Guide to the US Open

What, you've never been? Here are some reasons why this year a good one for a visit.

A Delicate Ship

Technically speaking A Delicate Ship isn't bad but it also represents a lot of what I dislike about current American drama: it's over-workshopped, safe, overly planned. My review's here.

Whorl Inside a Loop

Don't miss Sherie Rene Scott and Dick Scanlan's new show, if only for its fantastic cast. My review's here.

Sense of an Ending

Not much to say about this show, other than the writing is too dull to rise to the story's challenges. My review's here.

Love & Money

A.R. Gurney kinda phoned in his new show -- feels like he rotary-dialed it, too. My review's here.

More Fear the Walking Dead

The cast of Fear the Walking Dead may be new, but the characters will be familiar to Walking Dead fans. Read on.

Beautiful redux

Chilina Kennedy fares better in Beautiful than Taye Diggs does in Hedwig. The shows are very different beasts in terms of what sells them, though. My re-review is here.

Interview with Alycia Debnam-Carey

I chatted with the young Aussie star about her role on Fear the Walking Dead, with a little extra on The 100. Click here for the goods.

Mercury Fur

I wasn't overly impressed by Philip Ridley's play, which is just empty pose. And the production isn't well acted, either. My review's here.

Fear the Walking Dead

The Walking Dead prequel is here, and I like it! My review of the first two episodes is here.

Informed Consent

A good play that's thoughtful without being didactic. Click here for my review.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch redux

I went back to Hedwig and the Angry Inch, now starring Taye Diggs. My re-review is here.

My favorite Max Martin No. 1 hits

How to just pick five? Answer here.

Walks off the beaten path

I put together a small selection of offbeat walks in the city. First and foremost: Erin Markey's Annie tour. More here.

John

I'd had my doubts about the scope of Annie Baker's talent -- so far her plays have struck me as well-crafted but minor. John finally convinced me. Read my review here.

Cymbeline

Cymbeline is a decent offering from Shakespeare in the Park but it'd be great if we could get new casts and creatives next year. My review's here.

Hamilton redux

Broadway suits Hamilton: the show looks very spiffy under brighter lights. I still have problems with it, but since I'm the only one... My review's here.

Meryl Streep's best singing performances

I ranked Meryl Streep's best singing performances, all of which are probably better than Ricki and the Flash. Click here for the goods.

Odd Birdz

Israeli company Tziporela brings its brand of whimsical sketch comedy to NY. My review's here.