A volcanic performance by Raúl Esparza outshines the flaws in this revival of Brecht’s allegory play. Lane Williamson reviews.
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Articles by Lane Williamson
6 November 2018
Reviews
Review: Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song at Helen Hayes Theater
9th October 2018 - 24th February 2019
By Lane Williamson
Harvey Fierstein’s bold play, Torch Song, is diluted by the watershed of history . Lane Williamson reviews.
26 October 2018
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Renascence at Abrons Arts Center
Abrons Arts Center ⋄ 5 October - 17 November
By Lane Williamson
Transport Group premieres a new musical about a young Edna St. Vincent Millay with a lush score by Carmel Dean, but a confused dramatic perspective. Lane Williamson reviews.
10 October 2018
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Six Brandenburg Concertos at Park Avenue Armory
Park Avenue Armory ⋄ 1 Oct - 7 Oct
By Lane Williamson
Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker plunges deep into Bach’s music in an inventive evening of modern dance. Lane Williamson reviews.
2 October 2018
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Girl from the North Country at the Public Theater
Public Theater ⋄ 11 September-23 December
By Lane Williamson
Conor McPherson employs Bob Dylan songs to thrilling effect in a new Depression-era musical. Lane Williamson reviews.
25 September 2018
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur at Theatre at St. Clement’s
Theater at St. Clement’s ⋄ 14th September - 21st October
By Lane Williamson
A late-career Tennessee Williams play features hallmarks of his earlier work, but still brings some originality. Lane Williamson reviews.
11 September 2018
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Heartbreak House at Theatre Row
Theatre Row ⋄ 28th August - 29th September 2018
By Lane Williamson
Despite a flawed framing device, David Staller dusts off George Bernard Shaw’s play for a vigorous interpretation. Lane Williamson reviews.
2 August 2018
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Twelfth Night at Delacorte Theater
Delacorte Theater ⋄ 17th July - 19th August 2018
By Lane Williamson
Lane Williamson reviews The Public Works’ celebratory production, anchored by Shaina Taub’s inventive score and lyrics.
13 April 2018
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Lucky Ones at The Connelly Theater
Connelly Theater ⋄ To 28th April 2018
By Lane Williamson
Lane Williamson considers The Bengsons’ “complicated relationship with the truth” in their newest musical.
28 March 2018
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Angels in America at Neil Simon Theatre
Neil Simon Theatre ⋄ 23rd February to 1st July 2018
By Lane Williamson
Lane Williamson takes a deep-dive into the National Theatre’s production of Angels in America on Broadway.