A silent film rendered on stage by live bodies can’t achieve the effects of its source medium. Lane Williamson reviews.
Reviews
20 January 2020
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Emojiland The Musical at The Duke on 42nd Street
The Duke on 42nd St ⋄ 9 January - 8 March
By Joey Sims
What do a nerd, a princess, a skull, and poo have in common? They are characters in this “infectious” musical that takes place, where else, in your phone. Joey Sims reviews.
20 January 2020
Reviews • Cabaret • NYC
Review: Beth Leavel at Feinstein’s/54 Below
54 Below ⋄ 14 January - 20 January
By Lane Williamson
The Tony-winning powerhouse shows why she’s a star in this intimate celebration of her career at Feinstein’s/54 Below. Lane Williamson reviews.
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.
18 January 2020
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway • Opera
Review: Ellen West at the Gelsey Kirkland Arts Center
Gelsey Kirkland Arts Center ⋄ 14 January - 19 January
By Joey Sims
Misery is abundant in this new opera by Ricky Ian Gordon. Joey Sims reviews.
18 January 2020
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: How to Load a Musket at 59E59 Theaters
59E59 Theaters ⋄ 11 January - 26 January
By Joey Sims
Talene Monahon’s new play is based on interviews with historical reenactors, but in a moment of political tension, their love of history is called into doubt. Joey Sims reviews.
17 January 2020
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Jagged Little Pill at Broadhurst Theatre
Broadhurst Theatre ⋄ 11th November 2019 - open ended
By Teresa Kilzi
Exploiting one character’s trauma to help others to their emotional growth, this new musical tokenizes the experiences of vulnerable people. Teresa Kilzi reviews.
14 January 2020
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway • Opera
Review: Blood Moon at Baruch Performing Arts Center
Baruch Performing Arts Center ⋄ January 9-17
By Loren Noveck
This hauntingly beautiful chamber opera by Garrett Fischer and Ellen McLaughlin gets a stunning production at Prototype. Loren Noveck reviews.
13 January 2020
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Conversationalists at Bushwick Starr
Bushwick Starr ⋄ 8th -25th January 2020
By Nicole Serratore
Nicole Serratore experienced sensory overload in this storytelling show with where the audience is meant to imagine an imaginary movie.
12 January 2020
Reviews • Cabaret • NYC
Review: Falling for Make Believe at Joe’s Pub
Joe's Pub ⋄ January 8-17
By Lane Williamson
Ryan J. Haddad performs a cabaret about the theatre troupe he founded as a child. It’s a song for little boys who love musicals and the families who support them. Lane Williamson reviews.