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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Death by a Thousand Pecks: A Review of “Cock” at Open Space Arts by Noel Schecter

Open Space Arts presents a very intimate and visceral production of the British hit “Cock.”

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Friday, April 5, 2024

An Unconventional Romance: A Review of “Inanimate” at Theater Wit by Noel Schecter

Girl meets boy but boy is a giant Dairy Queen sign; an unconventional love story with a surprising amount of heart.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, March 19, 2024

He Honestly Was So Much More: A Review of “I’m Not A Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce” at Theatre 68 by Noel Schecter

Ronnie Marmo returns in his celebratory exploration of one of comedy’s most complex figures.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, February 6, 2024

When You Have Nowhere Left to Run: A Review of “Selling Kabul” at Northlight Theatre by Noel Schecter

A taught politically charged thriller played out in the shadows of America’s retreat from Afghanistan.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Friday, December 8, 2023
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Counting Murders to Go to Sleep: A Review of “Night Watch” at Raven Theatre by Noel Schecter

A taut psychological thriller that waits until the very end before releasing its tension.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, June 15, 2023

Party Like It’s 2008: A Review of “Obama-ology” at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center by Noel Schecter

The Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre presents a poignant and often funny depiction of a volunteer discovering himself during the 2008 presidential campaign.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Friday, May 12, 2023

We Come into Parenthood Fully Formed: A Review of “Antonio’s Song/ I Was Dreaming of a Son” at Goodman Theatre by Noel Schecter

Antonio Edwards Suarez puts in a career defining performance in this insightful meditation on race and identity.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Monday, April 24, 2023

Pickin’ Together A New World: A Review of “The Porch on Windy Hill: a new play with old music” at Northlight Theatre by Noel Schecter

The old music is an impressive collection of folk standards. The new play is a trio of voices working their way through a familial landscape.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Earning Its Fifteen Minutes of Fame: A Review of “Andy Warhol’s Tomato” by the Buffalo Theatre Ensemble by Noel Schecter

A young Andy Warhol hones his artistic vision while working on a tavern sign for a tough-as-nails saloon owner in this Odd Couple origin story of a fable.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, January 17, 2023

No One Throws A Party Quite Like The Communist Party: A Review of Krugozor at The Factory Theater by Noel Schecter

Theatre EVOLVE presents an endearing coming of age tale set in the former Soviet Union that features music spanning the entirety of the Cold War.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, November 9, 2022

A Domestic Nightmare: A Review of American Son at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre by Noel Schecter

A perfectly executed production of Christopher Demos-Brown’s powerful “American Son.”

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, November 3, 2022

Pow! Zap! Bam!  A Review of City Lit Theater’s Mark of Kane by Noel Schecter

"Mark of Kane" offers an insider’s look at the mostly uncredited talent responsible for Batman’s creation. A well-crafted origin story, you do not have to be a comic book lover to enjoy …

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Monday, October 31, 2022

An Unflinching Look at America’s Border:  A Review of Theo Ubique’s Refuge by Noel Schecter

The production never fails to engage the audience with incredibly vivid images of an endless and deadly land with a border no thicker than a piece of rope.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Monday, September 19, 2022

Drinking the Kool-Aid: A Review of The HOA at the Factory Theater by Noel Schecter

The Factory Theater presents a world premiere comedy that attempts to answer the question of whether or not women can have it all.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Friday, September 16, 2022

The Best of Dumpster Dives: A Review of The Garbologists at Northlight Theatre by Noel Schecter

Northlight Theatre opens their season with a well-crafted and entertaining “trashy” buddy comedy.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, August 23, 2022

One of the Harlem Renaissance’s Brightest Lights: A Review of My Brother Langston at the Black Ensemble Theater by Noel Schecter

The Black Ensemble Theater presents a celebration of the life and times of Langston Hughes.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Monday, August 15, 2022

Growing Up in A House of Mirrors: A Review of Fun Home at Copley Theater by Noel Schecter

Paramount Theatre stages an intimate production of the Tony award-winning musical "Fun Home."

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Amped Up and Ready to Rock: A Review of Rock of Ages at Paramount Theatre by Noel Schecter

Paramount Theatre will rock you to the core with their impressive production of "Rock of Ages."

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Will Likely Be Banned Someday in Texas: A Review of The Drag Seed at Hell in a Handbag Productions at The Chopin Theatre by Noel Schecter

Billed as a parody of the 1956 film “The Bad Seed,” the plot focuses on eleven-year-old Carson who will do whatever it takes ito become the reigning Drag Queen of his private school.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Flicker Bright: A Review of Fireflies at Northlight Theatre by Noel Schecter

Race, gender and self-expression intersect in Donja R. Love’s impressive 1963-era play.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, January 20, 2022

Yippee Ki-Yay: A Review of The Virginian by City Lit Theatre by Noel Schecter

City Lit brings to stage a wonderful adaptation of the original classic Western.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Tuesday, December 14, 2021

‘Tis The Season: A Review of When Harry Met Rehab by Noel Schecter

A sobering offer for this holiday season

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Not Feeling Safe At All: A Review of Security at Kane Repertory Theatre by Noel Schecter

Veteran Hollywood actor Eric Roberts and rising star Harsh J. Gagoomal explore the roles of oppressor and victim in this world premier online production by Hammaad Chaudry.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Palace Life: A Review of “Duchess! Duchess! Duchess!” at Steppenwolf Theatre by Noel Schecter

Vivian J.O. Barnes' prescient play is a mediation on the emotional toil Black women face when taking up positions of power in large, static institutions.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, November 10, 2020

The Stories That Need to Be Told: A Review of “the projects” at Stage Left Theatre by Noel Schecter

The stories of Chicago's famous Robert Taylor Homes residents come alive in the new documentary-style play by the late PJ Paparelli and Joshua Jaeger.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Sunday, October 4, 2020

As Human As It Gets: A Review of 16th Street Theater’s “Rastus and Hattie” by Noel Schecter

Lisa Langford's comedy delving into race and trauma is adapted for radio, with illustrations.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 04:15PM
Sunday, September 20, 2020

Enjoy It While You Can: A Review of Theatre Y’s “We’re Gonna Die” by Noel Schecter

Director Hèctor Àlvarez's minimalist, edgy film adaptation of Young Jean Lee's play is a testament to the understated power of the source work.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 09:33AM
Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Dream State: A Review of The Pillowman at The Gift Theatre by Noel Schecter

Martin McDonagh's bedtime fable set in the grips of a totalitarian state is a familiar and oppressive nightmare.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 01:30PM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards