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

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Octet-- the Signature Theater's new acapella musical



Octet
Octet - the Signature's first musical will be remembered it for its down-to-earth message aboutunplugging from one's hi-tech devices for a while and truly reconnect with people? and reawakening to the wonders of the human voice. . . Read More

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Mac Beth-- a smartly staged all female version of Shakespeare's classic

ew York Off-Broadway

Mac Beth
Mac Beth - Erica Schmidt might not be the first artist to introduce an all-female cast for a Shakespeare play. Yet her Mac Beth arrives in New York like a breath of fresh air. Read More

Friday, May 17, 2019

Jesse Eisenberg's new play Happy Talk stars Susan Sarenden



Happy Talk
Happy Talk - In Jesse Eisenberg's new melodrama presented by The New Group, Susan Sarandon is making a meal on an unappetizing character. Read More

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Imperfect but well worth seeing Curse of the Starving Class



Curse of the Starving Class - This new revival might not fire on all cylinders. But it sure does allow one to get a real taste of the late Sam Shepard's genius

Friday, May 10, 2019

BLKS -- a challenging new tragi-comedy from MCC



BLKS
BLKS - Aziza Barnes offers a thoughtful and entertaining contribution to the "Millennial angst" genre. Read More

Sunday, May 5, 2019