De Mornay is a ruthless spa mogul (you read that right) in a confusing new play by the Pulitzer, Oscar and Tony Award winner.
Read More »Tag Archives: Off-Broadway
Theater Review (NYC): ‘Monte Cristo,’ a New Off-Broadway Musical
A beautifully designed and executed production, with Broadway-star singing and acting, is partly spoiled by some questionable-at-best creative decisions.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Silver Manhattan’ – Jesse Malin Rocks in His Off-Broadway Debut
Rocker Jesse Malin's touching and joyful autobiographical musical brings to life the legendary NYC music scene of the '70s and '80s even as it revolves around the spinal stroke that rendered him paraplegic in 2023.
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: John Krasinski, No Nice Guy in ‘Angry Alan’
A typical John Krasinski "nice guy" character gives us a surprising look at a wounded, angry reality in the solo show 'Angry Alan.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Thistles,’ a Prickly Family Dilemma by Cyndy A. Marion
This pandemic-era family drama sustains a tricky balance of tragedy and comedy most of the way thanks to a star turn by Mel House.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Hold On to Me Darling’ with Adam Driver
Country star Strings McCrane (Driver) has a breakdown and changes direction when his mother dies, giving up his career and going home.
Read More »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): 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 (NYC): ‘Simpatico’ by Sam Shepard at the Chain Theatre
The plot and backstory unfold slowly, with aching tension, while we cling to every sweet, snarling sentence.
Read More »
Blogcritics The critical lens on today's culture & entertainment