New York Review: The Center at West Park and Hamlet Isn’t Dead present “Twelfth Night”
“Here the atmosphere is electric with anticipation; a groovy band plays crowd-pleasing covers while the sanctuary’s pews and newfound “groundling” tables up front are illuminated with the ethereal glaze of fairy lights. Such is the intoxicating tone set by Hamlet Isn’t Dead’s glorious production of Twelfth Night.”
Toronto Review: 'Box 4091' at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
In 1992, Brian Francis put a personal ad in a local newspaper. He was 21 years old, not completely out of the closet, and looking for love. Twenty-five men responded to his ad, twelve with whom Francis met up. He did not reply to the other thirteen - until now.
Toronto Review: Canadian premiere of 'Us/Them' at CAA Theatre
There were moments either of raucous excitement or extreme intensity where Ms. Parmentier and Mr Van Houtven’s voices did not carry well and I couldn’t hear them clearly and in what they were saying. Hopefully, they will be mindful as performances continue since so much is conveyed to us through their dialogue.
Dallas Review: The Rose Table’s “SIX the Musical” Inspired Dinner Party
Following the success of her “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”-themed dinner party last summer, Katie-Rose Watson’s food and travel blog, The Rose Table, delivered yet another brilliant installment in the series inspired by “SIX the Musical.”
Toronto Review: 'Brain Storm' at Dancemakers Studio Theatre
For the first couple of minutes once ‘Brain Storm’ started, I was perplexed by what I was seeing with the movement of the actors…then there was my epiphany.
New York Review: "Indoor Person" at Normal Ave
‘“Indoor Person” is playwright Kayla Martine’s first world premiere production and I was blown away by her piece, this is a writer who’s going places.”
Off-Broadway Review: “Anatomy of a Suicide” at Atlantic Theater Company’s Linda Gross Theater
The anatomy of suicide is larger than life. Playwright Alice Birch and director Lileana Blain-Cruz capture that enormity and the surrounding need for discussion with heartfelt grace and impassioned urgency.
Off-Broadway Review: Transport Group’s “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” at Abrons Arts Center
This is certainly a welcomed addition to the current New York theater scene that showcases a brilliant cast and creative team.
Off-Broadway Review: “Miss America’s Ugly Daughter: Bess Myerson & Me” at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater
The audience seemed to enjoy the production now playing at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater entitled “Miss America’s Ugly Daughter” written and performed by Bess Myerson’s daughter Barra Grant.
New York Review: An Astoundingly Brilliant Bo-Nita at DENIZEN THEATRE
“Bo-Nita’s story is full of laugh-out-loud funny moments as well as others that are horrifying, touching and heartbreakingly tragic.”
Los Angeles Review: “Frankenstein” is Alive at The Wallis
This production of “Frankenstein” is more modern dance in theatricality with live music and experiential design.
Dallas Review: “9 to 5 the Musical” by North Texas Performing Arts
North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA) gives DFW audiences a well-deserved break from the stresses of the 40-hour workweek with a fun and dynamic production of “9 to 5 the Musical.”
Los Angeles Review: Revenge Song is off-key
Actors rap and wave French flags in REVENGE SONG, a swashbuckling real life story of a queer 17th century French swordswoman Julie d’Aubigny (Margaret Odette), yet try too hard to make this off-kilter Vampire Company production commissioned and developed by the Geffen appealing to their faithful audience.
Toronto Review: 'af' at Berkeley Street Theatre
t is the artistic and physical magnificence of these dancers that elevates the searing indigenous story of a circle of life and the call of respect for the earth…Stunning visuals are rooted in the acrobatic flexibility of the performers. Many moments of amazing solo work contrasts with moments of exhilarating intertwining of duets and groups.
Toronto Review: 'Lady Sunrise' at Factory Theatre
‘Lady Sunrise’, which premiered recently at Toronto’s Factory Theatre, is steeped in glamour but strained through harsh realism.
Los Angeles Review: "The Book of Mormon" at The Ahmanson
The Book of Mormon shows the power of service, friendship, love, and believing in a higher power, by the creators of the hit-comedy show South Park.
Toronto Review: 'Watching Glory Die' is both compelling and difficult at times to experience at Grand Canyon Theatre
Heightened moments of tension were beautifully staged while one person spoke and the other two remained in complete intensity and focus without any upstaging in Grand Canyon’s Theatre production of Canadian playwright Judith Thompson’s ‘Watching Glory Die’.
New York Review: "David Dean Bottrell Makes Love: A One- Man Show"
“David Dean Bottrell achieves a level of vulnerability that is rarely seen on stage.”
New York Review: “Unstuck” at The Tank
‘“Unstuck” is a very honest play that breaks down society’s assumptions about OCD and tells a very real story of Levine’s personal journey with it.”
Off-Broadway Review: “Sabbath Girl” at 59E59 Theaters (Through Sunday March 8, 2020)
A new play entitled “The Sabbath Girl” by Cary Gitter is the latest production to take the stage in theater “B” at 59E59, transferring from Penguin Rep Theatre where it had its world premiere.