Harvey Fierstein’s LA CAGE AUX FOLLES:music & lyrics Jerry Herman,based on Jean Poiret's play:Same sex couple confronted w/son who wants them to pretend to be straight cuz of fiancee's parents. Great cast & choreography. 🙂End 6/28 bit.ly/2iigtST shorturl.at/o5wn9

HI! DRAMA:REVIEWS: 59E59 Theaters: Youth in Flames David Copperfield Catch of the Day & The Rodeo Burned Down,I'm Almost There,Feltman's Hot Dog,Romeo & Juliet,Fear & Wonder,The Circuit,Fear Of 13,Giant.INTERVIEWS:Francis Jue,Morgan Bassichis Plugs. shorturl.at/VnnMk @theatrecritics.bsky.social

Lindsey Ferrentino's FEAR OF 13 is based on David Sington's documentary about Nick Yarris' wrongful conviction & his fight for justice w/help of human rights volunteer who falls in love w/him.Brody compelling. Tessa💔. 😍End 6/28 bit.ly/2iigtST shorturl.at/qJ2Xe

Xhloe & Natasha’s AND THEN THE RODEO BURNED DOWN:Proof that a show can be completely ridiculous & still sneak up on you emotionally;Rodeo clowns. Cowboys.Bulls.Shadows.Questionable life choices. 2 ROOTIN TOOTIN HAPPY FACES End 7/10 shorturl.at/DQ3he arsnovanyc.com

Mark Rosenblatt’s GIANT:Roald Dahl wrote anti-semitic review of incendiary book.Everyone's trying to get him to apologize.Will he?Does this change one’s opinion of him & his books?Very disturbing.Brilliantly acted. 😧🙂🙁End 6/28 bit.ly/2iigtST gianttheplay.com

Shakespeare’s ROMEO & JULIET who fall in love w/each other despite their family’s centuries old enmity.Nurse played marvelously by Deidre O’Connell & Friar Lawrence played to perfection by Francis Jue meddle in affair. 🙂😀End 6/28 bit.ly/2iigtST shorturl.at/uKeMy

Red Fox Theatre Company & Megan Jenkins’ CATCH OF THE DAY:Rollicking retelling of a 1966 fish tale in Dingle, Ireland.Catch a royal fish & won't give it to detested Queen.Then who?Catch it before it gets away from you. 😍End 6/28 bit.ly/2iigtST www.59e59.org

Charles Dickens’ DAVID COPPERFIELD, adapted by Abigail Pickard Price,Sarah Groban & Matt Pinches Follows ups & downs of David's life w/3 actors taking on all parts.Whirlwind of activity.Highly entertaining! HAPPY FACE! End 6/28 bit.ly/2iigtST www.59e59.org

Mimi Martin’s YOUTH IN FLAMES:Solo show.Coming of age story set in 2019 Hong Kong.Teen unsupervised party girl w/local BFF get caught up in democracy protests.Mimi Martin like expressive silent film star. HAPPY FACE End 6/28 bit.ly/2iigtST shorturl.at/nfiHl

Todd Almond’s I'M ALMOST THERE:Meandering & surreal story.Tries to go downstairs to meet possible romantic interest.Neighbors(Harpist,guitarist)find strange ways to stop him.Forget I’m Almost There, you should be there! 😍🥰End 6/28 bit.ly/2iigtST www.bam.org

Connor Wentworth’s THE CIRCUIT: AN IMMERSIVE SILENT DISCO BALLET: in DUMBO wearing headsets, we chase around couples that break off to form multiple new couples leaving one behind;Sexy,surprising & at times heartbreaking. 😍End 6/29 shorturl.at/zr71y shorturl.at/wtKXo

Heather Christian’s ANIMAL WISDOM:Ghosts we acknowledge & communicate w/thru certain objects & rituals.Kenita R. Miller as “H” has an astounding voice that will send shivers up & down your spine. 😍End 6/14 at 2pm shorturl.at/u5ABt signaturetheatre.org

