Zora Howard adds subtlety and depth to the kitchen sink drama. Alison Walls reviews.
Reviews
31 January 2020
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Paris at Atlantic Stage 2
Atlantic Stage 2 ⋄ 8 January-16 February, 2020
By Juan A. Ramirez
Juan Ramirez finds more repetitions of an idea than productive variations on a theme in Eboni Booth’s new play for the Atlantic.
29 January 2020
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Confession of Lily Dare at the Cherry Lane
Cherry Lane Theatre ⋄ 11 January – 5 March
By Juan A. Ramirez
Charles Busch is a legend, but Juan Ramirez finds his newest play a little too retro for its own good.
21 January 2020
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Others at Loading Dock Theatre
Loading Dock ⋄ 16 January - 18 January
By Lane Williamson
A silent film rendered on stage by live bodies can’t achieve the effects of its source medium. Lane Williamson reviews.
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.
17 January 2020
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Jagged Little Pill at Broadhurst Theatre
Broadhurst Theatre ⋄ 11th November 2019 - open ended
By Teresa Kilzi
Exploiting one character’s trauma to help others to their emotional growth, this new musical tokenizes the experiences of vulnerable people. Teresa Kilzi reviews.