Safe House presents an intimate family drama set in a basement before an election, exploring political divides and personal dynamics. Marc Kudisch shines as Rock, evolving from a forceful conservative to a vulnerable father, supported by a strong cast including Julianna Layne and Tony winner Karen Ziemba. The clever staging with memories and overlapping conversations adds depth, making the close, realistic portrayal resonate beyond politics.
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Melissa Maney's Hungry Women starts strong with four women around a tea table as men are dying and women survive. The first part features controlled, powerful performances and clever monologues revealing private thoughts. However, later sections become increasingly noisy and chaotic, making it harder for us to stay connected.
Lunaticus introduces a compelling story about epilepsy and missing time through Danielle Allen's one-woman monologue, blending humor with unsettling experiences. The opening's inventive use of sound and light creates a strong atmospheric start, though much of the performance settles into straightforward storytelling. It's a promising work in progress with a script and story that invite curiosity about its future stage potential.
Benevolent immerses audiences in a 1917 laundry room at the Inwood Benevolent Home, vividly conveying the harsh realities and judgment faced by four girls. The authentic setting, strong performances, and nuanced portrayal of growing friendship balance the play’s tough themes with humor and hope. It's a powerful, well-crafted production that deeply engaged us and promises a compelling future.
ISLA brings one Cuban family’s history to life through brilliant shadow puppetry, live music, singing, humor, and recorded memories. Following three sisters from Cuba to their new lives in New York, it finds warmth and playfulness even within stories of war and migration. Inventive, personal, and full of theatrical magic, it’s a beautiful celebration of family, memory, and home.
Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall transforms the beloved musical into a grand arena experience with impressive lighting, massive screens, and a visible orchestra. Alfie Boe’s final performance as Jean Valjean was a highlight, supported by a strong cast including Jeremy Secomb and Samantha Barks. Though less traditional in staging, its powerful vocals and scale offer a memorable celebration of this timeless story.
¡Violencia! turns heartbreak and mental health into a wonderfully chaotic tragicomedy packed with big personalities, physical comedy, and theatrical surprises. Six versions of Violencia battle for control inside one woman’s head, while an energetic cast brings her brilliantly dysfunctional world to life. Funny, fresh, and full of personality, it’s an exciting production we would love to see return.