New Georges tackles sound

I reviewed a double bill of sound-centric new plays for the Times. As you may know, I'm frustrated by theater's lack of interest in the possibilities of sound, so it was rewarding to catch shows that at least try to make the most of it. Click here for my critic's notebook.

Unmasked

I can't believe the title of Andrew Lloyd Webber's autobiography doesn't have an exclamation mark but there you go. I had a ton of fun reviewing it for Newsday. All the Cats action you'd want is here.

Athena

Another play about women and sports, but I'm not complaining — we have a lot to catch up after decades of disinterest. My review of Athena for the Village Voice is up here.

Terminus

Deirdre O'Connell is a living treasure of the New York stage. Every time she's in a show, I know that show will have at least one thing going for it. Right now she's in Terminus and...well, read my New York Times review here.

Against the Hillside

Going to EST is always a bit of a trip, often in more ways than one. A few days ago (sorry for the delay posting, I was otherwise engaged), I reviewed Against the Hillside for the Times.

Interview with Nina Hoss

Like most Americans familiar with her work, I discovered Nina Hoss in the Christian Petzold movies Barbara and Phoenix. It was a real treat to interview her before her star turn in Returning to Reims. Thataway for my chat with one of my favorite contemporary actors.

Divine Horsemen

I climbed several sets of stairs to reach Divine Horsemen at the Access Theater, then I reviewed the show for the Times.

Cute Activist

After Cute Activist, I definitely want to see more from the New Saloon company. Here's my review for the Village Voice.

The rarity of the rock & roll experience in plays

For the life of me I can't understand why rock is never used as a subject or even as background in American plays. Well, turns out two shows just did, and I reviewed them for the Times. Click here.

All About Bruce Haack

Bruce Haack's 1970s concept albums The Electric Lucifer and Electric Lucifer Book 2 have been turned into a rock opera by Jim Findlay and Philip White. What a trip to dig into Haack's life for the Times. Click here!

Unexploded Ordnances (UXO)

I reviewed Split Britches' latest for the Times and it's here. Amazing that in all these years, this is the first time I've officially written about this company!

Blanka Zizka and the Wilma experiment

A fascinating theatrical experiment is underway in Philadelphia, and I wrote about it for the Times. Click here to read all about the Wilma.

Interview with Dane Terry

I love all those genre-hopping artists who keep popping up in the downtown scene. Check out Dane Terry, whom I interviewed for the Times.

Jersey Boys

The "Boys" are back in town and have settled at New World Stages! I checked them out for the Times last night. Click here for my review.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Panto has come to New York, and I for one am delighted! Mat Fraser, Julie Atlas Muz and co. have put together a scrummy spectacle at Abrons, so bring the kids. My Times review is here.

Cruel Intentions

There's now a musical adaptation of Cruel Intentions, which really was only a matter of time. Click here for my review in the Times.

Moogfest

Moogfest unveiled part of its 2018 lineup with a 50-hour livestream by female, non-binary and transgender artists, and I wrote about it for the Times.

Who's Holiday

Matthew Lombardo's twisted tribute/sequel to How the Grinch Stole Christmas is worth seeing for Lesli Margherita's comic turn as Cindy Lou Who. My Times review is here.

Spy of the First Person

An honor and a pleasure to review Sam Shepard's posthumous novel for Newsday. Here's the link.

The Black Madonna

Hey, my chat with the awesome Black Madonna is out in the Times! Click here, and make sure you listen to one of her mixes as your read!