Hadestown Tops Outer Critics Award Winners by Lauren Yarger

Amber Gray and the Broadway cast of Hadestown credit Matthew Murphy Outer Critics Circle 2018-2019 Awards Winners are in bold with * OUTSTANDING NEW BROADWAY PLAY *The Ferryman Ink Networ…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 7:32am on May 13, 2019[SHARE]

Broadway Theater Review: Hadestown by Lauren Yarger

Amber Gray and the Broadway cast of Hadestown credit Matthew Murphy Commentary here:http://www.audreyrusso.com/Lauren_Yarger_0519_intro.mp3HadestownBook, Music and Lyrics by Anaïs Mitche…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 3:17pm on May 7, 2019[SHARE]

Broadway Theater Review: Tootsie by Lauren Yarger

Commentary here:http://www.audreyrusso.com/Lauren_Yarger_0519_intro.mp3 TootsieMusic and Lyrics by David YazbekBook by Robert HornChoreographed by Denis JonesDirected by Scott EllisTOOTSIE …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 3:02pm on May 7, 2019[SHARE]

Tony Award Nominations Are In by Lauren Yarger

Amber Gray and the Broadway cast of Hadestown. Photo:Matthew Murphy The company of The Ferryman. Photo: Joan Marcus Nominations for the 2019 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards®Presen…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 9:47am on April 30, 2019[SHARE]

Drama Desk Nominations Are In by Lauren Yarger

2019 DRAMA DESK NOMINATIONS: Outstanding Play Fairview, by Jackie Sibblies Drury, Soho Rep The Ferryman, by Jez Butterworth Lewiston/Clarkston, by Samuel D. Hunter, Rattlestick Playwr…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 1:29pm on April 25, 2019[SHARE]

O'Neill Center Announces Summer Season by Lauren Yarger

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center announced today the 2019 summer season of plays, musicals, and other works in development at theNational Music Theater Conference, National Playwri…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 12:06pm on April 25, 2019[SHARE]

Outer Critics Nominations Announced by Lauren Yarger

Outer Critics Circle 2018-2019 Award Nominations OUTSTANDING NEW BROADWAY PLAY The Ferryman Ink Network To Kill a Mockingbird What the Constitution Means to Me OUTSTANDING NEW BROADWAY MUS…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 2:05pm on April 23, 2019[SHARE]

New Jersey Review: Benny and Joon by Lauren Yarger

Bryce Pinkham, Photo: Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade Benny and JoonBy Kirsten Guenther, based on the film written by Barry Berman and Leslie McNeil.Music by Nolan Gasser Lyrics by Mindi Dick…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 6:25am on April 17, 2019[SHARE]

Off-Broadway Review: All Our Children by Lauren Yarger

John Glover, Karl Kenzler and Sam Lila. Photo: Maria-Baranova All Our ChildrenBy Stephen UnwinDirected by Ethan McSweeny  Sheen Center, through May 12 By Lauren Yarger What's It All Abou…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 5:21am on April 17, 2019[SHARE]

Broadway Theater Review: To Kill a Mockingbird by Lauren Yarger

LaTanya Richardson Jackson and-Jeff Daniels. Photo: Julieta-Cervantes To Kill a MockingbirdBy Aaron Sorkin, adapted from the novel by Harper Lee Directed by Bartlett Sher Shubert Theatre…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 4:19am on April 17, 2019[SHARE]

Off-Broadway Review: Fiddler on the Roof (in Yiddish) TOP PICK by Lauren Yarger

The cast of Fiddler in Yiddish. Photo: Matthew Murphy Fiddler on the Roof (in Yiddish)Music by Jerry BockLyrics by Sheldon HarnickBook by Joseph Stein, based on stories by Sholem AleichemY…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 4:01am on April 17, 2019[SHARE]

Off-Broadway Theater Review: The Other Josh Cohen by Lauren Yarger

David Rossmer and Steve Rosen. Photo:  Caitlin McNaney The Other Josh Cohen Book, Music and Lyrics by David Rossmer and Steve Rosen Directed by Hunter Foster Westside Theatre Throug…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 2:08pm on March 11, 2019[SHARE]

Book Reviews Coming -- and Some Awards by Lauren Yarger

The National Book Critics Circle (I am a proud member) will announce winners of its 2019 awards at a ceremony March 14 at The New School in New York City. The ceremony at 6:30 pm is free.…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 11:35am on February 26, 2019[SHARE]

