All articles by Lane Williamson
Three men form a complicated relationship in a ghost town in John J. Caswell, Jr.'s world premiere play. Lane Williamson reviews.
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An all-too-prescient 103-year-old play is dusted off and acted to the hilt in The New Group's revival. Lane Williamson reviews.
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Mark Rosenblatt's knotty play about the author Roald Dahl transfers to Broadway with a generational performance by John Lithgow. Lane Williamson reviews.
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Daniel Radcliffe returns to Broadway in an open-hearted solo play, or is it a 971 person play? Lane Williamson reviews.
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This deliriously silly new musical is also a sharp political satire. Lane Williamson reviews.
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Sean Hayes delivers a monologue about a writer and his stalker, or is it just writer's block? Lane Williamson reviews.
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This new play about alcoholism and family is bursting with humor, heart, and life. Lane Williamson reviews.
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A new play about a group of women at a recovery meeting is buoyed by six great actresses. Lane Williamson reviews.
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A disjointed production is anchored by a few standout performances in Lucas Hnath's new version of the Molière farce. Lane Williamson reviews.
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All the excellent component parts of this passion project revival still leave something missing. Lane Williamson reviews.
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Our critic was expecting something spectacular and got something else with this adaptation of Larry Mitchell's 1977 fable. Lane Williamson reviews.
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The holiday season is in full swing as this talented duo takes the stage with a Christmas show at 54 Below. Lane Williamson reviews.
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William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's musical comes back to New York with the warmth of an old friend. Lane Williamson reviews.
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Our critic sees the 97 year old cabaret legend for the first time and gets it. Lane Williamson reviews.
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The second Broadway revival of Ahrens, Flaherty, and McNally's musical about America opens, powerful as ever, at Lincoln Center. Lane Williamson reviews.
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A rambunctious production of Twelfth Night reopens the Delacorte Theater with flash, but little substance. Lane Williamson reviews.
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A new parody of The Parent Trap delivers mile-a-minute laughs. Lane Williamson reviews.
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This revival proves that the shows has only gained in popularity since its original production, achieving cult status, but losing its guts. Lane Williamson reviews.
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Speculative fiction about Prince George is surrounded by more personal stories in Jordan Tannahill's new play. Lane Williamson reviews.
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John Krasinski deftly navigates a middle-aged man's spiral into conservative hell in Penelope Skinner's new play. Lane Williamson reviews.
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The Tony-winning star of "Paradise Square" brings an eclectic mix of songs to the stage at 54 Below. Lane Williamson reviews.
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A tribute concert to the late Stephen Sondheim veers toward an insult to his body of work. Lane Williamson reviews.
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This raucous new musical imagines a missing person in an early-2000s paparazzi photo and dives into the depths of the internet to track her down. Lane Williamson reviews.
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Our critic once again has an overwhelming emotional experience at a new Joshua Harmon play. Lane Williamson reviews.
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A chamber musical scales up for its Broadway debut and achieves greatness. Lane Williamson reviews.
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A zippy new musical comedy takes the songs from the cult TV show and refashions them for the Broadway stage. Lane Williamson reviews.
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A misguided revival of Jason Robert Brown's chamber musical lands on Broadway, but at what cost? Lane Williamson reviews.
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A song cycle featuring previously unheard songs from the trunk of the late composer reminds us of a talent lost way too soon. Lane Williamson reviews.
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The Broadway star offers a new cabaret show exhibiting her stunning range. Lane Williamson reviews.
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An excellent set overshadows some unsuccessful acting in this revival of a Sam Shepard play. Lane Williamson reviews.
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Two brothers across an ocean and a personal divide are forced to reconnect in a new play by Samuel D. Hunter. But should they? Lane Williamson reviews.
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Two lovers escape reality with vivid imaginings in a beautifully acted revival of Philip Ridley's play. Lane Williamson reviews.
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Jez Butterworth and Sam Mendes bring their latest large-scale family drama to Broadway with typically exceptional results. Lane Williamson reviews.
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Musical theatre's parodic stalwart returns for another round. Lane Williamson reviews.
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Atlanta-based company Vernal & Sere Theatre makes its New York debut with an abstract play about a married couple who finds their way back to each other through pornography. Lane William…
Sutton Foster's schtick is on display in this enjoyable revival, whether you like it or not. Lane Williamson reviews.
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A ballroom reinterpretation of the '80s musical breathes new life with exhilarating performances. Lane Williamson reviews.
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An exciting new play from Jordan Seavey features extraordinary performances by Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch.
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The U.S. premiere of a play about a family in group therapy that is well-directed, acted, and staged, but ultimately feels hollow. Lane Williamson reviews.
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Michael John LaChiusa brings his unique theatricality to a memory musical about director/choreographer Graciela Daniele's childhood in Perón's Argentina. Lane Williamson reviews.
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Dianne Wiest returns to the stage in a new play, but its collage-like structure confuses its intent. Lane Williamson reviews.
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Julia Lester steals the show and proves she is an unmissable talent in this rare revival of an early '60s musical. Lane Williamson reviews.
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William Finn's autobiographical musical is revived in the Berkshires in a fantastic production. Lane Williamson reviews.
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1.21 gigawatts of fun in this faithful musical adaptation of the beloved film. Lane Williamson reviews.
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An intimate staging and unparalleled performances coalesce in a stunning production of Chekhov's play. Lane Williamson reviews.
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Amber Gray shows a personal side and remains connected to her Off-Broadway roots in a new solo show. Lane Williamson reviews.
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Robert Icke and Juliet Stevenson elevate a medical procedural while examining identity politics. Lane Williamson reviews.
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This Encores! revival may leave you asking for more. Lane Williamson reviews.
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Encores! presents a glittering revival of this Jerry Herman musical starring the incomparable Donna Murphy. Lane Williamson reviews.
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Amy Herzog and Jessica Chastain present scenes from another marriage in this affecting revival directed by Jamie Lloyd. Lane Williamson reviews.
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