Harper Lee’s famous story remains a museum piece in this adaptation by Aaron Sorkin. Jordan Teicher reviews.
Broadway
31 January 2019
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: True West at American Airlines Theatre
American Airlines Theatre ⋄ 27th December 2018 – 17th March 2019
By Cameron Kelsall
Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano give expertly realized performances of performed manhood in Sam Shepard’s famous play. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
14 January 2019
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Review: Choir Boy at Manhattan Theatre Club
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre ⋄ 12th December 2018 – 24th February 2019
By Cameron Kelsall
Tender coming-of-age play with stirring music has grown since its Off-Broadway debut and provides shattering moments and an astonishing central performance. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
12 December 2018
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Review: Network at the Belasco Theatre
Belasco Theatre ⋄ Through March 17, 2019
By Juliet Hindell
A multimedia adaptation of Paddy Chayefsky’s film by Ivo van Hove rams home the contemporary relevance of how media can go completely mad.
6 December 2018
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Review: The Cher Show at Neil Simon Theatre
Neil Simon Theatre ⋄ Open ended run
By Lane Williamson
Equal parts exhilarating and mystifying, hilarious and stupefying, empowering and conflicting. The Cher Show arrives on Broadway.
4 December 2018
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Review: The Prom at Longacre Theatre
Longacre Theatre ⋄ Open ended run
By Kev Berry
Thrilling choreography, catchy tunes, and a warmhearted message, but a watered-down idea of queerness lurks in The Prom.
26 November 2018
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Review: American Son at Booth Theatre
Booth Theatre ⋄ Through 27th January 27th 2019
By Ayanna Prescod
A new play starring Kerry Washington gets audiences talking about race. Ayanna Prescod reviews.
12 November 2018
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Review: King Kong at Broadway Theatre
Broadway Theatre ⋄ 5th October 2018 - 14th April 2019
By Alison Walls
New giant ape musical is bizarre, messy, and excessive, but never quite satisfying as a whole. Alison Walls reviews.
31 October 2018
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Review: The Lifespan of a Fact at Studio 54
Studio 54 ⋄ 20th September 2018 - 13th January 2019
By Alicia Kort
Raising questions about fact and truth without answering any, this new play starring Daniel Radcliffe functions like a half-written sentence. Alicia Kort reviews.
30 October 2018
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Review: The Waverly Gallery at Golden Theatre
Golden Theatre ⋄ 25th September 2018 - 27th January 2019
By Cameron Kelsall
Comedy legend Elaine May cannot not save Kenneth Lonergan’s pandering look at dementia, caretaking, and family. Cameron Kelsall reviews.