A silent film rendered on stage by live bodies can’t achieve the effects of its source medium. Lane Williamson reviews.
Off-Broadway
20 January 2020
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Emojiland The Musical at The Duke on 42nd Street
The Duke on 42nd St ⋄ 9 January - 8 March
By Joey Sims
What do a nerd, a princess, a skull, and poo have in common? They are characters in this “infectious” musical that takes place, where else, in your phone. Joey Sims reviews.
20 January 2020
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Beth Leavel at Feinstein’s/54 Below
54 Below ⋄ 14 January - 20 January
By Lane Williamson
The Tony-winning powerhouse shows why she’s a star in this intimate celebration of her career at Feinstein’s/54 Below. Lane Williamson reviews.
18 January 2020
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway • Performance
Review: Cezary Goes to War at La MaMa
LaMama E.T.C. ⋄ 16th -19th January 2020
By Nicole Serratore
Breaking down toxic masculinity in the military and life, Cezary Tomaszewski’s dance-driven piece reminds us of the joys of being ourselves. Nicole Serratore reviews.
18 January 2020
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway • Opera
Review: Ellen West at the Gelsey Kirkland Arts Center
Gelsey Kirkland Arts Center ⋄ 14 January - 19 January
By Joey Sims
Misery is abundant in this new opera by Ricky Ian Gordon. Joey Sims reviews.
18 January 2020
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: How to Load a Musket at 59E59 Theaters
59E59 Theaters ⋄ 11 January - 26 January
By Joey Sims
Talene Monahon’s new play is based on interviews with historical reenactors, but in a moment of political tension, their love of history is called into doubt. Joey Sims reviews.
14 January 2020
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway • Opera
Review: Blood Moon at Baruch Performing Arts Center
Baruch Performing Arts Center ⋄ January 9-17
By Loren Noveck
This hauntingly beautiful chamber opera by Garrett Fischer and Ellen McLaughlin gets a stunning production at Prototype. Loren Noveck reviews.
13 January 2020
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Conversationalists at Bushwick Starr
Bushwick Starr ⋄ 8th -25th January 2020
By Nicole Serratore
Nicole Serratore experienced sensory overload in this storytelling show with where the audience is meant to imagine an imaginary movie.
12 January 2020
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Falling for Make Believe at Joe’s Pub
Joe's Pub ⋄ January 8-17
By Lane Williamson
Ryan J. Haddad performs a cabaret about the theatre troupe he founded as a child. It’s a song for little boys who love musicals and the families who support them. Lane Williamson reviews.
11 January 2020
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Venus in Gemini at the Loading Dock
Loading Dock ⋄ January 10-12
By Loren Noveck
Lady twin astronaut geniuses don’t quite generate a successful launch. Loren Noveck reviews.