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Monday, May 25, 2015

A Flea In Her Ear -- Theater Review by Ray Bennett

The best way to perform farce is to be perfectly serious and in the Old Vic’s revival of the Georges Feydeau French classic "A Flea In Her Ear," Tom Hollander plays two roles with such…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:58PM
Thursday, September 22, 2011

Grief: Theater Review by Ray Bennett

Director/playwright Mike Leigh burrows deeply into the subject of grief in this tale of loss and glooms set in post-war England.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:07PM
Sunday, April 17, 2011

London Road: Theater Review by Ray Bennett

Ray Bennett An insightful documentary-musical based on the true story of how the presence of a serial killer impacted one community.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:37PM
Thursday, April 14, 2011

Betty Blue Eyes: Theater Review by Ray Bennett

Ray Bennett The new stage musical based on the 1984 English comedy "A Private Function" loses the ironic charm of the original in going for verge and vigor.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:24PM
Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Moonlight: Theater Review by Ray Bennett

Ray Bennett Harold Pinter's last play, revived for the first time in 18 years, director Bijan Sheibani brings out good performances but the subject matter offers little glow.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:24PM
Thursday, March 31, 2011

Rocket to the Moon: Theater Review by Ray Bennett

Ray Bennett A captivating performance by Jessica Raine redeems a play by American playwright Clifford Odets' that raises more questions than answers them.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:07PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Cause Celebre: Theater Review by Ray Bennett

Ray Bennett Terence Rattigan's fact-based play about a murderous songwriter and her teenage lover runs through June 11 at the Old Vic in London.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:30PM
Monday, March 28, 2011

The Band Wagon: Theater Review by Ray Bennett

Ray Bennett One of the best Broadway revues of the 1930s makes its way for the first time in Europe.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:12PM
Wednesday, March 23, 2011

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg: Theater Review by Ray Bennett

Ray Bennett Fans of Jacques Demy's 1964 film of the same name will like the new stage musical version, currently playing at London's Gielgud Theatre. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:53PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards