176 stories by "Tony Marinelli"
Ambition, that perilous double-edged sword, can elevate a work of art to soaring heights"or leave it flailing in the rafters, reaching desperately for resonance it cannot quite grasp. Such i…
In a sharply observed and emotionally layered turn, "Prince Faggot" brings a fresh perspective to the classic "meet the parents" trope"with a royal twist. John McCrea's George, the openly ga…
In great theater, history is not merely recounted but resurrected with breath and pulse, defiance and hope. In 'At the Barricades," the indomitable company What Will The Neighbors Say? breat…
This is not merely a delightful evening of theatre"it is a defiant, sequined middle finger to theatrical complacency. The cast, many of whom trained under the maverick George Ferencz at La M…
"The Moby Dick Blues" is nothing short of a working-class opera for the Anthropocene"equal parts "Trainspotting" and "The Perfect Storm," churning with fury, addiction, and mythic ambition. …
If "Chiaroscuro" occasionally falters under the weight of its ambition, it ultimately dazzles with its daring. Rahman has crafted a bold, theatrical puzzle box " part satire, part sermon, pa…
Orpheus' song"aching, persistent"guides him deep into the Underworld in search of his lost Eurydice. Whether or not you've encountered this myth before, Sarah Ruhl's "Eurydice" invites a new…
At an hour and 40 minutes, "Cracked Open" is an earnest but often exhausting theatrical experience. Its heart is unquestionably in the right place"tackling the vital and still-stigmatized su…
Now premiering at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre in a co-production with the MART Foundation and En Garde Arts, "Seagull: True Story" is a barbed, meta-theatrical cri de coeur from creator-…
We get evocative shadow screens, puppetry and a silent-film fantasia. Heartbeat Opera's two-hour whirlwind adaptation has everything"except an intermission. True to the company's bold, icono…
Timing, as they say, is everything in comedy"and in revolution. In "Fat Cat Killers," playwright Adam Szymkowicz delivers more than just a sharp-edged satire of corporate greed"he peels back…
Fast-forward to 2025, and City Center has once again turned to this dependable crowd-pleaser, reportedly as a last-minute substitute for Michael John LaChiusa's "The Wild Party." The choice …
That balance"between emotional vulnerability and razor-sharp humor"is what elevates "Hold Me in the Water" beyond the sea of solo shows that mine personal experience for applause. Haddad's a…
The performers inhabit a shared space that hums with latent connectivity, even in the absence of direct dialogue. Their presence to and for one another"unspoken yet palpable"forms the quiet …
Bringley, making his theatrical debut as himself, delivers a performance marked by restraint and quiet intensity. His words, drawn largely from the memoir, reveal a man of thoughtfulness and…
Before he was a Nobel laureate, before his name was canonized in the firmament of world literature, Wole Soyinka was a young playwright"barely in his mid-twenties"when he penned "The Swamp D…
The results of this updating are bold, and Andrews' intellectual ambition is undeniable. At times, his revisions might seem questionable but when the production clicks, it strikes with a thr…
In "Amm(i)gone," Mansoor masterfully delves into the delicate nuances of cultural and personal differences, exploring the connections that bind us even in our diversity. Co-directed with Lya…
"The Trojans" effortlessly blends sharp, often hilarious high-school dialogue with an inventive and evocative score, creating a musical experience that feels both contemporary and nostalgic.…
Peter Danish's "Last Call" is a 90-minute confection of speculative daydreaming, inspired by a brief meeting between two of the most legendary conductors of the last century, Herbert von Kar…
While the conversation may not always captivate, its premise"one that hinges on the unpredictability of human connection"remains intriguing. However, it's hard to ignore the tension between …
While there are plenty of laughs in "The Great Privation," we never lose sight of the fact the subject matter has roots in the history of medical exploitation. Previous mainstream pieces hav…
"Grangeville" ultimately revolves around the fragile, strained bond of brotherhood"or, more accurately, half-brotherhood"and both actors excel in capturing the tender nuances of this dynamic…
Dakin Matthews' "Henry IV" is a consistently engaging gift to the theater season. Shakespeare scholars may quibble about the extent of the cuts from "Henry IV, Part II," but the reality is t…
Foreman's dramatic structure feels like an audacious attempt to stage the tumultuous workings of the mind itself. Neurons ignite, voices both internal and external whisper, scream, and echo …
