'The Christians' turns theological debate into suspenseful play by Elisabeth Vincentelli

“The Christians” is a white-knuckled drama about . . . a theological battle. But there are no clear winners or losers in Lucas Hnath's deeply affecting new play. Th…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:01pm on September 17, 2015☆⚑

'Judy' is a stale futuristic tale by Elisabeth Vincentelli

“Judy” takes place in 2040, but nobody's teleporting anywhere. Things look just as they do now, except that the Internet has been replaced by something called the System. When yo…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 4:44pm on September 16, 2015☆⚑

It's time to cancel 'Dancing With the Stars' by Elisabeth Vincentelli

If "American Idol" can end, so should "Dancing With the Stars." As the show turns 21 " seasons, that is " it can at least have a legal drink before...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 3:11pm on September 14, 2015☆⚑

Richard Maxwell makes a passionate love triangle deadpan-dry in 'Isolde' by Elisabeth Vincentelli

You may not have heard of him " actually, you probably haven't heard of him " but in certain circles, Richard Maxwell is a demigod. Fans of experimental theater go...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 6:00am on September 14, 2015☆⚑

Tennessee Williams short stories succeed on stage in 'Desire' by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Tormented sexual identity, flamboyance, self-destruction, Southern accents: sounds like something by Tennessee Williams. Well, you're half-right. The new off-Broadway show "Desire" consists …

SOURCE: The New York Post at 8:22pm on September 10, 2015☆⚑

Drag queens revive a bar in feel-good comedy 'The Legend of Georgia McBride' by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Shades of "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" and "The Birdcage," plus a dash of "Tootsie": "The Legend of Georgia McBride" is a throwback to the feel-good drag-queen...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 1:55pm on September 10, 2015☆⚑

Thank God 'Mamma Mia!' is finally leaving Broadway by Elisabeth Vincentelli

After nearly 14 years on Broadway, "Mamma Mia!" is closing on Saturday. To which I say: Good riddance. Don't get me wrong, I love ABBA. I've written two books about...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 3:14pm on September 9, 2015☆⚑

Wes Craven redefined horror not once but three times by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Most directors dream of coming up with one game-changing movie. Wes Craven, who died on Sunday of brain cancer, at 76, redefined horror not once but three times. After early,...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 4:34pm on August 31, 2015☆⚑

An idiot's guide to the US Open by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Did you know that the US Open is the largest annual international sporting event in terms of attendance? Well, it is, and it takes place right here in NYC "...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 6:00am on August 29, 2015☆⚑

'A Delicate Ship' is a competent love triangle, but overprocessed and tasteless by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Brooklyn playwright Anna Ziegler's star is on the rise, especially now that Nicole Kidman's about to make her stage comeback in one of Ziegler's pieces, "Photograph 51," in London. Let's...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 7:16pm on August 28, 2015☆⚑

'Whorl Inside a Loop' scores extra laughs thanks to stellar the cast by Elisabeth Vincentelli

As fine and funny as "Whorl Inside a Loop" often is, the best thing about it is its cast " there hasn't been such a dynamite ensemble of African-American actors...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:10pm on August 27, 2015☆⚑

Ken Urban's 'Sense of an Ending' is repetitively dull by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Ken Urban's 2014 sex drama, "The Correspondent," was jaw-droppingly bad. By comparison, his new one, "Sense of an Ending," is merely dull. Truth and lies, revenge and forgiveness form an...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 5:44pm on August 26, 2015☆⚑

New play 'Love & Money' is padded and full of plot holes by Elisabeth Vincentelli

“Love & Money” runs just 85 minutes and still seems padded. The latest by A.R. Gurney " whose "Sylvia" is being revived on Broadway this fall " is a trifle...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 4:27pm on August 25, 2015☆⚑

'Fear the Walking Dead' characters strike familiar chord by Elisabeth Vincentelli

You don't have to watch "The Walking Dead" to follow its new companion series, "Fear the Walking Dead," which premiered Sunday night. The two AMC shows are set in the...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 1:17am on August 25, 2015☆⚑

'Fear of the Walking Dead' star isn't afraid of dying " yet by Elisabeth Vincentelli

“The Walking Dead" was a ratings juggernaut, but at least one of the stars of its new spinoff, "Fear the Walking Dead," isn't worried about repeating the first series' success....

SOURCE: The New York Post at 3:59pm on August 22, 2015☆⚑

It's physically impossible to leave new play 'Mercury Fur' early by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The characters of "Mercury Fur" are trapped in a bombed-out dystopian hellhole. They have no escape. Neither do the audience members: The seating has been rearranged so it's almost impossibl…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 5:18pm on August 21, 2015☆⚑

Chilina Kennedy's a fine Carole King " though the songs still sell 'Beautiful' by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Jessie Mueller may have earned glorious reviews and a Tony for her performance in "Beautiful," but it's not remotely surprising that the show has been purring along just fine since...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 5:13pm on August 21, 2015☆⚑

Carly Rae Jepsen proves she isn't a one-hit wonder and more new music by Elisabeth Vincentelli

From a sweet-toothed Canadian hit-maker to a satanic Swedish band and a precocious Oregonian teenager, pop comes in many flavors this week. Carly Rae Jepsen "Making the Most of the...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 7:33pm on August 20, 2015☆⚑

'Walking Dead' prequel is creepily suspenseful by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Here’s the big reveal about "Fear the Walking Dead": Those weird lurching figures are zombies! Don't bother screaming about spoilers " we know this juicy little nugget even before the.…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 12:01am on August 20, 2015☆⚑

'Informed Consent' pits science against beliefs by Elisabeth Vincentelli

There’s a big battle in "Informed Consent," and it's an oldie but goodie: science vs. beliefs. Nothing new under the sun here, but Deborah Zoe Laufer's play trots along at...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:01pm on August 18, 2015☆⚑

Taye Diggs is a drag in 'Hedwig & the Angry Inch' " and not the good kind by Elisabeth Vincentelli

“Nothing is wrong with your eyesight: The bitch is black." Yep, that's Taye Diggs bantering in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" on Broadway. It's a special musical indeed where the...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 6:38pm on August 17, 2015☆⚑

This Swede will be a bigger hit maker than Lennon by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Max Martin is closing in on John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Don't get your panties in a knot, purists: We're talking charts here. The Weeknd's "Can't Feel My Face" has...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 4:52pm on August 17, 2015☆⚑

A singalong 'Annie' tour, and other NYC walks off the beaten path by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The best way to know a city is by foot. Outfits like Big Onion have their place, especially for out-of-towners looking for the basics, but locals and more adventurous visitors...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 7:00am on August 17, 2015☆⚑

A musical based on TV's 'Dexter' and other promising shows at the Fringe by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Every August, the FringeNYC Festival takes over downtown with an overwhelming number of shows " 200 of them this year " spread over a whopping 16 venues. And while there've...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 8:21pm on August 12, 2015☆⚑

Annie Baker finally delivers on her promise with fantastical 'John' by Elisabeth Vincentelli

If you're looking for easy answers, "John" will keep you busy. So it seemed, after a recent preview, when a bus full of theatergoers animatedly debated the meaning of what...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:39pm on August 11, 2015☆⚑