Brian Friel’s play about misunderstandings between languages holds contemporary relevance in this lyrical revival. Juliet Hindell reviews.
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13 October 2023
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Refuge Plays at the Laura Pels Theatre
Laura Pels Theatre ⋄ 16 September-12 November
By Lorin Wertheimer
Lorin Wertheimer wonders how far a safe space extends in Nathan Alan Davis’ epic three-part play.
11 October 2023
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: DruidO’Casey at NYU Skirball Center
NYU Skirball Center ⋄ 4 October-14 October
By Juliet Hindell
Sean O’Casey’s Dublin trilogy is revived by Druid Theatre Company with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see all three plays in one day-long marathon. Juliet Hindell reviews.
21 September 2023
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Dig at 59E59 Theaters
59E59 Theaters ⋄ 2 September-22 October
By Lorin Wertheimer
Theresa Rebeck’s new play, set in a plant shop, leaves our critic green with envy. Lorin Wertheimer reviews.
15 September 2023
Reviews • Regional
Review: A New Brain at Barrington Stage Company
Barrington Stage Company ⋄ 16 August-10 September
By Lane Williamson
William Finn’s autobiographical musical is revived in the Berkshires in a fantastic production. Lane Williamson reviews.
4 August 2023
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Back to the Future: The Musical at the Winter Garden Theatre
Winter Garden Theatre ⋄ 30 June-Open Ended
By Lane Williamson
1.21 gigawatts of fun in this faithful musical adaptation of the beloved film. Lane Williamson reviews.
24 July 2023
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: The Cottage at the Helen Hayes Theater
Helen Hayes Theater ⋄ 7 July-29 October
By Cameron Kelsall
There’s little mirth to be found in Sandy Rustin’s new comedy in the manner of an old style. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
6 July 2023
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Uncle Vanya in a Flatiron Loft
28 June-16 July
By Lane Williamson
An intimate staging and unparalleled performances coalesce in a stunning production of Chekhov’s play. Lane Williamson reviews.
4 July 2023
Reviews • Cabaret • NYC
Review: Amber Gray: Gray Matter at 54 Below
54 Below ⋄ 28 June-1 July
By Lane Williamson
Amber Gray shows a personal side and remains connected to her Off-Broadway roots in a new solo show. Lane Williamson reviews.
29 June 2023
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Just for Us at the Hudson Theatre
Hudson Theatre ⋄ 22 June-19 August
By Cameron Kelsall
A Jewish man walks into a meeting of white supremacists in Alex Edelman’s funny and thoughtful one-man show. Cameron Kelsall reviews.