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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Review: Voyage Into Infinity at NYU Skirball by Nicole Serratore

A feminist take on a seminal art film ends up a lethargic theatrical staging with a small payoff. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review: Voyage Into Infinity at NYU Skirball appeared fi…

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Monday, January 19, 2026

Review: NOTHING: more at The Chocolate Factory Theater by Nicole Serratore

A thrilling, playful exploration of the process of becoming. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review: NOTHING: more at The Chocolate Factory Theater appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NYC.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Review: Kanjincho at Japan Society by Nicole Serratore

A fascinating modernized kabuki battle of wits interspersed with Red Bull, techno, and modern dress. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review: Kanjincho at Japan Society appeared first on …

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Friday, January 2, 2026

December 2025: Giant-dinosaur-bird-full-of-poison plot and romance by Nicole Serratore

Happy Holidays and welcome winter!  ************* Moon River Kang Tae-oh and Kim Se-jeong really elevate this material which walks a fine line between comedic body-swapping and serious pa…

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Sunday, December 14, 2025

Top 5 K-Dramas of 2025 by Nicole Serratore

Happy Holidays I only saw about 25 K-dramas this year that I wrote about. And I'm not really sure 10 were worth mentioning. So many shows failed in their second half of the season includin…

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November-December 2025: Found Family by Nicole Serratore

I took a little pause in drama watching in November for a big trip to Spain for my birthday.  It had been a WHILE since I had traveled to Europe. I started off in Barcelona with a focus on…

SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 03:51PM
Thursday, October 30, 2025

Review: Liberation at James Earl Jones Theatre by Nicole Serratore

Bess Wohl's play about second-wave feminism remains as powerful and gratifying as it moves to Broadway. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review: Liberation at James Earl Jones Theatre app…

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Sunday, October 26, 2025

October 2025: Food, Comebacks, and Sexy Bodyguards by Nicole Serratore

Jungkook The same spot, Me (not pictured) Had a fun month with a quick Are You Sure-themed trip to Connecticut. Glamping a la Jimin and Jungkook with less diarrhea but a spider bite. Stl…

SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 06:16PM
Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Review: The Honey Trap at Irish Repertory Theatre by Nicole Serratore

A difficult, unsympathetic leading character makes this dark play about The Troubles a challenging journey. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review: The Honey Trap at Irish Repertory Thea…

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Sunday, September 28, 2025

September 2025: Throwbacks by Nicole Serratore

I was on a retro Son Ye-jin kick this month. Enjoy these wacky Hallyu wave throwbacks. ************* Summer Scent The famout 1970s weepie Love Story made popular the phrase, "Love means nev…

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Sunday, September 14, 2025

Review: The Wild Duck at TFANA by Nicole Serratore

It's hard to look away from Ibsen's shattering tragicomedy. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review: The Wild Duck at TFANA appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NYC.

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Sunday, August 24, 2025

July-August 2025: Summer Blur by Nicole Serratore

First Night With the Duke briefly embracing the silly novel aesthetic I was so fidgety and unhappy with dramas this summer that I hardly have notes on any of them. So bear with me this mont…

SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 02:19PM
Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Review: Can I Be Frank? at Soho Playhouse by Nicole Serratore

Morgan Bassichis's one-person show is a disjointed exploration of the late comedian Frank Maya's work. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review: Can I Be Frank? at Soho Playhouse appeared …

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Sunday, July 6, 2025

June 2025: Suffering Alone, Stalkers, Borrowed Eyes by Nicole Serratore

Reunited. All seven members of BTS returned from the military this month. We finally got to peep Min Yoongi at J-Hope's concert and then see his full FACE upon the first OT7 live announcing…

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Review: Out of Order at East Village Basement by Nicole Serratore

An interactive reflection on the life of an artist with audience participation. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review: Out of Order at East Village Basement appeared first on Exeunt Mag…

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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. The post Review: Cold War Choir Practice at Clubbed Thumb appear…

