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LATEST ARTICLES ( 84 )

• Off-Broadway, Offices Provide the Setting For Master Classes in Acting

  

  Allen Moyer's set for Rasheeda Speaking is so realistic that I had doctor's office anxiety just waiting for the show to begin. Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• A Good Thing Going

  92Y has a good thing going with the educational and entertaining Lyrics Lyricists series. If you are a musical theater fan with no plans tonight, I suggest yo... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Contest: Win Tickets To Disenchanted

  

  If you've seen Into The Woods and are looking for more fairy tales with a twist, you might want to enter to win a pair of tickets to Disenchanted! Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• It's Only A Play Reality Index

  

  Today is the last day to see Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, and Rupert Grint in It's Only A Play. Martin Short, Katie Finneran, and Maulik Pancholy join the cast... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Broadway Magic

  

  Whoever decided to include a Broadway stop on The Illusionists--Witness The Impossible tour is pretty smart. It's in town through January 4 and though it's not... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Q&A & Ice Cream With Josh Kaufman

  

  This morning, I joined the new star of Pippin and winner of the sixth season of The Voice, Josh Kaufman, for the unveiling of the new "High-Flying Sundae" at... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• A Strong Start to The New Group's 20th Anniversary Season

  

  The New Group kicks off its 20th anniversary season (in its new space at the Pershing Square Signature Center) with the first major New York revival of David... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Tziporela Brings Its Quirky Brand of Comedy to the U.S.

  Combining dance, music, comedy, and charming accents, Israeli theater troupe Tziporela is a welcome addition to the downtown theater scene. The company is makin... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• This Play Has A Hot Tub And Takes You Back In Time

  

  It sounds like a good writing exercise: write a play which requires an actual Jacuzzi. I'm not sure if that's what gave The Debate Society (Paul Thureen,... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Revivals on Broadway

  

  Do you remember those old NBC commercials for reruns? "If you haven't seen it, it's new to you." That's how I feel about revivals. Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Contest: Win Tickets to Stalking the Bogeyman

  

  Stalking the Bogeyman opened at New World Stages on Monday. Based on the true story made famous on the radio show "This American Life," it follows journalist... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Q&A with Mark Childers, Bookwriter of the Musical Love Quirks

  

  The new musical Love Quirks started out as a song cycle by composer/lyricist Seth Bisen-Hersh. Now it's a book musical about four roommates (two straight... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Interactive Theater on Governors Island

  

  I'm not usually into audience participation. I'd rather watch the actors from a safe distance. I'm also not good at making decisions. I'm always afraid to make... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• How Zak Resnick Became My New Theater Crush

  

  You might not have heard of Bert Berns, but you've definitely heard his songs. "Twist and Shout." "I Want Candy." "Hang On Sloopy." Just to name a few. Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• The Atomic Bomb Set To Rock Music

  

  When I told my mom I was seeing a new musical Atomic (she likes to hear about the shows I see), she said, "Like the atomic bomb?" and laughed, thinking it... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Contest: Win Copies of Martin McDonagh Plays

  The Cripple of Inishmaan, one of my favorite productions of the season, is sadly closing soon--on July 20. Maybe you saw the play and want to learn more about... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Phantom Take Three

  

  Photo credit: Matthew MurphyI know it's not cool for theater kids to admit to liking The Phantom of the Opera, but I do. The story is a fascinating one... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Broadway Up Close

  

  Though I know a lot about Broadway, I still have more to learn, and I recently had the chance to do that on a Broadway Up Close walking tour, which caters to al... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Michael Shannon is Killer (But Not The Killer)

  

  Let me just get this out of the way: I'm not that into Eugéne Ionesco. I think it's important for critics to acknowledge their biases because everyone has them... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• What You Missed at the 2014 Theatre World Awards

  

  For me, the highlight of theater award season is the Theatre World Awards ceremony. It recognizes twelve actors making a significant, reviewable Broadway or... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA