Shubert Theatre ⋄ 1st November 2018 to 3rd November 2019
By Jordan G. Teicher
Harper Lee’s famous story remains a museum piece in this adaptation by Aaron Sorkin. Jordan Teicher reviews.
24 February 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Eat the Devil at The Tank
The Tank ⋄ 21st February - 9th March 2019
By Jordan G. Teicher
A maximimalist spoof that satirizes the “funny shitshow” of today’s political climate. Jordan Teicher reviews.
24 February 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Bonnie’s Last Flight at NYTW Next Door
Fourth Street Theatre ⋄ 8th February to 2nd March 2019
By Jordan G. Teicher
A funny, idiosyncratic show focused on the journey not the destination.
22 February 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: By the Way, Meet Vera Stark at Signature Theatre
Signature Theatre ⋄ January 29-March 10
By Joey Sims
Joey Sims finds that this revival sometimes stumbles, but the “strange, electric play has only gained in relevance” since its 2011 premiere.
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.
21 February 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Email Pro at The Tank
The Tank ⋄ Recurring Monthly
By Alison Walls
Ivan Anderson’s recurring monthly show has a right to brag about its low unsubscription rate. Alison Walls reviews.
17 February 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Sea Wall/A Life at the Public Theater
Public Theater ⋄ February 1-March 31
By Joey Sims
Joey Sims looks for light in the face of horror in Sea Wall/A Life.