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APRIL-MAY 2026

Updated Advisory:

Apologies for the long delay. Much going on.
I’m staying current by uploading one or a few reviews at a time,
rather than the bulk uploads of yore, since the architecture of
AISLE SAY’s new design supports it. So please return periodically;
there should be new reviews appearing somewhat regularly.
You’ll know there’s new stuff when the featured picture to the right changes.

Meanwhile—the second edition of my book now out
Four new chapters, over 150 additional pages: 

THE NOVELIZERS:
An Affectionate History of Media Adaptations and Originals,
Their Astonishing Authors—and the Art of the Craft

Its feature-packed website is thenovelizers.net

Amazon buy links
casebound color hardcover,
grayscale trade paperback

and budget-priced color ebook

APRIL-MAY 2026

New Features

BEACHES: The Musical

BEACHES: The Musical Book by Iris Rainer Dart & Thom Thomas Music by Mike Stoller Lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart Based on the Beaches novels

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PROOF

PROOF by David Auburn Directed by Thomas Kail Starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle Booth Theatre Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer There’s a severe

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ULSTER AMERICAN

ULSTER AMERICAN by David Ireland Directed by Ciarán O’Reilly Featuring Matthew Broderick Irish Rep  Reviewed by David Spencer Ulster American by the conveniently named David

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THE PUSHOVER

THE PUSHOVER by John Patrick Shanley Directed by Kirk Gostkowski Featuring Rebecca de Mornay Chain Theatre Reviewed by David Spencer John Patrick Shanley is a

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DATA

DATA by Matthew Libby Directed by Tyne Rafaeli Lucille Lortel Theatre Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer There’s not much I can say about playwright

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