In Devil’s ✋Girls,Chance,🎶,Kenrex,Unexpected 3rd Peculiar Patriot,Maids,Well I’ll Let You Go,Mexodus: Mikhail Fiksel,Johnny Moreno,Fraggle Rock, Animal Wisdom,Jerome,Silverback Mt. N.⭐️People vs Lenny Bruce.Miriam Kulick,Jacob Harran:Beyond Encounters shorturl.at/NKhfp @theatrecritics.bsky.social

Jack Holden & Ed Stambollouian’s KENREX is one of the creepiest things I’ve seen.Jack Holden gives deeply unsettling performance;Tension keeps tightening until the whole theater feels uncomfortable. 2 THRILLING HAPPY FACE End 6/27 shorturl.at/l7Zvz kenrextheplay.com

Bubba Weiler’s WELL,I’LL LET YOU GO:Whole town grieving as husband died a hero,but wife conflicted.Brilliantly acted & written. Piece it together like a puzzle w/ wallop at the end. 3 😍🥰🥰End 6/20 shorturl.at/oEP6c www.letyougonyc.com

John Tartaglia's JIM HENSON’S FRAGGLE ROCK:BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE:Gobo,Red,Mokey,Wembley &Boober on quest to recover missing Celebration Stone.Great music,dance,puppetry,story,nostalgia. 😍🥰 End 6/21 shorturl.at/fx1AZ www.newvictory.org

Brian Quijada & Nygel D. Robinson’s MEXODUS tells of a dark time in American history when slavery & imperialism ruled.Looping music,dramatic story,excellent storytellers makes this a runaway hit. 😍🥰 End 6/14 shorturl.at/Pbfeg mexodusmusical.com

Eisa Davis’s ||:GIRLS:||:CHANCE:||:MUSIC:|| follows 4 gifted teenagers attending a summer music program.Teen angst.Incredible musicians & singer, Play carries too many ideas.Never lands. Stephen:MIXED FACE Eva:😀for cast.End 6/21 bit.ly/2iigtST vineyardtheatre.org

John J. Caswell, Jr’s JEROME:Con’s in poor health & wants Doane to have someone after he’s gone.Bruin seems the perfect solution or is he?Spinella,Henderson, Barnett handle this thruple so beautifully & raw. HAPPY FACE + End 6/21 bit.ly/2iigtST shorturl.at/ocW7O

Jean Genet’s THE MAIDS adapted & directed by Kip Williams has been updated to our digital times of instant celebrity.Power struggle & downtrodden trying to rise above it all.Powerful acting.Everybody ought to see The Maids HAPPY FACE End 6/14 bit.ly/2iigtST shorturl.at/1R3zU

Helen Banner’s IN THE DEVIL’S HANDS:Jason suspected of horrific attacks on young woman & kids.Gets friend to row him to rock island to prove innocent.He does.Will he stay or return home?Heart-breaking & riveting acting.😍End 6/14 bit.ly/2iigtST shorturl.at/Himbz

Eliana Theologides Rodriguez’s INDIAN PRINCESS: Fathers try to bond w/their kids in misguided way.Fraught,funny,endearing play. Everyone has good intentions but lack the ability to get thru to each other. Exceptional cast😃End 6/7 bit.ly/2iigtST shorturl.at/5lUlU

Carlo Albán’s INTRÍNGULIS:Growing up as an undocumented person & what it entailed to get a green card,become naturalized & finally an American citizen.Mixing Latin Folk music,this is quite the timely tale.HAPPY FACE PLUS End 6/7 bit.ly/2iigtST shorturl.at/ClkaY

Shakespeare’s OTHELLO shows the damage in believing falsehoods & succumbing to jealousy.Bedlam misfires here using only 4 actors to confusedly take on Othello.Even the fine acting can't save this. UNHAPPY FACE 5/31 at 2pm bit.ly/2iigtST bedlam.org

