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'Our Town' review: Bland Broadway revival starring Jim Parsons and Katie Holmes doesn't hit home

The new 'Our Town' revival aims for diversity and modern relevance but struggles with emotional connection. [ more ]

Time Out New York

NYC food

How to snag tickets to see Robert Downey Jr. in 'McNeal' on Broadway

Robert Downey Jr.'s Broadway debut in 'McNeal' explores AI's influence on writing amidst a weak plot and character development. [ more ]

New York Post

Writing

'McNeal' review: Robert Downey Jr.'s awful Broadway play about AI is a total wipeout

The play "McNeal" struggles with a dull plot, overshadowing Robert Downey Jr.'s performance and failing to meaningfully engage with the topic of AI. [ more ]

Observer

NYC food

Review: Ex-Lovers Eat Their Hearts Out in Savory Romantic Comedy 'Table 17'

Kara Young powerfully illustrates modern womanhood in 'Clyde's', navigating love and desire in a comedic Broadway setting. [ more ]

www.amny.com

1 day ago

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amBroadway | Back to the Future' to close, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' trims runtime and more | amNewYork

Back to the Future's Broadway musical adaptation is closing early due to financial struggles despite an initially strong performance and a celebratory event.

The adaptation was criticized for being a shallow tribute to the original movie, leveraging nostalgia without achieving depth. [ more ]

New York Post

6 days ago

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'Romeo + Juliet' review: 'Heartstopper' star Kit Connor shines in hollow Broadway show

Kit Connor's performance in 'Romeo + Juliet' is the highlight of this production, evoking empathy for the characters' doomed romance. [ more ]

New York Post

Miscellaneous

'Our Town' review: Bland Broadway revival starring Jim Parsons and Katie Holmes doesn't hit home

The new 'Our Town' revival aims for diversity and modern relevance but struggles with emotional connection. [ more ]

Time Out New York

NYC food

How to snag tickets to see Robert Downey Jr. in 'McNeal' on Broadway

Robert Downey Jr.'s Broadway debut in 'McNeal' explores AI's influence on writing amidst a weak plot and character development. [ more ]

New York Post

Writing

'McNeal' review: Robert Downey Jr.'s awful Broadway play about AI is a total wipeout

The play "McNeal" struggles with a dull plot, overshadowing Robert Downey Jr.'s performance and failing to meaningfully engage with the topic of AI. [ more ]

Observer

NYC food

Review: Ex-Lovers Eat Their Hearts Out in Savory Romantic Comedy 'Table 17'

Kara Young powerfully illustrates modern womanhood in 'Clyde's', navigating love and desire in a comedic Broadway setting. [ more ]

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www.mercurynews.com

5 days ago

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Review: Happily ever after gets skewered with relish in Noel Coward's Fallen Angels

The revival of Coward's comedy offers a satirical look at marriage and class in a vibrant 1920s setting, focusing on women's roles and desires. [ more ]

www.eastbaytimes.com

Miscellaneous

Curtain Calls: Old flame ignites romantic comedy Fallen Angels' in Berkeley

"Fallen Angels" humorously explores love complexities, showcasing strong female characters while reflecting on past censorship from England's Lord Chamberlain. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

5 days ago

Miscellaneous

Review: Happily ever after gets skewered with relish in Noel Coward's Fallen Angels

The revival of Coward's comedy offers a satirical look at marriage and class in a vibrant 1920s setting, focusing on women's roles and desires. [ more ]

www.eastbaytimes.com

Miscellaneous

Curtain Calls: Old flame ignites romantic comedy Fallen Angels' in Berkeley

"Fallen Angels" humorously explores love complexities, showcasing strong female characters while reflecting on past censorship from England's Lord Chamberlain. [ more ]

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Vulture

6 days ago

Writing

Kissing by the Book: Connor and Zegler in Romeo & Juliet

The production of Romeo and Juliet marketed to Gen-Z is criticized for its lack of substance amidst flashy presentation. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Review: Inspector Calls' in San Jose puts a rich, arrogant family on trial

The Birlings' arrogance and privilege are challenged by Inspector Goole, exposing their complicity in the societal negligence leading to a tragic suicide. [ more ]

New York Post

Writing

'Hills of California' review: A cutthroat new stage mother on Broadway

Both 'Gypsy' and 'The Hills of California' showcase complex mother-daughter relationships driven by the pursuit of fame, revealing critical societal observations about ambition. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com