Three productions of Sean O’Casey’s plays at the Irish Rep showcase his genius. Pat Maley soaks them all in in one day.
Patrick Maley
Articles by Patrick Maley
10 May 2019
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Hadestown at Walter Kerr Theatre
Walter Kerr Theatre ⋄ Through 5th January 2020
By Patrick Maley
Anaïs Mitchell’s new musical is a moving drama full of heartbreak and hope.
8 April 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Ain’t No Mo’ at the Public Theater
Public Theater ⋄ March 12 - May 5
By Patrick Maley
This world premiere of Jordan E. Cooper’s play offers an uncompromising critique of race in America. Patrick Maley reviews.
30 March 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar at Theatre for a New Audience
Theatre for a New Audience ⋄ March 17 - April 28
By Patrick Maley
Shana Cooper’s production brings fresh eyes to a well-trod Shakespearean chestnut. Patrick Maley reviews.
27 September 2018
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: ShakesBEER in Hell’s Kitchen
Various ⋄ Through 29th September 2018
By Patrick Maley
This Shakespearean pub-crawl is smart, light-hearted, and provides rigorous engagement with the material. Patrick Maley reviews.
30 July 2018
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Straight White Men at Helen Hayes Theater
Helen Hayes Theater ⋄ Through 9th September 2018
By Patrick Maley
A sympathetic portrait of straight white men ends up one-note. Patrick Maley reviews.
2 July 2018
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Pass Over at Lincoln Center Theater – Claire Tow
Claire Tow Theater ⋄ To 15th July 2018
By Patrick Maley
Patrick Maley reviews Antoinette Nwandu’s urgent call to action against police killings of black men.
15 May 2018
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Paradise Blue at Pershing Square Signature Center
Pershing Square Signature Center ⋄ 14th May - 10th June 2018
By Patrick Maley
With a nod to the theatrical past, playwright Dominque Morisseau pushes the form forward. Patrick Maley reviews.
19 April 2018
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Seafarer at Irish Repertory Theatre
Irish Repertory Theatre ⋄ To 24th May 2018
By Patrick Maley
Matthew Broderick is the odd man out at Conor McPherson’s party. Patrick Maley reviews.
17 April 2018
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Mlima’s Tale at The Public Theater
Public Theater ⋄ To 20th May 2018
By Patrick Maley
Lynn Nottage anthropomorphizes a mighty elephant and the ivory trade that felled it. Patrick Maley reviews.