Off-Broadway Theater Reviews: The Convent, God Shows Up, A Man for All Seasons by Lauren Yarger

By Lauren YargerA trinity of Off-Broadway plays puts God and faith center stage:Amy Berryman, Samantha Soule and Wendy vanden Heuvel. Photo: Ahron R. Foster(L-R) AThe ConventBy Jessica …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 11:48am on February 14, 2019[SHARE]

Off-Broadway Review: A Number and 'Night Mother by Lauren Yarger

Carla Brandberg and Erin Cronican in 'Night Mother. Photo by Russ Rowland.Brandon Walker and Michael Stephen Clay in A Number. Photo by Russ RowlandA Number By Caryl ChurchillDirec…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 2:58pm on January 17, 2019[SHARE]

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Williston by Lauren Yarger

Kate Grimes and Robert LuPone. Photo: Jeremy DanielWillistonBy Adam SeidelDirected by Valentina FrattiMiranda Theatre CompanyThrough Nov. 10By Lauren YargerSomething's not quite right in the…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 9:20am on November 8, 2018[SHARE]

Broadway Theater Review: The Waverly Gallery -- TOP PICK by Lauren Yarger

Lucas Hedges, Elaine May, Joan Allen, David Cromer, Michael Cera. Photo: Brigitte LacombeThe Waverly GalleryBy Kenneth LonerganDirected by Lila NeugebauerGolden TheatreBy Lauren YargerThe Wa…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:38am on November 1, 2018[SHARE]

Broadway Theater Review: The Ferryman by Lauren Yarger

The company. Photo: Joan MarcusThe FerrymanCredit: © 2018 Joan MarThe FerrymanBy Jez ButterworthDirected by Sam Mendes.Bernard B. Jacobs TheatreBy Lauren YargerIt's 1981 in Northern …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 9:30am on November 1, 2018[SHARE]

New Victory Theatre Will Present Stage Version of Sendak's 'Where the Wild Things Are' by Lauren Yarger

The Maurice Sendak Foundation announced that it has commissioned the first major and only full-length stage play adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are. This stage adaptation foll…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 8:07am on September 24, 2018[SHARE]

New York City Children's Theater Announces 22nd Season by Lauren Yarger

In its 22nd season, New York City Children's Theater (NYCCT) will premiere three theater productions for families that celebrate the power of imaginationJoin NYCCT for three original, entert…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 2:09pm on September 7, 2018[SHARE]

NY Theater Review: The Peculiar Patriot TOP PICK by Lauren Yarger

Liza Jessie Peterson. Photo: Garlia C. Jones-LyThe Peculiar PatriotWritten and performed by Liza Jessie PetersonDirected by Talvin WilksNational Black TheatreThrough July 29By Lauren YargerW…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:39am on July 20, 2018[SHARE]

If You're Feeling Desperate, Be Kind by Lauren Yarger

By Lauren YargerComposer David Friedman is part of the Desperate Measures team making people laugh at Shakespeare over at New World Stages. Winner of the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Outs…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:31am on July 20, 2018[SHARE]

Harry Potter, Spongebob, Admissions, Desperate Measures Win Top Drama Desk Categories by Lauren Yarger

Photo: Matthew Murray2018 DRAMA DESK AWARDS Outstanding Play**Admissions, by Joshua Harmon, Lincoln Center TheaterMary Jane, by Amy Herzog, New York Theatre WorkshopMiles…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 2:27pm on June 7, 2018[SHARE]

Harry Potter, Spongebob, Admissions, Desperate Measures Take Top Outer Critics Awards by Lauren Yarger

At the Lyric Theatre. Photo: Lauren YargerDesperate Measures at the York. Photo: Carol RoseggJessica Hecht, Andrew Garman, and Ben Edelman Photo: Jeremy DanielBroadway stars Jenn Colell…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 6:19am on May 7, 2018[SHARE]

Broadway Theater Review: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts 1 and 2 TOP PICK by Lauren Yarger

Noma Dumezweni, Susan Heyward, Paul Thornley, Olivia Bond, Ben Wheelwright, Jamie Parker, Poppy Miller, Sam Clemmett . Photo: Manuel Harlan Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, P…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 5:33pm on May 2, 2018[SHARE]