Sunday, August 21, 2022

From Massachusetts: Celebrate Everything Passing By, With Sondheim by Bob Verini

★★★★★ Broadway veterans demonstrate stardom's power to make a Sondheim gem glitter ever more brightly The post From Massachusetts: Celebrate Everything Passing By, With Sondheim ap…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:53PM
Thursday, August 11, 2022

On That Day in Amsterdam: Strangers Find Romance, and Guilt, Far From Home by Elysa Gardner

★★★☆☆ A college boy meets a less fortunate traveler in Clarence Coo's play The post On That Day in Amsterdam: Strangers Find Romance, and Guilt, Far From Home appeared first on New…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:00PM
Monday, August 1, 2022

The Nosebleed: Cheerful Ritualistic Play About Grief, Of All Things by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Aya Ogawa writes, directs and performs in new play at LCT3's rooftop theater The post The Nosebleed: Cheerful Ritualistic Play About Grief, Of All Things appeared first on Ne…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:30PM

The Butcher Boy: Dark New Musical About Psychotic Young Man by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Princeton senior Asher Muldoon adapts 1992 Patrick McCabe novel, Ciarán O'Reilly directs, Barry McNabb choreographs The post The Butcher Boy: Dark New Musical About Psychoti…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:00PM
Friday, July 29, 2022

From Maine: The Nutty Professor, Transformed From Wild To Mild by Bob Verini

★★★☆☆ Jerry Lewis's classic 1963 farce, pleasantly musicalized, has its (buck) teeth pulled The post From Maine: The Nutty Professor, Transformed From Wild To Mild appeared first o…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 07:57AM
Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Oresteia: The Aeschylus Classic Trilogy Modern -Dressed-Up for Today by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Director Robert Icke has his semi-effective, semi-not adapted way with the Greeks, a strong cast helping things along The post Oresteia: The Aeschylus Classic Trilogy Modern …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 02:42PM
Monday, July 25, 2022

From Massachusetts: Most Happy In Concert, Most Dispiriting In Execution by Bob Verini

★☆☆☆☆ A glum expressionistic concert does a classic Frank Loesser score, and the audience, no favors The post From Massachusetts: Most Happy In Concert, Most Dispiriting In Executi…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:44AM
Thursday, July 21, 2022

The Kite Runner: Khaled Hosseini’s Literary Sensation Beguiles Broadway by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★☆ The stage version of the 2003 novel proves to be the theatrical equivalent of a page turner   The post The Kite Runner: Khaled Hosseini’s Literary Sensation Beguiles Broad…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:56PM

The Kite Runner: The Best-Selling Novel Soars Sky-High on Stage by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Matthew Spangler adapts the Khaled Hosseini work, with Giles Croft directing a taut 13-member cast The post The Kite Runner: The Best-Selling Novel Soars Sky-High on Stage ap…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:55PM
Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Seagull: Elevator Repair Service Takes Aim at Anton Chekhov’s Classic by David Finkle

★☆☆☆☆ John Collins directs a laboring 11-member cast in a revival (revisal?), to little avail The post Seagull: Elevator Repair Service Takes Aim at Anton Chekhov’s Classic appe…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:56PM

Seagull: Did You Hear the One About the Writer? by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★☆☆ Chekhov’s tale of avian metaphors and unrequited loves gets the experimental Elevator Repair Service treatment The post Seagull: Did You Hear the One About the Writer? appe…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:55PM

Cannabis! A Viper Vaudeville: Several Tokes Over the Line by Elysa Gardner

★★☆☆☆ A disappointingly preachy revue from HERE and LaMaMa overstates its case for "the people's plant" The post Cannabis! A Viper Vaudeville: Several Tokes Over the Line appeared …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:25PM
Friday, July 15, 2022

Notre Dame de Paris: French Import Is Less Than Monumental by Sandy MacDonald

★★☆☆☆ This 'musical spectacle' take on the Hunchback's tale is both over-the-top and underwhelming The post Notre Dame de Paris: French Import Is Less Than Monumental appeared firs…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 04:11PM

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance: Western Stage Adaptation Hits Target by David Finkle

★★★★☆ An outstanding cast shines in this stage adaptation of the short story on which the John Wayne-Jimmy Stewart film was based The post The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance: Western…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 02:58PM
Monday, July 11, 2022

Between the Lines: Targeting That “Wicked” Audience by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ A troubled teenage girl finds live with a fairy tale prince come to life in this musical based on the YA novel by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer. The post Between the Li…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM

