A disjointed production is anchored by a few standout performances in Lucas Hnath’s new version of the Molière farce. Lane Williamson reviews.
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14 December 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Anna Christie at St. Ann’s Warehouse
St. Ann's Warehouse ⋄ 25 Nov-1 Feb
By Lane Williamson
All the excellent component parts of this passion project revival still leave something missing. Lane Williamson reviews.
6 December 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions at Park Avenue Armory
Park Avenue Armory ⋄ 2 Dec-14 Dec
By Lane Williamson
Our critic was expecting something spectacular and got something else with this adaptation of Larry Mitchell’s 1977 fable. Lane Williamson reviews.
3 December 2025
Reviews • Cabaret • NYC
Review: Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch: I’ll Be Home for Christmas at 54 Below
54 Below ⋄ 29 Nov-6 Dec
By Lane Williamson
The holiday season is in full swing as this talented duo takes the stage with a Christmas show at 54 Below. Lane Williamson reviews.
17 November 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at New World Stages
New World Stages ⋄ 7 November-12 April
By Lane Williamson
William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin’s musical comes back to New York with the warmth of an old friend. Lane Williamson reviews.
28 October 2025
Reviews • Cabaret • NYC
Review: Marilyn Maye at 54 Below
54 Below ⋄ 26 October-28 November
By Lane Williamson
Our critic sees the 97 year old cabaret legend for the first time and gets it. Lane Williamson reviews.
16 October 2025
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theater
Vivian Beaumont Theatre ⋄ 26 September-4 January
By Lane Williamson
The second Broadway revival of Ahrens, Flaherty, and McNally’s musical about America opens, powerful as ever, at Lincoln Center. Lane Williamson reviews.
21 August 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Twelfth Night at The Delacorte Theater
Delacorte Theater ⋄ 7 August-14 September
By Lane Williamson
A rambunctious production of Twelfth Night reopens the Delacorte Theater with flash, but little substance. Lane Williamson reviews.
29 July 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Ginger Twinsies at the Orpheum Theatre
Orpheum Theatre ⋄ 10 July-26 Oct
By Lane Williamson
A new parody of The Parent Trap delivers mile-a-minute laughs. Lane Williamson reviews.
10 July 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Heathers: The Musical at New World Stages
New World Stages ⋄ 22 June-25 Jan
By Lane Williamson
This revival proves that the show has only gained in popularity since its original production, achieving cult status, but losing its guts. Lane Williamson reviews.