Our critic once again has an overwhelming emotional experience at a new Joshua Harmon play. Lane Williamson reviews.
Reviews
6 May 2025
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Pirates! The Penzance Musical at the Todd Haimes Theatre
Todd Haimes Theatre ⋄ April 4-July 27, 2025
By Lorin Wertheimer
A “thoroughly original and delightful reinvention” of a classic Gilbert & Sullivan operetta. Lorin Wertheimer reviews.
4 May 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The United States vs. Ulysses at Irish Arts Center
Irish Arts Center ⋄ April 30-June 1, 2025
By Loren Noveck
Ripped from century-old headlines, Colin Murphy’s new play feels disturbingly timely. Loren Noveck reviews.
1 May 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Lobster at The Tank
The Tank ⋄ April 25-May 17, 2025
By Loren Noveck
Kallan Dana’s new play begins with high school theater but glimpses the sublime. Loren Noveck reviews.
26 April 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Rheology at the Bushwick Starr
Bushwick Starr ⋄ April 15 - May 10, 2025
By Loren Noveck
The concept of the fragile solid becomes a sustaining metaphor in Shayok Misha Chowdhury’s new piece. Loren Noveck reviews.
23 April 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway • Performance
Review: Class Dismissed at La Mama
LaMama E.T.C. ⋄ April 18 – May 4, 2025
By Lorin Wertheimer
A Dadaist performance piece leaves Lorin Wertheimer underwhelmed.
22 April 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Cherry Orchard at St. Ann’s Warehouse
St. Ann's Warehouse ⋄ March 26-April 27, 2025
By Carol Rocamora
Benedict Andrews finds the comedy in Chekhov’s final play, but does he lose Chekhov? Carol Rocamora reviews.
21 April 2025
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Floyd Collins at the Vivian Beaumont Theater
28 Mar-Open Ended
By Lane Williamson
A chamber musical scales up for its Broadway debut and achieves greatness. Lane Williamson reviews.
20 April 2025
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway • Performance
Review: Macbeth in Stride at BAM Harvey
BAM Harvey Theatre ⋄ April 15-27, 2025
By Loren Noveck
Whitney White is a multi-hyphenated theatrical powerhouse, but this fusion of Shakespeare and pop concert doesn’t gel. Loren Noveck reviews.
17 April 2025
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Smash at the Imperial Theatre
Imperial Theatre ⋄ 11 March-Open Ended
By Lane Williamson
A zippy new musical comedy takes the songs from the cult TV show and refashions them for the Broadway stage. Lane Williamson reviews.