New York City Theater Reviews

 
Review: R.E.D. HAT FIGHT CLUB at The Green Room 42 Review: R.E.D. HAT FIGHT CLUB at The Green Room 42
by Kristen Morale - May 22, 2023

What did our critic think of R.E.D. HAT FIGHT SOCIETY at The Green Room 42?...
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges in BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN? Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges in BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 19, 2023

The world premiere of Ashley Robinson's play with music, Brokeback Mountain, has now opened @sohoplace. Directed by Jonathan Butterell with songs by Dan Gillespie Sells, the show stars Mike Faist as Jack and Lucas Hedges as Ennis, both making their West End stage debuts. ...
Review: BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, @sohoplace Review: BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, @sohoplace
by Abbie Grundy - May 18, 2023

While the romance shared between Ennis (Lucas Hedges) and Jack (Mike Faist) was immortalised by the Academy-Award Winning film of the same name, it takes on an entirely new life on the stage in a stunning production directed by Jonathan Butterell....
Review: THE HABIT OF ART at 59E59 Theaters-A Fascinating View of Theatre and Relationships Review: THE HABIT OF ART at 59E59 Theaters-A Fascinating View of Theatre and Relationships
by Marina Kennedy - May 12, 2023

Insightful, comical, and wonderfully presented, The Habit of Art by Original Theater is now being performed at 59E59 Theaters....
Album Review: SHUCKED The Musical Releases Its Corny Cast Album & It's A Toe Tapper Album Review: SHUCKED The Musical Releases Its Corny Cast Album & It's A Toe Tapper
by Bobby Patrick - May 11, 2023

If you love that wonderful down-home cross-section of musicals that include things like BIG RIVER, THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM, BRIGHT STAR, or, let’s face it, OKLAHOMA, then you should definitely go get SHUCKED....
Review: A Tribute To “Luisa” By The Friends Of THE FANTASTICKS' First Girl In 54 CELEBRATES RITA GARDNER at 54 Below Review: A Tribute To “Luisa” By The Friends Of THE FANTASTICKS' First Girl In 54 CELEBRATES RITA GARDNER at 54 Below
by Bobby Patrick - May 05, 2023

Rita Gardner was not only a part of THE FANTASTICKS' history, she is one of the reasons it became historic in the first place....
Review: BREATHLESS at 59E59 Theaters Enthralls from Beginning to End Review: BREATHLESS at 59E59 Theaters Enthralls from Beginning to End
by Marina Kennedy - April 26, 2023

'Breathless,' the one-woman show presented by Theatre Royal Plymouth at 59E59 Theaters, is the talk of the town....
Review: SEBASTIAN TREVIÑO makes his principal role debut AS EMILIO ESTEFAN ON THE BROADWAY NATIONAL TOUR OF ON YOUR FEET! Review: SEBASTIAN TREVIÑO makes his principal role debut AS EMILIO ESTEFAN ON THE BROADWAY NATIONAL TOUR OF ON YOUR FEET!
by Felicitas de la Fare - April 24, 2023

Sebastian Treviño is a professional bilingüal actor and singer from Mexico. He recently played Emilio Estefan on the National Tour of the Broadway show On your Feet!...
Streaming Review: All The Cool Kids Are Watching GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES On Paramount+ Streaming Review: All The Cool Kids Are Watching GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES On Paramount+
by Bobby Patrick - April 21, 2023

This show has kicked off with a bang in Bobby’s books and we can’t recommend it highly enough to everyone GREASE fan or newbie alike...
Review: BRINGER OF DOOM at The Players Theatre Review: BRINGER OF DOOM at The Players Theatre
by Kristen Morale - April 17, 2023

What did our critic think of BRINGER OF DOOM at The Players Theatre?...
Album Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT & Indeed We Do. Hit Songs From A Hit Show Make A Hit OBC Album Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT & Indeed We Do. Hit Songs From A Hit Show Make A Hit OBC
by Bobby Patrick - March 30, 2023

The score with just the few touches of dialogue included makes it very clear what is happening from start to finish and it delivers the show to the imagination so wonderfully....
Review: Hulu's UP HERE Stays Up There But Forgets To Come Down Here Review: Hulu's UP HERE Stays Up There But Forgets To Come Down Here
by Bobby Patrick - March 24, 2023

In the final analysis, while it's true that we find it all a little too twee, Bobby's prediction is that the audience it finds will love it enough to get it to a second season......
Review: THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART at The McKittrick Hotel Engages Audiences with Style and Verve Review: THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART at The McKittrick Hotel Engages Audiences with Style and Verve
by Marina Kennedy - March 23, 2023

The McKittrick Hotel is now presenting the captivating and exciting National Theatre of Scotland production of The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart....
Review Roundup: Nicholas Hytner's Immersive GUYS & DOLLS, Opens at the Bridge Theatre Review Roundup: Nicholas Hytner's Immersive GUYS & DOLLS, Opens at the Bridge Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2023

