Playwright Thomas Bradshaw retains the spirit of one of Chekhov's most celebrated works while bringing it sharply into present day America with his adaptation, The Seagull/Woodstock, NY, currently receiving its world premiere Off-Broadway produced by The New Group at Pershing Square Signature Center. As the title suggests, the action has been transposed from rural Russia... Continue Reading →
Theatre Review: Patience (2ST UPTOWN, New York) ★★★1/2
For five years running, Daniel (Justiin Davis) has been the world's reigning solitaire champion. Yes, the solo card game, otherwise known as patience. He's been described as "the Venus Williams of solitaire", as he points out himself, and at only 25, his skills have already made him internationally famous and wealthy. He's just moved into... Continue Reading →
Bases Instinct – Theatre Review: Take Me Out (Hayes Theater, New York) ★★★★1/2
As a little budding gay growing up in a small town, I surprised even myself by really being into baseball. I knew everything about the players and their stats. I collected the baseball cards and even rooted for the Pittsburgh Pirates despite being an Ohioan who should have supported the Cleveland Indians. Even as a... Continue Reading →