A new musical about the construction of the Empire State Building fails to build much excitement. Lorin Wertheimer reviews.
Off-Broadway
13 July 2024
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway • Performance
Review: Bill’s 44th at HERE
HERE Arts Center ⋄ July 10-28
By Loren Noveck
This emotionally expansive puppet piece is both joyful and heartbreaking. Loren Noveck finds it a pleasure to celebrate with Bill.
9 July 2024
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: cunnicularii at Alchemical Studios
Alchemical Studios ⋄ 28 June-13 July
By Lorin Wertheimer
A woman gives birth to a rabbit in Sophie McIntosh’s parable play. Lorin Wertheimer reviews.
30 June 2024
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Isabel at Abrons Arts Center
Abrons Arts Center ⋄ 14th June through 6th July 2024
By Nicole Serratore
reid tang’s new play exists in a jiggly universe full of unpredictable concepts and images but meaning is harder to ascribe to it. Nicole Serratore reviews.
27 June 2024
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: N/A at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater
Mitzi Newhouse Theatre ⋄ 11 June - 4 August
By Cameron Kelsall
Two avatars of well-known congresswomen square off in a slim, repetitive play by Mario Correa. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
22 June 2024
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Find Me Here at Clubbed Thumb
The Wild Project ⋄ 19th -29th June 2024
By Nicole Serratore
A muted family dramedy is missing its mystical element and emotional engagement. Nicole Serratore reviews.
20 June 2024
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Cats: The Jellicle Ball at Perelman Performing Arts Center
Perelman Performing Arts Center ⋄ 13 June - 28 July
By Lane Williamson
A ballroom reinterpretation of the ’80s musical breathes new life with exhilarating performances. Lane Williamson reviews.
8 June 2024
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Coach Coach at Clubbed Thumb Summerworks
The Wild Project ⋄ June 3-13, 2024
By Loren Noveck
Loren Noveck reviews the second show in Clubbed Thumb’s Summerworks, a darkly funny riff on the nature of identity in a postmodern age.
5 June 2024
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: What Became of Us at Atlantic Stage 2
Atlantic Stage 2 ⋄ 17th May to 29th June 2024
By Nicole Serratore
Shayan Lotfi’s Off-Broadway debut is ambitious but frustrating. Nicole Serratore reviews.
4 June 2024
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Breaking the Story at Second Stage
Tony Kiser Theater ⋄ May 16-June 23, 2024
By Loren Noveck
A strong production can’t quite save a play that’s trying to do too many things. Loren Noveck reviews.