“Hothouse,” at Irish Arts Center, fends off despair with loopiness; “In the Amazon Warehouse Parking Lot,” at Playwrights Horizons, is a fuzzy world lacking depth.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:31PMEgyptians stand up to their government in a play that excels in its design but rings hollow when its subtext and character development are scrutinized.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:12PMInspired by Paul Verhoeven’s infamous 1995 film, “Showgirl” considers what it means to be an actress who gets naked.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:24AMThe goofball spirit that made Marla Mindelle’s “Titaníque” a hit is missing from her equally campy new show drenched in pop-culture references.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:02AMTodd Almond’s “I’m Almost There” is a work of wonder, while Gabriel Kahane’s “Book of Travelers” and “Magnificent Bird” are less effective.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:48AMBelarus Free Theater’s “KS6: Small Forward” and three other shows are reminders that there are many ways to portray conflicts and confrontations onstage.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:48PMNo theatrical wizardry is needed for this compelling drama about a woman’s journey to Australia from war-torn Sri Lanka and the generations that follow.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:18PMIn addition to Broadway crowd-pleasers, the actor deftly navigated classics, experimental theater and new works by major contemporary playwrights.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:32PMThe composer is breaking the rules of musical theater and finding an increasingly warm welcome this year for her rock sound. Next up, “Empire Records: The Musical.”
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:32AMFor the Belgian director’s first edition as leader of the Ruhrtriennale, abandoned sites are “the starting point and the end point,” he says.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:16AMThe hit Encores! production has transferred to Broadway, with a cast fiercely dedicated to entertaining its audience.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:00PMNo musicals and no mics: At American Players Theater in Wisconsin, nothing comes between the actors, their words and the public.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:03AMMusical adaptations of “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” and “The Lord of the Rings” as well as a new Samuel D. Hunter play were on our critic’s itinerary.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:32AMStars like Edie Falco and Deirdre O’Connell bring a communal quality to Marin Ireland’s play about the aftermath of domestic violence.
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SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:24PMA family gathering fuels Crystal Finn’s new play, in which an excellent cast teases out the many complications of inheritance.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:24PMA reworked opening number, less historical bulk and a general push to “have fun with these women” helped a musical find its way.
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SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:02PMA hit at Edinburgh Fringe last year, Julia Masli’s show arrives at SoHo Playhouse for its New York debut.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:42PMWhile poking fun at her own agreeable malleability, Benanti flexes her talents in a show that will be available on Audible, without the physical dimension.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:36PMImprov adds a theatrical dimension to the role-playing game, which has been undergoing a renaissance as it turns 50 this year.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:32AMThis Molière in the Park production doesn’t have the sharp satirical bite of the original.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:18PMIn this revival of Sarah Ruhl’s adaptation of the Woolf novel, now starring Taylor Mac, the flashes of comedy can’t make up for the loss of poetry.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:06AMThe new musical doesn’t take itself too seriously and has many winning moments — almost enough to eclipse the weaknesses of its story.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:32PMThe retooled jukebox musical, with its top-notch performances and exciting choreography, “stands out as one of the rare must-sees” in a crowded season.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:24AMThis modern-day fable, directed by Rupert Goold and starring Tobias Menzies, is styled with horror.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:06PMA jukebox musical about a Midwesterner’s big dreams is heavy on the Petula Clark.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:18PMMona Pirnot’s crisis-centered play uses all its resources to keep the audience at a physical and emotional remove from her sorrow.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:02AMIn “The Dating Show,” the British comedian and ventriloquist initiates close encounters of the potentially romantic kind. Laughs will definitely ensue.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:42PMA quadruple threat, Rivera could make a lasting impression in minutes, whether onstage or onscreen. These videos illustrate why.
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