Alec Duffy’s new piece grapples with the existential shriek of our current moment. Loren Noveck reviews.
Reviews
12 July 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Open at WP Theater
WP Theater ⋄ July 8-27, 2025
By Loren Noveck
A solo show about magic–and the magic of theater. Loren Noveck reviews.
10 July 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Heathers: The Musical at New World Stages
New World Stages ⋄ 22 June-25 Jan
By Lane Williamson
This revival proves that the shows has only gained in popularity since its original production, achieving cult status, but losing its guts. Lane Williamson reviews.
5 July 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Out of Order at East Village Basement
East Village Basement ⋄ 27th June 27- 22nd July 2025
By Nicole Serratore
An interactive reflection on the life of an artist with audience participation. Nicole Serratore reviews.
25 June 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Cold War Choir Practice at Clubbed Thumb
By Nicole Serratore
A funny, spirited play with joyfully ridiculous songs that delivers a deep undercurrent of truth. Nicole Serratore reviews.
25 June 2025
Reviews • Uncategorized
Review: Lowcountry at Atlantic Theater Company
Atlantic Theater Company ⋄ 5 June-13 July
By Cameron Kelsall
A slow burn production keeps Abby Rosebrock’s new play from boiling over. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
25 June 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Trophy Boys at Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space
Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space ⋄ 23 June-27 July
By Juliet Hindell
Gender norms are interrogated in this new play about a boys’ debate team played by queer and non-binary actors. Juliet Hindell review.
17 June 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: At the Barricades at MITU580
MITU580 ⋄ June 12-29, 2025
By Loren Noveck
A sobering look at the Spanish Civil War reminds us both what the International Brigades fought for…and how the war turned out. Loren Noveck reviews.
17 June 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Prince Faggot at Playwrights Horizons
Playwrights Horizons ⋄ 30 May-13 July
By Lane Williamson
Speculative fiction about Prince George is surrounded by more personal stories in Jordan Tannahill’s new play. Lane Williamson reviews.
12 June 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Call Me Izzy at Studio 54
Studio 54 ⋄ 24 May-17 August
By Cameron Kelsall
Jean Smart plays an aspiring poet trapped in an abusive marriage in this cliché-ridden solo play. Cameron Kelsall reviews.