A series of monologues, written and originally performed by Whoopi Goldberg more than four decades ago, make a grand return to New York in the hands of five stellar actresses. Juliet Hindell reviews.
NYC
11 July 2026
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo at Perelman Performing Arts Center
Perelman Performing Arts Center ⋄ June 28-August 2, 2026
By Loren Noveck
An enormously promising new musical needs just a few tweaks to make it brilliant. Loren Noveck reviews.
9 July 2026
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Building at Pioneer Works
Pioneer Works ⋄ 7th-8th July 2026
By Nicole Serratore
A site specific portrait of 1970s era New Yorkers that could use some reconstruction. Nicole Serratore reviews.
25 June 2026
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Henry VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts at the Public Theater
Public Theater ⋄ 9 June-19 July
By Patrick Maley
A well-acted adaptation of Shakespeare’s early trilogy, condensed into two plays, cannot save it from being an afterthought in the playwright’s wider oeuvre. Patrick J. Maley reviews.
20 June 2026
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: ||:GIRLS:||:CHANCE:||:MUSIC:|| at Vineyard Theatre
Vineyard Theatre ⋄ Through 21st June 2026
By Nicole Serratore
Forced theatricality and wonky storytelling sink this new play. Nicole Serratore with tone deaf ears reviews this play with music.
19 June 2026
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Camping at HERE Arts Center
HERE Arts Center ⋄ June 13-July 11, 2026
By Loren Noveck
This spring’s bounty of plays about teenaged girls gets a bittersweet coda. Loren Noveck reviews.
16 June 2026
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: I’m Almost There at BAM Fisher
BAM Fisher ⋄ June 9-28, 2026
By Loren Noveck
A shaggy-dog song cycle that mixes quirky character sketches with genuine heart. Loren Noveck reviews.
13 June 2026
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: And Then The Rodeo Burned Down at Ars Nova
Ars Nova ⋄ Through 10th July 2026
By Nicole Serratore
Scrappy and inventive, this story of a disillusioned rodeo clown has unexpected twists. Nicole Serratore reviews.
11 June 2026
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Romeo & Juliet at the Delacorte Theater
Delacorte Theater ⋄ May 22-June 28, 2026
By Lorin Wertheimer
The concept falls flat in Shakespeare in the Park’s first offering this summer. Lorin Wertheimer reviews.
4 June 2026
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Girl, Interrupted at the Public Theater
Public Theater ⋄ May 13-July 12, 2026
By Loren Noveck
Aimee Mann’s songs are the secret weapon of this new play with music. Loren Noveck reviews.