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Four-actor production brings ‘Hamlet’ to profound success

December 3, 2013
Thanks to a unique staging and casting technique, the latest production of Shakespeare's drama delivers a fascinating experience.
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Performances prevent adaptation from falling short of script on ‘All That Fall’

November 19, 2013
"All That Fall" portrays Samuel Beckett's radio play on a stage.
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‘Patron Saint of Sea Monsters’ blesses audiences with laughter

November 19, 2013
“The Patron Saint of Sea Monsters” proves to be an outrageous show, but the play could use a grounding factor.
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‘Richard III,’ ‘Twelfth Night’ incorporate all-male cast to theatrical genius

November 19, 2013
A revisit of traditional Shakespearean casting produces incredible results in the latest productions of these two plays.
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Daniel Craig shines, Rachel Weisz stumbles in ‘Betrayal’ revival

November 6, 2013
In the revival of this stage show, a love triangle is anchored by the real life couple's performances.
Courtesy of Manhattan Theatre Club

‘Snow Geese’ gracefully tells story of family’s financial woes

November 6, 2013
“The Snow Geese” is a graceful show without an easily foreseeable or predictable ending.
Courtesy of Roundabout Theatre Company

Roundabout Theatre’s ‘Winslow Boy’ wastes intriguing plot, setting

November 6, 2013
'Winslow Boy' constructs a fascinating backdrop only to falter in actors' performances.
Courtesy of Primary Stages

‘Model Apartment’ presents metaphor through characters

October 23, 2013
“The Model Apartment” is a dark comedy about an old Jewish couple, Max (Mark Blum) and Lola (Kathryn Grody), who leave Brooklyn and retire to Florida.
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Orlando Bloom unable to save modern-day ‘Romeo and Juliet’ adaptation

October 1, 2013
Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad star in the classic Shakespearean tragedy "Romeo and Juliet."
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‘Arguendo’ distracts from message of female empowerment

October 1, 2013
“Arguendo” loses itself in the rush to convey an artistic and political message.
Courtesy of Playwrights Horizons

‘Simpsons’-inspired play drowns in metaphorical confusion

September 25, 2013
"Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play" offers interesting concept but gets lost within its metaphors.
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‘Killers’ absorbs audience through intimacy

September 18, 2013
Playwright Kevin Armento uses compelling language and playful techniques like repetition and narration to keep the audience engaged in "Killers."