The Gett runs through December 11 at the Rattlestick Theater. By Elazar Abrahams The Gett is an admirable new play now in performances in the West Village. Titled after a document in Jewish law that […]
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Where We Belong
Catch Where We Belong at the Public Theater through November 27. By Elazar Abrahams Madeline Sayet’s new solo show is not quite a TED Talk. After all, there’s a gorgeous set that will light up […]
A Raisin in the Sun at the Public Theater
The Public Theater’s production of A Raisin in the Sun will close on November 20. By Elazar Abrahams A Raisin in the Sun is Lorraine Hansberry’s 1959 magnum opus, widely considered one of the best […]
Straight Line Crazy
Straight Line Crazy is playing a sold-out run at The Shed through December 18. By Elazar Abrahams Robert Moses is a complicated figure in New York lore. As an urban planner, he reshaped our city […]
Sesame Street: The Musical
Sesame Street: The Musical will play at Theatre Row through November 27. By Elazar Abrahams Sunny days on 42nd Street are sweeping the fall clouds away here in New York City thanks to a joyous […]
Heathers: The Musical – Review
Heathers: The Musical is streaming exclusively on the Roku Channel. By Elazar Abrahams I’ve been a huge fan of Heathers for years. I discovered the original 1988 film in my first year of high school […]
KATE
Kate Berlant is KATE at the Connelly Theater through October 8. By Elazar Abrahams Kate Berlant’s new solo show is the kind of thing you brag about having seen for years to come. From the […]
The Butcher Boy
The Butcher Boy runs through September 11 at the Irish Repertory Theatre. By Elazar Abrahams Based on Patrick McCabe’s 1992 novel of the same name, The Butcher Boy is about as original a stage musical […]
Two Jews, Talking
As a child of the 70s, I wanted to see Two Jews, Talking to watch Hal Linden (of Barney Miller fame) and Bernie Koppel (Doc on “The Love Boat”) perform live. It turned out that […]
As You Like It – Shakespeare in the Park
By Rachel Mohl This summer’s second production from Free Shakespeare in the Park is just what New York City needs right now. Public Works’ As You Like It provides hope and optimism as we close […]
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