Thursday, December 13, 2018
This multimedia adaptation for the era of TED Talks and smartphones is visually and aurally striking, but it lacks the spookiness of the original novella.
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Sunday, December 2, 2018
A new musical illuminates the obscure history of American women who were recruited to the Signal Corps in Europe. It's rather thrilling, until Act 2.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:18PM[SHARE]Friday, November 30, 2018
Classical Theater of Harlem reimagines the Charles Dickens tale with the holiday curmudgeon as a real estate predator in need of reclamation.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:48PM[SHARE]Sunday, November 25, 2018
Sara Fellini's play follows John Wilkes Booth, months before he kills President Lincoln, while he spars with his brothers on and off stage.
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Friday, November 16, 2018
The writer of "Eve's Song" looks back (at an awkward childhood) and ahead (at her inspirations) while scrolling through her Instagram feed.
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Friday, November 9, 2018
The highly physical Irish actor Aaron Monaghan came late to Beckett, and is young to portray Estragon. But the role fits (even if the shoes don't).
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:48PM[SHARE]The novelist's first play, "Happy Birthday, Wanda June," is proving its resonance " and some nights, too much so " in a timely new revival.
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Thursday, November 1, 2018
Theater artists who carry on the tradition of "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf" honor their inspiration.
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Ms. Shange's play featured seven black female characters named for the colors of the rainbow and inspired generations of playwrights.
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Thursday, October 25, 2018
Monday, October 22, 2018
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
The heroine's impossible position could hardly be more sympathetic or central than in this Pushkin Theater Moscow/Cheek by Jowl staging.
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It took persuading, but Jez Butterworth wrote his new play for his partner, Laura Donnelly, both to honor her history and give her a great part.
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Bess Wohl's new play is a regret-tinged examination of sibling connections that maybe, back in those formative years, were not forged solidly enough.
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This experimental docudrama at La MaMa charts the history of the National Endowment for the Arts and argues for its continued importance.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:18PM[SHARE]Thursday, September 13, 2018
In Catya McMullen's tender and funny play, a brother with Asperger's syndrome seeks connection as his overprotective sister's relationship flounders.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:18PM[SHARE]In "Gloria: A Life," Ms. Steinem will be portrayed by Christine Lahti, who isn't shy about making suggestions about moments that belong in the script.
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Yes, household objects stand in for famous characters. But in the hands of master storytellers, these condensed versions can cast a spell.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:48PM[SHARE]Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Ensuring that "I Was Most Alive With You" was accessible to both hearing and deaf audiences made rehearsal dauntingly complex " and a little confusing.
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