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Theater Review (NYC): ‘ISLA’ from Hit the Lights! Company
Shadow puppets, song, dance, and narrative form a captivating visual-musical memoir of a Cuban family's experiences before and during the Communist revolution.
Read More »Music Reviews: ‘Where’s One?’ by Strawberry Alarm Clock, plus Absolute Grey
Strawberry Alarm Clock's penchant for psychedelia remains obvious throughout their excellent new album, but its sound, which incorporates elements of dream pop and power pop, has become much more complex and sophisticated.
Read More »Comic Review: ‘Appleguy & Beefwood’ by Cedar Van Tassel, from Drawn+Quarterly
'Appleguy & Beefwood' by Cedar Van Tassel, published by Drawn and Quarterly, offers deep thinking along with smart country jokes like a surreal Letterkenney.
Read More »‘Pax Autocratica’ Early Access Review: A Totalitarian Blend of Base Building and Rogue-Lite FPS Action
Explore how authoritarian, rogue-lite FPS blends base building, star map exploration, and fast-paced gunplay in 'Pax Autocratica.'
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): Astounding Performances Elevate ‘The Saviors’
In 'The Saviors' Michael and Paul are loyal altar boys until a homeless stranger comes and upends the certainty of their faith and friendship.
Read More »Concert Review: Nosky’s Baroque Band in Central Park (August 4, 2026)
Even in this outdoor setting, the group's Baroque-style instruments actually sounded pretty natural, without distracting artifacts of electronic magnification, in this exhilarating performance of concertos.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Legally Blonde – the Musical’ from Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT)
Nathania Ong takes on the lead role with vocal precision and effortless charisma. She navigates complex, belt-heavy vocal runs with stunning ease.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Birthright’ by Jonathan Spector
'Birthright' brilliantly reveals the psychic and spiritual growth of a group of friends as they negotiate the ever-changing dynamics of Israel.
Read More »Music Reviews: Lance Cowan’s ‘The Air That You Breathe,’ plus NRBQ, Mary Flower with Leon Cotter, and Boone Creek
Lance Cowan's latest cements his reputation as a writer of memorable, understated songs that exude warmth and humanity.
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