WAITING FOR GODOT (2025-Bway)
October 21, 2025
WAITING FOR GODOT (2025, Broadway) by Samuel Beckett Directed by Jamie Lloyd Starring Kenau Reeves and Alex Winter Hudson Theatre Official Website Reviewed by David
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NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME
October 21, 2025
NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME Written by ERic J. Rodriguez and Charles Sothers Directed by Conor Bagley Newman Mills Theatre at MCC Theatre Space (Not
MURDOCH: THE FINAL INTERVIEW
October 21, 2025
MURDOCH: THE FINAL INTERVIEW A New Play by an Unnamed Source Directed by Christopher Scott Theatre 555 Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer It starts
PEN PALS
October 21, 2025
PEN PALS by Michael Griffo Directed by Suzanne Barabas New celebrity cast every two weeks Official Website (including cast schedule) DR2 Theatre Official Website Reviewed
LADY PATRIOT
September 12, 2025
LADY PATRIOT Written and Directed by Ted Lange Ensemble cast featuring Jill Whelan, Fred Grandy and Chrystee Pharris Theatre Row Reviewed by David Spencer I’ve
CALL ME IZZY
August 2, 2025
CALL ME IZZY by Jamie Wax Directed by Sarna Lapine Starring Jean Smart Studio 54 Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer A problem with traveling
ROLLING THUNDER
August 2, 2025
ROLLING THUNDER Book by Bryce Hallett Arrangements and Orchestrations by Chong Lim & Sonny Paladino Directed by Kenneth Ferrone New World Stages Official Website Reviewed
GENE & GLIDA
August 2, 2025
GENE & GILDA by Cary Gitter Directed by Joe Brancato Starring Jonathan Randall Silver and Jordan Kai Bernett 59E59 Reviewed by David Spencer I’m not
THE WEIR (2025)
August 2, 2025
THE WEIR by Conor McPherson Directed by Ciaran O’Reilley Irish Repertory Theatre Reviewed by David Spencer Taking place in “a small bar in a rural
HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL (2025)
August 2, 2025
HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL (2025) Book, Music and Lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe Based on the screenplay by Daniel Waters Directed by Andy Fickman
COLLECTED STORIES (2025 Revival)
May 12, 2025
COLLECTED STORIES by Donald Margulies Directed by Lori Kee Starring Grace Kiley and Christina Toth East Village Basement Tickets and Info Reviewed by David Spencer
Straight Play Round-Up
May 6, 2025
Straight Play Round Up: PURPOSE JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLIAN THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Reviewed by David Spencer Because
THE LAST LAUGH
May 6, 2025
THE LAST LAUGH Written and Directed by Paul Hendy Brits off Broadway festival at 59E59 Reviewed by David Spencer Take three mid-20th century British standup
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS (2025 Revival)
May 6, 2025
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS by David Mamet Directed by Patrick Marber Starring Kieran Kulkin, Bob Odenkirk, Bill Burr Palace Theatre Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer
GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK
April 18, 2025
GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK by George Clooney and Grant Heslov Based upon their screenplay Directed by David Cromer Starring George Clooney Wintergarden Theatre Official
BOOP! The Musical
April 18, 2025
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Book by Bob Martin Music by David Foster Lyrics by Susan Birkenhead Directed and Choreographed by Jerry Mitchell Based on Characters Created
OPERATION MINCEMEAT
April 18, 2025
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Book, Music and Lyrics by David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson, Zoë Roberts Directed by Robert Hastie Golden Theatre Official Website Reviewed by
REDWOOD
March 18, 2025
REDWOOD Book by Tina Landau Music by Kate Diaz Lyrics by Kate Diaz and Tina Landau Conceived by Tina Landau and Idina Menzel Additional Contributions
SUMO
March 18, 2025
SUMO by Lisa Sanaye Dring Directed by Ralph B. Peña Public Theatre Reviewed by David Spencer As they sing in Pacific Overtures, “let the pupil
BECKETT BRIEFS
February 17, 2025
BECKETT BRIEFS (From the Cradle to the Grave) Not I, Play and Krapp’s Last Tape Directed by Ciarán O’Reilley Featuring F. Murray Abraham, Roger Dominic
STILL
February 17, 2025
STILL by Lia Romeo Directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt Starring Melissa Gilbert and Mark Moses Loreto Theatre at the Sheen Center Official Website Reviewed by David
KOWALSKI
February 17, 2025
KOWALSKI by Gregg Ostrin Directed by Colin Hanlon The Duke on 42nd Street Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer Kowalski posits the particulars of the
THE ANTIQUITIES
February 17, 2025
THE ANTIQUITIES by Jordan Harrison Directed by David Cromer and Caitlin Sullivan Playwrights Horizons Reviewed by David Spencer There are theatrical evenings about which I,
GYPSY (2025: Audra McDonald)
January 13, 2025
GYPSY Book by Arthur Laurents Music by Jule Styne Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Directed by George C, Wolfe Starring Audra McDonald and Danny Burstein Majestic
LINDA LAVIN — Interview by Frank Evans
December 30, 2024
LINDA LAVIN: She’s Singing! She’s Singing! Come Listen! Interview by Frank Evans [Editor’s note: Back in the early years of Aisle Say, when I still
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
December 29, 2024
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Music by Will Aronson Lyrics by Hue Park Book by Aronson and Park Directed by Michael Arden Starring Darren Criss, Helen J.
