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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Ain’t No Mo’ by Darryl Reilly

A series of uneven connected satirical television sketch comedy-style scenes depict a future where Black Americans are coerced to resettle in Africa. The post Ain’t No Mo’ appeared fir…

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Maggie The Cat, Is Back! by Darryl Reilly

“Cobra Kai” star Courtney Henggeler will make her NYC stage debut in the return engagement of the first ever Off-Broadway revival of “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” The post Maggie The Cat,…

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Monday, December 12, 2022

Where Are You? (New York) by Darryl Reilly

Death and grieving are explored in this moving and entertaining performance piece combining dance and spoken word that’s enacted by a magnetic ensemble. The post Where Are You? (New York…

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Some Like It Hot by Darryl Reilly

This adaptation of the classic film comedy is a smashing Golden Age-style Broadway musical, the three leads do justice to their iconic screen counterparts. The post Some Like It Hot appeare…

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Sunday, December 11, 2022

Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast LIVE! A Tribute to Gilbert by Darryl Reilly

Jason Alexander, Rupert Holmes and Mario Cantone, were among the late comedian’s podcast guests who honored him during this moving video-recorded event. The post Gilbert Gottfried’s Ama…

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Sans Me by Darryl Reilly

A dreamy and intriguing one-act play dealing with illness and political oppression, that is part of Transforma Theatre’s Science in Theatre Festival 2022. The post Sans Me appeared first o…

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

The Far Country by Darryl Reilly

With gorgeous performances and a highly theatrical presentation, this moving play depicts the fate of early 20th century Chinese immigrants in the U.S. The post The Far Country appeared fi…

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Sunday, December 4, 2022

Underneath the Skin by Darryl Reilly

Gay icon Samuel Steward’s amazing life from academic, to tattoo artist and to porno author is depicted in performance artist John Kelly’s mesmerizing show. The post Underneath the Skin …

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Saturday, December 3, 2022

Dead + Alive by Darryl Reilly

An hour-long exhibition of gorgeous clowning inspired by Jewish texts from acclaimed performer Richard Saudek; Dana Dailey is his formidable partner. The post Dead + Alive appeared first on …

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

A Christmas Carol by Darryl Reilly

Jefferson Mays’ Scrooge and his amazing 50+ Dickensian characters are all dazzling in this high tech theatrical new stage version of the classic tale. The post A Christmas Carol appeared…

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish by Darryl Reilly

Steven Skybell is stupendous as Tevye in director Joel Grey’s visually arresting and emotionally stirring revival which embraces the show’s Jewishness. The post Fiddler on the Roof in…

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Sunday, November 20, 2022

Sandra by Darryl Reilly

Marjan Neshat is riveting as a Brooklyn café owner searching for her missing gay best friend in Puerto Vallarta in David Cale’s suspenseful solo play. The post Sandra appeared first on Th…

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Friday, November 11, 2022

The Wildly Inappropriate Poetry of Arthur Greenleaf Holmes by Darryl Reilly

An imaginary 16th century English poet’s unabashedly bawdy offbeat recital showcases writer and performer Gordon Boudreau’s comic timing and erudition. The post The Wildly Inappropri…

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Catch as Catch Can by Darryl Reilly

A sensational trio of actors portray New England working class mothers and their middle-aged children in this academic new play. The post Catch as Catch Can appeared first on Theaterscene.o…

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Sunday, November 6, 2022

Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance by Darryl Reilly

An exceptional Asian cast, arresting runway staging and the powerful writing, all make this an absorbing revival of the author’s 1966 existential drama. The post Edward Albee’s A Delica…

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You Will Get Sick by Darryl Reilly

Linda Lavin is supreme as an elderly woman striving to be an actress who bonds with an infirm young gay man in this fantastical and uneven new play. The post You Will Get Sick appeared firs…

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Monday, October 31, 2022

What Passes For Comedy by Darryl Reilly

This muddled 1960’s television talk show social justice fantasia is energized by Stan Buturla’s majestic performance as the network’s patrician owner. The post What Passes For Comedy …

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Walking With Ghosts by Darryl Reilly

Gabriel Byrne’s transporting solo show chronicles his journey from Irish poverty with physical and sexual abuse to the salvation of getting into the theater. The post Walking With Ghosts a…

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Sunday, October 23, 2022

Chekhov’s First Play by Darryl Reilly

An Irish theatre troupe’s hilarious, poignant and beguiling meta deconstruction; the audience wears headsets to hear the director’s droll commentary. The post Chekhov’s First Play app…

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Topdog/Underdog by Darryl Reilly

Corey Hawkins and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II are dazzling as two brothers on the skids in this searing revival of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama. The post Topdog/Underdog appeared first on T…

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Friday, October 21, 2022

Fun and Games by Darryl Reilly

Surprises abound in this smart comedy thriller dealing with a married couple’s off beat gameplaying; it’s deliciously performed and impeccably staged. The post Fun and Games appeared f…

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Saturday, October 15, 2022

Chicago: The Play by Darryl Reilly

The 1926 source material of the Bob Fosse musical gets a spirited revival by a troupe whose age 50+ members perform their quaint roles with gusto. The post Chicago: The Play appeared firs…

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Friday, October 14, 2022

Everything’s Fine by Darryl Reilly

Douglas McGrath recounts his harrowing experiences at 14, with a female middle school teacher in his solo play which is deftly directed by John Lithgow. The post Everything’s Fine appeare…

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

1776 by Darryl Reilly

This exuberant revival of the classic 1969 political musical is performed by a terrific non-traditional ensemble who realize the show’s enduring appeal. The post 1776 appeared first on T…

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Monday, October 10, 2022

Powerhouse by Darryl Reilly

Law office intrigue ensues after a female partner and a male associate’s affair is discovered in this wickedly funny and wonderfully performed comedy. The post Powerhouse appeared first o…

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Sunday, October 9, 2022

Baldwin and Buckley at Cambridge by Darryl Reilly

The historic 1965 English university race in America debate between the two cultural titans is recreated in this theatrical curio thru wonderful acting. The post Baldwin and Buckley at Cam…

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Saturday, October 8, 2022

Leopoldstadt by Darryl Reilly

Tom Stoppard’s entrancing epic drama charts a Viennese Jewish family’s lives from 1899 to 1955 and is theatrically rendered by director Patrick Marber. The post Leopoldstadt appeared f…

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Friday, October 7, 2022

Cost of Living by Darryl Reilly

David Zayas is majestic in this uneven contemporary drama depicting underclass lives which features two outstanding actors with disabilities. The post Cost of Living appeared first on Theat…

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

I’m Revolting by Darryl Reilly

In the waiting room of a NYC skin cancer clinic we get to know four diverse patients in this unsatisfying play that is well-performed and crisply mounted. The post I’m Revolting appeared…

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Saturday, September 24, 2022

Kinky Boots by Darryl Reilly

This Off-Broadway revival of the classic musical is richly entertaining due to its sensational cast and superlative score, book and staging. The post Kinky Boots appeared first on Theaters…

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical by Darryl Reilly

This energetically performed and well-presented musical spoof of the Netflix Sci-Fi series will delight fans and its zaniness should entertain non-viewers. The post Stranger Sings! The Paro…

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