An exciting new play from Jordan Seavey features extraordinary performances by Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch. Lane Williamson reviews.
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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.
4 August 2023
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Back to the Future: The Musical at the Winter Garden Theatre
Winter Garden Theatre ⋄ 30 June-Open Ended
By Lane Williamson
1.21 gigawatts of fun in this faithful musical adaptation of the beloved film. Lane Williamson reviews.
6 July 2023
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Uncle Vanya in a Flatiron Loft
28 June-16 July
By Lane Williamson
An intimate staging and unparalleled performances coalesce in a stunning production of Chekhov’s play. Lane Williamson reviews.
4 July 2023
Reviews • Cabaret • NYC
Review: Amber Gray: Gray Matter at 54 Below
54 Below ⋄ 28 June-1 July
By Lane Williamson
Amber Gray shows a personal side and remains connected to her Off-Broadway roots in a new solo show. Lane Williamson reviews.
20 June 2023
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Doctor at Park Avenue Armory
Park Avenue Armory ⋄ 3 June-19 August
By Lane Williamson
Robert Icke and Juliet Stevenson elevate a medical procedural while examining identity politics. Lane Williamson reviews.