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ElephantWoman
“ElephantWoman” unfolds as a journey through Africa, love, grief, and admiration, anchored by a commanding performance from Megan Metrikin. She delivers a portrayal that is powerful, restrained, and emotionally layered, one that quietly shocks through its honesty rather than force. The opening image, evoking the internal aggression of elephants, sets the tone for a piece that explores both the natural world and the human damage inflicted upon it. The show draws attention to t
Matthew D. Foster
2 days ago


And Her Children
News that shakes the foundations of America is usually filtered through headlines and broadcasts, flattened by repetition and distance. “And Her Children” dares to place that same emotional weight on a theatrical stage, and the result is both devastating and necessary. Created by Rosie Glen Lambert and Hailey McAfee, this is a rare piece of theatre that confronts modern tragedy without spectacle, trusting the audience to sit with discomfort and complexity. At the center of th
Matthew D. Foster
2 days ago


2 truths, 1 lie, & 17 slight exaggerations
This show lives somewhere between pure joy and open ended philosophical reflection, and Tom Cashman balances that line with remarkable ease. I could not stop laughing. I snorted, others snorted, and the room buzzed with the kind of laughter that comes from real connection rather than forced punchlines. Expectations are always high for a solo comedy show. I want to laugh with clarity, not spend the evening analyzing why a joke works. Cashman delivers exactly that. “2 Truths, 1
Matthew D. Foster
2 days ago


Where Is Your Husband
Solo theatre at its best offers a glimpse into another life that feels immediate, intimate, and unmistakably real. “Where Is Your Husband,” written and performed by Anshita Koul, does exactly that. It is rich, powerful, and unexpectedly one of the funniest pieces of theatre I have seen this year. Koul’s performance is emotionally driven but never indulgent. She uses comedy as both shield and scalpel, masking painful truths just long enough to let the laughter land before reve
Matthew D. Foster
2 days ago


Satin Secrets, a night with Austin Scarlett
This is easily one of my favorite shows of the season. From the first moment, the production pulls you into a visual wonderland overflowing with texture, color, and authenticity. It feels like stepping into a whimsical dream, the kind that reminds you exactly why people come to New York City in the first place. This is where magic still happens. Austin’s off Broadway debut is nothing short of a triumph. The show unfolds as a creative vision brought fully to life, filled with
Juliet Morrison
2 days ago


Gaslighting is My Love Language
“Gas Lighting” bursts onto the stage with a cartwheel and never lets the joy drop. It is the kind of show that feels like a gift in the moment, offering laughter, humor, and lightness when audiences are craving exactly that. Through a series of vignettes, this true New Yorker shares her desire to be seen, heard, and understood. When she admits that creating her first solo show made her feel like a real person, the moment lands with quiet sincerity. As artists, many of us reco
Juliet Morrison
2 days ago


Holy Sh*T: I Almost Died for This
If only we could all have Kristina Libby’s heart. Her story unfolds with openness and quiet courage, beginning with years of dating and the conviction that she had finally found her soulmate, complicated by the painful truth that he was married. What follows is not a tale of bitterness, but of reckoning. A kite surfing accident and resulting brain injury force Libby to confront a terrifying loss of trust in her own mind. Healing comes unexpectedly through painting, and at the
Juliet Morrison
2 days ago


I’m Still Not That Girl
This is a high energy show led by a performer who was clearly born for the stage. Jessica shares her life stories with humor and generosity, meeting challenge with wit rather than self pity. The theme is familiar but handled with sincerity. We are all still figuring out who we are, and it is the adventures we take that shape who we become. Jessica’s greatest strength is her command of the room. She draws the audience in effortlessly, guiding us through a fast moving journey f
Juliet Morrison
2 days ago


Snapshots
With wisdom, grace, and powerful storytelling, this show unfolds like a series of living poems. Her songs feel less performed than offered, reflections on life delivered with honesty and care. The message is simple and urgent. Do not be afraid. Seize life. “Snapshots” breaks your heart in the quietest way and then asks you to rebuild it with intention. You leave the theatre questioning what you can do today to live more fully, to be braver, kinder, and more present. It makes
Juliet Morrison
2 days ago


Ten Times I Should Have Known I Was Autistic
Eight months ago, Keith learned he is autistic. From that discovery comes a sharply focused and generous solo show built around ten vignettes, each one revealing how autism shapes reasoning, perception, and everyday survival. Keith explains literal thinking as a core part of autistic life and returns often to the idea that the mind is always searching for ways to survive. What could feel clinical never does. His natural ease on stage turns explanation into storytelling, and i
Juliet Morrison
2 days ago


#40sandsingle – The Secrets to Finding LOOOOVE!!!
Joyce opens the evening with a song that sets an earnest tone, singing about dreaming hearts, hope, faith, and belief in being found. From there, the show leans heavily into the idea of destiny as we learn that Joyce was raised in a strict household and somehow became a relationship expert. Whether this is fact or fiction remains unclear, and that ambiguity becomes both a feature and a flaw of the piece. Joyce openly admits she is a confusing soul, a sentiment that mirrors th
Juliet Morrison
2 days ago


Undesirable Secrets
Why do we keep secrets. The question hangs over this performance long before it is ever spoken. As Rodolfo Alvarado tells the story of Anthony Acevedo, sixty three years of enforced silence settles into the room like a ghost that refuses to leave. Alvarado brings extraordinary focus to Acevedo’s life. A World War Two combat medic and Holocaust survivor, Acevedo was one of three hundred fifty American soldiers secretly sent to Berga, a Nazi slave labor camp. The facts alone ar
Juliet Morrison
2 days ago
Interviews


Interview with Steve Burns
Steve Burns Steve Burns: Alive is an intimate, unflinchingly honest solo show from the original host of Blue’s Clues . Blending memoir,...
Yani Perez
Aug 6, 2025


Interview with Ellpetha Tsivicos
This June, Brooklyn’s Domino Park launched Sugar, Sugar!, a new outdoor performance series transforming the Domino Square amphitheater...
Yani Perez
Jul 30, 2025


Interview with Anne DiGiovanni
Anne DiGiovanni Anne DiGiovanni’s EXES: The Musical is a bold, high-energy pop punk rock opera that turns past heartbreaks into raw,...
Yani Perez
Jun 3, 2025
News


Tickets Now on Sale for United Solo’s Fall 2025 Season
Austin Scarlett in “Satin Secrets: A Night With Austin Scarlett” at United Solo. Photo by Curtis Brown. United Solo Theatre Festival has...
All About Solo News Desk
Jul 24, 2025


Festival Spotlight: In Scena! Elevates Solo Voices from Italy to New York City
Now in its twelfth year, the In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY returns to the five boroughs with a diverse theatrical lineup that...
Yani Perez
May 14, 2025


United Solo Concludes 2025 Spring Season with Grand Awards Gala
United Solo, the world’s largest solo theatre festival, celebrated its 18th season with a Gala on April 20 at Theatre Row in New York...
All About Solo News Desk
May 4, 2025
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