Reed Birney Shines in 'The Humans'"and 'Dames at Sea' Delights by Rex Reed

Everything old is new again.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 5:26pm on October 27, 2015☆⚑

'A View From The Bridge,' by Arthur Miller, Kills It by Celia Farber

Everything he does with this production is baffling, until it starts to work. You're holding onto the seat in from of you. You're barely breathing.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 1:21pm on October 27, 2015☆⚑

A Fresh 'Pirates' and a Reliable 'Tosca' Highlight New York's Fall Opera Offerings by James Jorden

Fall opera offerings in New York include the surprise revelation that Deborah Voigt can sing Gilbert & Sullivan.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 4:18pm on October 22, 2015☆⚑

The State of City Ballet (and Its Ballerinas) by Robert Gottlieb

New York City Ballet's recent performances are uneven, with uneven casting, though they still delight.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 7:03pm on October 21, 2015☆⚑

There's Far More to David Suchet Than Hercule Poirot by Jacques Hyzagi

For 24 years, David Suchet incarnated Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot so magisterially on PBS' 'Masterpiece Theatre.'

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:00pm on October 21, 2015☆⚑

John Leguizamo Gets the Last Laugh by Matthew Kassel

The actor's first graphic novel, 'Ghetto Klown,' may not endear him to those in Hollywood.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 4:21pm on October 20, 2015☆⚑

Julie Andrews, Actress and Author, Muses on Her Newest Children's Book by Alanna Martinez

Ms. Andrews is much more than the stage and screen actress, she also happens to be the author of over 30 children's books.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 5:30pm on October 19, 2015☆⚑

The Internet Thinks Oscar Wilde Would've Been the King of Twitter by John Bonazzo

Twitter marked the occasion of his birthday by lamenting that he may have been born in the wrong era.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 5:04pm on October 16, 2015☆⚑

Fall Arts Preview: 7 Operas That Opera Fans Must Not Miss by James Jorden

7 opera picks for the fall in New York City.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:33am on October 15, 2015☆⚑

You Can Now Shred Along With the 'School of Rock' Cast in Virtual Reality by John Bonazzo

To promote his upcoming musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber released a 360 degree interactive music video for the song "You're In The Band."

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 4:09pm on October 14, 2015☆⚑

A Trifle on Adultery Is Overshadowed by Mamie Gummer's Portrayal of a Wounded Soldier by Rex Reed

'Clever Little Lies' is so inconsequential it evaporates right in front of you.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 7:31pm on October 13, 2015☆⚑

Seems Like 'Old Times,' but Worse by Rex Reed

Clive Owen talks an ailing marriage to death in this star-studded Harold Pinter slog.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 7:27pm on October 13, 2015☆⚑

Genius Annotations for 'Hamilton' Help the Show's History Come to Life by John Bonazzo

Even though some early citations were made by composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, most of the project was completed by regular Genius users.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 2:30pm on October 12, 2015☆⚑

Clive Owen: The Operator, on Broadway and Off by Harry Haun

Clive Owen turns from fanatical surgeon on The Knick to jealous husband on Broadway in Harold Pinter's Old Times

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 1:06pm on October 12, 2015☆⚑

Marlo Thomas Stars in Off-Broadway Marriage Comedy 'Clever Little Lies' by Harry Haun

The title is the playwright's secret Rx for keeping marriages afloat.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:30am on October 1, 2015☆⚑

Of Serial Killers and Pseudonymous Sponsors by Rex Reed

'Catch the Butcher'is a demented romp, while a staid revival of 'Daddy Long Legs' disappoints.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:00am on September 30, 2015☆⚑

'Hamilton' Fuses Old and New Media by Streaming Cast Recording on NPR by John Bonazzo

When the Hamilton cast recording was posted to First Listen this morning, music fans descended on NPR in droves.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 3:45pm on September 21, 2015☆⚑

'King Charles III,' Olivier Award in Hand, Aims to Continue Broadway's Royal Rally by Philip Boroff, Philip Boroff

Monarchic hits keep flooding Broadway

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:45am on September 17, 2015☆⚑

Will Andrew Lloyd Webber Feel the Noize? by Hailey Cunningham, Hailey Cunningham

School of Rock, a musical based on the 2003 film starring Jack Black, and opening for previews November 2, is the newest work from Mr. Lloyd Webber's hit factory.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 9:30am on September 16, 2015☆⚑

AT&T Tweet Encouraging Cell Phone Use in Theaters Enrages Broadway by John Bonazzo

Heartfelt pleas from Benedict Cumberbatch and Patti LuPone aren't enough- even cell phone companies are encouraging phone use in theaters.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:45am on September 15, 2015☆⚑

Sexy Cargo Short Calendar Is Fighting Back at All the Haters by Sage Lazzaro, Sage Lazzaro

Cargo shorts have become the butt of a widespread joke. It's a similar situation to the one that's plagued Nickelback for years in that, no matter what you think of their music (or the short…

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:15pm on September 14, 2015☆⚑

'Thank You for the Music' Mamma Mia! by Francis Curiel, Francis Curiel

Instead of an ingenue, its lead character was a middle-aged woman who wasn't sure which of three men had fathered her child. In other words, it was no Oklahoma!

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 4:19pm on September 10, 2015☆⚑

Mike O'Malley on the Journey from 'Glee' Actor to Lebron James' Executive-Producer by Anne Easton, Anne Easton

Mike O'Malley is an Emmy nominated actor, now executive producer of Starz's 'Survivor's Remorse'

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 9:49pm on September 4, 2015☆⚑

The Kids in Bushwick Who Figured Out Opera by James Jorden

It's not easy to pin down exactly what makes LoftOpera so unlike the myriad other small opera companies that dot New York, but whatever that disparity might be, it makes all the difference.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:39pm on September 2, 2015☆⚑

Neil Labute Unmasks Zorro by Matthew Kassel

Their plane out of New Mexico delayed, two co-workers explore dim memories of a debauched night.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 7:57pm on September 1, 2015☆⚑