A chamber musical scales up for its Broadway debut and achieves greatness. Lane Williamson reviews.
Broadway
17 April 2025
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Smash at the Imperial Theatre
Imperial Theatre ⋄ 11 March-Open Ended
By Lane Williamson
A zippy new musical comedy takes the songs from the cult TV show and refashions them for the Broadway stage. Lane Williamson reviews.
14 April 2025
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: John Proctor Is the Villain at the Booth Theatre
Booth Theatre ⋄ March 20-July 6
By Loren Noveck
Loren Noveck wanted a little more ambiguity as playwright Kimberly Belflower and director Danya Taymor take down Arthur Miller’s hero.
13 April 2025
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: The Last Five Years at the Hudson Theatre
Hudson Theatre ⋄ 18 March-22 June
By Lane Williamson
A misguided revival of Jason Robert Brown’s chamber musical lands on Broadway, but at what cost? Lane Williamson reviews.
10 April 2025
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Glengarry Glen Ross at the Palace Theatre
Palace Theatre ⋄ March 10 through June 28
By Carol Rocamora
The epiphany of this Mamet revival is how relevant its look at American business still is. Carol Rocamora reviews.
6 April 2025
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: The Picture of Dorian Gray at The Music Box
10th March - 29th June 2025
By Nicole Serratore
Sarah Snook delivers a marathon performance in this screen-centric production.
4 April 2025
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Good Night and Good Luck at Winter Garden Theatre
Winter Garden Theatre ⋄ 12th March - 8th June 2025
By Nicole Serratore
This new play works best as a snappy, historical triumph with a strong ensemble rather than commentary on today. Nicole Serratore reviews.
31 March 2025
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Buena Vista Social Club at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre ⋄ 21 Feb-Open Ended
By Cameron Kelsall
A compact and charming new musical comes alive through the music of Cuba. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
24 March 2025
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Operation Mincemeat at the Golden Theatre
Golden Theatre ⋄ February 15-August 10, 2025
By Loren Noveck
A madcap romp through some very serious history, with a cast of thousands expertly played by a five-person ensemble. Loren Noveck reviews.
22 March 2025
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Purpose at the Helen Hayes
Helen Hayes Theater ⋄ February 25, 2025-open-ended
By Loren Noveck
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins tackles the Great American Play. Loren Noveck reviews.