Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Manahatta: History Repeating Itself, Didactically by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ Mary Kathryn Nagle's play parallels the past and present struggles of Native Americans. The post Manahatta: History Repeating Itself, Didactically appeared first on New York…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:59PM

Manahatta: A Smart Focus on Who Really Owns Manhattan by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Mary Kathryn Nagle examines Wall Street then and now, how it's changed and hasn't The post Manahatta: A Smart Focus on Who Really Owns Manhattan appeared first on New York S…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:58PM

Brandon Victor Dixon: Soul of Broadway at 54 Below by Elysa Gardner

The musical theater star, currently appearing in "Hell's Kitchen," offered a set that matched the glorious range of his voice The post Brandon Victor Dixon: Soul of Broadway at 54 Below appe…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 11:44AM
Monday, December 4, 2023

Life & Times of Michael K: Puppets Lend Visceral Immediacy to a Modern Literary Classic by Sandy MacDonald

★★★★☆ The travails of a born outsider, coping with inconceivable hardships in the South Africa of four decades ago, tragically resonates to this day. The post Life & Times of M…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:30PM

Madwomen of the West: Henner, Adams, Mayron, Aaron Let Loose by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Sandra Tsing Loh's play about the stage-screen-tv performers reuniting, Thomas Caruso directs The post Madwomen of the West: Henner, Adams, Mayron, Aaron Let Loose appeared f…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM
Thursday, November 30, 2023

Spain: A history play that stays mainly in the plain. by Frank Scheck

★★☆☆☆ Jen Silverman's comedy-drama revolves around the figures involved in the making of the landmark 1937 anti-fascist documentary "The Spanish Earth." The post Spain: A history …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM
Monday, November 20, 2023

The Gardens of Anuncia: LaChiusa- Daniele Memory Musical Memorable by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Composer Michael John LaChiusa, director-choreographer Graciela Daniele tell her affecting story The post The Gardens of Anuncia: LaChiusa- Daniele Memory Musical Memorable …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM
Sunday, November 19, 2023

Hell’s Kitchen: A Musical Neighborhood Worth Visiting by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Featuring old and new songs by Alicia Keys, the musical is loosely based on the performer's early life. The post Hell’s Kitchen: A Musical Neighborhood Worth Visiting appe…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:26PM

Hell’s Kitchen: Alicia Keys Tries Her Hand at Theater by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★☆☆ Michael Greif directs this don’t-call-it-a-jukebox-musical valentine to New York City The post Hell’s Kitchen: Alicia Keys Tries Her Hand at Theater appeared first on New…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:25PM

Mind Mangler: Makeshift Magician Makes Mischief by Steven Suskin

★★★☆☆ 'The Play That Goes Wrong' creators turn their attention to sleight of hand and other illusions The post Mind Mangler: Makeshift Magician Makes Mischief appeared first on New…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:58PM
Thursday, November 16, 2023

Spamalot: Lightheaded, Lighthearted Fun by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★☆ Grab your shrubbery! The Monty Python movie-turned-musical returns to Broadway. The post Spamalot: Lightheaded, Lighthearted Fun appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 07:56PM

Spamalot: Spamalot: Trumpeting the Return of a Raunchy Musical Comedy for the Ages by Sandy MacDonald

★★★★☆ A crack cast reinvigorates Eric Idle’s irreverent slice of highly improbable history. The post Spamalot: Spamalot: Trumpeting the Return of a Raunchy Musical Comedy for the…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 07:55PM
Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Waiting for Godot: Beckett’s Classic Play Revived and, Spoiler Alert, He Still Doesn’t Arrive by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Michael Shannon and Paul Sparks deliver lived-in chemistry in this sturdy revival of the absurdist masterpiece. The post Waiting for Godot: Beckett’s Classic Play Revived …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:01PM

Waiting for Godot: Beckett’s Masterpiece Revived, Worth the Wait by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Arin Arbus directs scrupulously, Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks act at the top of their forms The post Waiting for Godot: Beckett’s Masterpiece Revived, Worth the Wait appear…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM

Danny and the Deep Blue Sea: Stale Pretzels, Cheap Beer, and Dive-Bar Dreams by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★☆ Fueled by stale pretzels and cheap beer, volatile strangers form a tenuous connection in John Patrick Shanley’s two-hander The post Danny and the Deep Blue Sea: Stale Pretz…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:02AM

Danny and the Deep Blue Sea: John Patrick Shanley’s 1983 drama revived swimmingly by Roma Torre

★★★★☆ Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott gamely duke it out Off Broadway in the 1983 two hander at the Lucille Lortel Theatre The post Danny and the Deep Blue Sea: John Patrick Sh…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:01AM
Monday, November 13, 2023

