A transgender autobiography that affirms identity but doesn’t always satisfy theatrically. Loren Noveck reviews.
NYC
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.
13 February 2019
Features • NYC • NYC Features
Up in the Air with Bonnie’s Last Flight
By Jess Barbagallo
Eliza Bent’s audacious work embraces puns and play. With her new show taking flight this month, Jess Barbagallo observes and reports.
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.
7 February 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Trial of the Catonsville Nine at Abrons Arts Center
Abrons Arts Center ⋄ 16th January - 23rd February 2019
By Nicole Serratore
A look at historic Vietnam War activism takes a detached archival approach. Nicole Serratore reviews.
6 February 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical at Town Hall
Town Hall Theatre ⋄ 3rd February 2019
By Nicole Serratore
Capitalism comes for all of us but I did not know it could taste this sweet. Nicole Serratore reviews a live candy commercial for reasons she does not understand.
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.
31 January 2019
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: True West at American Airlines Theatre
American Airlines Theatre ⋄ 27th December 2018 – 17th March 2019
By Cameron Kelsall
Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano give expertly realized performances of performed manhood in Sam Shepard’s famous play. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
30 January 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Whirlwind at the Wild Project
The Wild Project ⋄ January 23-February 10
By Jordan G. Teicher
Is Whirlwind a real maelstrom, or just a tiny squall? Jordan Teicher reviews.
30 January 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: God Said This at the Cherry Lane
Cherry Lane Theatre ⋄ January 16-February 15
By Loren Noveck
A lack of trust leads to a lack of emotional impact in God Said This. Loren Noveck reviews.