Lee Tergesen and Kelly AuCoin photos by Joam Marcus Long Lost By Ron Cohen “Just because we came from the same womb, I’m supposed to be responsible for you forever and ever no matter what kind of shit you do?” That’s what David, a well-heeled Wall Street consultant, asks his wastrel brother Billy…
Michael Stuhlbarg photos by Joan Marcus Socrates by Arney Rosenblat Socrates a philosopher, moralist, and so-called enemy of the people comes to life in Tim Blake Nelson’s brilliant prescient play at the Public Theater, where he prompts the viewer to question the strengths and weaknesses inherent in democratic rule As the Public’s …
Marin Ireland and Susan Sarandon photos by Monique Carboni Happy Talk by Arney Rosenblat Happy Talk starring Susan Sarandon and Marin Ireland is a play where positivity goes seriously amuck Jesse Eisenberg’s new play being presented by The New Group at the Signature Center described as “hysterical and devastating” is so dark that…
Jimmy Ray Bennett photos by Shirin Tinati Hans Christian Andersen: Tales Real & Imagined by Arney Rosenblat Though the more than 3,300 fairy tales spun by the Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen spurred wonder in children and adults around the world, being translated into over 125 languages, his own story was far removed…
By Eugene Paul If you can ‘t get enough of Glenda Jackson, this is for you. Perhaps the most generous and rewarding moment in all of the current production of King Lear occurred at the giddily enthusiastic curtain call when a gracious Glenda Jackson gave an…
Fiddler On The Roof (In Yiddish) By Eugene Paul Full as ever of music, dancing, fun, ,laughter, love and heartbreak, a deeper theatrical delight than you imagined. Back in 1964 when Fiddler on the Roof first appeared on Broadway, the show was so successful it was able to command double the…
Simon Williams, Lucy Fleming. Photo: Carol Rosegg Postings To The Moon By Fern Siegel Sometimes, the simplest presentation is the most effective. Postings To The Moon is a true story, set during World War II. It is tender, occasionally funny and quietly hypnotic. And it’s all told via letters. Now…
Eddie Izzard: Wunderbar By David Schultz Hard to believe that this uber talented performer has been dazzling audiences for thirty years. His onstage performances are legendary. His film roles are few, but his live theater performances are delicious and invigorating. This new piece, potentially his last… he is toying with running for…
Newsies By Ed Lieberman At a time when the youth of the world are taking leadership roles in calling attention to issues such as climate change and gun control, Westchester Broadway Theatre is presenting Newsies, an exuberant musical adaptation of the 1992 Disney movie of the same name that starred Christian Bale. Although…
The Bodyguard, The Musical By Edward Lieberman The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) is hosting the regional premiere of The Bodyguard, the Musical, based upon the hit movie, “The Bodyguard,” which starred Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner. The…