The Kilbanes retell the story of Philomena and Procne in a concert setting, but the narrative gets lost in the music. Joey Sims reviews.
Off-Broadway
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.
21 January 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Intelligence at Next Door at NYTW
Next Door at NYTW ⋄ 12 January - 3 February
By Joey Sims
This world premiere by Helen Banner is messy and unpredictable – qualities our critic finds intriguing. Joey Sims reviews.
21 January 2019
Features • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review Round-Up: An Exponential Festival Sampler
By Nicole Serratore
At the 4th annual Exponential Festival, Nicole Serratore finds frequent laughs and is only mildly hostile about taking off her shoes.
21 January 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: About Alice at Theatre for a New Audience
Polonsky Shakespeare Center ⋄ January 8-February 3
By Alicia Kort
Does this love letter succeed in rectifying the public image of a lost soul mate? Alicia Kort reviews.
15 January 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Maestro at The Duke on 42nd Street
The Duke on 42nd St ⋄ 3 January - 9 February
By Cameron Kelsall
A bio-play about Arturo Toscanini is drowned out by its own music. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
13 January 2019
Reviews • Cabaret • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Train With No Midnight at HERE Arts Center
HERE Arts Center ⋄ 5 January - 13 January
By Lane Williamson
Joseph Keckler’s song cycle mixes an operatic baritone voice with pop music harmonies to create a distinctive theatrical beast. Lane Williamson reviews.
13 January 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Minefield at NYU Skirball
NYU Skirball Center ⋄ Through January 13th 2019
By Nicole Serratore
With rage, confusion, pain, and release a group of veterans unburden themselves with their stories of the past. Nicole Serratore reviews.
11 January 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Everything is Imaginable at New York Live Arts
New York Live Arts ⋄
By Nicole Serratore
Jack Ferver’s evening of dance that centers queerness, obsession, and pain finds moments of levity and fun while delving deep.