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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

'Secrets' out, but play's not worth keeping by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Fraught reunions, marital discord, Russia, a supernatu ral allusion or two: Heidi Schreck's new show, "There Are No More Big Secrets," is built from promising blocks. It all starts when G…

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Monday, November 15, 2010

Heiress glitters, outwits Jew in golden 'Venice' by Elisabeth Vincentelli

You come to see Al Pacino, but you stay for Lily Rabe. As the Jewish moneylender Shylock, one of theater's most complex, reviled roles, Pacino has made the Public Theater "Merchant of Ven…

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Onstage, not his old 'Elf' by Elisabeth Vincentelli

There's a reason candy canes have a twist of peppermint -- to cut the sugar. That's why the best Christmas classics, from "It's a Wonderful Life" to "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," are so …

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Friday, November 12, 2010

He holds his own by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Before taking off for fantasyland, you're often told to close your eyes. At "The Pee-wee Herman Show," now on Broadway, you need to open them wide. As soon as you catch your first glance …

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Thursday, November 11, 2010

Kicking & beaming by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Since 1932, it's been impossible to think of the holidays in New York without the "Radio City Christmas Spectacular." The show is now a local tradition -- and, Lord knows, there are fewer an…

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Don't join this 'Revolution' by Elisabeth Vincentelli

And the avalanche of political plays contin ues. But rather than focusing on the recent elections, or even the Reagan and Bush administrations, Amy Herzog's "After the Revolution" goes furth…

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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Stand-up won't make history by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Of all the "Saturday Night Live" alums, Colin Quinn isn't the one you'd picture doing a solo show on Broadway. Will Ferrell, sure. But Quinn? He anchored "Weekend Update" for a couple of …

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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre