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Monday, April 19, 2021

AN ACT OF SELF-REFLECTION by Matt Windman

In his well-written new memoir, Gabriel Byrne opens up about many personal stories from his past.

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Thursday, May 21, 2020

ENTERTAINMENT IN ISOLATION by Matt Windman

Although streaming theater-related content is no substitute for the real thing, it gives fans a taste of what they love while stuck at home.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

NOT REQUIRED READING by Matt Windman

Richard Crawford has written a long-winded, superficial biography that s heavy on plot summaries and very light on juicy details.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020

PRIMITIVE CREATION by Matt Windman

Classic Stage Company presents a condensed, bewildering adaptation that may put you to sleep.

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Saturday, February 29, 2020

NOT WORTH THE TRIP by Matt Windman

Neither a new musical nor a revival, this odd revisal is an unwieldy, plot-heavy mess.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 12:24AM
Thursday, January 30, 2020

SINGLE NOTE by Matt Windman

This musical comedy represents the kind of third-rate work that New York Musical Festival has been presenting in recent years.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 05:03PM
Saturday, January 18, 2020

WINDMAN'S TOP PICK OF 2019 by Matt Windman

Matthew Lopez’s inspired two-part, seven-hour drama is unforgettable.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 05:48PM
Saturday, January 4, 2020

FLAIR FOR DRAMA by Matt Windman

Writer Alexandra Jacobs presents a biography of Stritch that is meticulously researched, gossipy and vivid in detail.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 06:06PM
Friday, December 27, 2019

BROADWAY RECORDINGS by Matt Windman

The cast album is alive and well. Here are the highlights from the past year.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 03:24PM
Thursday, December 26, 2019

FANTASY AND WONDER by Matt Windman

Rather than narrative, expect short comedy routines and striking visual imagery that awakens your inner child.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 07:42PM
Thursday, November 21, 2019

WISHFUL SINCERITY by Matt Windman

The Queen jukebox musical took over the Garden for four fun performances.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 04:18PM
Monday, November 11, 2019

SAVING GRACE by Matt Windman

Adrienne Warren is extraordinary in a rather ordinary jukebox musical.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 09:06PM
Monday, November 4, 2019

FLASH OVER FUNDAMENTALS by Matt Windman

All the ingredients for this musical looked promising, but the result is underwhelming.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 10:48PM
Tuesday, September 17, 2019

OMISSIONS RECTIFIED by Matt Windman

Jaclyn Backhaus comedy rewrites scenes from history with a focus on women who were overshadowed by men.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 01:12AM
Thursday, August 22, 2019

FIFTY YEARS OF FIDDLER by Matt Windman

This documentary details Fiddler on the Roof s origins, recent revivals and continued cultural relevance.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 09:33PM
Wednesday, July 17, 2019

REACTIONARY CULTURE by Matt Windman

Chris Urch s gripping new drama is inspired by real events in Uganda in which gays were outed in a local newspaper.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 11:48PM
Saturday, June 29, 2019

THE BRIDE WORE BLACK by Matt Windman

The Mint Theatre Company outdoes itself with this production of Micheál Mac Liammóir ’s little-known 1948 Irish drama.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 02:18AM
Friday, June 28, 2019

BLUSHING BRIDE by Matt Windman

The Mint Theatre Company outdoes itself with this production of Micheál Mac Liammóir ’s little-known 1948 Irish drama.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 08:24PM
Tuesday, June 18, 2019

COMEDY OF MANNERS by Matt Windman

With two versions playing on alternating nights, the gender-reversed version is not just entertaining but surprisingly fitting and enlightening.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 10:54PM
Tuesday, June 4, 2019

MAKING IT HER OWN by Matt Windman

Kate Hamill takes liberties in adapting this classic work, to mixed results.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 09:24PM
Saturday, May 11, 2019

EASTER RISING by Matt Windman

The Irish Rep presents the final piece of its ambitious Sean O’Casey Season.

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Monday, April 29, 2019

GOOD THING GONE by Matt Windman

This scaled-down version is at times underpowered, but on the whole it is effective, smart and emotional.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 08:48PM

PYRAMID SCHEME by Matt Windman

Unfortunately, this low-key production about Bernie Madoff is more interested in debating morality than providing engaging drama.

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STRANGER AT THE DOOR by Matt Windman

The Irish Rep keeps it going strong with part two of Sean O’Casey’s Dublin Trilogy.

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STATE OF THE UNION by Matt Windman

John Doyle s show-within-a-show approach is successful in some aspects and less so in others.

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NOWHERE IN PARTICULAR by Matt Windman

The action sequences fail to make up for what is a mostly dull production.

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Saturday, February 16, 2019

MISTAKEN IDENTITY by Matt Windman

Mistaken identity turns tragic in Sean O’Casey s rarely seen 1923 comic drama.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 07:04PM
Wednesday, February 6, 2019

WONDERFUL AS EVER by Matt Windman

Laura Benanti s performance should silence any critics who say she s too old for the lead role.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 05:06PM
Wednesday, January 9, 2019

TITANS OF THEIR TIME by Matt Windman

Todd S. Purim s engrossing book outlines all the ways that Rodgers and Hammerstein forever changed musical theater.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 02:03PM
Friday, December 28, 2018

PROVOCATIVE TRAUMA by Matt Windman

Jeremy O. Harris experimental play is sure to make many people uncomfortable, as intended.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 06:36PM
Saturday, December 1, 2018

BUDDING ROMANCES by Matt Windman

Two one-acts by Brian Friel get a welcome revival, though the chemistry between the two leads leaves something to be desired.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 07:18PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime