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Gimme A Kiss in “A KISS”
A kiss is all Antonio Ligabue wants. “Gimme a kiss,” actor Marco Michel demands, as Ligabue, as he stumbles onto the stage from the back...
Allyce Morrissey
Dec 11, 2019


A Heartfelt Letter From Lori Brown Mirabal in “With Warmest Regards"
“With Warmest Regards” is a common valediction for letters to family or friends. The musical of that title, written and performed by...
Joshua Melendez
Dec 10, 2019


“Bare Knuckle” is a Light and Bitter Irish Draught
“The Bare Knuckle” is a laidback story that struggles a bit in getting its point across. Jake Boston, who grew up in East London,...
Dana Zhang
Nov 25, 2019


Unsighted Stargazers in “Seeing Stars”
“Can you see me?” Ellen Gould asks the audience, as she enters the sparsely furnished stage. A twinkling of piano notes accompanies her...
Kia Standard
Nov 23, 2019


Abzug-lutely “Bella Bella!”
What happens when one larger‑than‑life personality embodies another larger‑than‑life in the case of the new off‑Broadway show “Bella...
Kia Standard
Nov 23, 2019


What to Say to Your Uterus in “Her Downstairs”
“So, Becky, what would you like to say to your uterus?” Becky, or “Becs,” as her friends call her, has plenty to say to her uterus after...
Kia Standard
Nov 22, 2019


“The Self-Portrait Project” Paints the Picture of Vulnerability
One of the things I’ve always loved about theatre is its own inherent language ‑ a sort of secret code that only performers understand....
Laura Mullaney
Nov 21, 2019


“The Things They Carried” Captures the Zeitgeist of ‘Nam
Jim Stowell is back for a United Solo Encore performance of “The Things They Carried,” his one‑man show based on Tim O’Brien’s book of...
Cynthia Darling
Nov 21, 2019


“My Life: The Musical Version” is a Broadway-fied Exploration of
A man walks onstage, clad in dance shoes and a bedazzled vest, dressed as though he is about to audition for a production of “A Chorus...
Mikey Miller
Nov 21, 2019


Learning from History in “Divining Bernhardt”
Ms. Kelly plays Phoebe Wainwright, a graduate student who enters her studio apartment at Camford College, escaping the heavy rain. The...
Christopher Popple
Nov 19, 2019


Bloody Butoh in “La Sangre”
Some art is for all audiences, and some art occupies a very specific niche. “La Sangre,” a butoh piece performed by Will Atkins,...
Chance Morgan
Nov 18, 2019


Terri Weagant Plays Seven Hilarious Characters in “Bo‑nita”
Someone once told the 13‑year‑old Bo‑nita that if you have your own rhythm, no matter how scared you are, as long as you get back to your...
Dana Zhang
Nov 18, 2019


“La Callas” Upstaged Once More
Maria Callas, the famed Greek opera singer and fodder for the tabloids, should be compelling source material for a biopic solo show. In...
Leia Squillace
Nov 17, 2019


“Chemo Barbie,” a Breast Cancer Survivor
“I need to stand here and pace,” Heather tells her doctor. “This is a life‑changing thing.” She has just received devastating news: she...
Kia Standard
Nov 14, 2019


Aspiring to Greatness in “You Were Supposed to Be This Great Thin
What is greatness? In “You Were Supposed to Be This Great Thing,” Warren McPherson tells us how he overcame his feelings of low...
Mikey Miller
Nov 14, 2019


Finding Freedom in “The Ins and Outs of Fingers, Spoons, and an O
If you didn’t know what you were in for upon entering “The Ins and Outs of Fingers, Spoons, and an Open Marriage,” Pascale...
Leia Squillace
Nov 14, 2019


“Eden, transplanted” Comes Close to Paradise
Love, loss, life, and rebirth. Humanity, hope, devastation, and death. Naturalistic beauty and personal strength. The birth of the cosmos...
James Bartholomew
Nov 14, 2019


An Immigration Story Told Anew in “March Alien”
There is no shortage of immigration stories in the theatre at present. Such is the zeitgeist manifesting onstage. Cillian Hegarty’s...
Leia Squillace
Nov 13, 2019


A Millennial’s Grievances in “Woke Pussy”
Rachel Griesinger plays a character of the same name, who has a show called “Toilet Time Time” on Instagram. During her performance, she...
Alex Miller
Nov 13, 2019


“The Weekend Workshop” is a Man’s Journey to Find Himself
Joshua Searle‑White demonstrates the frustration he feels when practicing meditation. After attempting to “OOOOMM” repeatedly in...
Danielle Crean
Nov 13, 2019
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