Jay Pateakos, a former full-time newspaper journalist, started his theatre review journey more than 20 years ago and has reviewed hundred plays for the Herald News of Fall River, Cape Cod Times and has been reviewing for BroadwayWorld Rhode Island since the fall of 2021.
What did our critic think of BAD JEWS at Gamm Theatre? When a beloved grandfather passes away, leaving behind a sentimental family heirloom, what would your family do to possess it? Chances are, not to the extent of this family!
What did our critic think of 24-HOUR PLAY FESTIVAL at Contemporary Theater? It's been 18 years that Contemporary Theater Company has been putting on this 24-hour play festival, an amazing concoction of stories and actors and action that just can't be compared to anything else because, frankly, there
What did our critic think of TINA-THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Providence Performing Arts Center? The Providence Performing Arts Center opened its 2022-23 season with the National Tour launch of TINA-THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL-its 21st national tour launch since 2008's LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL.
Packing in a load of humor, music, spontaneity and spectacular staging, Blue Man Group has been a phenomenon for nearly 35 years for a reason and it won't take long to realize why.
When typically going into a theatre performance, you have either seen the play before or heard about it in some way so you go in with certain expectations.
THE LATE WEDDING-an abstract look at relationships far and wide, how people interact, and why we are who we are, just don't expect it all wrapped in a bow.
I'm not the biggest fan of romantic comedies-so predictable and just too much, well, drama you know? Probably why the movie studios have shied away from these over the past 18 months.