September 12, 2026

The Gimmick's The Thing in the Trendy Shows "Becoming Hamlet," "Garry Starr: Penguin Classic" and "The Real Ivanov"

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“You Gotta Get a Gimmick,” that’s what the strippers in the musical  Gypsy told young Louise when she and her mama Rose were looking for a ...
September 5, 2026

A Labor Day Salute to Theater Podcasters

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The summer of 2026 has been a strange one for me. Nothing truly dire but my husband K and I experienced some challenges, some disappointment...
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August 8, 2026

Why "Disruption" Really Turned Me Off

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The love-hate relationship so many of us have with technology in general and AI in particular purports to be the main subject of Andrew Stei...
August 1, 2026

"The Saviors" Confirms Its Author's Talent

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It is such a relief to have discovered that the young playwright Bubba Weiler is not a one-show wonder. I was knocked out by his debut Well,...
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July 18, 2026

Female Rage is Center Stage in the Musical "Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo"

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  Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, the new musical now playing downtown at the Perelman Performing Arts Center, is a patchwork quilt of ...
July 11, 2026

BONUS: All Kinds of Novels About Theater

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To celebrate the 20(!) summer reading lists I’ve posted over the years, I’m highlighting what I’ve most enjoyed about putting them together:...
July 3, 2026

Theater Books for Summer Reading 2026

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Happy Semiquincentennial Weekend!  Or at least I hope it is being so for you. This is a stranger summer than usual for me.  My building has ...