Curtainup Founder & Editor Elyse Sommer's Epilogue -- I've passed the torch for reviewing and editing new theater productions on and off-Broadway and elsewhere. However, I'll continue to sound off here with my take on Live and Onscreen Entertainment. As for Curtainup's extensive content since 1996-- it's all sill available at www.curtainup.com

Sunday, October 28, 2018

We review The Nicetes



The Niceties
The Niceties - a pas-de-deuux in Academia that turns into a mutually destructive political shouting match

Friday, October 26, 2018

The Lehman Trilogy-- who knew banking could be so interestng on stage




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The Lehman Trilogy- a look at the origins of the bank which failed spectacularly in 2008, with a British star cast and Sam Mendes as director

Fireflies-- a worthy addition to an ambitious trilogy



Fireflie
Fireflies -This second play in an ambitious trilogy is a gifted young writer's reflection on the civil rights movement. Read More

The Ferryman-- 3 hours of enjoyable, colorful theater



ferryman
The Ferryman - Jez Butterworth's multi-generational family and political drama has so many assets that it's eminently watchable throught more than three hours. . . Read More

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Friday, October 5, 2018

Our critic liked Bill Irwin's On Beckett at the Irish Rep



On Beckett
On Beckett - Without diluting any of Beckett's art, Bill Irwin casts a new light on it and infuses it with his own American voice. . .Read More

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Janet McTeer as Sarah Bernhart



Bernhardt/Hamlet
Bernhardt/Hamlet - Theresa Rebeck's comic faction brings Janet McTeer back to Broadway as the legendary Sarah Bernhardt. . . Read More