In his sharp, funny new play 'Good Bones, James Ijames explores gentrification and the growing price of the American dream.
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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.
Read More »Theater Review: ‘Twelfth Night’ from The Drilling Company’s Shakespeare in the Parking Lot
Their latest Shakespeare production has the company's wonted urban energy and good-natured elasticity. Plus lots of laughs.
Read More »Review: Les Arts Florissants – Henry Purcell’s ‘The Fairy Queen’ at Caramoor
A brilliant fusion of superb singing and acting, studiously traditional instrumentation, and glowing modern dance made this 'Fairy Queen' a summer dream to remember.
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