The star-studded cast captures the dysfunction, but not the closeness, of the Tate family

With the second half of the 2024-25 theater season about to kick off—with multiple shows opening on- and off-Broadway every week starting March 1—now might be a good time to look at some of the shows launched this winter. Frequently shows that open in January and February off-Broadway stand a...

***/***** (three stars out of five) Of all William Shakespeare’s plays, the histories are generally considered the most inaccessible to contemporary audiences. They address both politics and court intrigues of a bygone time, utterly unfamiliar to most. Considering the dreariness of modern politics, it’s no surprise that these plays are...

Gypsy *****/***** (five out of five stars) Eureka Day ****½ /***** (4.5 out of five stars) If ever there were an “Everyman” theme to which just about every one of us can relate, it’s our relationships with our parents. The subject of infinite sessions on therapists’ sofas and the root...

While Broadway may have an abundance of mediocre shows for now, Off-Broadway offers some "must-sees"

New York’s theater industry can finally focus on the business of recouping the last several years’ drop off in business and attendance

The Bard's best play has been abbreviated and simplified, reduced to a simple story of vengeance and revenge

New York City’s economy is deeply affected by theater tourism

This season's offerings capture the prevalent mood of loss, sadness and injustice

This is Chastain’s play, and she dominates it masterfully