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

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Monday, February 18, 2019

Monday, February 11, 2019

2 newly adapted Strindberg play in repertory at Classic Stage



The Dance of Death
The Dance of Death - Strindberg's warring couple newly evisioned by Conor McPherson, stylishly staged and performed Read More

Mies Julie
Mies Julie - Yael Farber's text is excellent and eminently reflective of its characters Read More

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

The Trial of the Catonsville Nine- review



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The Trial of the Catonsville Nine - The Transport Group has a well-deserved reputation for innovative staging, and in this respect, this revival of Daniel Berrigan's poetic play of real events does not disappoint. . . Read More

Friday, February 1, 2019

True West-- back on Broadway after almost 2 decades



true west
True West - As portrayed by Ethan Hawkes and Paul Dano, Sam Shepard's battling siblings once again make for a highly entertaining, provocative theater experience. . . Read More