Raúl Esparza and Brandon Uranowitz deliver magnetic performances in the Encores! Off-Center revival of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s musical about a con man and his brother. Lane Williamson reviews.
Off-Broadway
25 July 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW at the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space
Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space ⋄ June 26-August 17
By Cameron Kelsall
Halley Feiffer misses the point of the original play with her Millennial refashioning of Chekhov’s “Three Sisters.” Cameron Kelsall reviews.
25 July 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Broadway Bounty Hunter at Greenwich House Theater
Greenwich House ⋄ July 7-September 15
By Joey Sims
An out-of-work actress becomes a bounty hunter in Joe Iconis’ new musical, but the show doesn’t lean far enough into its absurd premise. Joey Sims reviews.
24 July 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: At Black Lake at the Tank
The Tank ⋄ July 20-25
By Maya Phillips
Maya Phillips finds problems from the foundations on up in this production from German playwright Dea Loher.
21 July 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Dogg’s Hamlet, Cahoot’s Macbeth at Atlantic Stage 2
Atlantic Stage 2 ⋄ July 9-August 4 (in rep)
By Ran Xia
Tom Stoppard mashes up Shakespeare, Wittgenstein, underground Czechoslovakian theater, and an investigation into the limits of language, with surprisingly hilarious results. Ran Xia reviews.
21 July 2019
Reviews • Dialogues and debates • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Twohander at 54 Below
54 Below ⋄ Through 28th July 2019
By Exeunt Staff
Sherie Rene Scott and Norbert Leo Butz perform a show about their lives but this is far from Patti and Mandy in rolling chairs, Gen X edition. Lane Williamson and Nicole Serratore review.
19 July 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Way She Spoke at the Minetta Lane
Minetta Lane Theatre ⋄ July 8-August 18
By Ran Xia
Isaac Gomez’s new piece for Audible punches you in the heart and leaves you with a lump in your throat. Ran Xia reviews.
18 July 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Preexisting Conditions at Paradise Factory
Paradise Factory ⋄ July 11 - July 21
By Joey Sims
Elyse Pitock’s new play about one woman’s chronic pain is mired down in its confusing tonal shifts. Joey Sims reviews.
18 July 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: In the Green at the Claire Tow Theater
Claire Tow Theater ⋄ June 8 - August 4
By Teresa Kilzi
Grace McLean’s chamber musical about Hildegard von Bingen wowed our critic with its unique use of musical textures. Teresa Kilzi reviews.
14 July 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Promenade at New York City Center
New York City Center ⋄ July 10-July 11
By Lane Williamson
María Irene Fornés and Al Carmines lampoon the rich, law enforcement, and life in general in this forgotten absurdist musical revived by Encores! Off-Center in a hilarious, affecting production. Lane Williamson reviews.