324 stories by "Linda"
If you don't know the name Michael Mitnick yet, you probably will soon. His musical Fly by Night (co-written with Will Connolly and Kim Rosenstock) will get its New York premi…
Well, summer is unofficially over, but that means the fall Broadway season is almost here. One of the new plays this season is Rupert Holmes' adaptation of John Grisham's novel A Time T…
Hey all. I know you enjoy contests, so I wanted to let you know that my friends at Seasons of Savings are running a contest every Wednesday for the run of the program. It's called Win it Wed…
If you're reading this blog, you're probably a Sondheim fan. (If not, why are you reading a theater blog? Did you think it was a science blog? If so, I apologize). Anyway, this Monday, Augus…
I feel like Rati Gupta and I could be friends. She speaks in references to '90s teen movies, a language I am fluent in. And even if you aren't familiar with the films, while watching her sho…
One of the nice things about the Fringe Festival listings is that it includes run times. I think I speak for many when I say I'm more willing to take a chance on a show if it's not…
Romeo and Juliet is coming back to Broadway for the first time since 1986 and I'm giving away a pair of tickets. The star-crossed lovers will be played by Orlando Bloom of Pirates of the Car…
You can probably figure out if Forever Tango is for you based on the title. If you like tango, then you will enjoy yourself. If you don't, you probably wouldn't want to sit through…
Did you spend fourth of July weekend with your family? What better way to recover than seeing a play about someone else's family? I have a pair of tickets to see Unbroken Circle by James Wes…
It's no wonder that Dana Boll wanted to write a play about her grandparents' experiences during the Holocaust. Their story, like so many, is an inspiring and moving one. Bella and Raymond we…
Photo credit: Carol RoseggPotted Potter, a Harry Potter parody in which all 7 books are performed in 70 minutes, is back at the Little Shubert Theatre for the second summer in a row. Full di…
It seems like we're still recovering from last Broadway season, but it's almost time for the 2013-2014 season. First up is a ten-week engagement of Forever Tango at the Walter Kerr Theatre. …
Back by popular demand, Dave (@NineDaves) and I have teamed up to bring you our take on what's keepin' it real and what's faking it each week on SMASH. Follow the 'caps here or on …
Back by popular demand, Dave (@NineDaves) and I have teamed up to bring you our take on what's keepin' it real and what's faking it each week on SMASH. Follow the 'caps here or on …
In the move from Manhattan Theatre Club's Studio at Stage II to the Union Square Theatre, Murder Ballad has a larger performance space, lost Karen Olivo, and gained Caissie Levy, but the sho…
Back by popular demand, Dave (@NineDaves) and I have teamed up to bring you our take on what's keepin' it real and what's faking it each week on SMASH. Follow the 'caps here or on …
Photo credit: Monique CarboniBunty Berman Presents... is a great idea in theory--a musical about 1950s Bollywood presented in Hollywood Golden Age style. Occasionally, such as at the end of …
Reed Birney and Susan Kelechi Watson; Photo credit: Ben AronsI went to see Core Values at Ars Nova this weekend because I will see Reed Birney in anything. I can now add Erin Wilhemi, S…
Back by popular demand, Dave (@NineDaves) and I have teamed up to bring you our take on what's keepin' it real and what's faking it each week on SMASH. Follow the 'caps here or on …
From left: Eleanor Matsuura, Sam Troughton, and Adam James; Photo credit: Carol RoseggLast summer, Mike Bartlett presented New York theatergoers with a cockfight in the form of two lovers vy…
For the weeks leading up to the Tony nominations, it's all us theater fans can talk about it, and now it's finally here. For the next month, we'll be talking about who will win. Then we will…
Back by popular demand, Dave (@NineDaves) and I have teamed up to bring you our take on what's keepin' it real and what's faking it each week on SMASH. Follow the 'caps here or on …
Back by popular demand, Dave (@NineDaves) and I have teamed up to bring you our take on what's keepin' it real and what's faking it each week on SMASH. Follow the 'caps here or on …
Orphans was one of the most talked about shows of the season before it even started previews because of the firing of Shia LaBeouf and his e-mail-posting frenzy on Twitter. It seemed like th…
Back by popular demand, Dave (@NineDaves) and I have teamed up to bring you our take on what's keepin' it real and what's faking it each week on SMASH. Follow the 'caps here or on …
