Joey Sims

Joey Sims is a critic and playwright based in Brooklyn. He was written for Sketch Show at The PIT, and conducted research for The Civilians. His work has also been produced at Bard College, where he earned a BA in literature. Joey has worked as a script reader for Manhattan Theatre Club and The Public Theater, and has written for American Theatre Magazine. He was previously a Web Assistant at Playbill.com.

Articles by Joey Sims

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.

9 January 2020

Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway

Review: Grey Rock at Under the Radar

Public Theater ⋄ 8th -19th January 2020

By Joey Sims

A Palestinian dreamer’s rocket launch to the moon makes for a wonderful premise, but it drags in spots and leans on cliché. Joey Sims reviews.

12 December 2019

Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway

Review: David Rasche at Feinstein’s/54 Below

54 Below ⋄ 4 December

By Joey Sims

Sometimes a stage flub can stick with you. Joey Sims had such an experience with New York theatre stalwart David Rasche in 2013 and again in Rasche’s cabaret debut at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

11 December 2019

Reviews

Review: one in two at Pershing Square Signature Center

November 19, 2019 to January 12, 2020

By Joey Sims

Joey Sims finds a missed opportunity to tell a truly powerful story in Donja R. Love’s newest play.

21 November 2019

Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway

Review: The End of Eddy at BAM Fisher

BAM Fisher ⋄ November 14-November 21

By Joey Sims

A stage adaptation of Édouard Louis’ queer coming of age novel brings up our writer’s own childhood memories. Joey Sims reviews.

19 November 2019

Features • NYC • Off-Broadway

Theatre Row Makes Space For The Kitchen Sink

By Joey Sims

Theatre Row gets reinvented with new residencies, a staff change, and a facelift. Joey Sims investigates these changes.

28 October 2019

Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway

Review: Bella Bella at Manhattan Theatre Club

New York City Center - Stage I ⋄ 1st October - 1st December 2019

By Joey Sims

Harvey Fierstein gives a warm portrayal of legendary political figure Bella Abzug, while challenging the audience to consider some uncomfortable political truths of today. Joey Sims reviews.

22 October 2019

Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway

Review: Is This A Room at Vineyard Theatre

Vineyard Theatre ⋄ 3rd October - 10th November 2019

By Joey Sims

A thrilling, thought-provoking political work by Tina Satter based on a real-life FBI transcript that unsettles with strong performances. Joey Sims reviews.

20 October 2019

Reviews • Broadway • NYC

Review: The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at Longacre Theatre

Longacre Theatre ⋄ 20th September 2019 - 5th January 2020

By Joey Sims

This new musical is tremendous fun, but if it dug a little deeper it could rise to greateness. Joey Sims reviews.