A WONDERFUL WORLD: The Louis Armstrong Musical
December 29, 2024
A WONDERFUL WORLD: The Louis Armstrong Musical Book by Aurin Squire Conceived by Andrew Delaplaine and Christopher Renshaw Directed by Christopher Renshaw Featuring James Monroe
DEATH BECOMES HER
December 11, 2024
DEATH BECOMES HER Book by Marco Pennette Music & Lyrics by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey Based on the screenplay by Martin Donovan and David
ELF The Musical (2024)
December 6, 2024
ELF The Musical (2024) Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Based on the film, screenplay by
WE ARE YOUR ROBOTS
December 6, 2024
WE ARE YOUR ROBOTS Book and Lyrics by Ethan Lipton Music Composed and Performed by Ethan Lipton, Vito Dieterle, Eben Levy and Ian Riggs Directed
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE (Arlekin)
December 6, 2024
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE written by William Shakespeare adapted & directed by Igor Golyak for Arlekin Theatre Company at the Classic Stage Company Theatre Reviewed
LEFT ON TENTH
November 3, 2024
LEFT ON TENTH by Delia Ephron Based on Her Memoir Directed by Susan Stroman Starring Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher Official Website Reviewed by David
FRANKLINLAND
November 3, 2024
FRANKLINLAND by Lloyd Suh Directed by Chika Ike Starring Thomas Jay Ryan and Noah Keyishian Ensemble Studio Theatre Reviewed by David Spencer There’s a whole
HOLD ON TO ME DARLING
October 25, 2024
HOLD ON TO ME DARLING by Kenneth Lonergan Directed by Neil Pepe Starring Adam Driver Lucille Lortel Theatre Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer Nearly
McNEAL
October 25, 2024
McNEAL by Ayed Akhtar Directed by Bartlet Sher A Production of Lincoln Center Theater at the Vivian Beaumont Starring Robert Downey, Jr. Reviewed by David
FATHERLAND
October 25, 2024
FATHERLAND Conceived and Directed by Stephen Sachs New York City Center Stage II Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer There’s a lot to be said
OUR CLASS (Return Engagement)
October 3, 2024
OUR CLASS by Tadeusz Słobodzianek Adapted by Norman Allen, from a translation by Catherine Grovesnor Directed by Igor Golyak An Arlekin Players Presentation at Classic
CELLINO v BARNES
October 1, 2024
CELLINO v BARNES Written by Mike B. Breen and David Rafailides Directed by Wesley Taylor and Alex Wyse Starring Eric William Morris and Noah Weisberg
YELLOW FACE
October 1, 2024
YELLOW FACE by David Henry Hwang Directed by Leigh Silverman Starring Daniel Dae Kim A Production of the Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes Theatre Reviewed
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (2024)
September 5, 2024
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Book by Jay Thompson, Marshall Barer, Dean Fuller Music by Mary Rodgers Lyrics by Marshall Barer Starring Sutton Foster, Michael Urie
N/A
August 8, 2024
N/A by Mario Correa Starring Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe Directed by Diane Paulus Mitzi Newhouse Theatre at Lincoln Center Official Website Reviewed by David
THE SABBATH GIRL (Musical Version)
August 8, 2024
THE SABBATH GIRL Book by Cary Gitter Based upon his play Lyrics by Cary Gitter and Neil Berg Music by Neil Berg Directed by Joe
KING LEAR via Compagnia de’ Colombari
July 19, 2024
KING LEAR Adapted and Directed by Karin Coonroad A Production of Compagnia de’ Colombari Company Website Show Webpage Recently at LaMama Further Venues TBA Reviewed
LEMPICKA (Triggering vs Earning – Part 1)
May 11, 2024
LEMPICKA (Triggering vs Earning—Part 1) Book, Lyrics and Original Concept by Carson Kreitzer Book and Music by Matt Gold Directed by Rachel Chavkin Official Website
THE GREAT GATSBY (Triggering vs Earning – Part 2)
May 11, 2024
THE GREAT GATSBY (Triggering vs Earning—Part 2) Based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald Book by Kait Kerrigan Music by Jason Howland Music by
