A modern Chekhovian riff shows that life has not changed much since the nineteenth century. Lane Williamson reviews.
Reviews
25 March 2019
Reviews • Broadway • NYC
Review: Kiss Me, Kate at Studio 54
14th February – 30th June 2019
By Cameron Kelsall
Cheap, overstated, and not improved by recent revisions, only Corbin Bleu brings old-fashioned charm to this classic musical revival. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
22 March 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: I Married an Angel at New York City Center
March 20 - March 24
By Lane Williamson
Thick layers of sexism and a dull score pervade any chance of this lost Rodgers & Hart musical taking flight. Lane Williamson reviews.
21 March 2019
Reviews
Review: White Noise at the Public Theater
March 5-May 5
By Loren Noveck
Suzan-Lori Parks negotiates masculinity, race, and the weight of American history. Loren Noveck reviews.
19 March 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Nantucket Sleigh Ride at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre
Mitzi Newhouse Theatre ⋄ February 21 - May 5
By Juliet Hindell
John Guare’s new play is a raucous romp through a seaside town with a bevy of outrageous characters and circumstances, but how does it all add up? Juliet Hindell reviews.
18 March 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Alice by Heart at MCC Theater
Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space ⋄ January 30-April 7
By Loren Noveck
Alice’s rabbit hole reimagined as the London Underground during WWII: Does it work? Loren Noveck isn’t so sure.
18 March 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: If Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be a Muhfucka at Playwrights Horizons
Playwrights Horizons ⋄ 15th of February – 5th April 2019
By Ayanna Prescod
Tori Sampson’s new play gives the audiences a mirror to reflect on ideas around black beauty. Ayanna Prescod reviews.
17 March 2019
Reviews
Review: Five Easy Pieces at NYU Skirball
7th-9th March 2019
By Nicole Serratore
A meditation on abuse, power, and control in performance and beyond. Nicole Serratore reviews.
14 March 2019
Reviews
Review: Hatef**k at WP Theater
WP Theater ⋄ March 3-March 31
By Loren Noveck
Can you really f**k someone into being a different person? Layla’s going to try. Loren Noveck reviews.
12 March 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Fleabag at SoHo Playhouse
Soho Playhouse ⋄ 27th February – 14th April 2019
By Cameron Kelsall
A cringeworthy world of surprising and complete characters from the singular Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Cameron Kelsall reviews.