Alexander Zeldin’s play, a slice-of-life in a temporary housing facility, makes its U.S. debut in a quietly stirring production. Lane Williamson reviews.
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21 February 2023
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: A Bright New Boise at Signature Theatre
Signature Theatre ⋄ 31 January-12 March
By Lane Williamson
A revival of Samuel D. Hunter’s 2010 play feels like a relic from playwriting past, but even a dated Hunter play is worthwhile. Lane Williamson reviews.
2 February 2023
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Endgame at the Irish Repertory Theatre
Irish Repertory Theatre ⋄ 25 Jan-12 Mar
By Lane Williamson
Beckett’s play is revived, but doesn’t fully come to life in a new production starring Bill Irwin and John Douglas Thompson. Lane Williamson reviews.
24 January 2023
Reviews • Cabaret • NYC
Review: Jennifer Simard: Can I Get Your Number? at 54 Below
54 Below ⋄ 20 January-21 January
By Lane Williamson
A lauded Broadway comedian shows more range in an exciting solo cabaret debut. Lane Williamson reviews.
11 December 2022
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Some Like It Hot at the Shubert Theatre
Shubert Theatre ⋄ Open Ended
By Lane Williamson
A new musical adaptation of the classic film doesn’t create much heat. Lane Williamson reviews.
7 November 2022
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Almost Famous at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre ⋄ 3 October-Open Ended
By Lane Williamson
A star-making performance by Casey Likes keeps this musical adaptation on life support. Lane Williamson reviews.
4 November 2022
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Parade at New York City Center
New York City Center ⋄ 1 November-6 November
By Lane Williamson
Michael Arden directs a breathtaking revival of the Jason Robert Brown & Alfred Uhry musical. Lane Williamson reviews.
30 October 2022
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: A Man of No Importance at Classic Stage Company
Classic Stage Company ⋄ 11 October - 18 December
By Lane Williamson
John Doyle revives a lesser known Ahrens & Flaherty musical in his final act as Artistic Director at Classic Stage. Lane Williamson reviews.
28 October 2022
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Hamlet at the BAM Harvey Theater
BAM Harvey Theatre ⋄ 27 October-5 November
By Lane Williamson
Thomas Ostermeier and Lars Eidinger go balls-to-the-wall in “the greatest ‘Hamlet’ of our time.” Lane Williamson reviews.
24 October 2022
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: A Little Life at BAM
BAM Howard Gilman Opera House ⋄ 20 October-29 October
By Lane Williamson
Hanya Yanagihara’s novel takes the stage in a production by Ivo van Hove–brutality intact. Lane Williamson reviews.