Nearly six decades into his career, Ayckbourn maintains his sure touch on both the page and the stage, while his depictions of the long view of life continue to deepen. Brilliantly written and beautiful acted, his new time-shifting masterpiece engages both heart and mind.
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Theater Review (Off-Broadway NYC): ‘Invincible’ by Torben Betts
How close would you be to your neighbors if their politics were the opposite of yours?
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Rotterdam’ by Jon Brittain
In the aftermath of a season of "identity politics," the Olivier Award-winning new play zooms in on a handful of young people whose personal identity politics happen to involve sexual orientation and gender identity, but who could stand in for any and all of us. And it does so with glitz and panache, meaty insight, sinewy dialogue and performances, and top-notch skill from beginning to end.
Read More »Theater Review (Off-Broadway): ‘Hero’s Welcome’ by Alan Ayckbourn
When those with power and privilege enforce their way, the true heroes in life often remain unsung.
Read More »Theater Review (Off-Broadway): ‘Confusions’ by Alan Ayckbourn
The playwright/director cleverly creates situations which elucidate the minefields of human personalities, dangerous terrain that cannot be negotiated through a linear pathway of understanding.
Read More »Theater Review (Off-Broadway NYC): ‘Ross and Rachel’ by James Fritz
How do couples make it to the next day together? Is it love or something else?
Read More »Theater Review (Off-Broadway NYC): ‘City Stories’ by James Phillips
The substance of our lives is composed of deep questions, many of which may never be answered.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC-Off Broadway): ‘My Perfect Mind’ with Edward Petherbridge
The mind is mystery's plaything. The illustrious actor Edward Petherbridge has achieved the apex of his career with an engagement to act the title role of 'King Lear,' and when happens to stop him in his tracks, he cannot be counted out.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC-Off Broadway): ‘In My Father’s Words’ by Justin Young
Lou is called to the police station to pick up his father who was wandering and lost. It is the first time he's seen him in 15 years for they are estranged. Unable to get Don placed in a nursing home, he is forced to take what appears to be an unqualified caretaker to care for Don while Lou is working. Turns out he couldn't have chosen better for she knows Gaelic and recognizes when his father is saying long lost words he had forgotten.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): Simon Callow in ‘Tuesdays at Tesco’s’ by Emmanuel Darley
Simon Callow's extravagant, finely polished, emotionally and comically transcendent performance is in New York until June 7.
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