NOTES FROM THE WEBMASTER
AUGUST 2026
Apologies for any delays. 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
AUGUST 2026
New Features
ROLLING THUNDER
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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