Hamilton: A Critics’ Dialogue
[I am one voice among many in this article originally published by “Exeunt Staff” in Exeunt Magazine, October 31, 2016. All New York production photos by Joan Marcus.] Overwhelming levels […]
Lainie Kazan Acts Through Her Cold
[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, October 20, 2016.] Lainie Kazan has a cold, we soon realize. Raspy vocal quality, tetchy intonation, and without the big sound and wild […]
Theater Critic Frank Rizzo Balances Head and Heart
[article as originally published in The Clyde Fitch Report, October 20, 2016.] It is fashionable to debate the importance of cultural criticism. This debate questions what criticism is, further questions […]
LMDA Regional Spotlight: Mark Bly and Heather Helinsky in New York
[article originally published in LMDA’s monthly newsletter New & Noteworthy Issue 2.1 October 2016.] Two leading names in U.S. dramaturgy from two different generations – LMDA founder Mark Bly and established […]
Review: The Clearing
[article as originally published in Exeunt Magazine, October 15, 2016.] [featured image caption: A modernist gloss on Irish history. Photo: Carol Rosegg.] 59E59 THEATERS ⋄ 6TH – 23RD OCTOBER 2016 Concept […]
Chris Gethard Shows the Funny Side of Depression
[Original published in Theater Pizzazz, October 13, 2016.] Chris Gethard’s solo play about depression, his long-term relationship with his odd-ball therapist Barbara, vivid experiences with a range of mind-altering substances, […]
Semicolon Theatre Offers Young Artists a Stage
[article as originally published in The Clyde Fitch Report, October 11, 2016.] It’s a great privilege to be present at the beginning of a long term personal and professional relationship. […]
Review: Holiday Inn at Studio 54
[article as originally published in Exeunt Magazine, October 9, 2016.] Shaking the blues away at Christmas at the Holiday Inn There’s a moment deep in the first act of Holiday […]
Deconstructing The Black Crook at Abrons Arts Center
[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, October 4, 2016.] Repossession, privileged history, origin story, or folderol? An audience member at The Black Crook: An Original, Magical, and Spectacular Musical […]
Julie Halston Reads Her Life
[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, September 17, 2016.] “Sit back, relax, Mama’s gonna read.” The lanky instantly recognizable and inviting presence of Julie Halston, described as “a cross […]
review: The Birds
by Conor McPherson Based on the short story by Daphne du Maurier Directed by Stefan Dzeparoski Featuring Antoinette LaVecchia, Tony Naumovski, Mia Hutchinson-Shaw BirdLand Theatre + 1st Irish @ 59E59 Theaters, 59 East 59th Street […]
Feminist Theater Critic Jill Dolan Faces the World
[Original published in The Clyde Fitch Report, September 16, 2016.] It is fashionable to debate the importance of cultural criticism. For better or for worse, this debate questions what criticism […]
review: Blossom
Written and directed by Spencer Lott Featuring Jamie Agnello, Chelsea Fryer, Sam Jay Gold, Robert M. Stevenson, Rowan Magee Dixon Place 161A Chrystie Street September 9, 2016 – September 24, 2016 Worlds unfold […]
review: Edwin, The Story of Edwin Booth
Music by Marianna Rosett Book and Lyrics by Eric Swanson Directed by Christopher Scott Featuring Dana Watkins, Patricia Noonan, Deanne Lorette Great Circle Productions @ Theatre at St. Clement’s 423 West 46th Street September 4, […]
Natalie Douglas and Two Stevies
[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, September 12, 2016.] [featured image caption: [L-R] Natalie Douglas and music director Brian Nash. Image by Kevin Alvey.] Natalie Douglas, a New York cabaret […]
Stretching the Canvas in Ethan Lipton’s Tumacho
[article originally published in HowlRound, September 6, 2016.] Playwright and lyricist Ethan Lipton creates fun theatrical worlds and lyric-driven music about socially-relevant topics. In Red Handed Otter, for example, produced by The […]
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