Two lovers escape reality with vivid imaginings in a beautifully acted revival of Philip Ridley’s play. Lane Williamson reviews.
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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.
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.