Uncle Vanya
I’m not a fan of playwright Anton Chekhov, but with a cast including Steve Carell, Alfred Molina, and other names I know, I decided to give “Uncle Vanya” a try. Here’s why that was a mistake.
Water For Elephants
It’s not often a Broadway show can be described as “spectacle,” but this one certainly qualifies. Here’s my review.
An Enemy Of The People
This is one of the best things I’ve seen on Broadway in a long time, with Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli terrific in the leading roles. Here’s my review.
Stereophonic
This new Broadway play, about a Fleetwood Mac-like band recording an album, was just nominated for 13 Tony Awards, but it didn’t do much for me. I explain why in this review.
“Scene Partners”
Here’s my review of a new Off-Broadway play starring Dianne Wiest as a 75-year-old woman who wants to be a movie star after her abusive husband dies.
“Gutenberg! The Musical!”
This new Broadway musical stars Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells, the original leads of “Book Of Mormon.” My reaction in two words: “goofy” and “fun.” But I used a lot more words in my full review, which you can read here.
“Merrily We Roll Along”
Here’s my review of a revival of a Stephen Sondheim musical starring Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez. Spoiler: this one will run longer than the 1981 original.
“I Need That”
Here’s my review of a new Broadway comedy starring Danny DeVito as a man living in a house full of stuff he just can’t get rid of — despite pleas from his daughter and best friend.