HI! DRAMA:Reviews:Fallen Angels,Becky Shaw,Falling Out,Lauder:Scotland’s Kilted King Of Comedy,This Is Not About Me,Mrs. Christie,21st Century Princess,Vanessa,The Emporium,Dad Don’t Read This,Plugs youtu.be/dJfkWwZ8hEo @theatrecritics.bsky.social

THORNTON WILDER’S THE EMPORIUM finished by Kirk Lynn.Orphan tries to work for an elusive, metaphorical store. Meta 4th wall breaking play that can break your heart, make you think, sigh w/poetical revelations. Perfect cast!😍End 6/7 bit.ly/2iigtST www.classicstage.org

Kathryn Grody’s THE UNEXPECTED 3RD:RADICAL, ROLLICKING RUMINATION ON THE OPTIMISM OF STAYING ALIVE :Conversational look at strange terrain of becoming 79;This will put a smile on your face & face the world a lot peppier! 😍End 6/9 bit.ly/2iigtST www.nytw.org

Liza Jessie Peterson in THE PECULIAR PATRIOT shines a harsh light on the realities of the prison system showing aspects that will astound you.Liza Jessie Peterson is a compelling performer.😍End 6/14 bit.ly/2iigtST www.nytw.org

Jimmy Logan’s LAUDER: SCOTLAND'S KILTED KING OF BROADWAY is a loving tribute to the beloved British Music Hall sensation, Harry Lauder. Brilliantly portrayed by Jamie MacDougall. 😍🥰 End 6/7 bit.ly/2iigtST shorturl.at/53308

Hannah Caplan’s THIS IS NOT ABOUT ME jumps around in time going backwards to examine Eli & Grace’s rocky romance of 2 problematic people.Captivating performers.Not fan of backwards narratives,but love puppets. MIXED FACES End 6/7 bit.ly/2iigtST shorturl.at/64YR6

Jordan Baum’s 21ST CENTURY PRINCESS are many vignettes around & behind the scenes of Disneyland.Weird But Enjoyable but goes too long. Extremely talented cast. Great Tap Number. MIXED FACE PLUS End 5/31 bit.ly/2iigtST shorturl.at/1FPSp

Gina Gionfriddo’s BECKY SHAW:Complicated relationships with prickly,needy,self-involved, kind-hearted people.Wonderful Cast! Sarah:MIXED FACE Eva:HAPPY FACE MINUS End 6/14 bit.ly/2iigtST 2st.com/shows/becky-...

Noel Coward’s FALLEN ANGELS:2 wives expect former lover to appear while hubbys are away playing golf.Amusing hijinks.Delightful comedic cast. 2 HAPPY FACES End 6/7 bit.ly/2iigtST shorturl.at/LWExo

David Ireland’s ULSTER AMERICAN shows what happens when volatile, creative people come together when misunderstandings abound.Crackerjack cast.David Ireland had me laughing over hot button topics.HAPPY FACE PLUS End 5/24 bit.ly/2iigtST irishrep.org

Alex Kanefsky's CABLE STREET w/Tim Gilvin's music & lyrics:True story when disparate groups(Irish,Jews,Commies, English) banded against the Fascists in 1936 England.Good music,story & cast is street worth going down. 😍🥰End 5/24 bit.ly/2iigtST www.59e59.org

Adam Bock’s THE RECEPTIONIST is a menacing workplace comedy. Busybody Bev innocently gossips w/coworker, strangers, friends. Unaware of consequences. Perfect cast. Fraughtly directed w/humor. HAPPY FACE End 5/24 bit.ly/2iigtST 2st.com

Brooke deRosa’s GUNFIGHT AT THE NOT-SO-OK SALOON:Cowboy musical in style of Gilbert & Sullivan.Double bill w/Brooke deRosa’s music & Kelsey Johnson’s lyrics for DOES NOT COMPUTE;All hate cleaning causes fateful decisions. 😍5/17 2pm bit.ly/2iigtST shorturl.at/FZdnj

