Ed Asner wonderfully plays an elderly American who ends up in an Italian hospital after he falls ill while sightseeing in this hilarious one-man play.
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China Doll
Al Pacino’s eternal charisma is really the only reason to endure this painfully dull and negligible new play by David Mamet about a beleaguered tycoon.
Pylade
Sex with a watermelon, more sex, cool costumes, and terrific staging are striking elements of this dynamic but uneven presentation of a Greek myth.
Death of the Persian Prince
An Iranian woman’s romance with a US ex-Marine in NYC is the subject of this powerful and suspenseful political drama that is strongly performed.
Sex of the Baby
The complications of an affluent NYC gay male couple’s child surrogacy plans are explored in this bold and surprising contemporary comedic drama.
I Catch You Dreaming
A young gay male and his female best friend arrive in NYC from Puerto Rico to make it as actors in this passionate and edgy update on the old tale.
Livin’ La Vida Imelda
A satiric historical deconstruction of The Steel Butterfly presented as a slide show lecture with droll authentic commentary, by a Filipino tour guide.
He Wrote Good Songs: A Life of Anthony Newley
“What Kind of Fool Am I?” is of course included in Jon Peterson’s superbly performed biographical cabaret show about the popular British musical star.
Daughters of the Sexual Revolution
From its complex comical opening scene to its wistful conclusion, this 1976-set play is a joyous, insightful and involving work that is perfectly rendered.
Pia Reloaded
Wearing Bob Mackie and opening with “Alive” from “Applause,” Pia Zadora’s cabaret act is campy, knowing and a marvelous showcase.