Tuesday, December 16, 2025

DIRTY BOOKS by David Spencer

DIRTY BOOKS Created and Directed by Mara Lieberman A Production of Bated Breath Theatre Company Venue location: 39 W 14th Street #301 Play Website Reviewed by David Spencer It takes place on…

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MARJORIE PRIME by David Spencer

MARJORIE PRIME by Jordan Harrison Directed by Anne Kaufman With Danny Burstein, Christopher Lowell, Cynthia Nixon, June Squibb A Production of 2nd Stage (Play Website) Helen Hayes Theatre Re…

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ARCHDUKE by David Spencer

ARCHDUKE by Rajiv Joseph Directed by Darko Tresnjak Laura Pels Theatre Roundabout’s Archduke Website Reviewed by David Spencer This continues from my review of Gruesome Playground Injuries…

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GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES by David Spencer

GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES by Rajiv Joseph Directed by Neil Pepe Starring Nicholas Braun and Kara Young Lucille Lortel Theatre Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer For me, Rajiv Jose…

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THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES by David Spencer

THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Book by Lindsay Ferrentino Based on Lauren Greenfield’s documentary film The Queen Of Versailles  and the life stories of Jack…

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THE BAKER’S WIFE (2025) by David Spencer

THE BAKER’S WIFE Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Book by Joseph Stein Based on the film La Femme du Boulanger by Marcel Pagnol adapted from a vignette in the novel Jean le Bleu by Jea…

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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

WAITING FOR GODOT (2025-Bway) by David Spencer

WAITING FOR GODOT (2025, Broadway) by Samuel Beckett Directed by Jamie Lloyd Starring Kenau Reeves and Alex Winter Hudson Theatre Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer I can’t speak f…

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NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME by David Spencer

NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME Written by ERic J. Rodriguez and Charles Sothers Directed by Conor Bagley Newman Mills Theatre at MCC Theatre Space (Not an MCC production) Official Website Reviewed…

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MURDOCH: THE FINAL INTERVIEW by David Spencer

MURDOCH: THE FINAL INTERVIEW A New Play by an Unnamed Source Directed by Christopher Scott Theatre 555 Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer It starts with actor Jamie Jackson portrayin…

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PEN PALS by David Spencer

PEN PALS by Michael Griffo Directed by Suzanne Barabas New celebrity cast every two weeks Official Website (including cast schedule) DR2 Theatre Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer No…

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Friday, September 12, 2025

LADY PATRIOT by Admin

LADY PATRIOT Written and Directed by Ted Lange Ensemble cast featuring Jill Whelan, Fred Grandy and Chrystee Pharris Theatre Row Reviewed by David Spencer I’ve never much liked the phrase …

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Saturday, August 2, 2025

CALL ME IZZY by Admin

CALL ME IZZY by Jamie Wax Directed by Sarna Lapine Starring Jean Smart Studio 54 Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer A problem with traveling your selected roads through contemporary-…

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ROLLING THUNDER by Admin

ROLLING THUNDER Book by Bryce Hallett Arrangements and Orchestrations by Chong Lim & Sonny Paladino Directed by Kenneth Ferrone New World Stages Official Website Reviewed by David Spence…

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GENE & GLIDA by Admin

GENE & GILDA by Cary Gitter Directed by Joe Brancato Starring Jonathan Randall Silver and Jordan Kai Bernett 59E59 Reviewed by David Spencer I’m not so sure about Gene & Gilda. A c…

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THE WEIR (2025) by Admin

THE WEIR by Conor McPherson Directed by Ciaran O’Reilley Irish Repertory Theatre Reviewed by David Spencer Taking place in “a small bar in a rural part of Ireland,” The Weir features a…

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HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL (2025) by Admin

HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL  (2025) Book, Music and Lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe Based on the screenplay by Daniel Waters Directed by Andy Fickman New World Stages Official Websi…

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Sunday, May 11, 2025

COLLECTED STORIES (2025 Revival) by Admin

COLLECTED STORIES by Donald Margulies Directed by Lori Kee Starring Grace Kiley and Christina Toth East Village Basement Tickets and Info Reviewed by David Spencer Among the most delicate an…

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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Straight Play Round-Up by Admin

Straight Play Round Up: PURPOSE JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLIAN THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Reviewed by David Spencer Because the renovation of the Aisle Say web…

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THE LAST LAUGH by Admin

THE LAST LAUGH Written and Directed by Simon Hendy Brits off Broadway festival at 59E59 Reviewed by David Spencer Take three mid-20th century British standup comedians of three very differen…

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GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS (2025 Revival) by Admin

GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS by David Mamet Directed by Patrick Marber Starring Kieran Kulkin, Bob Odenkirk, Bill Burr Palace Theatre Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer Glengarry Glen Ross by…

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK

GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK by George Clooney and Grant Heslov Based upon their screenplay Directed by David Cromer Starring George Clooney Wintergarden Theatre Official Website Reviewed by Dav…

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BOOP! The Musical

BOOP! THE MUSICAL Book by Bob Martin Music by David Foster Lyrics by Susan Birkenhead Directed and Choreographed by Jerry Mitchell Based on Characters Created by Max Fleischer Official Websi…

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OPERATION MINCEMEAT

OPERATION MINCEMEAT Book, Music and Lyrics by David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson, Zoë Roberts Directed by Robert Hastie Golden Theatre Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer I …

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Monday, March 17, 2025

REDWOOD

REDWOOD Book by Tina Landau Music by Kate Diaz Lyrics by Kate Diaz and Tina Landau Conceived by Tina Landau and Idina Menzel Additional Contributions by Idina Menzel Directed by Tina Landau …

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SUMO

SUMO by Lisa Sanaye Dring Directed by Ralph B. Peña Public Theatre Reviewed by David Spencer As they sing in Pacific Overtures, “let the pupil show the master.” That’s the trajectory …

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Monday, February 17, 2025

BECKETT BRIEFS

BECKETT BRIEFS (From the Cradle to the Grave) Not I, Play and Krapp’s Last Tape Directed by Ciarán O’Reilley Featuring F. Murray Abraham, Roger Dominic Casey, Kate Forbes and Sarah Stre…

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STILL

STILL by Lia Romeo Directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt Starring Melissa Gilbert and Mark Moses Loreto Theatre at the Sheen Center Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer I tend to avoid sp…

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KOWALSKI

KOWALSKI by Gregg Ostrin Directed by Colin Hanlon The Duke on 42nd Street Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer Kowalski posits the particulars of the first time Marlon Brando (Brandon …

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THE ANTIQUITIES

THE ANTIQUITIES by Jordan Harrison Directed by David Cromer and Caitlin Sullivan Playwrights Horizons Reviewed by David Spencer There are theatrical evenings about which I, as both theatre c…

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Sunday, January 12, 2025

GYPSY (2025: Audra McDonald)

GYPSY Book by Arthur Laurents Music by Jule Styne Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Directed by George C, Wolfe Starring Audra McDonald and Danny Burstein Majestic Theatre Official Website Reviewed…

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Monday, December 30, 2024

LINDA LAVIN — Interview by Frank Evans

LINDA LAVIN: She’s Singing! She’s Singing! Come Listen! Interview by Frank Evans [Editor’s note: Back in the early years of Aisle Say, when I still had the industry and stamina to feat…

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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