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Articles by Lane Williamson
25 August 2024
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Hurricane Season at Theatre Row
Theatre Row ⋄ 23 Aug - 7 Sept
By Lane Williamson
Atlanta-based company Vernal & Sere Theatre makes its New York debut with an abstract play about a married couple who finds their way back to each other through pornography. Lane Williamson reviews.
12 August 2024
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Once Upon a Mattress at the Hudson Theatre
Hudson Theatre ⋄ 31 July-30 Nov
By Lane Williamson
Sutton Foster’s schtick is on display in this enjoyable revival, whether you like it or not. Lane Williamson reviews.
20 June 2024
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Cats: The Jellicle Ball at Perelman Performing Arts Center
Perelman Performing Arts Center ⋄ 13 June - 28 July
By Lane Williamson
A ballroom reinterpretation of the ’80s musical breathes new life with exhilarating performances. Lane Williamson reviews.
26 February 2024
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Seven Year Disappear at The New Group at The Pershing Square Signature Center
The Pershing Square Signature Center ⋄ 6 Feb-31 March
By Lane Williamson
An exciting new play from Jordan Seavey features extraordinary performances by Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch. Lane Williamson reviews.
30 January 2024
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Animal Kingdom at the Connelly Theater Upstairs
Connelly Theater ⋄ 25 Jan-10 Feb
By Lane Williamson
The U.S. premiere of a play about a family in group therapy that is well-directed, acted, and staged, but ultimately feels hollow. Lane Williamson reviews.
20 November 2023
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Gardens of Anuncia at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater
Mitzi Newhouse Theatre ⋄ 19 October-31 December
By Lane Williamson
Michael John LaChiusa brings his unique theatricality to a memory musical about director/choreographer Graciela Daniele’s childhood in Perón’s Argentina. Lane Williamson reviews.
15 November 2023
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Scene Partners at the Vineyard Theatre
Vineyard Theatre ⋄ 27 October-17 December
By Lane Williamson
Dianne Wiest returns to the stage in a new play, but its collage-like structure confuses its intent. Lane Williamson reviews.
1 November 2023
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: I Can Get It For You Wholesale at Classic Stage Company
Classic Stage Company ⋄ 10 October-17 December
By Lane Williamson
Julia Lester steals the show and proves she is an unmissable talent in this rare revival of an early ’60s musical. Lane Williamson reviews.
15 September 2023
Reviews • Regional
Review: A New Brain at Barrington Stage Company
Barrington Stage Company ⋄ 16 August-10 September
By Lane Williamson
William Finn’s autobiographical musical is revived in the Berkshires in a fantastic production. Lane Williamson reviews.