Country star Strings McCrane (Driver) has a breakdown and changes direction when his mother dies, giving up his career and going home.
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Theater Review (NYC): ‘Ashes & Ink’ Are a Poignant Mix in Martha Pichey’s Addiction Drama
Addiction threatens a nascent new family in this powerful Off-Broadway drama.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Good Bones’
In his sharp, funny new play 'Good Bones, James Ijames explores gentrification and the growing price of the American dream.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): Anthony Edwards in ‘The Counter’
Anthony Edwards and Susannah Flood in 'The Counter' portray characters in an evolving relationship that moves into profound territory.
Read More »Broadway Review: ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ with Sutton Foster, Michael Urie, Ana Gasteyer
'Once Upon a Mattress' is a riotous romp into fairytale-land stirring up fun and frolic with a story inspired by 'The Princess and the Pea.'
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Redeemed’ by Chisa Hutchinson
Hoping for redemption through forgiveness, a white convict tries to convince his victim's sister he's no longer the man who beat her brother to death in a racist rage.
Read More »Theater Review: ‘Our Class’ – Former Playmates Become Murderers
Based on Jan T. Gross' 'Neighbors,' Tadeusz Slobodzianek's 'Our Class' chronicles the destiny of 10 classmates over a period of 80 years.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): Shakespeare’s ‘Richard II’ from Smith Street Stage
Like the best Shakespearean casts this one conveys the story clearly through action and attitude even where bits of the Bard's English no longer signify to modern ears.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): Matthew Freeman’s ‘The Ask’ Pits Old Left Against New Left
In this mesmerizing matchup of wits and passions, an ACLU fundraiser tries to convince a longtime supporter to pitch in again despite a deep philosophical divide.
Read More »Theater Review: ‘JOB’ – Power and Psychosis on Broadway
In 'JOB' Jane is required by her company because of a breakdown to receive therapy from Loyd before she is allowed to return to work. She challenges Loyd the moment she enters his office and a power struggle ensues.
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