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Monday, March 20, 2023

The Good John Proctor: Chatty Salem Girls Name-Calling by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Playwright Talene Monahon consults Arthur Miller, Caitlin Sulllivan directing The post The Good John Proctor: Chatty Salem Girls Name-Calling appeared first on New York Stage…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 05:13PM
Sunday, March 19, 2023

Bob Fosse’s Dancin’: The A-1 Choreographer Misremembered by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Dancers spark the blaring revue Wayne Cilento directs and stages The post Bob Fosse’s Dancin’: The A-1 Choreographer Misremembered appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 07:53PM
Friday, March 17, 2023

Arden of Faversham: Shakespeare(?) Dramedy Favors Stage by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Jesse Berger's Red Bull company goes to town on an almost forgotten 1592 work The post Arden of Faversham: Shakespeare(?) Dramedy Favors Stage appeared first on New York Stag…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 04:42PM
Thursday, March 16, 2023

Dear World: Donna Murphy Endears in Jerry Herman Encore by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Once an unsuccessful musical, now directed by Josh Rhodes at City Center with a top-drawer cast The post Dear World: Donna Murphy Endears in Jerry Herman Encore appeared firs…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 02:49PM
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The Harder They Come: The Easier This Musical Pops by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Suzan-Lori Parks rounds up songs from Jimmy Cliff, others for a fun, tough time The post The Harder They Come: The Easier This Musical Pops appeared first on New York Stage R…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:55PM
Monday, March 13, 2023

How to Defend Yourself: Women Somewhat Empowered by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Playwright Liliana Padilla looks at self-defense of both body and mind The post How to Defend Yourself: Women Somewhat Empowered appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 07:50PM
Thursday, March 9, 2023

Misty: Up, Up and Almost Away With a Beautiful Balloon by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Arinzé Kene's balloon-laden "Black play," with him starring, Omar Elerian directing The post Misty: Up, Up and Almost Away With a Beautiful Balloon appeared first on New Y…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:22PM
Sunday, March 5, 2023

The Trees: Rootless Dramedy Out on a Limp Limb by David Finkle

★★☆☆☆ Agnes Borinsky writes, Tina Satter directs, 12-member cast performs The post The Trees: Rootless Dramedy Out on a Limp Limb appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:30PM

Cat on on a Hot Tin Roof: Hot-Hot-Hot Plantation Revisit by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Matt de Rosatis grabs the Tennessee Williams play, Joe Rosario directs The post Cat on on a Hot Tin Roof: Hot-Hot-Hot Plantation Revisit appeared first on New York Stage Re…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 06:00PM
Wednesday, March 1, 2023

The Best We Could: A Dysfunctional Family Doing Its Best by David Finkle

★★☆☆☆ Emily Feldman's new play, directed by Daniel Aukin, has its drawbacks The post The Best We Could: A Dysfunctional Family Doing Its Best appeared first on New York Stage Revie…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM
Monday, February 27, 2023

Letters From Max, a ritual: Intimate Teacher-Student Work by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Sarah Ruth's epistolary homage to late poet Max Ritvo, Kate Whoriskey directs The post Letters From Max, a ritual: Intimate Teacher-Student Work appeared first on New York St…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 11:29PM
Tuesday, February 21, 2023

A Bright New Boise: Flawed Early Hunter Work Neatly Revived by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Oliver Butler directs strong cast in handsome production The post A Bright New Boise: Flawed Early Hunter Work Neatly Revived appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM
Saturday, February 11, 2023

Out of the Dark: Melissa Errico’s Bright Film Noir Tribute by David Finkle

★★★★☆ The versatile, imaginative cabaret performer takes a walk on the wild side The post Out of the Dark: Melissa Errico’s Bright Film Noir Tribute appeared first on New York S…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 03:44PM
Thursday, February 9, 2023

Pictures From Home: Family Drama Not Fully Developed by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein, Zoë Wanamaker star, Bartlett Shar directs The post Pictures From Home: Family Drama Not Fully Developed appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:54PM
Thursday, February 2, 2023

Endgame: Bill Irwin, John Douglas Thompson Play Beckett’s Work to Win by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Ciarán O'Reilly also directs Joe Grifasi, Patrice Johnson Chevannes in a first-rate revival The post Endgame: Bill Irwin, John Douglas Thompson Play Beckett’s Work to Win …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:00PM

On Set With Theda Bara: David Greenspan Vamps in High Style by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Joey Merlo's hour-long fun fantasy, directed to a jaunty fare-thee-well by Jack Serio The post On Set With Theda Bara: David Greenspan Vamps in High Style appeared first on …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 05:12PM
Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Without You: Rent’s Anthony Rapp Remembers the Classic Musical by David Finkle

