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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Blown Away! A Review of “tick, tick…BOOM!” at Boho Theatre by Tristan Bruns

The work is a semi-autobiographical account of the life of its creator, Jonathan Larson, set between two major life events, the flop of his 1984 show “Superbia” and the success of his po…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Marching On: A Review of “Little Women” at First Folio Theatre by Tristan Bruns

Although performed often as a play, the ostensible equality of women to men in modern-day society justifies every recurrence.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Morals vs. Monstrosities: A Review of Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins at Strawdog Theatre Company by Tristan Bruns

This is a tale of Hershel of Ostropol and his battle against supernatural demons. But, it's a fun, energetic show fit for the whole family.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, December 15, 2022

“A Little Too Familiar”: A Review of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” at Theo Ubique by Tristan Bruns

Politicians and prostitutes collide and expect to see references to line dance, praise dance, honky-tonk high-kicking, Broadway classics (in-the-trenches) and tap dancing.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, December 14, 2022

As American as Buh-Bah Sok-Moin: A Review of “Bald Sisters” at Steppenwolf Theatre by Tristan Bruns

Set in a mundane suburban middle-class home in Texas, the focus is around two sisters, who are, as the title suggests, both bald, but for very different reasons.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, December 8, 2022

The Gold Standard: A Review of “The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes—The Obligatory Holiday Show” at Hell in a Handbag by Tristan Bruns

What makes this show a roaring good time is the high level of detail put into the characterizations of each Girl, each actor has crafted their Girl to perfection.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, December 1, 2022

Courage, Brothers: A Review of “The Island” at Court Theatre by Tristan Bruns

Actors John Kani and Winston Ntshona were inspiration for the two prisoners serving decade-long sentences, arrested for performing radical works to interracial audiences during Apartheid.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, November 17, 2022

Though It May Hurt…: A Review of The Artistic Home’s “Malapert Love” by Tristan Bruns

An original play written in the Elizabethan style…a marriage of Shakespearean tropes with a modern twist, creating something “entirely fresh, and unapologetically non-conforming.”

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Ghosts and Fabulations: A Review of Aguijón Theater’s Cintas de Seda by Tristan Bruns

Although separated by two centuries, the great minds of the artist Frida Kahlo and scholar and poet Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz get a chance to meet.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Monday, October 10, 2022

Sugar and Schadenfreude: A Review of Private Lives at Raven Theatre by Tristan Bruns

This reimagining of Noël Coward’s classic comedy of manners will have you rooting for scoundrels and cheering on charlatans.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM

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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
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre