A look at historic Vietnam War activism takes a detached archival approach. Nicole Serratore reviews.
Off-Broadway
6 February 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical at Town Hall
Town Hall Theatre ⋄ 3rd February 2019
By Nicole Serratore
Capitalism comes for all of us but I did not know it could taste this sweet. Nicole Serratore reviews a live candy commercial for reasons she does not understand.
6 February 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Verklärte Nacht at Baryshnikov Arts Center
Baryshnikov Arts Center ⋄ 30 January - 3 February
By Lane Williamson
With a physically raw trio dance, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker further establishes her choreographic voice in New York. Lane Williamson reviews.
30 January 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Whirlwind at the Wild Project
The Wild Project ⋄ January 23-February 10
By Jordan G. Teicher
Is Whirlwind a real maelstrom, or just a tiny squall? Jordan Teicher reviews.
30 January 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: God Said This at the Cherry Lane
Cherry Lane Theatre ⋄ January 16-February 15
By Loren Noveck
A lack of trust leads to a lack of emotional impact in God Said This. Loren Noveck reviews.
29 January 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Gatz at NYU Skirball Center
NYU Skirball Center ⋄ 23 January - 3 February
By Dan O'Neil
Elevator Repair Service revives their marathon performance where every word of “The Great Gatsby” is performed. Dan O’Neil reviews.
29 January 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Ionesco Suite at BAM Fisher
BAM Fisher ⋄ 23 January - 26 January
By Lane Williamson
Cake and French absurdism abound in this mashup of five Ionesco plays, brought to the U.S. by the renowned Théâtre de la Ville. Lane Williamson reviews
28 January 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Weightless at BRIC
BRIC ⋄ 11 January - 13 January
By Joey Sims
The Kilbanes retell the story of Philomena and Procne in a concert setting, but the narrative gets lost in the music. Joey Sims reviews.
26 January 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Convent at A.R.T./New York Theatres
ART/New York ⋄ 16 January - 17 February
By Alicia Kort
Six modern women enter a convent in Jessica Dickey’s new play, but the results end up being the same for all. Alicia Kort reviews.
24 January 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Eddie and Dave at Atlantic Stage 2
Atlantic Stage 2 ⋄ 10 January - 10 February
By Lane Williamson
A bio-play about Van Halen, where the men are played by women, examines gender and fandom. Lane Williamson reviews.