OR- an entertaining play about Aphra Behn at Shakespeare &Co

OR - A seventeenth century female spy, poet and playwright, #Aphra Behn, is the subject of # Liz Duffy Adams' delightful Restoration-like comedy Or, at Shakespeare and Company's Tina Packer Playhouse.

Our London critic read only 2 Potter books. . .but saw & liked the Potter play 2x.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - John Tiffany's startling production of the ninth story in the Harry Potter series charms fans and Muggles alike in the theatrical event of the year . . . . . Read More -

A rarity wll worth seeing at Encores! Off Center

God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater-Encores! Off Center - Alan Mencken and Howard Ashman's first musical, based on Kurt vonnegut's novel Read More

Quetly revisits the "Troubles" in Belfast at the irish rep

Quietly - a taut and tension-filled play set in post "troubles Belfast Read

Curtainup''s sampling of New York Musical Theater Festival

Our New York Musical Theater Festival review coverage: Icon. . .Scythe of Time .. . First Church of Mary. . ..more to come

Butler: an entertaining, informative slice of history play

Butler - New Jersey Rep's production of Richard Strand's slice of history play makes a solid landing Off-Broadway Read Mo

Peerless that our Berkshire critic finds peerlessly stimulating

Peerless - All of the theatrical elements combine seamlessly to serve this wonderful short and extremely tight play with its message is hip and insightful. Rea

A Class Act-- a worthy subject but cliche-driven

A Class Act - A worthy topic in need of a more original and engaging drama

Hesus Christ Superstar a hit with our LondonCritic

Jesus Christ Superstar Timothy Sheader's magnificent and vital production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1970s rock musical opens in Regent's Park . . . . .

Judd Hirsch stars in Berkshire world premiere

The Stone Witch - Veteran actor Judd Hirsch stars in a not quite ready for prime time world premiere at Berkshire Theater Group Read More

Remembering Marni Nixon-The Voice of Hollywood

In memory of  Marni Nixon--  Curtainup's rleposted    its  feature about her  engaging  staged memoir
www.curtainup.com/marninixon.htm

Our 3rd encounter with The Merchant of Venice this year--this one with Jonathan Pryce as Shylock

The Merchant of Venice - The Old Globe's Merchant of Venice-- our 3rd encounter with the Bard's schizophrenic play R

Gilbert & Sullivan would be pleased with this Pirates of Pencanze revival at Barrington Stage

The Pirates of Penzance - In order to fully appreciate this dazzling production the audience needs several more pairs of eyes and ears to absorb this beautifully staged theatrical favorite. Every performance, song and dance is perfectly executed by a cast of polished professionals. Read More

The Chinese Room IS @ WTF-- but I was wrong about it set to go to NYC-- so see it now

The Chinese Room @ WTF on way to NY

The Chinese Room - The premise of Michael West's play is intriguing, but it is the acting that drives home its themes.   While it  WAS commissioned  by MTC  by the current WTF  artistic head--  it is NOT  schedule  to transfer to  New York--  so  if it sounds interesting, see it while you can.

The Chinese Room @ WTF on way to NY

The Chinese Room - The premise of Michael West's play is intriguing, but it is the acting that drives home its themes. Read Mo

Hamlet gets yet another experimental take for a very short run

Hamlet: An Exploration - an experimental theater piece makes a brief stop off-off Broadway Read More

Privacy: Turn ON your cell phone at the Public

Privacy - The Internet joys and pitfalls cleverly dramatized as an immersive experience Read More

Terence Rattigan still charms our Lonon critic

French Without Tears Terence Rattigan's erudite and sparklingly witty play comes back to the Orange Tree before touring. Unmissable! . . . . Read More -

Fiasco's Sondhaim charmer in London

Into the Woods Fiasco Theatre's inventive actor musician production of Sondheim and Lapine's alternative fairy tale musical comes to London's Chocolate Factory . .

Mike Daisey on you know who in The Trump Card

The Trump Card - Mike Daisey's latest is more tragedy than comedy, yet it's so funny you want to cry.

Aphra Behn's The Empror of the Moon @ Shakespeare & Co in Leno

Berkshires

The Emperor of the Moon - Aphra Behn's madcap farce now at the Rose Footprint will open July 23rd at the Tina Packer Playhouse. Read More

Oslo, may sound long and talky, but is the best play I've seen all year!

Oslo - J. T. Rogers's 3-hour long, fact-based political drama manages to be a fascinating, never boring theatrical outing. . . Read More

A magnificent Merchant of Venice in Lenox

The Merchant of Venice - A superbly staged and acted production of Shakespeare's controversial play at Shakespeare & Co. Read More

Actng speaks louder than wors in Small Mouth Sounds

Small Mouth Sounds - Bess #Wohl's clever non-verbal play gets a second run Off-Broadway Read More

Curtainup's preview of the 2016 NYMF. . .

ur preview of The 2016 New York Musical Festival . . .

Macbeth with 4 witches-- yes 4

Macbeth Iqbal Khan directs Ray Fearon and Tara Fitzgerald at Shakespeare's Globe in the Scottish play of poetry, ambition and murder. . . Read More -

2 fine Tennessee Williams productions in the Berkshires

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - Williams' poetry is intact as well as his wonderfully crafted dialogue, but it's not easy to ignore thinking that Brick and Skipper's relationship would hardly have caused such a tragedy today. Read More

The Rose Tattoo - Tennessee Williams' fabled folk tale ignites the stage driven by the lusty eroticism of Marisa Tomei's Serafina . .. Read More

Liberty: A, family-friendly musical history lesson

Liberty: A Monumental New Musical - If you ever have wondered about that monument that looms so majestically in New York harbor, this family friendly musical is a good starting point for learning some historical facts about the iconic Lady and those New Yorkers who gave her a pedestal to stand o

Rarely produce Rose Tattoo sizzles at WTF with Marisa Tomei

The Rose Tattoo - Tennessee Williams' fabled folk tale ignites the stage driven by the lusty eroticism of Marisa Tomei's Serafina . .. Read More

Shakespeare Romp still a riot in NJ

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)(revised) - juiced up with plenty of topical/timely resonances Read More

London's Free HenryV begs for Brexit discussions

Henry V Robert Hastie's modern dress version of Henry V for the Open Air in Regent's Park has some gender blind casting and is the perfect play for Brexit discussions .