A chamber musical scales up for its Broadway debut and achieves greatness. Lane Williamson reviews.
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17 April 2025
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Smash at the Imperial Theatre
Imperial Theatre ⋄ 11 March-Open Ended
By Lane Williamson
A zippy new musical comedy takes the songs from the cult TV show and refashions them for the Broadway stage. Lane Williamson reviews.
13 April 2025
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: The Last Five Years at the Hudson Theatre
Hudson Theatre ⋄ 18 March-22 June
By Lane Williamson
A misguided revival of Jason Robert Brown’s chamber musical lands on Broadway, but at what cost? Lane Williamson reviews.
10 March 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Jonathan Larson Project at the Orpheum Theatre
Orpheum Theatre ⋄ 14 Feb-1 June
By Lane Williamson
A song cycle featuring previously unheard songs from the trunk of the late composer reminds us of a talent lost way too soon. Lane Williamson reviews.
7 March 2025
Reviews • Cabaret • NYC
Review: Kate Baldwin: Let’s Not Talk About… at 54 Below
54 Below ⋄ 6 March-8 March
By Lane Williamson
The Broadway star offers a new cabaret show exhibiting her stunning range. Lane Williamson reviews.
3 March 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Curse of the Starving Class at The New Group at The Pershing Square Signature Center
The Pershing Square Signature Center ⋄ 4 Feb-6 April
By Lane Williamson
An excellent set overshadows some unsuccessful acting in this revival of a Sam Shepard play. Lane Williamson reviews.
24 February 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Grangeville at Signature Theatre
Signature Theatre ⋄ Feb 4-March 23
By Lane Williamson
Two brothers across an ocean and a personal divide are forced to reconnect in a new play by Samuel D. Hunter. But should they? Lane Williamson reviews.
9 December 2024
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Tender Napalm at Theaterlab
Theaterlab ⋄ 27 Nov-15 Dec
By Lane Williamson
Two lovers escape reality with vivid imaginings in a beautifully acted revival of Philip Ridley’s play. Lane Williamson reviews.
11 October 2024
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: The Hills of California at the Broadhurst Theatre
Broadhurst Theatre ⋄ 11 September-22 December
By Lane Williamson
Jez Butterworth and Sam Mendes bring their latest large-scale family drama to Broadway with typically exceptional results. Lane Williamson reviews.
24 September 2024
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song at Theater 555
Theater555 ⋄ 30 August-1 December
By Lane Williamson
Musical theatre’s parodic stalwart returns for another round. Lane Williamson reviews.