A lure of this Broadway premiere revival is 25 years later experiencing the acclaimed performances of much of its original cast. Being a memory play, their current ages are irrelevant, espec…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:16PMLee peppers his worn scenario with plenty of pop, cultural and political references, well-crafted zingers and familiar conflicts. Dating apps, "Dancer from the Dance," "Sex and the City" are…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:59AMWhether frenetically dancing, rhapsodizing over Nancy Drew, fretting about when she’ll wear a bra or reacting horrified upon learning about sex, Ms. Curry performs with the verve of Lily T…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:54AMAn astronaut in a space station, a YouTube cooking show, evicted apartment residents and a romance on the rocks are a few of the dramatic and antic incidents depicted in "Take Shape," an ent…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 09:53AMAudience laughter abounds during Matthew Broderick and Sara Jessica Parker’s uproarious performances in this splendid first Broadway revival of Neil Simon’s 1968 hit comedy, "Plaza Suite…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:04AMPresentational flourishes abound in director Ralph B. Peña’s gorgeous physical staging which combines small-scale spectacle with humanity. Scenic designer Junghyun Georgia Lee provides a…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:05PMUnfortunately, Huff the author of the psychological puzzler "A Steady Rain" in which Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman starred in on Broadway in 2009, and who has written episodes of the telev…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 07:06PMNina Simone’s vocal talents, physical presence and spirit are all dazzlingly channeled by Laiona Michelle in her engaging self-written biographical concert-style musical, "Little Girl Blue…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 02:39PMPuns, witty repartee, double entendres, verbal wordplay out of Abbott and Costello, sight gags and slapstick all abound in playwright Talene Monahon's zany, edgy and accomplished historical…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 05:27PMConceived and directed by Les Waters, his staging of Out of Time is of purposeful simplicity. The actors are seated, standing or in motion fulfilling the intentions of each author. The stage…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:48PMSo rages legendary Right Wing Hollywood gossip columnist Hedda Hopper in playwright Claude Solnik’s well-observed historical fantasia about the 1950’s anti-Communist Blacklist, "The Unam…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:29AMA woman’s arm falls off soon into playwright Charly Evon Simpson’s engrossing allegory, "sandblasted." Ms. Simpson’s tone beautifully mixes the comic with the wistful, her dialogue is …
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 06:28PMLisa and The Other Lisa are the two characters in acclaimed Irish playwright Enda Walsh’s haunting short play, "The Same." The conceit that The Other Lisa is Lisa 10 years ago is soon disc…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 07:40PMThe dynamic W. Tré Davis and Tyler Fauntleroy deliver rousing performances as Tambo and Bones. Each is possessed of a limber physicality, superior comic timing and dramatic depth. Their imm…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 06:56PMSet in the breakroom of a stamping plant in 2008, Ms. Morisseau achieves a high level of dramatic writing with this well observed exploration of Black working-class life. Each of the short s…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:29PMAfter a grand Pippin-style introductory opening, one exhilarating number follows another in acclaimed theater maker Taylor Mac’s "The Hang." Derived from jazz and opera, this vibrant music…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 02:58PMFirst presented in London in 2017, this shimmering U.S. premiere affirms its acclaim. The Australian-born Ms. Kalnejais’ writing is highly crafted, imaginative and affective. Kalnejais was…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:16AMFor 80 minutes, Mr. Wilson commands the stage with his expressive voice and charismatic physical presence. Wilson portrays Robinson from robust youth to early middle-age beset by early Alzhe…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:45PMIn the past, my annual wrap up excluded Broadway but this year Broadway presented the bulk of the year’s outstanding works. The post A 2021 Five Best List appeared first on TheaterScene.…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:06PMWith narrative flashes reminiscent of Rod Serling’s striking storytelling, "Logic & Hope" is a resonant examination of a heterosexual marriage during the era of early COVID-19. A coope…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 05:09PMBroadway fixture Rob McClure occasionally channels Robin Williams with sparkling riffs and simulated ad libs but makes the roles of Daniel and Mrs. Doubtfire his own and each distinctive esp…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:58PMIdeally, the good-natured play with music, "Little Christmas Miracles" would perform only at matinees before an audience mostly of eager children rather than seasoned theatergoers. The post…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 08:37PMDavid Bowie’s "All the Young Dudes" triumphantly rendered with a touch of Dixieland is one of several grand numbers in the spirited Irish-French performer Camille O'Sullivan’s engaging t…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:53PMWill a former Afghani U.S. Armed Forces interpreter get himself and his family out of the country before he’s captured by the Taliban in 2013? This is the crux of playwright Sylvia Khoury�…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 09:05PMDavid Hyde Pierce taking off his suit trousers to practice on a drum in his boxer shorts is one of many hilarious bits that are meshed with drama in "The Visitor." It’s a faithful, resonan…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 06:04PMThe Off-Off-Broadway world premiere of "The Dark Outside," nonagenarian English playwright Bernard Kops’ poetic, archetypal and fantastical family secrets drama is problematic. Directoria…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:33AMCo-creators and co-directors Darren Lee Cole and Alexander Flanagan-Wright have crafted a novel documentary premise, enforced with immaculate historical detail without being pedantic. The e…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:03PM“Work Bitch,” “Oops! I Did It Again” and “Gimme More” are also among the choice hits included in the show’s delirious soundtrack, interspersed with audio statements by Britney …
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 09:59PMDirector Nicholas Viselli’s physical staging crackles with force and exhibits visual flair with numerous arresting stage pictures. Bert Scott’s artfully simple scenic design conveys the …
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 04:06PMMagnificent leaps, graceful gestures with his hands and arms, grand turns, and Martial Arts-style moves are all to be experienced by Tomislav Nevistic’s exceptional modern dance technique.…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 08:35PMAn idealistic down on his luck Filipino American father home schools his two children. To teach them about The Great Depression and the present U.S. economy, he has them study the plays of C…
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