Harmony: A Harmonious New Musical About Discordant 1930s Germany by David Finkle

★★★★★ Barry Manilow and Bruce Susskind create, Warren Carlyle choreograph-directs, and Chip Zien finally gets his leading-man moment The post Harmony: A Harmonious New Musical Abou…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 11:18PM

Harmony: Superb Singing Marks Barry Manilow’s Long-Delayed Broadway Debut as Composer by Sandy MacDonald

★★★★☆ A singing sextet in pre-WWII Berlin wows the cabaret crowd — but proves powerless against the Gestapo The post Harmony: Superb Singing Marks Barry Manilow’s Long-Delayed …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 11:15PM
Sunday, November 12, 2023

Arcadia: Tom Stoppard’s Heart-Felt Play in Weakened-Heart Revival by David Finkle

★★☆☆☆ Eric Tucker puts Bedlam players, including outstanding Caroline Grogan, through unrewarding paces The post Arcadia: Tom Stoppard’s Heart-Felt Play in Weakened-Heart Revival…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 05:00PM
Sunday, November 5, 2023

The Frogs: They’re Back and Bouncier Than Ever by Sandy MacDonald

★★★★☆ Nathan Lane hosted an evanescent revival of his too rarely seen collaboration with Stephen Sondheim. The post The Frogs: They’re Back and Bouncier Than Ever appeared first …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 03:59PM
Friday, November 3, 2023

Pal Joey: At City Center, Purists Are In for a Surprise by Sandy MacDonald

★★★☆☆ With additions from the Rodgers & Hart songbook, this updated interpretation is juicy if not entirely cohesive The post Pal Joey: At City Center, Purists Are In for a Sur…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 06:05PM
Thursday, November 2, 2023

I Need That: Danny DeVito’s Got the Goods by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★☆☆ Theresa Rebeck’s new play delves into the concept of trash, treasure, and throwing it all away The post I Need That: Danny DeVito’s Got the Goods appeared first on New Yo…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:55PM

I Need That: A Play About Hoarding Not Cluttered by Nuance by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ Danny DeVito stars in Theresa Rebeck's play about a compulsive hoarder, also featuring his daughter Lucy DeVito and Ray Anthony Thomas. The post I Need That: A Play About Ho…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:54PM

Sabbath’s Theater: Philip Roth’s Sexually Explicit Novel, Unabashedly Staged by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ John Turturro plays the licentious former puppeteer in this stage adaptation which he co-wrote, also featuring Elizabeth Marvel and Jason Kravits. The post Sabbath’s Theate…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 07:29PM

Sabbath’s Theater: Philip Roth’s Ribald Novel Now Stage Struck by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Ariel Levy, John Turturro adapt, Turturro acts with Elizabeth Marvel, Jason Kravitz, Jo Bonney directs The post Sabbath’s Theater: Philip Roth’s Ribald Novel Now Stage St…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 07:28PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Poor Yella Rednecks: A RIchly Colorful Comedy with an Asian Accent by Roma Torre

★★★★☆ The refugee family from Vietgone returns to Manhattan Theatre Club with new adventures, more rap music and their kick-ass puppet son The post Poor Yella Rednecks: A RIchly Co…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:29PM
Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Merry Me: Lesbian Sex Comedy Not That Sexy, Not That Comic by David Finkle

★★☆☆☆ Hansol Jung writes, Leigh Silverman directs, seven actors have a go at doing their stuff The post Merry Me: Lesbian Sex Comedy Not That Sexy, Not That Comic appeared first on…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 06:00PM
Monday, October 30, 2023

I Can Get It For You Wholesale: Garment District-Set Musical Gets Some Fresh Tailoring by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ The CSC's revival of the 1962 Harold Rome/Jerome Weidman musical features a terrific ensemble headed by Santino Fontana. The post I Can Get It For You Wholesale: Garment Dis…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:57PM

I Can Get It for You Wholesale: Musical Revival Worth Paying Retail For by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Harold Rome-Jerome Weidman novel adaptation, retooled by John Weidman, Trip Cullman directing The post I Can Get It for You Wholesale: Musical Revival Worth Paying Retail For…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:56PM
Sunday, October 29, 2023

Stereophonic: Musical and Personal Dynamics Writ Large and Small by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ An up-and-coming rock band struggles to record their new album in David Adjmi's drama, featuring music by former Arcade Fire member Will Butler The post Stereophonic: Musical…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:00PM

Translations: Finding the Meaning Behind the Words by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★☆ Irish Rep kicks off its Friel Project with a revival of the playwright's 1980 language-focused, culture-clash drama The post Translations: Finding the Meaning Behind the Word…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM

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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
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