November 20th, 2009
 

"The Twilight Saga: New Moon Soundtrack"

In its effort to be appealing to all squealing "Twihards," the "New Moon" soundtrack is as lifeless as the undead themselves.

11/20/2009

 
 

One-man play revives an icon of Yiddish literature

"Sholom Aleichem: Laughter Through Tears," a one-man show written by and starring Theodore Bikel, honors the 150th anniversary of Aleichem's birth by reflecting on his life and work.

11/19/2009

 

True romance in a playwright's debut

"Kiss Me On the Mouth," the hilarious, heartwarming new play by Melanie Angelina Maras, examines the parallel love stories of two best friends in New York.

11/19/2009

 

The new face of old Margery, tortured by lust and chastity

Heidi Schreck's new play "Creature" is a lively portrayal of Margery Kempe, a 15th century beer brewer and crackpot prophet.

11/17/2009

 

'Children' tackles high school, Chernobyl

"Children at Play," the new play from writer Jordan Seavey and director Scott Ebersold, masterfully juxtaposes the process of growing up with the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster.

11/13/2009

 

'Ballroom' is cryptic and beautiful

Ireland's Druid Theatre Company brings a tale of sisterly bonds and mysterious metaphors to St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn.

11/12/2009

 

Heartfelt monologues from a professor's life

"In the Red Room: Every Woman/Dances for Someone," a new play by Dramatic Writing professor Gordon Farrell, is a series of captivating stories delivered by women.

11/10/2009

 

Acting is a rough trade, but so is singing Kafka

In "The Understudy," "Weeds" actor Justin Kirk leads a cast of disillusioned showbiz hopefuls who put on an unlikely Franz Kafka musical.

11/10/2009

 

October 'Hour' of great guests

The latest installment of "The Matt Fried Hour," a monthly comedy show on St. Marks Place, was a well put-together show presented by a host who could not live up to his guest performers.

11/06/2009

 

Manson musical doesn't kill, but takes us to the commune

'Manson: The Musical!' is appropriately inappropriate, but not much of a coherent satire.

11/05/2009

 

'Oleanna' harasses the audience

The Broadway revival of David Mamet's "Oleanna," a student-teacher relationship drama starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles, completely misses the mark.

11/03/2009