Friday, January 2, 2026
Happy Holidays and welcome winter!
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Moon River
Kang Tae-oh and Kim Se-jeong really elevate this material which walks a fine line between comedic body-swapping and serious pa…
SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 08:29PMSunday, December 14, 2025
Happy Holidays
I only saw about 25 K-dramas this year that I wrote about. And I'm not really sure 10 were worth mentioning. So many shows failed in their second half of the season includin…
SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 04:17PMI took a little pause in drama watching in November for a big trip to Spain for my birthday.
It had been a WHILE since I had traveled to Europe. I started off in Barcelona with a focus on…
SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 03:51PMThursday, October 30, 2025
Bess Wohl's play about second-wave feminism remains as powerful and gratifying as it moves to Broadway. Nicole Serratore reviews.
The post Review: Liberation at James Earl Jones Theatre app…
SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 08:58AMSunday, October 26, 2025
Jungkook
The same spot, Me (not pictured)
Had a fun month with a quick Are You Sure-themed trip to Connecticut. Glamping a la Jimin and Jungkook with less diarrhea but a spider bite. Stl…
SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 06:16PMTuesday, September 30, 2025
A difficult, unsympathetic leading character makes this dark play about The Troubles a challenging journey. Nicole Serratore reviews.
The post Review: The Honey Trap at Irish Repertory Thea…
SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 10:13AMSunday, September 28, 2025
I was on a retro Son Ye-jin kick this month. Enjoy these wacky Hallyu wave throwbacks.
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Summer Scent
The famout 1970s weepie Love Story made popular the phrase, "Love means nev…
SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 06:23PMSunday, September 14, 2025
It's hard to look away from Ibsen's shattering tragicomedy. Nicole Serratore reviews.
The post Review: The Wild Duck at TFANA appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NYC.
SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 07:11PMSunday, August 24, 2025
First Night With the Duke briefly embracing the silly novel aesthetic
I was so fidgety and unhappy with dramas this summer that I hardly have notes on any of them. So bear with me this mont…
SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 02:19PMTuesday, August 5, 2025
Morgan Bassichis's one-person show is a disjointed exploration of the late comedian Frank Maya's work. Nicole Serratore reviews.
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SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 12:03AMSunday, July 6, 2025
Reunited.
All seven members of BTS returned from the military this month. We finally got to peep Min Yoongi at J-Hope's concert and then see his full FACE upon the first OT7 live announcing…
SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 07:51PMSaturday, July 5, 2025
An interactive reflection on the life of an artist with audience participation. Nicole Serratore reviews.
The post Review: Out of Order at East Village Basement appeared first on Exeunt Mag…
SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 01:21PMWednesday, June 25, 2025
A funny, spirited play with joyfully ridiculous songs that delivers a deep undercurrent of truth. Nicole Serratore reviews.
The post Review: Cold War Choir Practice at Clubbed Thumb appear…
SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 09:39PMSunday, June 15, 2025
Saw Stray Kids in concert in LA. Had so much fun.
Yet another busy couple of months so I am combining what I saw over two months. And I don't have time to write about The Haunted Palace (…
SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 06:39PMSunday, May 25, 2025
Delicate performances, including a star turn from Midori Francis, elevate this obvious play. Nicole Serratore reviews.
The post Review: Bus Stop at Classic Stage Company appeared first on E…
SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 03:46PMSunday, May 4, 2025
All these princes need therapy.
Life got away from me with concerts, surgery, and a busy work project. Saw J-Hope's solo show, Hwasa's world tour, and got very buried in my job.
But the…
SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 10:03PMSunday, April 6, 2025
Sarah Snook delivers a marathon performance in this screen-centric production.
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SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 05:39PMFriday, April 4, 2025
This new play works best as a snappy, historical triumph with a strong ensemble rather than commentary on today. Nicole Serratore reviews.
The post Review: Good Night and Good Luck at Wint…
SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 12:05AMMonday, March 10, 2025
Mark O'Rowe's sharp adaptation and Lily Rabe's caustic performance enhance this intimate production. Nicole Serratore reviews.
The post Review: Ghosts at Lincoln Center Theater appeared fir…
SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 10:55PMSaturday, February 22, 2025
Treesplaining and griefsplaining dominate this overly literal new musical. Nicole Serratore reviews.
The post Review: Redwood at Nederlander Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NYC.
SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 12:53PMMonday, February 17, 2025
Happy New Year!
A belated New Year's greeting as my December-January shows took a while to wrap-up. Praying the terrible drama drought of 2024 comes to an end soon! *************
Ch…
SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 04:41PMWednesday, February 12, 2025
A fascinating slice of history from a volatile era but the play's structure and focus undermines some of its power. Nicole Serratore reviews.
The post Review: My Man Kono at ART/NY Theater…
SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 11:56PMSunday, February 2, 2025
Sanaz Toossi's heartbreaking play is about the way language can fracture and separate us from ourselves. Nicole Serratore reviews.
The post Review: English at Todd Haimes Theatre appeared f…
SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 12:56PMWednesday, January 1, 2025
Closing out a weak year of dramas...with dramas that started out promising or offer some good performances in less than stellar material.
Praying 2025 breaks the drama drought!*********…
SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 05:41PMSunday, December 15, 2024
Happy Holidays
I decided to do a Top 10 list based on what I saw this year (though they may have been released in another year).
I really found it a rough year for dramas. A lot of thes…
SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 07:01PMWednesday, December 11, 2024
A funny and fascinating journey through a moment of Puerto Rican history. Nicole Serratore reviews.
The post the beautiful land i seek (la linda tierra que busco yo) at Pregones PRTT appear…
SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 09:05PMSunday, December 1, 2024
Happy to report on one new series that is a real big step forward and will make you cry.
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Love in the Big City
Love in the Big City really changes the landscape for gay repr…
SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 03:45PMSunday, November 24, 2024
A music-driven autobiographical show where moments are stronger than the whole. Nicole Serratore reviews.
The post Review: This is My Favorite Song at Playwrights Horizons appeared first on…
SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 04:32PMTuesday, November 19, 2024
This satire on white privilege and toxic masculinity largely misses its mark. Nicole Serratore reviews.
The post Shit. Meet. Fan. at MCC Theater appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NYC.
SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 09:19AMMonday, October 14, 2024
Classic
I feel like my drama slump kind of continues. SIGH. There have a been a slew of recent romance dramas but they all started to blur together.
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Love Next Door
I could n…
SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 01:11PMTuesday, October 1, 2024
David Henry Hwang's satire is messy but biting with big ideas and issues worth talking about. Nicole Serratore reviews.
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SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 09:45PM 