Richard III: Shakespeare’s Crooked in Several Ways Villain as Court Fashion Plate by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Director Robert O'Hara has his own thoughts about the tragedy, with Danai Gurira as the last York monarch The post Richard III: Shakespeare’s Crooked in Several Ways Villa…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 11:00AM
Sunday, July 10, 2022

Into the Woods: The Beloved Sondheim-Lapine Musical in Full Bloom by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Lear deBessonet directs, Lorin Latarro choreographs the fairytale show, with hugely skilled ensemble The post Into the Woods: The Beloved Sondheim-Lapine Musical in Full Blo…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:24PM
Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Hamlet: The William Shakespeare Classic Declassified, and the Rest Is Silence by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ The Almeida Theatre production, directed by Robert Icke, with Alex Lawther as Hamlet, Jennifer Ehle as Gertrude The post Hamlet: The William Shakespeare Classic Declassified,…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 05:01PM
Thursday, June 23, 2022

Epiphany: You Won’t Have One by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ Joyce meets Godot in Brian Watkins' play about a dinner party on a snowy wintry evening. The post Epiphany: You Won’t Have One appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM

Chains: Brit Playwright Elizabeth Baker, in Mint Condition by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★☆ A 113-year-old British drama proves to be an ideal pandemic-era production The post Chains: Brit Playwright Elizabeth Baker, in Mint Condition appeared first on New York Stag…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 07:00PM

Chains: Worries and Wanderlust in Early 20th Century England by Elysa Gardner

★★★★☆ Mint Theater Company mines the enduring relevance of Elizabeth Baker's problem play The post Chains: Worries and Wanderlust in Early 20th Century England appeared first on Ne…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 06:59PM
Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Corsicana: Will Arbery in a Lone Star State of Mind by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★☆☆ Everything’s bigger in Texas, including this protracted four-character play The post Corsicana: Will Arbery in a Lone Star State of Mind appeared first on New York Stage Re…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:30PM

Corsicana: Heartache and Yearning in Texas by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ Four troubled lives intersect in the new drama by Will Arbery, author of "Heroes of the Fourth Turning." The post Corsicana: Heartache and Yearning in Texas appeared first o…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:29PM

Brian Stokes Mitchell: Songs and Stories for Today by Will Friedwald

"What a Wonderful World" sings the masterful Tony-winner, still seeking "The Impossible Dream" The post Brian Stokes Mitchell: Songs and Stories for Today appeared first on New York Stage R…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 05:34PM
Tuesday, June 21, 2022

From Massachusetts: Barrington Bounces Back with Warhol & Waller by Bob Verini

A provocative new play, and a grand musical revival, prove that the Pittsfield-based Barrington Stage is alive and well The post From Massachusetts: Barrington Bounces Back with Warhol &…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:37AM
Thursday, June 16, 2022

The Orchard: Anton Chekhov’s Cherry Orchard Spectacularly Reimagined by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Director Igor Golyak and outstanding creative team at strong work, with Jessica Hecht, Mikhail Barishnikov featured The post The Orchard: Anton Chekhov’s Cherry Orchard Spe…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:20PM
Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom: James Joyce’s Complicated Heroine Takes a Bow by Elysa Gardner

★★★★☆ Actress Aedín Moloney and author Colum McCann's adaptation of "Ulysses"'s final chapter returns to the stage The post Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom: James Joyce’s Compli…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM
Thursday, June 9, 2022

Lessons in Survival: 1971: James Baldwin, Nikki Giovanni Eloquently Talk Race by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ The Commissary puts an enthralling 1971 interview onstage, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Crystal Dickinson featured The post Lessons in Survival: 1971: James Baldwin, Nikki Giovanni…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:00PM
Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Snow in Midsummer: Updated Chinese Ghost Tale of Injustices Hits Drifts by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Playwright Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig takes on a 13th-century dramatist, with Zi Alikhan directing a hard-working cast The post Snow in Midsummer: Updated Chinese Ghost Tale of …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:00PM
Tuesday, June 7, 2022

The Bedwetter: Laughs Flow in This Musical Comedy by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Comedian/actress Sarah Silverman co-wrote the book and lyrics for this new musical based on her best-selling memoir. The post The Bedwetter: Laughs Flow in This Musical Come…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:53PM

The Bedwetter: A Laughing Matter, from Sarah Silverman by Steven Suskin

★★★★☆ Wickedly funny new musical about a sharp-tongued pre-teen with issues demonstrates growing pains    The post The Bedwetter: A Laughing Matter, from Sarah Silverman appeare…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:52PM

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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
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
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
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards