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Sierra Boggess and Adam Jacobs in a scene from the York Theatre's production of the musical "Monte Cristo" at Theatre at St. Jean's (Photo credit: Carol Rosegg) After the musicals based on t…
The world premiere of Anna Ziegler's new play, "Antigone (This Play I Read in High School)" now at The Public Theater, is one of four ambitious attempts to update Sophocles' tragedy playing …
Ryan Howell's Art Deco unit set with the outline of the Chrysler Building gives the story a midtown feel but does not make clear when all this is happening. The costumes by Cathy Small are c…
"Blood/Love," the Vampire Pop Opera, may just have the most energy of any musical in town. Dynamic, obsessive and seductive this rock opera is the kind they don't seem to write any more. Thi…
Mannes Opera's production of "The Silent Serenade" now seems retro with its lilting score, a combination of Johann Strauss II and Jerome Kern who was working in Hollywood during Korngold's t…
"Burnout Paradise" is the most unique show in New York right now and enormous fun. A sort of athletic performance piece, it is also an interactive circus competition. Four members from the A…
James Caverly and Andew Morrill's Trash is a provocative play about two late 20s deaf roommates who have nothing in common except sharing an apartment. However, what is most intriguing about…
The latest show about intolerance and social outcasts is the delightful "Bigfoot! A New Musical," now at New York City Center Stage I. Similar in plot to "Bat Boy: The Musical" but with a ha…
While not the classic that "Hobson's Choice" has become, Harold Brighouse's follow-up play "Zack" proves to be a charming Edwardian comedy drama in the Mint Theater Company's production whic…
Billed as a "comedy in two acts" on its title page, it is not funny nor does it deal with comic material, though the direction tries to emphasize its bitchier moments. Its plot involves homo…
Unlike "Glengarry Glen Ross" which also begins at luncheon meetings in a Chinese restaurant but then took us to the office in its second act, "Chinese Republicans" is mostly set at the month…
Alcoholism and Alzheimer's wouldn't seem to have much in common. However, Jake Brasch cleverly links the two in his comedy drama "The Reservoir," the story of a recovering drunk on leave fro…
Not only does Phanésia Pharel's "The Waterfall" have a great deal to say, it is also very revealing of immigrant views on the American Dream. A tour de force for two actresses, Taylor Reyno…
Written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu, author of "The Last of the Love Letters" (Atlantic Theater Company) and "Good Grief" (Vineyard Theatre), 'The Monsters" is a tour de force for two acto…
Like Beth Wohl's Liberation, Jacob Perkins' "The Dinosaurs" follows a group of women who meet weekly to discuss a problem that interests them, in this case alcoholic addiction. Covering many…
Tata's staging is also problematic making almost every scene look like every other. The mob scenes have been reduced to five actors (other than the lead characters) which does not sugges…
Going along with leaving much unsaid, Zeldin in his direction has kept things rather slow and leisurely so that the play's 80 minutes seems much longer. Also much of the backstory is missing…
"Just Desserts" is an entertaining satire on competitions, "a musical bake-off." With witty songs and colorful characters this show with book and lyrics by Barbara Campbell and music by Brad…
After a several year hiatus, The Storm Theatre, one of the last classical theater companies left in New York, is back with an elegant and polished production of Oscar Wilde's rarely seen com…
The company of Elevator Repair Service's production of "Ulysses" in partnership with 2026 Under the Radar Festival at The Public Theater (Photo credit: Joan Marcus) Unlike the Elevator Repai…
Spit & Vigor Theatre Company has an interesting approach to stagecraft at least with its return engagement of Nick Thomas' Anonymous, now at their new home at the Tiny Baby Black Box The…
Joe White's "Blackout Songs" direct from London with its original cast is a tour de force for two actors. It is also a challenge for the audience both because its single topic is addiction a…
Mathew Libby's riveting "DATA" is drawn from tomorrow's headlines " or is this frightening story depicting events that are already happening? As directed by Tyne Rafaeli, this techno-thrille…
Watching these creative people misbehave is part of the fun though a great deal must be taken on faith: Julie's tremendous talent, Raf's inordinate fame and highly emotional depth, Ben's gen…
Eric Faris' "Cimino's Defeat" seems under researched while attempting to make a play from a few salient facts. At times the play seems endless, at others repetitious with all the arguments t…
