Mr. Sher envisions a new fair lady, empowered to become all she is capable of being, unshackled from a male dominated society and free from shame and abuse. It is an important and brave inte…
It is always a pleasure to see Mr. Broderick take the stage, and it is admirable that he lends his star power to a successful off-Broadway company, but he has not taken full advantage of the…
Under Jo Bonney's fluid direction, the scenes move seamlessly from one to the other. A sliding panel (sometimes more than one) signals the scene changes allowing the action to proceed withou…
Lauren Ridloff is a joy to watch as Sarah and gives an impressive Broadway debut, sculpting words with fluid movements that float in the air, accompanied by miens of anger, joy, passion and …
This story of a mother and daughter " both who have lost their ways and their centers " find their ways to break down all the walls that have separated them in the past and start over as "li…
The new Broadway musical "Mean Girls," based on the 2004 hit movie, is sure to secure a home on the Great White Way for some time to come, as it tickles the fancy of a new generation of youn…
Under Daniel Aukin's captivating direction, the engaging cast reveals the depth of meaning and the layers of rhetorical argument in Joshua Harmon's explosively honest and intriguing script. …
Of course, if you want to dig into the story, there are life lessons to be discovered, but the real treasure that everyone will find without any effort is fun. Do yourself a favor, forget yo…
Under Trip Cullman's discerning and originative direction, the action moves carefully from scene to scene with the tension created by the unfolding conflicts of the characters driving an eng…
Under Michael Greif's exacting and precise direction, the action moves forward smoothly with clarity and determination. The cast of eighteen, many of whom play multiple roles, are uniformly …
Despite the "language" and a few questionable "choices," what could be wrong with a musical that ultimately encourages the audience members to "Take care of yourselves and each other" and fe…
Under Lila Neugebauer's capable direction, the three actors distill Edward Albee's characters with authenticity and believability. No captives are taken here in this brilliant battle for sur…
This animus is the combative "stuff" of Max Baker's "Hal & Bee," currently being presented by Stable Cable Lab Company and The New Light Theater Project at 59E59 Theaters. In this allegorica…
The deft direction by Christian Barry keeps the journey fluid, never wasting a glance or movement to communicate an emotion. Playwright Hannah Moscovitch presents a script that is clear, con…
In the new play "Amy and the Orphans," disability, dysfunction, and delusion are the contentious components that drive an anomalous family unit to a place they were not expecting to visit ca…
Occasionally, Eisa Davis's Millsap and Zach Grenier's McDowell ratchet up that rhetoric with compelling performances that briefly enliven the otherwise bland action. Whether those moments ju…
Based on the short story by Leslea Newman, the play deals with an interesting time in the history of the Gay movement but fails to provide a positive outlook or generate interest in the even…
Amidst palace intrigue and political shenanigans, the relationship between Farinelli and the King blossoms as Philippe identifies deeply with the famous maestro, comparing their "regal" iden…
Under Matthew Dunster's keen direction, the members of the cast uniformly deliver stunningly authentic performances that honor Martin McDonagh's rich, dark approach to disturbingly significa…
Under Oliver Butler's direction, the actors wrestle with the plays disparate themes (perhaps too many unresolved conflicts?) with honesty. Happy Endings, guilt, fear, catharsis " all get ban…
As the distance between Azeem and Saima widens and Azeem's reluctance to compromise his values strengthens, his life begins to spin out of control. What happens to Azeem, how he reconciles h…
Evanna Lynch finds the core of Runt's dilemma with a superior acuity. Colin Campbell captures the chilling time when playfulness can become profound commitment. Their characters are authenti…
In two thirty-five-minute acts, playwright James Inverne attempts to convince the audience that "music helped Israel find its cultural identity during its formative years." In the first shor…
John Lithgow is a joy to watch and a joy to listen to. He remains one of our finest actors on stage and on screen. His performance in his "Stories By Heart" is no exception to those expectat…
Unfortunately this party is too predictable and plays more like a simple sitcom sans substance or stability. Basically everything goes wrong. The script undermines the important relevant cor…