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CATS: 'THE JELLICLE BALL' CHOREOGRAPHED BY ARTURO LYONS AND OMARI WILES. INSPIRED BY THE MUSICAL BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER. PERELMAN PAC. THROUGH JULY 28. WHATEVER ONE MAY THINK about Andrew [...]

UNCLE VANYA BY ANTON CHEKHOV. TRANSLATED BY HEIDI SCHRECK. DIRECTED BY LILA NEUGEBAUER. VIVIAN BEAUMONT THEATER. THROUGH JUNE 16. For a middle-aged estate manager with a drinking problem, a crush [...]

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE BY HENRIK IBSEN. ADAPTED BY AMY HERZOG. DIRECTED BY SAM GOLD. CIRCLE IN THE SQUARE. THROUGH JUNE 16. * MIDWAY THROUGH THE new version of [...]

HERE WE ARE BY STEPHEN SONDHEIM. BOOK BY DAVID IVES. DIRECTED BY JOE MANTELLO. AT THE SHED THROUGH JANUARY 21. UNLIKE AN ORWELL or an Odets, the cheekily (and correctly) [...]

Tell your friends you saw these four plays first-before the upcoming flurry of shows buries them. The Who's Tommy, Nederlander Theatre See him, feel him, touch him, heal him! The [...]

INFINITE LIFE ANNIE BAKER. THE ATLANTIC THEATER COMPANY. THROUGH OCTOBER 14. I HAVE A VISCERAL memory of sobbing on the couch in my mother's arms at 5 or 6 years [...]

DAVE MALLOY's extraordinary new chamber-choir musical Octet uses a simple structure to go spelunking into a complex, ominous, continuously exquisite series of caves. He's taking on the never-sleeping, ever-proliferating 'monster' [...]

BURN THIS Hudson theatre TURNS OUT THAT Kylo Ren is immensely compelling onstage. Michael Mayer's revival of Lanford Wilson's 1987 play Burn This may not be a flawless show, but [...]

Tony Kushner has a favorite new play. Heidi Schreck wrote it. They have a lot to talk about. In late 2018, when Heidi Schreck's play What the Constitution Means to [...]

MY FAIR LADY VIVIAN BEAUMONT THEATER FROM THE VERY FIRST moment of the My Fair Lady now sweeping across the Vivian Beaumont stage, it's blessedly clear that we're not in [...]

ANGELS IN AMERICA: A GAY FANTASIA ON NATIONAL THEMES BY TONY KUSHNER. NEIL SIMON THEATRE. IN 1935, GERTRUDE STEIN spoke about narrative and the passing of time in a series [...]

The Ally is a play by Itamar Moses that explores the complexities of alliances and the limits of activism. The story follows Asaf Sternheim, a well-meaning adjunct professor at an elite university, as he grapples with his own identity and beliefs. The play delves into topics such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, anti-Blackness, and the relationship between universities and the communities they consume. Through thought-provoking discussions and honest questions, the play challenges audiences to confront their own perspectives and consider the importance of listening and speaking to one another. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the Broadway premiere of Adam Guettel's musical adaptation of the 1962 film "Days of Wine and Roses." The show, starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James, tells the story of a couple's descent into alcoholism. While O'Hara and James deliver exceptional performances, the article criticizes the material for feeling constrained and didactic. The staging is also described as lacking in intensity and failing to fully embrace the voluptuousness of Guettel's songs. Despite these criticisms, the article acknowledges the personal significance of the show for the creators and the potential impact it may have on audience members struggling with addiction. [Extracted from the article]

WILL ARBERY'S Heroes of the Fourth Turning is so frighteningly well written it's hard to write about. Arbery is a virtuoso of dream language and logic. He's an unostentatious surrealist, [...]

NEAR THE END of Betrayal--or near the beginning of the betrayal within Betrayal, since Harold Pinter's 1978 play about a seven-year affair runs in reverse, from the infidelity's aftermath to [...]

THEATER DIRECTOR Ivo van Hove isn't known for small gestures in his often merciless productions. Blood rains from and the ceiling. Wolves stalk across the stage. At 60 years old, [...]