★★★★☆ A monologue about love, grief, joy, and a famed production's highs and lows The post Without You: Rent’s Anthony Rapp Remembers the Classic Musical appeared first on New Y…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 07:00PM
Thursday, January 19, 2023

Sugar Daddy: So-Out-He’s-In Gay Comic Probes the Funny Side of Grief by David Finkle

★★★★☆ 28-year-old diabetic Jew Sam Morrison stops at little while mourning his late lover The post Sugar Daddy: So-Out-He’s-In Gay Comic Probes the Funny Side of Grief appeared …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM
Thursday, December 29, 2022

Truth’s a Dog Must to Kennel: A Strange, Strong Meta-Theater Must by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Ambitious, Inventive, prolific actor-writer Tim Crouch impressively worries about theater-going today The post Truth’s a Dog Must to Kennel: A Strange, Strong Meta-Theater…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:40PM
Monday, December 19, 2022

Between Riverside and Crazy: Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Pulitzer-Winner Goes B’way by David Finkle

★★★★★ Austin Pendleton directs Stephen McKinley Henderson, six other actors in first-rate dramedy The post Between Riverside and Crazy: Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Pulitzer-Winner Goes…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:53PM
Monday, December 5, 2022

Ain’t No Mo’: Jordan E. Cooper Writes a First-Rate Political Comedy Revue by David Finkle

★★★★★ A funny, frightening, and important new play on today's Black-lash The post Ain’t No Mo’: Jordan E. Cooper Writes a First-Rate Political Comedy Revue appeared first on Ne…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 07:28PM
Sunday, December 4, 2022

Becky Nurse of Salem: Sarah Ruhl Mixes a Mild Witch Potion by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Tony-winner Deirdre O'Connell, directed by Rebecca Taichman, casts her always reliable spell The post Becky Nurse of Salem: Sarah Ruhl Mixes a Mild Witch Potion appeared fi…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 07:58PM
Thursday, December 1, 2022

Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust Road: A Cool, Cool Homage That Could Be Cooler by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Susan Schulman directs, Michael Lichtefeld choreographs seven energetic singer-dancers The post Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust Road: A Cool, Cool Homage That Could Be Cooler…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 07:00PM
Monday, November 21, 2022

A Christmas Carol: Jefferson Mays Gift-Wraps Charles Dickens, Astonishingly So by David Finkle

★★★★★ The many-times-told classic, tied with glittering ribbons by a highly creative production team The post A Christmas Carol: Jefferson Mays Gift-Wraps Charles Dickens, Astonish…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:23PM

The Rat Trap: Noël Coward’s First Play Not Yet Up to His Mastery by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Written at 18, the future master shows early signs fans will appreciate checking out The post The Rat Trap: Noël Coward’s First Play Not Yet Up to His Mastery appeared fi…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 07:15PM
Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Downstate: Bruce Norris’ Bold, Unflinching Look at Child Abusers by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Pam McKinnon directs the attitude-challenging Steppenwolf/National Theatre co-production The post Downstate: Bruce Norris’ Bold, Unflinching Look at Child Abusers appeared …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:25PM
Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Catch as Catch Can: A Comedy-Drama Mostly Worth Catching by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Clever playwright Mia Chung is aided by director Daniel Aukin and three spirited actors The post Catch as Catch Can: A Comedy-Drama Mostly Worth Catching appeared first on Ne…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM
Monday, November 7, 2022

A Delicate Balance: Edward Albee’s Visionary Play on Terror Revived Terrifically by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Jack Cummings III, a deft hand at reviving top-drawer plays, directs six strong actors The post A Delicate Balance: Edward Albee’s Visionary Play on Terror Revived Terrific…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 07:15PM
Sunday, November 6, 2022

My Broken Language: Quiara Alegría Hudes’ Brilliant 2021 Memoir Now Staged by David Finkle

★★★★☆ The playwright relives her Philly-Rican upbringing, while directing a first-rate five-member cast The post My Broken Language: Quiara Alegría Hudes’ Brilliant 2021 Memoi…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM
Thursday, November 3, 2022

Almost Famous: Cameron Crowe Almost Tunes Up His 2000 Hit Flick by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Tom Kitt does the music and some lyrics, while Jeremy Herrin directs a cast of hot rock belters The post Almost Famous: Cameron Crowe Almost Tunes Up His 2000 Hit Flick appe…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:54PM
Sunday, October 30, 2022

A Man of No Importance: Jim Parsons in a Musical of Moderate Importance by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Ragtime's Stephen Flaherty, Lynn Ahrens, and Terrence McNally's mild creation, with John Doyle directing The post A Man of No Importance: Jim Parsons in a Musical of Moderat…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 05:59PM

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