A dissident Russian author’s 1921 dystopian futuristic novel has been given a theatrically ravishing stage adaptation that is dynamically performed.
Hold on to Me Darling
Adam Driver’s charisma is showcased in this trite play about a country music and movie star’s angst; the thrill of seeing him perform live is it here.
Vladimir
Francesca Faridany and Norbert Leo Butz are towering in this Stoppardian Moscow-set drama where Putin is reelected in 2004, solidifying his power.
The Counter
Anthony Edwards and Susannah Flood are entrancing as two lost souls at a small-town diner in this humane and artfully presented small-scale drama.
McNeal
Robert Downey Jr. dazzles in his NY stage debut as a hard drinking novelist; Andrea Martin is his agent in this challenging play given an epic production.
Yellow Face
A revival of David Henry Hwang’s semi-autobiographical fantasia dealing with the “Miss Saigon” casting controversy and conflicts with his immigrant father.
A 50th Anniversary GAYLA
Pissy Myles hosted this event at Red Eye celebrating NYC’s oldest and longest-producing LGBTQ+ theater company; founder Doric Wilson was commemorated.
Anton Goes To Heaven (?)
A disaffected beer-drinking young American nationalist commits suicide in this exhilarating take on “No Exit”; his mother and grandfather torment him.
Honor
This uneven corporate intrigue one-act play redeems itself with its fierce conclusion; a trio of talented actors portray the archetypical business types.
Our Class
Five Jewish and five Catholic Polish grade school friends come of age during W.W. II in this staggering epic theatrical Holocaust dramatization.