The third horror show of the season has arrived, with a much more psychological bent to its eerie musings. Penned by playwright Danny Robins, 2:22: A Ghost Story brings four characters together for a sinister housewarming party from Hell. Each player adds a substantial element to the greater narrative at play, eventually culminating in a … Continue reading Theater Review: 2:22: A Ghost Story
Theater Review: In the Heights
Tony-winning musical In the Heights, Lin Manuel-Miranda’s precursor to Hamilton, was spectacularly transformed into a bold movie musical back in 2019. Now, it returns to bring Washington Heights to the New York City Center stage with Hispanic flair and seamless choreography. Everything about the dancing and stage itself can be seen as a rousing success. … Continue reading Theater Review: In the Heights
Theater Review: Rope
As a casual fan of Alfred Hitchcock, especially when it comes to his horror and suspense stories, I had only heard of Rope before, yet never had the pleasure of watching it. Thus, this refreshed version, playwright Gordon Greenberg's spin on the play that inspired Hitchcock’s original film, was a complete gamble. Only after catching … Continue reading Theater Review: Rope
Theater Review: A Ghost in Your Ear
A Ghost in Your Ear is one of the single creepiest things I’ve ever seen on or off Broadway. The simplistic premise is an exercise in creativity, weaving a compelling narrative from almost nothing. The show is set entirely in the booth of a recording studio, as two friends get together to record a creepy … Continue reading Theater Review: A Ghost in Your Ear
Theater Review: Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen
The sexiest time Off-Broadway arrives in Duncan Sheik's tantalizing final show, Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen. This unique musical, set at the so-called Night Egg at NYC’s Culture Club, has a presentation akin to Cabaret. From the second, you enter the building, the immersive nature of the atmosphere rings out. Being based on a popular manga … Continue reading Theater Review: Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen
Theater Review: Copperfield! The New Musical
Charles Dickens is responsible for some of the undisputed best novels ever written, and apparently his Copperfield was his most autobiographical. Its central character, David Copperfield—no, not the magician—is a manic depressive yet multi-faceted man who decides a two-and-a-half hour musical would best be spent reliving his life from top to bottom. The adorable Calvin … Continue reading Theater Review: Copperfield! The New Musical
Theater Review: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
David Fincher’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button from 2008 is one of my favorite films of all time, a beautiful way to underline making the most of precious life you are given. Though I’ve never read the original short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, my attachment to the material was tangible, especially given the … Continue reading Theater Review: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Theater Review: Midnight
In the 1800s being gay was a death sentence, let alone entertaining the prospect of an interracial relationship. Another widely known, controversial part of American history was unfolding during this time: slavery and the concept of “owning” people. Unearthing a unique story funneled through the filter of a folktale, Midnight might feel a little Hadestown, … Continue reading Theater Review: Midnight
Theater Review: Good Time Charlie
As a gay movie and theatre obsessive, I’m not sure any recent show I’ve seen has quite checked all my boxes like Good Time Charlie. This autobiographical deep dive from playwright and lead star Ryan J. Haddad comes from a specifically queer perspective, one fully grounded in the reality of a young male living with … Continue reading Theater Review: Good Time Charlie
Theater Review: School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play
Going into School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, my expectations were admittedly low. How would a play that never leaves one location manage to maintain a consistency throughout, establish concise character arcs, and somehow make cultural specificity a colorful delight? Structured around a Miss Ghana pageant audition, this unique show from Tony Award-nominated … Continue reading Theater Review: School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play