Photos: THE TRUTH ABOUT TRANSYLVANIA At A.R.T. New York
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2025
The Truth About Transylvania written by playwright Patricia Lynn’s opened last week A.R.T./New York. Check out new photos of the production. The critically acclaimed production runs until November 1.
Photos: IT CAN HAPPEN HERE at Culture Lab LIC
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025
New Perspectives Theatre Company and Culture Lab LIC present a limited run premiere of It CAN Happen Here! by Melody Brooks, Katrin Hilbe, Tess Howsam, Daniel Jacobs, and Susan Quinn, running through March 30, 2025. See photos from the production.
BWW Review: HEDY! THE LIFE & INVENTIONS OF HEDY LAMARR at BB's Stage Door Canteen At The National WWII Museum
by Heidi Scheuermann - May 31, 2021
When you experience HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, you are treated to an intimate hour and a half of Hedy talking you through her life, and introducing you to all of the important people she met along the way that helped to shape her and the different directions in which she ventured. She introduces you to her father who encouraged her to think, her mother who taught her the importance of discipline, her first husband Fritz Mandl from whom she learned the ins and outs of munitions simply by being a fly on the wall in their own home, George Antheil who was a composer and her partner in the invention of The Secret Communication System, and many more.
BWW Overview: The People, the Places, the Operas that Spelled Pleasure in 2019
by Richard Sasanow - Jan 13, 2020
I admit this is an absolutely personal, totally one-sided view of what gave one man opera thrills last year and what I will look back on with delight. Some are old works, some are new, some are individual performers, some are ensembles, some are complete productions, some are merely the highlight of an evening, most are domestic, a few are foreign. In any case, as the new decade begins, I recall that these are the vocal highlights that made my heart beat a little faster and made me look forward to the year ahead.
Photo Flash: First Look at Melisa Tien's SWELL at Here Arts Center
by Robert Diamond - Jul 20, 2019
SWELL, a music-theatre work weaving together ten original avant-garde/new music compositions, opened on July 13th at Here Arts Center. Swell was conceived by lyricist, librettist, and playwright Melisa Tien (Yellow Card Red Card, New Ohio Theatre) and was directed by Elena Araoz (Original Sound, Cherry Lane Theatre).
Love Creek And Adam Ziv Present LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES
by Julie Musbach - May 15, 2019
Hampton's psycho-sexual thriller comes to the Off-Off-Broadway stage this June. Adapted from the 1782 novel, 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' is a tale of seduction set in France among aristocrats before the revolution. The play explores decadent sexuality, morals, and manipulation played as the ultimate game, with tragic results.
BWW Review: VIVIAN'S MUSIC 1969 at 59E59 Is An Enthralling Two-Hander
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 24, 2018
There's a distinctive play being performed at 59E59 Theaters. Vivian's Music, 1969 is a two-hander that tells a compelling story about the struggle of African Americans living in the segregated Midwest in the late '60's. Inspired by real events, the play is written by Monica Bauer, directed by Glory Kadigan, and stars Rusell Jordan and Kailah S. King.
Photo Flash: Ego Actus Presents SYCORAX, CYBER QUEEN OF QAMARA
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2018
Sycorax, Cyber Queen of Qamara, written by Fengar Gael and produced by Ego Actus is now in its final week of performance at HERE. The critically acclaimed production is directed by Ego Actus Artistic Director Joan Kane and runs until November 18.
DIETRICH RIDES AGAIN Plays The United Solo Theater Festival
by Julie Musbach - Sep 18, 2018
Hit Off-Broadway show of the life and times of Hollywood legend Marlene Dietrich! Nowadays Americans are increasingly anxious and uncertain about the ugliness, bigotry, and moral incoherence of our time. We crave examples of people who combined talent, glamour, sexiness and integrity. What better way to recover these values? Justyna Kostek returns to NYC in her one woman hit show about Marlene Dietrich.
DIETRICH RIDES AGAIN Comes To The United Solo Theater Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2018
Hit off-broadway show of the life and times of Hollywood legend Marlene Dietrich! Nowadays Americans are increasingly anxious and uncertain about the ugliness, bigotry, and moral incoherence of our time. We crave examples of people who combined talent, glamour, sexiness and integrity. What better way to recover these values? Justyna Kostek returns to NYC in her one woman hit show about Marlene Dietrich.
Tiny Errors At The End Of The Millennium Closes Syndicated Festival Today
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2018
The Syndicate's world premiere of Tiny Errors at the End of the Millennium closes out the Syndicated festival at IRT Theater in New York City on September 16, 2018. The piece, created by The Syndicate with lead writer Alanna Coby, is directed by Mikhaela Mahony.
DIETRICH RIDES AGAIN At The United Solo Theater Festival
by Julie Musbach - Sep 13, 2018
Hit Off-Broadway show of the life and times of Hollywood legend Marlene Dietrich! Nowadays Americans are increasingly anxious and uncertain about the ugliness, bigotry, and moral incoherence of our time. We crave examples of people who combined talent, glamour, sexiness and integrity. What better way to recover these values? Justyna Kostek returns to NYC in her one woman hit show about Marlene Dietrich.
Photo Flash: First Look At BLUETS Produced By The Syndicate
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2018
The Syndicate's kicked off its Syndicated festival with Bluets, a solo show based on the book of the same name. The company shares photos from the show's premiere. Performances began August 25th and continue through August 29th at the IRT Theater (154 Christopher Street).