A typical John Krasinski "nice guy" character gives us a surprising look at a wounded, angry reality in the solo show 'Angry Alan.
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Theater Review (NYC): ‘A Letter To Lyndon B. Johnson or God: Whoever Reads This First’
Deep and dizzying, joyful and flecked with horror, this work of "absurdist clown physical theater" is a remarkable plumbing of history and childhood.
Read More »Theater Review (NYTW) ‘Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole’
'Lights Out: Nat "King" Cole' is a surreal fever dream into the psyche of Cole as he readies himself for hosting his last variety show.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’ from Smith Street Stage
A bang-up new outdoor staging encompasses the antic and the noble, the violent and the honorable, the grubby and the regal.
Read More »Opera Review: ‘Zemlinskys Zimmer (Zemlinsky’s Room)’ from the little OPERA theatre of ny
This production provides an excellent introduction to the Vienna-born composer for those who aren't familiar with him – a group that may include many opera fans.
Read More »Theater Review: (CSC) ‘Bus Stop’
Passengers stuck during a blizzard at a diner find solace, comfort and possible new direction in 'Bus Stop,' William Inge's dramedy.
Read More »Theater Review: ‘Goddess’ – Music Is Love
Saheem Ali's love letter to Kenya features the fabulous Amber Iman, a fine cast, and Michael Thurber's great music.
Read More »Opera Review (NYC): Heartbeat Opera Reimagines Gounod’s ‘Faust’
A gripping, innovative production, reduced to two hours but still full of Gounod's glorious music, boasts a terrific cast and smart, sinewy staging.
Read More »Theater Review (Off-Broadway): ‘Maddie: A New Musical’
Timeworn tropes of hauntings and show business come to life with just the right balance of silliness and earnestness in this old-school new musical.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘We Do the Same Thing Every Week’ by Robert Leverett
Robert Leverett twists Dr. Seuss' 'The Cat in the Hat' and the old Dick and Jane reading primers into a thoughtful and entertaining play.
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