SUFFS (Triggering vs Earning – Part 3)
May 11, 2024
SUFFS (Triggering vs Earning—Part 3) Book, Music and Lyrics by Shaina Taub Directed by Leigh Silverman Music Box Theatre Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS (Triggering vs Earning – Part 4)
May 11, 2024
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS (Triggering vs Earning—Part 4) Book by Rick Elice Music and Lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co. Based on the novel by Sarah Gruen
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
April 12, 2024
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE By Jeffrey Hatcher & Mitch Albom Based on the book by Mitch Albom Directed by Erwin Maas Starring Len Cariou and Christopher
THE NOTEBOOK
April 12, 2024
THE NOTEBOOK Book by Bekah Brunstetter Music and Lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson Based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks Directed by Michael Greif and Schelle
TEETH
April 12, 2024
TEETH Book and Music by Anna K. Jacobs Book and Lyrics by Michael R. Jackson Based on the screenplay by Mitchell Lichtenstein Directed by Sarah
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
March 20, 2024
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Directed and Choreographed by Eamon Foley Axelrod Performing Arts
THE WHITE CHIP
February 26, 2024
THE WHITE CHIP by Sean Daniels Directed by Sheryl Kaller MCC Theater Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer [I wrote most of what follows in 2019,
THE CONNECTOR
February 26, 2024
THE CONNECTOR Book by Jonathan Marc Sherman Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown Direction and Concept by Daisy Prince MCC Theater Reviewed by David Spencer
THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS
February 26, 2024
THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS Written by Alex Brightman Music by Drew Gasparini Directed by Chad Rabinowitz Starring Marc Summers New World Stages
THE CHRISTINE JORGENSEN SHOW
February 26, 2024
THE CHRISTINE JORGENSEN SHOW By Donald Steven Olson Directed by Michael Barkavia and Zoë Adams Featuribng Jesse James Keitel and Mark Nadler 59E59 Reviewed by David
SCENE PARTNERS (Vineyard) WAITING FOR GODOT (Polonsky) ARCADIA (Bedlam)
December 15, 2023
SCENE PARTNERS (Vineyard) WAITING FOR GODOT (Polonsky) ARCADIA (Bedlam) Reviewed by David Spencer Here’s a quick overview of some shows that are nearing their run—in some
Back To The Future: The Musical
August 25, 2023
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Book by Bob Gale Music & Lyrics by Alan Silvestri & Glen Ballard Based on the film, screenplay by
THE COTTAGE
August 25, 2023
THE COTTAGE by Sandy Rustin Directed by Jason Alexander Featuring Eric McCormick and Laura Bell Bundy Hayes Theatre Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer The
HERE LIES LOVE
August 25, 2023
HERE LIES LOVE Concept, Music and Lyrics by David Byrne Music by Fatboy Slim Additional Music by Tom Gandey & José Luis Pardo Developed and
THE SHARK IS BROKEN
August 25, 2023
THE SHARK IS BROKEN by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon Directed by Guy Masterson Starring Ian Shaw, Alex Brightman and Colin Donnell John Golden Theatre
PART ONE: End-of-22/23-Season Tie-Up
July 15, 2023
PART ONE: End-of-22/23-Season Tie-Up Reviewed by David Spencer This season has been such a personally busy time for me—family stuff (mostly positive, but complex); writing,
PART TWO 23/24 Season Jump Start
July 15, 2023
PART TWO 23/24 Season Jump Start Reviewed by David Spencer Same principle here: I’ll sum up each of the following relatively new offerings by telling
THE LIFE OF PI
April 20, 2023
THE LIFE OF PI Based on the novel by Yann Martel Adaptation by Lolita Chakrabarti Direction by Max Webster Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre Official Website Reviewed