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THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN at the Cort Theatre. Seen April 23, 2014). This revival of Martin McDonagh's anguishly funny comedy comes to New York with a truly ensemble cast. Under Michael Grandage's perceptive direction, this nine-character company (starring Daniel Radcliffe) brings out the humor and the pathos of these assorted village regulars. Sunday, August 10, 2014. Theatre As Seen By Me. My Other Blogsite: When I First Met. Ira on YouTube: Interviewed by Harold Hudson Channer. 160; ...160; &...
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At Primary Stages (59E59). Seen August 9th, 2013). For many, 'harbor' is a metaphor for a safe haven, where you are protected from nature's storms. In this case, unexpected and unwanted visitors turn this harbor into a disaster area. Had Beguelin's new play. K. The play starts as a comedic sit-com, and ends as a soap opera tragedy. Kevin's sister destroys his marriage and his relationship with Ted, further alienates her own daughter, and leaves with Kevin to act as a "mommy" for the unborn child....The c...
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HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at the Belasco Theatre. Seen April 19, 2014). One outlandish star, Neil Patrick Harris, creates a wonderful and memorable character in this revival of a long-ago, off-Broadway cultish musical. The talents Harris displayed as the host of the Tony Awards shows, are expanded as he romps through this, demonstrating that he is a most impressive actor/singer/dancer! Director Michael Mayer has successfully guided this show to its impressive transition and fruition on the Broadway stage.
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THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. At the Delacorte Theatre. Seen June 21, 2013). Dan Sullivan has conceived a somewhat modern Damon Runyon-esque version of Shakespeare's tale of mistaken identity, and two sets of long-lost twin brothers. He has come up with a winning, thoroughly enjoyable romp. It is a great example of a re-interpretation of Shakespeare that doesn't forget its roots. And it's also a wonderful show to introduce young people unfamiliar with Shakespeare. It deserves a continued life in New York. NATASH...
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OF MICE AND MEN at the Longacre Theatre. Seen April 18, 2014). I think Steinbeck wrote a wonderful play about the lives and frustrations faced by his characters in their struggles to find a better life. But like Burns' "best laid plans" and Shakespeare's "how all things do conspire against us", it just wasn't meant to be! I think director Anna Shapiro has missed an opportunity to make this production into a wrenching experience for her audience, as well as for her competent cast. Sunday, August 10, 2014.
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At Circle In The Square Theatre. Seen August 14, 2013). SOUL DOCTOR could also use a surgeon to cut out much of the extraneous and trite dance numbers, seemingly inspired from FIDDLER and HAIR. They intrude into the already diffuse journey from devoted Rabbinic scholar to a cultural icon, always searching to heal the souls of the world, one at a time, while unable to heal his own. Eric Anderson physically and emotionally embodies Shlomo, and performs the pop versions of Carlebach's many religious melodie...
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THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN at the Booth Theatre. Seen April 25, 2014). Eric Coble's contemporary realistic play effectively involves the audience in this story of an aging parent and the eldest of her dysfunctional children. The dialogue and the characters come across as real people trying to connect, and explores the dilemma of growing old and living alone. Although the situation that Coble creates may strain our credulity, the characters do not. Sunday, August 10, 2014. Theatre As Seen By Me. LADY DAY AT E...
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ACT ONE at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. Seen April 27, 2014). James Lapine's adaptation and direction of Moss Hart's now-classic autobiography is lively and entertaining. As Hart, three stars play him at different ages of his life: Santino Fontana, Tony Shalhoub, and Matthew Schecter, each one personable and accomplished - - particularly appealing is Fontana! Obviously he succeeds, judging by the enthusiastic audience response to the jokes and the caricatures. But it could have been so much more. HEDWIG ...
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BULLETS OVER BROADWAY at the St. James Theatre. Seen April 16, 2014). The characters and the situations seem to hew to the Woody Allen movie from which this musical was adapted. And the very capable cast follows director Susan Stroman's briskly-paced action. The situation is reminiscent of the 'B' movies of the '20s and '30s - as well as a very funny play called BREAKING LEGS. The audience, however, seemed to relish every moment, with the loudest approval for Nick Cordero. Sunday, August 10, 2014. Ira on...
