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Friday, May 1, 2026

The Lost Boys by Samuel L. Leiter

Despite the revisions—1980s’ Republicans become a dull running joke—"The Lost Boys" is, like its source, a banal, comic‑book‑level depiction of family dysfunction and B‑movie vam…

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Thursday, April 23, 2026

Fallen Angels by Samuel L. Leiter

It’s therefore a delight to see two such skilled actresses as Byrne and O’Hara, both using ultra-posh accents, willing to play against their striking beauty to get laughs, demonstrating …

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Monday, April 20, 2026

Death of a Salesman by Samuel L. Leiter

As you may have read, a lot of critics are saying that “attention must be paid” to the sixth Broadway revival of "Death of a Salesman," Arthur Miller’s 1949 “tragedy of the common ma…

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Friday, April 10, 2026

Becky Shaw by Samuel L. Leiter

Gionfriddo's play, which runs nearly two and a half hours, is directed with finely calibrated control by Trip Cullman. It's a tart, unsettling, and often wickedly funny examination of the em…

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Friday, March 27, 2026

Giant by Samuel L. Leiter

It doesn't matter that this debate never took place because, aside from an overly contrived moment regarding Jessie's copy of Dahl's review, it's plausible enough to believe in, and it makes…

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Sunday, November 23, 2025

Chess by Samuel L. Leiter

Strong's book belies his name, its overlong (two hours, 40 minute) narrative, with all its scheming realpolitik, being more formulaic than authentic. Its points about the individual vs. the …

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Sunday, November 16, 2025

Little Bear Ridge Road by Samuel L. Leiter

However, like its characters in their narrow world, the play itself"which premiered last year at Chicago's dynamic Steppenwolf Theatre"seems small and isolated on a Broadway stage, even at t…

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Thursday, July 16, 2015

Review of RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL by Samuel L. Leiter

If you're looking for a brassy, over-the-top, laugh-filled, show biz-spoofing musical that echoes the outrageousness of Charles Busch and the late Charles Ludlam at their campiest, look no f…

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