THERE IS A TRAGEDY happening at the Cort Theatre, but it's not the tragedy of an overweening British monarch, his three daughters, and the gaping maw of nihilism opened up [...]

WHITE NOISE BY SUZAN-LORI PARKS. PUBLIC THEATER. THROUGH MAY 5. THE BRILLIANCE of Suzan-Lori Parks's eviscerating new play, White Noise, is that underneath the finely crafted apparent realism of its [...]

THE AMERICAN MUSICAL loves high school. And vice versa They go together like rama-lama-lama-ka-dinga-da-dingadong. Maybe it's because most people who make musicals spent high school at best keeping a low [...]

MARYS SEACOLE BY JACKIE SIBBLIES DRURY. CLAIRE TOW THEATER AT LINCOLN CENTER NO MATTER HOW orderly the stage may look when you arrive to watch a play by Jackie Sibblies [...]

TRUE WEST BY SAM SHEPARD. DIRECTED BY JAMES MACDONALD. AMERICAN AIRLINES THEATRE. THROUGH MARCH 17. THINGS FALL APART in Sam Shepard's True West. The almost-two-hander about a pair of estranged [...]

"Prayer for the French Republic" is a multigenerational family epic play by Joshua Harmon that explores the theme of rising antisemitism in France. The play follows the Benhamou family, a French Jewish family considering moving to Israel to escape the increasing hostility they face in their home country. The play is filled with sharp humor and intense monologues, but some critics find it self-conscious and showy in its engagement with difficult questions. The play also incorporates scenes from the past, focusing on the Salomon family and their experiences during World War II. Overall, "Prayer for the French Republic" raises important questions about survival, assimilation, and the meaning of honor. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the revival of the musical Spamalot on Broadway and its self-awareness as a big-budget community theater production. The musical, based on Monty Python and the Holy Grail, cleverly parodies and celebrates the medium of musical theater. It incorporates familiar lines and references from the movie while also adding new elements and meta-musical shenanigans. The production embraces its absurdity and offers a joyful and outrageous experience for the audience. The article praises the cast's energy and the show's unembarrassed and unprofessional nature. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides a list of cultural events and recommendations for the period of April 22 to May 5, 2024 in New York. The recommendations include listening to Dua Lipa's new album, watching the TV show "The Veil," attending a performance of Bach's B-minor Mass, listening to the podcast "Life of the Record," seeing an art exhibition by Roz Chast, watching the TV show "Hacks," listening to Charley Crockett's new album, attending a theater production called "Three Houses," watching the film "GIFT," reading the book "Mean Boys," and seeing the performance art piece "Kinetic Grace" at the Guggenheim Museum. [Extracted from the article]

MOVIES By David Edelstein and Emily Yoshida ANNIHILATION. To dismiss it as woowoo nonsense would be to miss out on all the emotional work that Alex Garland and Natalie Portman [...]

THERE'S A SAYING: There are only two kinds of stories--someone goes on a journey or a stranger comes to town. If that's true (at least it's intriguing!), it seems to [...]

Crucial to Purlie'sscheme are his brother, Gitlow(Billy Eugene Jones); his sister-in-law,Missy (Heather Alicia Simms);and especially his young protégée,Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins(Kara Young). The CULTURE PAGES CRITICS THEATER AT THE MUSIC BOX THEATRE, the houselights fade and arecording of director Kenny Leon's voice welcomes us tothe show--so far, so standard. Plucked from a juniorchoir in Alabama and spirited backto Georgia, Lutiebelle is the keyto Purlie's whole enterprise. [Extracted from the article]

There's a sleazyjam for the villains, Prospero's schemingbrother, Antonio (Anthony ChatmonII), and Antonio's equally treacherous ifsomewhat dimmer wingman, Sebastian(Tristan André). Some of Shakespeare's text is preserved, butthe production's engine is its songs, and thatengine is fueled by earnestness and shtick. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides a comprehensive list of cultural events and entertainment options happening in New York from June 19 to July 3. It includes TV shows, music albums, theater performances, movies, art exhibitions, books, podcasts, and more. The recommendations and brief descriptions allow library patrons to quickly decide which topics they may be interested in exploring further. Some highlights include the premiere of the spinoff TV show "Orphan Black: Echoes," the thriller novel "Tell Me Who You Are" by Louisa Luna, summer recitals by the Metropolitan Opera in Brooklyn Bridge Park, the first 2024 presidential debate on CNN, Pride Night hosted by the New York Mets, LadyLand Festival featuring RuPaul's Drag Race stars, and various art exhibitions and theater performances. Additionally, the first volume of Tony DeTerlizzi's fantasy series "WondLa" is being adapted into a TV show on Apple TV+. [Extracted from the article]

