324 stories by "Linda"
Photo credit: Paul KolnikI had a chance to revisit War Horse last week, a little over a year since seeing it for the first time. Some of the cast may have changed, but my feelings …
The same day it was announced that Ghost The Musical would be closing on August 18, I saw the show for a second time as part of a blogger night. Yes, I willingly went to Ghost twic…
Happy Monday! What better way to start the week than free Cock? I'm giving away a pair of tickets to the play that can't be named in certain publications. If the rave reviews and word o…
So, the Tonys happened last night. I pretty much said what I wanted to say about them in my live tweets, but in case you haven't had enough Tony coverage yet, here are my short and sweet ove…
I was drawn to Murder in the First mostly because I was curious to see Chad Kimball in a role other than Huey Calhoun in Memphis. And from the moment this 1940s courtroom drama begins, …
As a member of The Independent Theater Bloggers Association (the "ITBA"), I'm happy to share with you the 2012 recipients of the Fourth Annual Patrick Lee Theater Blogger Awards
A scene from The LyonsPhoto credit: Carol RoseggA scene from Clybourne ParkPhoto credit: Nathan JohnsonLast weekend, I revisited two plays I loved off-Broadway, Clybourne Park and The Lyons.…
Ever since seeing Gina Gionfriddo's Rapture, Blister, Burn at Playwrights Horizons, I've been thinking a lot about what kind of woman I am, what it means to be a woman in toda…
Photo credit: Joan MarcusRuben Santiago-Hudson's production of Athol Fugard's My Children! My Africa! at the Signature Theatre has a lot going for it, namely three fine performances and…
You probably already know if a show titled Old Jews Telling Jokes is for you. It's basically what's advertised, but also not. Here are five surprising facts about the show, conceived by …
How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying closes on Broadway today. I'm sad to see it go. It has a lovely score, some of the best (and best looking) dancers on Broadway, and great mer…
I wasn't going to write this review. I was invited to an early preview of Cock at the Duke on 42nd Street followed by a talkback with the cast and director. During the talkback, they mention…
Inspired by NYMag.com's brilliant Reality Index recaps, Dave (@NineDaves, www.NineDaves.com) and I have teamed up to bring you our take on what's keepin' it real and what's faking it ea…
For the past few months, Dave and I have been deep in the throngs of SMASH-land, breaking down every "Totally True" moment, and "Oh Hell No" action in our weekly SMASH REALITY INDE…
Inspired by NYMag.com's brilliant Reality Index recaps, Dave (@NineDaves, www.NineDaves.com) and I have teamed up to bring you our take on what's keepin' it real and what's faking it ea…
The evening kicks off with an awesome dance number and now here's our host Mario Cantone.Montage of the off-Broadway season. I love a montage. It's awkward that people are only clapping for …
Theo Stockman and Gordon Clapp; Photo credit: Monique CarboniAn Early History of Fire is David Rabe's first new play in a decade, but it feels dated. A show can take place in 1962 and s…
OK guys. The Tony nominations were announced this morning. And there were some surprises. And upsets. Here is the complete list of nominations followed by my reactions for each category. Sou…
Oh shit. They're gonna fuck!Inspired by NYMag.com's brilliant Reality Index recaps, Dave (@NineDaves, www.NineDaves.com) and I have teamed up to bring you our take on what's keepin' it …
Click here to watch the 2012 Tony Award nominations live!Check back here later for some commentary and discussion on the nominations.
"If you've ever had a mother, visited a doctor, or walked into a bar with a priest, a rabbi and a frog, Old Jews Telling Jokes will sit in the dark, give you a second opinion, and ask you wh…
Photo credit: Joan MarcusI had high hopes for you, Leap of Faith. When I saw you in Los Angeles, I thought you were flawed, but I saw potential in you. I thought maybe a new creative team co…
Full disclosure: I love myself an old fashioned musical, especially when Gershwin music is involved. So it was pretty easy for me to fall for the charms of Nice Work If You Can Get It, which…
Inspired by NYMag.com's brilliant Reality Index recaps, Dave (@NineDaves, www.NineDaves.com) and I have teamed up to bring you our take on what's keepin' it real and what's faking it each we…
Theresa Rebeck's comedy Seminar now stars Jeff Goldblum (Pillow Man, Jurassic Park, Independence Day) as author Leonard, the teacher of a private writing seminar to four students played by J…
