Ute Lemper: Brecht, Bukowski, and Broken Hearts
[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, January 14, 2017.] Ute Lemper was framed in her recent 54 Below engagement by comfort and edginess – black leather pants topped with […]
Can a Playwright Be a Critic? Eliza Bent Says Yes
[article as originally published in The Clyde Fitch Report, January 13, 2017.] It is fashionable to debate the importance of cultural criticism. The debate questions what criticism is, who is […]
Marilyn Maye Always Something Big
[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, January 6, 2017.] January in Manhattan means Marilyn Maye has brought her post New Year “by request” performances to the cozy and classy […]
Exeunt New York’s Most Memorable Shows of 2016
[I am one voice among many in this piece that asked NYC based Exeunt contributors to nominate one (or in some cases two) productions that haunted us, rather than our […]
2016: excavation review themes
After six annual marathons captured in “what Martha has seen” lists of theater and film adventuring (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016), I’ve learned a few things. I’ve learned that […]
2016: excavation review
[featured image caption: Times Square. Screen capture from opening sequence of Babes on Broadway (1941).] Public performances in calendar year 2016, live or filmed, were many and thrilling. I viewed new […]
Singing Sondheim (Unplugged) All Night
[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, December 13, 2016.] The sixtieth edition of the Sondheim Unplugged concert series, that began its monthly adventures at the beloved Don’t Tell Mama […]
Why Does a Play About the Internet Have a Realistic Set?
[article as originally published at TDF Stages, December 13, 2016.] The meaningful space of Tiny Beautiful Things. It might be about strangers communicating on the vast and anonymous internet, but […]
After Orlando: International Rapid Response Theatre
[article as originally published in Exeunt Magazine, December 12, 2016.] [Featured image caption: After Orlando reading in St. Louis, Missouri November 14, 2016. “Dance On” by Ian Rowlands. Image by […]
Ethan Lipton’s ‘The Outer Space’: Outer space, inner life
[article as originally published in Broad Street Review, December 10, 2016.] Its musical stylings draw from folk, jazz, and klezmer strains, with strong lyrics delivered in a mesmerizing deadpan by […]
“Pop!”-Up Theater Extends Venues and Audience Experiences
[Original published in The Clyde Fitch Report, November 15, 2016.] [featured image caption: A Scandal at the Table, September 24, 2016 at Hell Phone. Photo: Edward Morris.] “I wanted people to […]
Gideon Ponders Life In His Playhouse
[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, November 20, 2016.] Performer Gideon Irving claims he surfs couches as a professional house guest in exchange for his intimate performances. In fact, […]
review: Among the Dead
by Hansol Junt Directed by Ralph B. Peña Featuring Will Dagger, Julienne Hanzelka Kim, Diana Oh, Mickey Theis Ma-Yi Theater Company @ HERE (SubletSeries@HERE) 145 6th Avenue November 6, 2016 – […]
Master Harold Assumes His Place
[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, November 16, 2016.] The slightly run down tea shop setting in the current Signature revival of Athol Fugard’s “Master Harold” … and the […]
dramaturg as producer | KELLY KERWIN
[article originally published in LMDA’s newsletter New & Noteworthy Issue 2.2 November 2016. A longer version of this interview appears in The Clyde Fitch Report.] [featured image caption: A Scandal at the […]
Corinna Sowers Adler and Friends at the Appel Room
[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, November 8, 2016.] Corinna Sowers Adler is a picture of generosity in spirit, gesture, physique, instinct, and breadth of song selection. On a […]
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