A depressingly timely but also funny Brecht play. . .

The Caucasian Chalk Circle -This production's new translation, songs and merger of the ancient and Kremlin revolutions have not prevented director BrianKulick and his actors from clearly taking us into Brecht's world of Epic Theater with its typical introduction of music and audience interaction. . . Read More

Nikolai and the Others: a fitting end to my Russian flavored week

Like all  Richard Nelson's plays this one moves at a very leisurely, talky pace  with lots of bustling about but little real action-- but  it  has its own Chekhovian charm.  And  while not  perfect  it' quite perfectly  establishes  a  Chekhovian atmosphere  circa 1948.

 
Nikolai and the Others - Richard Nelson's quietly reflective new play was an apt, satisfying, if imperfect, finale for my Russian flavored theater going week . . Read More

A new kind of dinner theater & it's in the Meat Packing District

The price for this immersive new  musical  isn't borsht-- but you actually get borsht along with lots of other Russian goodies. . . and  the most original  musical theater    in town.  And it's not on Broadway but in the Meat Packing  District--    which is nowadays   probably selling  more  high-priced clothes than  sides of beef.


Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 - the hit pop-opera is the latest theatrical variation of the little engine that could. It's spread its creative wings and moved to a large, trendy new venue where it serves a tasty Russian meal along with bits of Tolstoy's epic novel. . .

Our critic liked the the Labrynth's latest a lot better than some. .

A Family for All Occasions - Though the play mostly sticks to dramatic conventions, it is an expertly crafted and sincere work . . Read More

The Shaw Festival-- a dream holiday for theater lovers

For theater lovers,  a  trip  to the annual Shaw Festival  is  unbeatable.  Our  coverage of  the 2013 Shaw Festival  has begun with  The Breadwinner, Major Barbara, Guys and Dolls . . . Read More

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Yes that adorable curly haired blonde IS the Good Wife's super lawyer. . .

The Encores  revival  of  this  1936    dansical    should  have  been seen by anyone interested  in musical theater. . .as well  as  everyone  wanting to see Christine Baranski  as an adorable  blonde  socialite. . .
On Your Toes - Encores! ends its season with the show that married ballet and jazz . .

a good natured, fun spoof of Bollywood. . .

Bunty Berman Presents - You definitely do not have to be Indian to have a good time at this Bollywood spoof . . Read More

Who said Theater has to be  expensive??
Mariquitas - Eduardo Machados'plays are always full of ideas .
And  it costs just $15!!

A Foreman play is a bit like "going bonkers" with Alice

Old-fashioned Prostitutes (a True Romance) - The king of the expressionist theatrical universe is back to puzzle and stimulate us . . Read More

A sad but funny workplace comedy at th always adventurous Ars Nova

Core Values - While billed as a comedy this new play explores a serious and timely theme, the effect of a drastically changing workplace on American enterprise and on the lives of both its employers and worker bees. . . Read More

A cabaret evening with historic resonance

I'm a Stranger Here Myself - Mark Nadler's tribute to the music and musicians of the Weimar era . . Read More

Mike Bartlett's tense little play is a highlight of Brits Off roadway

Bull - Mike Bartlett once again demonstrates his ability to dramatize human vulnerability, the facade of certainty and the things we do to one another to reveal the fragility at our core. . . Read More

No hummers in this musical-- but 2 committed performances

The Memory Show - Is Alzheimer's really something to sing about? . . Read More