HAMLET BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE. DIRECTED BY SAM GOLD. PUBLIC THEATER. THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3. A LITTLE OVER a third of the way into the modestly dressed, disarmingly brilliant production of Hamlet [...]

The CULTURE PAGESTo DOTHEATER6. See Hamlet Cake or (lots of) death?Greenwich House Theater, through March 10.Taking on Great Expectations wasn't enough for the inexhaustible Eddie Izzard, who visited NYC a little over a year ago with her solo-show version. Now, she's back with the same team--her brother Mark Izzard adapting and Selina Cadell directing--to play 23 characters in a little play called Hamlet. What a piece of work, indeed!By SARA HOLDREN [Extracted from the article]

The CULTURE PAGETo DoTHEATER2. See William Shakespeare's As You Like It, a Radical Retelling by Cliff CardinalStrange capers.Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, January 12 and 13.The Public Theater's beloved experimental-theater fest Under the Radar returns with 17 exciting shows. This one is a wily, funny, sui generis take on Shakespeare's forest comedy--focused on relationships between Indigenous communities and colonial settlers--by Cree and Lakota theater-maker Cliff Cardinal.By SARA HOLDREN [Extracted from the article]

This article provides a brief overview of upcoming theater productions in New York. The productions mentioned include a solo adaptation of Hamlet, a theatrical adaptation of Sufjan Stevens's album Illinois, a performance of An Enemy of the People, a musical about painter Tamara de Lempicka, and a staging of Cabaret. The article highlights the notable actors and directors involved in each production. [Extracted from the article]

See Snatch Adams &Tainty McCrackenPresent It's That Timeof the Month Happy Vulva-ntines Day! The charismaticBecca Blackwell is behind this co-productionwith the Bushwick Starr, which promises"puppets, prizes, and perversity", along with araucous celebration of "the power and autonomyof loudmouthed vagina people.". [Extracted from the article]

Playwrights Horizons, opens October 6.After Will Butler left Arcade Fire in 2021, he saidit was "time for new things." Now, Butler has writtenthe songs for a musical by David Adjmi abouta mid-'70s rock band on the seductive anddangerous verge of big-time fame. [Extracted from the article]

For his U.S. debut, a wild, whirlingpair of theatrical riffs, half-Russian andhalf-American--one adapting Pushkin and the otherdancing with Ernest Hemingway and EugeneO'Neill. Russian director Dmitry Krymov was embarkingon a trip to Philadelphia when Putin invadedUkraine; 18 months later, a short stay has becomea very big trip. [Extracted from the article]

The article lists twenty five things to hear, watch and read for the week of March 20th through April 3, 2019 including seeing the theatrical production "The White Devil," watching the television series "Jane the Virgin," and reading the book "The Other Americans."

The article reviews the musical "The Prom," starring Brooks Ashmanskas and Christopher Sieber, performed at the Longacre Theatre in New York City in October 2018.

The article offers information on several upcoming exhibitions, films, and television programs between October 31, 2018–November 14, 2018. Topics addressed include an exhibition "Natalie White: Someday" based on the equal rights amendments and details on the television program, "Homecoming" casting actress Julia Roberts.

The article reviews the theatrical production "The Waverly Gallery" directed by Lila Neugebauer and Lucas Hedges, casting Joan Allen and Michael Cera.

The article presents information on the play "Fire in Dreamland" directed by Marissa Wolf, to be held at the public theatre in New York from August 5, 2018, reviews the book "My Year of Rest and Relaxation," by Ottessa Moshfegh and reviews the television program "The Handmaid's Tale."