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Sunday, June 15, 2025

April-May 2025: Gay Teen Romance, Betrayal, and Bad Remakes by Nicole Serratore

Saw Stray Kids in concert in LA. Had so much fun.  Yet another busy couple of months so I am combining what I saw over two months. And I don't have time to write about The Haunted Palace (…

SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 06:39PM
Sunday, May 25, 2025

Review: Bus Stop at Classic Stage Company by Nicole Serratore

Delicate performances, including a star turn from Midori Francis, elevate this obvious play. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review: Bus Stop at Classic Stage Company appeared first on E…

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Sunday, May 4, 2025

February-March 2025: Comic Book Violence, Inner Children, and Bad Princes by Nicole Serratore

All these princes need therapy.  Life got away from me with concerts, surgery, and a busy work project. Saw J-Hope's solo show, Hwasa's world tour, and got very buried in my job.  But the…

SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 10:03PM
Sunday, April 6, 2025

Review: The Picture of Dorian Gray at The Music Box by Nicole Serratore

Sarah Snook delivers a marathon performance in this screen-centric production. The post Review: The Picture of Dorian Gray at The Music Box appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NYC.

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Friday, April 4, 2025

Review: Good Night and Good Luck at Winter Garden Theatre by Nicole Serratore

This new play works best as a snappy, historical triumph with a strong ensemble rather than commentary on today. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review: Good Night and Good Luck at Wint…

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Monday, March 10, 2025

Review: Ghosts at Lincoln Center Theater by Nicole Serratore

Mark O'Rowe's sharp adaptation and Lily Rabe's caustic performance enhance this intimate production. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review: Ghosts at Lincoln Center Theater appeared fir…

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Saturday, February 22, 2025

Review: Redwood at Nederlander Theatre by Nicole Serratore

Treesplaining and griefsplaining dominate this overly literal new musical. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review: Redwood at Nederlander Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NYC.

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Monday, February 17, 2025

January 2025: Parenting and Abandonment by Nicole Serratore

  Happy New Year! A belated New Year's greeting as my December-January shows took a while to wrap-up. Praying the terrible drama drought of 2024 comes to an end soon! ************* Ch…

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Review: My Man Kono at ART/NY Theater by Nicole Serratore

A fascinating slice of history from a volatile era but the play's structure and focus undermines some of its power. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review: My Man Kono at ART/NY Theater…

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Sunday, February 2, 2025

Review: English at Todd Haimes Theatre by Nicole Serratore

Sanaz Toossi's heartbreaking play is about the way language can fracture and separate us from ourselves. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review: English at Todd Haimes Theatre appeared f…

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Wednesday, January 1, 2025

December 2024: Found Family and Haunted Exes by Nicole Serratore

Closing out a weak year of dramas...with dramas that started out promising or offer some good performances in less than stellar material.   Praying 2025 breaks the drama drought!*********…

SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 05:41PM
Sunday, December 15, 2024

Top 10 K-Dramas of 2024 by Nicole Serratore

Happy Holidays I decided to do a Top 10 list based on what I saw this year (though they may have been released in another year).  I really found it a rough year for dramas.  A lot of thes…

SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 07:01PM
Wednesday, December 11, 2024

the beautiful land i seek (la linda tierra que busco yo) at Pregones PRTT by Nicole Serratore

A funny and fascinating journey through a moment of Puerto Rican history. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post the beautiful land i seek (la linda tierra que busco yo) at Pregones PRTT appear…

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Sunday, December 1, 2024

October-November 2024: Love in the Big City et al by Nicole Serratore

Happy to report on one new series that is a real big step forward and will make you cry.  ************* Love in the Big City Love in the Big City really changes the landscape for gay repr…

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Sunday, November 24, 2024

Review: This is My Favorite Song at Playwrights Horizons by Nicole Serratore

A music-driven autobiographical show where moments are stronger than the whole. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review: This is My Favorite Song at Playwrights Horizons appeared first on…

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All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off