Guys and Dolls is now playing at the Bridge Theatre! The production runs from 3 March 2023 with opening night on 14 March 2023. Tickets are initially on sale through to 2 September 2023. Read reviews for the production!...
Review: SAMUEL GARNICA, AS EMILIO ESTEFAN ON THE BROADWAY NATIONAL TOUR OF ON YOUR FEET! Review: SAMUEL GARNICA, AS EMILIO ESTEFAN ON THE BROADWAY NATIONAL TOUR OF ON YOUR FEET!
by Felicitas de la Fare - March 10, 2023

Samuel Garnica is a professional actor, dancer, singer and voiceover from Caracas, Venezuela, who is currently performing at the National Tour of the Broadway show On your Feet! In this new production, Samuel García shines in the role of Emilio Estefan, Gloria Estefan's husband and lifelong career p...
Album Review: The New KIMBERLY AKIMBO Original Broadway Cast Recording Takes On Real Life In Funny & Musical Ways Album Review: The New KIMBERLY AKIMBO Original Broadway Cast Recording Takes On Real Life In Funny & Musical Ways
by Bobby Patrick - February 16, 2023

And then there is the performance of Victoria Clark. The subtle delicacy of this lady's work has elevated every show she has been in, whether musical or straight drama, and that work comes through loud and clear here....
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Make of Sam Mendes' THE LEHMAN TRILOGY? Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Make of Sam Mendes' THE LEHMAN TRILOGY?
by Review Roundups - February 09, 2023

The National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’ The Lehman Trilogy makes a triumphant return to London following an acclaimed season in Los Angeles and a highly lauded run on Broadway, winning 5 Tony Awards® including Best Play. Directed by Academy Award®, Tony Award® and Golden Globe winner Sam M...
Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, Gillian Lynne Theatre Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 09, 2023

Sam Mendes' The Lehman Trilogy has criss-crossed the Atlantic since 2008, picking up numerous nominations and awards along the way. An epic history of Western capitalism and a masterclass in theatrical storytelling, it now makes a dazzling return to the West End’s Gillian Lynne Theatre....
Review: SUNSET BOULEVARD at Eisenhower Theatre at The Kennedy Center Review: SUNSET BOULEVARD at Eisenhower Theatre at The Kennedy Center
by Ken Kemp - February 04, 2023

Tony award winner Stephanie J. Block brings real Broadway star power to Sunset Boulevard, the latest installment of the Kennedy Center's Broadway Center Stage series, currently playing in the Eisenhower Theatre through February 8th....
Review: Erik Turns 35 & He Never Looked Better! Celebrate with THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL On BroadwayHD Review: Erik Turns 35 & He Never Looked Better! Celebrate with THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL On BroadwayHD
by Bobby Patrick - January 27, 2023

When you pop your popcorn and pour your champagne in celebration of 35 years of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, just press play, and let it open up before you. Get carried away on the Phantom’s boat, feel the feels, enjoy the goosebumps...
Review: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, Ustinov Studio, Bath Review: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, Ustinov Studio, Bath
by Mickey-Jo Boucher - January 19, 2023

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is not an easy play to watch, rather a theatrical storm that must be endured with three contempt-filled acts making up a three and a half hour runtime....
Review: HEAVEN by Fishamble at 59E59 is a Riveting Story of a Married Couple Review: HEAVEN by Fishamble at 59E59 is a Riveting Story of a Married Couple
by Marina Kennedy - January 17, 2023

Fishamble: The New Play Company is currently presenting Heaven at 59E59 Theaters, and this two hander is wowing audiences. ...
Album Review: Juliet Does Just Fine On Her Own In This Twist On Shakespeare & Happily Ever After In & JULIET Album Review: Juliet Does Just Fine On Her Own In This Twist On Shakespeare & Happily Ever After In & JULIET
by Bobby Patrick - December 31, 2022

The band on the album is rockin’ and the mixer and master have kept every musical artist in their lane - nobody overshadows anyone else, they put the artist of the moment at the center mic and everyone emerges on equal beautiful footing....
Streaming Review: From Broadway & Into The Online Stream ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL Is Delicious Darkness On Netflix Streaming Review: From Broadway & Into The Online Stream ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL Is Delicious Darkness On Netflix
by Bobby Patrick - December 28, 2022

Warchus' work to date has given him the visual storytelling senses needed to auteur his way through a children's story with a kind of abandoned maturity that teaches the audience that it's no good to be a grown-up if you can't be childish sometimes....
Review: Billy's Buddy Is A Boffo Broadway Baby On The Boards in MR. SATURDAY NIGHT Review: Billy's Buddy Is A Boffo Broadway Baby On The Boards in MR. SATURDAY NIGHT
by Bobby Patrick - December 05, 2022

For those of Bobby’s readers who may have seen Billy’s movie in 1992 (all 1 of yo… Oh wait… they died) or those in NYC who went to see the show, you know as well as Bobby does (now) that this story is a gold mine of entertainment....

Videos


TICKET CENTRAL

Recommended For You