An old friend offers a tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat in his own artistic form. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Off-Broadway
20 September 2026
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Body of Mary: A Play in Three Acts (of God) at the Gym at Judson
September 8 – October 8, 2026
By Lorin Wertheimer
Playwright/director Katie Cappiello links three “biting and funny” short plays to explore the Catholic Church’s oppression of women. Lorin Wertheimer reviews.
19 September 2026
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Pre-Existing Condition at Greenwich House Theater
Greenwich House ⋄ September 1, 2026-January 8, 2027
By Loren Noveck
An unflinching journey through the purgatory of trauma. Loren Noveck reviews.
17 September 2026
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway • Performance
Review: Garry Starr: Classic Penguins at Studio Seaview
September 3-October 11, 2026
By Loren Noveck
Mostly naked clowning with a dash of the highbrow and a gallon of the ridiculous. Loren Noveck reviews.
25 August 2026
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Real Ivanov at Lynn F. Angelson Theater
Lynn F. Angelson Theater ⋄ 17 August to 19 September 2026
By Nicole Serratore
An adaptation of Chekhov’s early play that could have used bolder strokes. Nicole Serratore reviews.
20 August 2026
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Pass at LaMama
La MaMa Ellen Stewart Theater ⋄
By Nicole Serratore
Sex, soccer, and secrets abound in the US premiere of John Donnelly’s play. Nicole Serratore reviews.
16 August 2026
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: benevolent at IATI Theater
IATI Theater ⋄ August 14-September 5, 2026
By Loren Noveck
Playwright Sophie McIntosh and director Nina Goodheart bring us another of their nuanced blends of grim subject, dark humor, and genuine emotions. Loren Noveck reviews.
13 August 2026
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Isla at WP Theater
WP Theater ⋄ August 8-29, 2026
By Loren Noveck
Magical puppetry can’t make up for rudderless storytelling. Loren Noveck reviews.
27 July 2026
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Broad Strokes at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
Lucille Lortel Theatre ⋄ 14 July-5 September
By Lane Williamson
Cat Cohen uses comedy and song to detail her harrowing experience having a stroke at age 30. Lane Williamson reviews.
27 July 2026
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Saviors at Atlantic Theater Company
Atlantic Theater Company ⋄ 8 July-15 August
By Lane Williamson
The new play from Bubba Weiler is another can’t-miss excavation of the heart. Lane Williamson reviews.








