This new play works best as a snappy, historical triumph with a strong ensemble rather than commentary on today. Nicole Serratore reviews.
Broadway
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.
22 February 2025
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Redwood at Nederlander Theatre
Nederlander Theatre ⋄ 24th January - 6th July 2025
By Nicole Serratore
Treesplaining and griefsplaining dominate this overly literal new musical. Nicole Serratore reviews.
2 February 2025
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: English at Todd Haimes Theatre
Todd Haimes Theatre ⋄ 23rd January to 2nd March 2025
By Nicole Serratore
Sanaz Toossi’s heartbreaking play is about the way language can fracture and separate us from ourselves. Nicole Serratore reviews.
11 January 2025
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Gypsy at the Majestic Theatre
Majestic Theatre ⋄ November 21, 2024-open ended
By Carol Rocamora
Audra McDonald delivers a Rose for the ages. Carol Rocamora reviews.
12 December 2024
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Cult of Love at Helen Hayes Theater
Helen Hayes Theater ⋄ November 20, 2024-February 2, 2025
By Loren Noveck
A trip through a minefield of family dysfunction. Loren Noveck reviews.
25 November 2024
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Swept Away at the Longacre Theatre
October 29-open ended
By Loren Noveck
This new show based on the songs of the Avett Brothers falls into the jukebox musical trap. Loren Noveck reviews.
17 November 2024
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Maybe Happy Ending at the Belasco Theatre
Belasco Theatre ⋄ October 16-open-ended
By Lorin Wertheimer
Lorin Wertheimer finds concept stronger than execution in this new Broadway musical, a love story between robots.