331 stories from Pataphysical Science
I haven't seen Closer Than Ever--the revue of songs by lyricist Richard Maltby, Jr. and composer David Shire--yet, but after all the wonderful things I've heard about it, it's on my lis…
Photo credit: Joan MarcusI saw Chaplin the Musical with my friend Yair Solan, who runs the first and only Charley Chase website and knows far more about silent films than I do…
Cait Doyle is the star and creator of the cabaret act Hot Mess in Manhattan, which attempts to answer the question, "If Sex and the City lied, then what's to become of a Hot Mess in Man…
Summer is almost over (sob), but on the plus side, as the tourists leave the city, the theater discounts start piling up. Here are some deals to be on the lookout for:Today is the release of…
If you've ever wanted to be a part of a young adult focus group, then the entertaining improv show Help Jane Austen Write the Next Big Young Adult Novel! might be for you. The conc…
I tend to choose Fringe shows based on the titles. I was drawn to Standby because I've spent a lot of time in airports waiting on standby and I thought it would be a musical comedy…
From the premiere at the Westchester Square Arts Festival in MayPhoto credit: Lorah HaskinsI don't know how it's August--it feels like it was just the 2011 Fringe Festival, but here we are a…
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…
