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

Friday, September 27, 2019




Broadway
The Height of the Storm
The Height of the Storm - Eileen Atkins and Jonathan Pryce manage to turn Florian Zeller's overly clever script into a truly unmissable point counterpoint duet. Read More

The Height of the Storm-- Florian zeller is blessed to have Eileen Atkins and Jonathan Pryce on board

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The Height of the Storm
The Height of the Storm - Eileen Atkins and Jonathan Pryce manage to turn Florian Zeller's overly clever script into a truly unmissable point counterpoint duet. R

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Shaw's Caesar and Cleopara in a witty, engaging new production

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Caesar and Cleopara -Shaw is always Shaw, and in a way his work always speaks for itself. Viewed through that lens, this Caesar and Cleopatra is a witty, engaging, and thought-provoking success. Read More

Sunday -- by Jack Thorne but without any of Harry Potter's magic. . .

New York Off-Broadway

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Sunday - Expectations for any play written by Jack Thorne. . .but the magic of Harry Potter is missing from his take on a book group that brings together a group of 20-something friends. . Read More

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Kingfishers Catch Fire Kingfishers Catch Fire - at the Irish Rep



Kingfishers Catch Fire
Kingfishers Catch Fire - Although superbly staged and acted, this is not light entertainment. However, who go will have a rare theatrical experience that will linger after the house lights go down.Read More

runboyrun & In old Age consitinues Mfoniso Udofia’s play cycle


runboyrun & In Old Age - The latest addition so Mfoniso Udofia’s unquestionably compelling cycle of plays Read More


Sunday, a new play by Jack Thorne, could use some Harry Potter Magic

New York Off-Broadway

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Sunday - Expectations for any play written by Jack Thorne. . .but the magic of Harry Potter is missing from his take on a book group that brings together a group of 20-something friends. . Read More

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Fern Hill--Good cast but over-ambitious play

New York Off-Broadway

Fern Hill
Fern Hill - Michael Tucker's dramedy adds up to a pleasant two hours, thanks to excellent actors and helpful staging by director Nadia Tass. . .Read More

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Harvey Fierstein's iTorch Song in new London theater







London


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Torch Song In the brand new Turbine Theatre in the shadow of Battersea Power Station, Drew McOnie directs Harvey Fierstein's iconic Torch Song with a star performance from Matthew Needham . .

Thursday, September 5, 2019

Pinter's Betrayal with impressive Broadway debuts. . .

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Betrayal
Betrayal - Jamie Lloyd directs a compelling, minimalist take on Pinter's play with impressive Broadway debuts by Zawe Ashton, Charlie Cox, and Tom Hiddleston. Read More

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Felix Starro-- a musical about Filipino Americans by Filipino Americans

New York Off-Broadway

Felix Starro
Felix Starro - The world premiere of Jessica Hagedorn and Fabian Obispo's new musical, kicks off Ma-Yi Theatre Company's 30th anniversary season. Its being the first created by Filipino-Americans about Filipino-Americans is indeed a milestone worth celebrating. . . Read More