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Monday, October 21, 2024

Woof! by Brett Singer

Comedian Hannah Gadsby became an international sensation with their Netflix Special "Nanette," in which they revealed traumatic episodes from their past along with a slew of jokes. Gadsby's …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:56PM

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Ashes & Ink by Brett Singer

"Ashes & Ink," a new play by first time playwright Martha Pichey, is getting an excellent production at the AMT Theater in Manhattan. Tony-nominated actress Kathryn Erbe leads a strong c…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:20PM

Monday, October 7, 2024

Soup in the Second Act by Brett Singer

Barry Primus’ "Soup in the Second Act" is described in press materials as a "dramatic comedy" but it's more drama than comedy. The humor comes from old-fashioned actor jokes such as this o…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 03:19PM

Monday, September 16, 2024

Observant by Brett Singer

Rebecca Hoodwin, Arielle Flax, Fady Demian, Arielle Beth Klein and Melissa Woolf in a scene from Pamela Weiler Grayson’s “Observant” at The Chain Theatre (Photo credit: Dallas Phelps) …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 04:12PM

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Jimmy Tingle: Humor and Hope for Humanity by Brett Singer

Watching Jimmy Tingle is like encountering a fascinating guy at a bar : you listen, you're engaged, you're just enjoying the ride. Tingle has been at it a long time, and he has stories to …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 02:37PM

Monday, May 13, 2024

October 7 by Brett Singer

The play, taken by Phelim McAleer from witness accounts in interviews performed by Ann McElhinney and McAleer in Israel in the immediate aftermath of the attacks, is incredibly powerful, if …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 09:57PM

Sunday, May 5, 2024

Fingers & Spoons: The Ins and Outs of an Open Marriage by Brett Singer

"Fingers & Spoons" does have its titillating moments, with descriptions of sex and even mild simulations. (The show is sexual enough that it would probably be a hit at the Edinburgh Frin…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:54PM

Friday, October 20, 2023

Helen. by Brett Singer

"Helen." is a new play by Caitlin George based on Greek myths that is being given a terrific production at La MaMa by SuperGeographics in association with La MaMa and the storied company En …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 07:01PM

Friday, October 6, 2023

Saw The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of Saw by Brett Singer

"Saw The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of Saw" begins with a picture perfect recreation of the disgusting bathroom from the first movie in the iconic horror franchise. Then the puppet (Bi…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:01PM

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

No Good Things Dwell in the Flesh by Brett Singer

Everyone loves a good immigrant story, from The Godfather on down. 'No Good Things Dwell in the Flesh" doesn't reach that high, but it succeeds in what it tries to do, which is to be an accu…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 04:03PM

Saturday, August 12, 2023

Cowl Girl by Brett Singer

Pee-Wee Herman looms large in Cowl Girl, now playing through August 27 at the Steve & Marie Sgouros Theatre of The Players Theatre. The play, written by Anna Capunay, began its life back…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 04:35PM

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