Review by Betsyann Faiella My Joy Is Heavy By Abigail + Shaun Bengson Presented by New York Theatre Workshop I was a total newbie to The Bengsons, a writing/performing couple known for works…
I noticed I have been singing and humming the songs that Frank Dain gave us in his superb March 1st show at Don't Tell Mama. Â THAT is how much Frank Dain hooked me. The post Frank Dain " …
Once lift-off has been achieved there is no letup, and this cast is up to the task of doling out the story bit by bit so that we never get a chance to lost interest. Â While we never get a…
Ulster American, by David Ireland, currently playing at the Irish Repertory Theater through May 10th is one of the best plays I have seen in years. Topical, bitingly funny, and acted wit…
Calf Scramble begins as we get seated and see an American flag and a Texas State flag hanging side by side. As a pre-show playlist typically sets the tone of the show, "Our God is An Awesome…
Power, greed, the manipulation of the male ego, Shakespeare brings it all to light so magnificently. And now more than ever, this play speaks of our time, of the greed and striving for power…
Personal ethics and money clash in seeking the fountain of youth in the compelling drama Spare Parts. The post Spare Parts appeared first on The Front Row Center.
Bughouse is a sensory experience, a story of fears, fixations, and cruel imaginings that tumble from Henry Darger's (John Kelly) mind to our own visions. Darger is frantic, unhinged, present…
Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) looks at Antigone's journey of strength and brings the question forward, "What would Antigone do?" The post ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHO…
The Amazing Sex Life of Rabbits, is a bit choppy at first, finding its footing, establishing the relationships, providing exposition, but hang in there. It gets crazy crazy and well worth th…
Sean Hagerty is one of the most discerning directors and his understanding of Shakespeare makes Richard III captivating. The post Richard III appeared first on The Front Row Center.
So begins the play Body Count by writer/performer Issy Knowles. On stage is a pink bed surrounded by four cameras on stands so that her online fans can watch the main event, and offstage a s…
Dear John is delightfully unexpected. Full of playful moments and delicious surprises, it is theatricality at its best. The post DEAR JOHN appeared first on The Front Row Center.
By Tulis McCall If you play your cards right you can still get to the final performance of this run of Finding Dorothy Parker tonight at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. The production features …
Destination is a story that doesn't get a chance to be told very often populated by people we all know and love. The post Destination appeared first on The Front Row Center.
Otto & Astrid: The Stages Tour is a thunderously funny, musically brilliant, and strangely moving 70-minute masterwork that explodes like a glitter bomb in a wine-barrel basement. Berlin…
There's a possibility that you can get your admission price back at Burnout Paradise. But I guarantee you will be pulling, cheering, helping, everything in your power to not make that happen…
Co-written by two-time Grammy nominee Dru DeCaro and Carey Renee Sharpe--who also stars as Valerie--BLOOD/LOVE, immerses us in the world where vampires thrive, party, dance, and struggle thr…
The Orchestra Now under Leon Botstein continues to enchant and enlighten with immersive concerts that unite visual art and orchestral mastery. Their 2025"2026 season promises more r…
What is constant throughout the evening in all the scenarios is the poetry of life with its risks and fears, its love and anger, its preciousness. Life is like beginning a sentence, you neve…
The American Classical Orchestra's Healing Bach at the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer delivered restorative brilliance: period-instrument clarity, exceptional soloists, and Thomas Crawford's v…
Stardust: From Tin Pan Alley to Broadway is a radiant, richly intelligent celebration of America's greatest musical heritage. Kathleen Marshall's brilliant direction fuses history, humor, an…
those experiences in the theater/music world you applaud yourself for seeing. This is Holy water for your soul! Jesse soars through this incredible rock story reminding us we never know what…
In my latest run to the Chain Theatre I was able to catch Program #1 in the 3rd floor venue showcasing three plays: The Fusion Experiment by John Arthur Long, Shit Kickers by Lyle Kessler, a…
Marcel on theTrain is not merely a dramatic theatrical production; it is a haunting and real space: an ever-relevant piece of history transformed into a beautiful memory. And that's the sing…