Performance Archives - Page 3 of 30

1 November 2020

Reviews • Out of Town • Performance

Review: BigBlackOctoberSurprise at REDCAT

online ⋄ 22-31st October 2020

By Nicole Serratore

An experimental mosaic of images and ideas on America’s crimes against Black men gets a vivid airing in Paul Outlaw’s new work.

18 January 2020

Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway • Performance

Review: Cezary Goes to War at La MaMa

LaMama E.T.C. ⋄ 16th -19th January 2020

By Nicole Serratore

Breaking down toxic masculinity in the military and life, Cezary Tomaszewski’s dance-driven piece reminds us of the joys of being ourselves. Nicole Serratore reviews.

10 November 2019

Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway • Performance

Review: The Black History Museum…According to the United States of America at HERE

HERE Arts Center ⋄ November 1-24

By Loren Noveck

This immersive theater piece tackles the weight of 400 years of black American history with both humor and horror. Loren Noveck reviews.

30 September 2019

Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway • Performance

Review: Wild Bore at NYU Skirball

NYU Skirball Center ⋄ 27-28 September 2019

By Nicole Serratore

Theater critics are the butt of jokes by three performance artists in this funny, smart deconstruction of the critical gaze. Nicole Serratore reviews.

29 September 2019

Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway • Performance

Review: (Still) Asking For It at Joe’s Pub

Joe's Pub ⋄ 20th September - 13th October 2019 (select dates)

By Nicole Serratore

Adrienne Truscott brings an inclusive team approach to a new looser version of her still devastating comedy show about rape culture. Nicole Serratore reviews.

27 July 2019

Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway • Performance

Review: Douglas at the Daryl Roth Theatre

Daryl Roth Theatre ⋄ July 23-August 17

By Loren Noveck

What do you do after the show that blows up the very premises of your chosen art form? A show named after your dog, of course. Loren Noveck reviews.

4 May 2019

Reviews • Dialogues and debates • NYC • Off-Broadway • Performance

Review: Estado Vegetal at BAC

Baryshnikov Arts Center ⋄ 2nd -3rd May 2019

By Nicole Serratore

Nicole Serratore, a human, and Phyl, a plant, discuss a funny, probing show which looks at plant intelligence and life.

21 April 2019

Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway • Performance

Review: The Appointment at NYTW Next Door

4th Street Theatre ⋄ April 18-May 4

By Loren Noveck

Lightning Rod Special returns to NYC with a screwball musical revue about the American abortion debate that drops the farce to make some serious points. Loren Noveck reviews.