This new fable with roots in the lands of the Indigenous Comcáac people of Mexico is told with bountiful puppet ingenuity. But with more focus and tauter pacing it could have reached much higher.
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Theater Review: Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood in the Terrifying ‘Bug’
She's a cocktail waitress. He's a Gulf War vet. When they get together they create an unforgettable relationship in Tracy Letts' 'Bug.'
Read More »Mayor Mamdani and Affordability – for the Arts
New York City's new mayor is aiming his affordability arrow at the arts.
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AI holograms, duplicates of deceased loved ones, help the bereaved through the mourning process.
Read More »Theater Review: A Breathtaking ‘Oedipus’
Mark Strong and Lesley Manville under Robert Icke's direction create a modern-day 'Oedipus' that is staggering, terrible and amazing.
Read More »Theater Review: ‘Archduke’ with Kristine Nielsen, Patrick Page
'Archduke' stars Patrick Page and Kristine Nielsen in a farce about the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand – with a profound message for us today.
Read More »Theater Review: ‘The Baker’s Wife,’ with Ariana DeBose
'The Baker's Wife' is a success because of the performances of Ariana DeBose, Scott Bakula, and the ensemble under Gordon Greenberg's direction.
Read More »Theater Review: A Stunning Laurie Metcalf in ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’
Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock create terrific portrayals of formerly estranged family members.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Predictor’ by Jennifer Blackmer
‘Predictor’ exemplifies how theater can tell stories, including true ones like this one, of the invention of the home pregnancy test, in ways that delight the senses and ignite the imagination.
Read More »Theater Review (Singapore): The Emperor’s New Clothes by Wild Rice
Wild Rice's yearly pantomime is back! This time it's The Emperor's New Clothes, that will run at Wild Rice's Theatre, from 13th November to 21st December 2025.
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