Jim Parsons is finally turning into a good actor!
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A Ways Away
On its surface, Elizabeth Swados’ Runaways seems like the sort of musical that would be a perfect fit for an Encores!-style concert presentation.
The Fallower
Liza Birkenmeier’s The Hollower exemplifies a new playwright in desperate need of a dramaturg to focus her wild and wildly-dissonant ideas into a cohesive whole.
LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO the Same Boring Revivals
Dear Royalty of the Stage and Screen:
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF WOMEN (Brits Off Broadway)
Click here to read my review of Alan Ayckbourn’s A Brief History of Women, part of 59E59’s Brits Off Broadway festival.
THE SEAFARER (Irish Repertory Theatre)
Pro: Unlike a lot of other stars who only agree to appear in the same old classics, Matthew Broderick actually uses his commercial clout to sell tickets to more unconventional material.
Ungentlemanly Callers
I don’t feel comfortable reviewing the Abingdon Theatre Company’s production of Philip Dawkins’ The Gentleman Caller because one of my friends holds up half of this new two-hander.
When Devised is Too Devised
The Birds immediately impresses with a uniform style that’s anything but uniform, pulling off the tricky combination of quirky esotericism.
No, Seriously, There’s Nothing Wrong With That
In yesterday’s defense of movie-turned-musicals, I focused almost exclusively on analyzing this macro trend, rarely touching upon any specific micro examples.
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