Arielle Gray and Tim Watts’ NEW OWNER:Runaway dog has adventures with fellow stray.Adorable puppets. Bittersweet humorous story of friendship & loss. But don’t worry the doggie has a happy ending. HAPPY FACE 5/17 at Noon & 4pm bit.ly/2iigtST www.newvictory.org

Aurora Stewart de Peña’s LOVE STORY:Unusual tale of love & death.Reminded me of OUR TOWN. Beautifully acted & directed.Maria wanders thru her life with boyfriend and families;Everyone trying to come to terms. HAPPY FACE End 5/17 bit.ly/2iigtST thetanknyc.org

HI! DRAMA:Reviews: The Bad Daters Furlough’s Paradise Beaches Body Unredacted Broken Snow Have You Ever Thought About A Package Full of Memories Chita Rivera Award nominations: Joe Lanteri Bebe Neuwirth PLUGS youtu.be/k4xLFxVLECI @theatrecritics.bsky.social

BEACHES:Book-Iris Rainer Dart & Thom Thomas.Lyrics -Iris Rainer Dart;Music -Mike Stoller developed w/David Austin from Iris Rainer Dart’s novel; Show about power of female friendship. Brilliant casting & performing. 😍😃bit.ly/2iigtST shorturl.at/4jiJc

Barbara Kahn’s A PACKAGE FULL OF MEMORIES recounts 2 separate stories of deadly discrimination for the African-Americans in 1930’s Alabama & Eastern Europe in the 30’s for the Jews while women share romance. 2 HAPPY FACES End 5/17 bit.ly/2iigtST theaterforthenewcity.net

Ben Andron’s BROKEN SNOW has 2 strangers separately breaking into a remote house in search of answers.Powerful performances in this revelatory thriller.The play'll leave you inwardly gasping.I'm not snowing you.HAPPY FACE End 5/31 bit.ly/2iigtST shorturl.at/5i5RJ

Derek Murphy’s THE BAD DATERS:2 troubled souls find each other but do they want to keep each other.Will they both be able to help each other move on from the tragedies of their lives into something more positive? HAPPY FACE End 5/17 bit.ly/2iigtST www.paradisefactory.org

Paul Zimet’s THE DOOR SLAMS,A GLASS TREMBLES: Reflection on time & Thomas Mann’s The Magic Mountain; One is left with the lingering feeling of time passing,memories & going forward with the next adventures. HAPPY FACE 5/10at4pm bit.ly/2iigtST lamama.org

Elena Mazzon’s CLARA:SEX,LOVE & CLASSICAL MUSIC Her solo performance as Clara Schumann,wife of Robert Schumann.She was the better known pianist of her day, but overlooked in modern times; SASHA: Mixed face EVA: Happy Face End 5/10 bit.ly/2iigtST www.59e59.org

Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart’s FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON WAY TO THE FORUM:Sondheim music & lyrics:Silly farce in old Roman times.Comedy w/trying to achieve freedom,stolen kids,loves & lusts. Great cast.Clever direction.😍End 5/10 bit.ly/2iigtST theater2020.com

HI! DRAMA:The Adding Machine,Every Brilliant Thing,Miracle On South Division Street,Rheology,Nicole Travolta Is Doing Alright, Westport Playhouse plug,Primary Trust,I Am Nobody,The Approach, Trouble,Struggle,Bubble & Squeak. Plugs shorturl.at/QLfBV @theatrecritics.bsky.social

Duncan Macmillan & Jonny Donahoe’s EVERY BRILLIANT THING:7 year old makes list of brilliant things to cure depressed mom starting w/ice cream.List changes as gets older.Daniel Radcliffe's a revelation. Funny & devastating. 2 😍🥰 bit.ly/2iigtST shorturl.at/eUjWy

Ted Zurkowski’s 3 WOMEN: Musician w/depressed brother involved w/wife & 2 women.Bad sound quality.Incomprehensible.UNHAPPY FACE FOR THE EXPERIENCE ( But I’d like to see the performers in other shows because they were great) End 5/3 bit.ly/2iigtST shorturl.at/cm7fb