All stories by Daniel J. Lee on BroadwayStars

Thursday, November 19, 2015

King Charles III by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee Admittedly, many of the ideas in the play are hardly new or revolutionary: the first measures to limit the scope of the British monarchy’s power date back to …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 03:46PM
Friday, October 9, 2015

Spring Awakening by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee Aside from its notable staging, this production is also receiving a great deal off attention for facilitating the Broadway debut of Marlee Matlin, the only deaf…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 04:06PM
Monday, October 5, 2015

Reread Another by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee "Reread Another" is a collection of Stein’s sometimes illuminating, sometimes moving, and sometimes completely ridiculous linguistic portraits arranged into a…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 02:51PM
Tuesday, September 22, 2015

The Christians by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee "The Christians," Lucas Hnath’s examination of the intricacies of religion currently playing at Playwrights Horizons, comes to us at a unique cultural moment:…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 02:48PM
Thursday, September 17, 2015

The Black Book by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee "The Black Book" follows the faculty of United University while they attempt to unravel the mystery surrounding a difficult student named Collin Archer and a su…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 04:04PM
Sunday, July 26, 2015

Foolerie by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee The premise of "Foolerie" centers on a clowning competition between the aptly named Clowne and a modern day Knave challenger. At the Earl’s behest, the two en…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:40PM
Friday, June 26, 2015

The Qualms by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee Norris is interested in examining issues so often argued in black and white terms by drawing out the—pun intended—shades of grey. However, while wryly enter…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:57PM
Saturday, May 23, 2015

Blood Red Roses: The Female Pirate Project by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee Perhaps the most unique aspect of this devised piece is the venue itself. Boarding the Lehigh Valley Barge off the docks of Red Hook, Brooklyn, is like taking a…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:17PM
Sunday, May 3, 2015

Fun Home by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee Inside this less-than-"Fun Home" of deception and repression is an exceedingly endearing and relatable cast of characters. Sydney Lucas, Emily Skeggs, and Beth …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:37PM
Thursday, April 16, 2015

Hand to God by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee Though operating under the guise of a rather nonsensical comedy, Askins’ play is actually a sophisticated examination of how we handle grief. The text depicts…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:07PM
Thursday, April 2, 2015

Five Times In One Night by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee Through a series of five two-character scenes, Atik’s play charts the evolution (or lack thereof) of sex in humanity. While one segment depicts Adam and Eve f…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:22PM
Thursday, March 19, 2015

New York Pops: “One Night Only: Sutton Foster” by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee The concert’s triumph was due largely to its headliner, the incomparable Sutton Foster. Since her Tony Award-winning portrayal of the title character in the 2…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:29AM
Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Diversions & Delights by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee The famous late-19th century author Oscar Wilde is a rather paradoxical historical figure. On the one hand, he was a proud Irishman quick to correct anyone who …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:57AM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015

An Octoroon by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee In 2015, it’s a bold move to revive a century and a half-old play that bears a racially insensitive title, and it’s an even bolder move to refrain from apol…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:53AM
Friday, February 13, 2015

Sun and Room by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee Matthew Socci, Zoë Pike and Leah Brewer In a scene from “Sun and Room” (Photo credit: Danielle Faitelson) We’ve all had those nights. Like the one where …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 08:10PM
Wednesday, January 28, 2015

No One Loves Us Here by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee Playwright Ross Howard’s new work illustrates the characteristically 21st Century sentiments of unbridled selfishness, feigned apathy, and perennial disconten…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:36PM
Monday, January 19, 2015

Villainous Company by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee Asking us to stoop down to the level of three women willing to do many ethically reprehensible acts in the pursuit of wealth, Cahn challenges the notions of pla…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:25AM
Sunday, December 28, 2014

The New York Pops: Kelli and Matthew: Home for the Holidays by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee While it may have been “Cold Outside” on the streets of New York City, the interior of Carnegie Hall was warm and cozy during Kelli and Matthew: Home for th…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 06:46PM
Thursday, December 18, 2014

Soul Doctor by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee If Shlomo Carlebach’s music holds a special place in your heart, then you will likely have a blast at this delightful, little homage of a show. If, like me, y…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:44PM
Tuesday, October 28, 2014

New York Pops: All You Need Is Love: The Music of The Beatles by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee Despite the sometimes-questionable song selection and orchestration choices, All You Need Is Love upheld the New York Pops' well-established standard of excelle…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 03:18PM
Monday, October 27, 2014

Back by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee Set in at ill-defined Halloween party raging somewhere in the universe between life and death, Back depicts numerous formerly living Greenwich Village icons, fr…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:06AM
Tuesday, October 14, 2014

This Is Our Youth by Daniel J. Lee

This post is by Daniel J. Lee details a specific subset of affluent, privileged, urban teenagers with no concepts for independence or ambition. In the larger context, the characters' problem…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 09:27PM

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