NOTES FROM THE WEBMASTER
APRIL-MAY 2026
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
THE MUSIC MAN
THE MUSIC MAN Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson Book by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey Directed by Jerry Zaks Starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton
BAROCOCO
BAROCOCO Happenstance Theatre at 59E59 Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer Interesting word, Barococo. As you might imagine, if your mind makes such associations, it’s
ENGLISH
ENGLISH by Sanaz Toossi Directed by Knud Adams Atlantic Theatre Reviewed by David Spencer A sweet little ensemble play with flashes of profundity is English by
MADE BY GOD
MADE BY GOD by Ciara Ní Chuirc Directed by Olivia Songer Irish Repertory Company Reviewed by David Spencer I can’t quite make up my mind about
SPACE DOGS
SPACE DOGS Performed and Written by Van Hughes and Nick Blaemire Directed by Ellie Heyman MCC Theatre Reviewed by David Spencer I’ve long since understood—and accepted,
ON SUGARLAND
ON SUGARLAND by Aleshea Harris Directed by Whitney White New York Theatre Workshop Reviewed by David Spencer I try to veer from hyperbole, so do understand
TO MY GIRLS
TO MY GIRLS by J.C. Lee Directed by Stephen Brackett A Production of 2nd Stage Tony Kiser Theatre Reviewed by David Spencer In 1968, there
HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE
HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE by Paula Vogel Directed by Mark Brokaw Starring Mary Louise Parker, David Morse and Johanna Day A Production of Manhattan
BIRTHDAY CANDLES
BIRTHDAY CANDLES by Noah Haidle Directed by Vivienne Benesch Starring Debra Messing A Production of the Roundabout Theatre Company American Airlines Theatre Reviewed by David Spencer