The Secret Wish Behind Showtime’s The Affair
Sometimes, a moment can bring into focus something I’ve idly pondered for months. In this case, that thing is Showtime’s hit serial, […]
The Philadelphian’s Guide to Weekend Theater in New York City
New idea for a Ticket / Philadelphia Magazine column — snippet reviews of New York shows, along with links to longer reviews (also […]
DF Reviews Lulu (Met in HD, November 2015)
In December 1980, the Met’s telecast of its first production of Berg’s Lulu went ahead, despite a last-minute crisis – the cancellation […]
DF Reviews Becoming Dr. Ruth (Walnut Street Theatre)
In the 1980s, America collectively fell head over heels in love with Dr. Ruth Westheimer. And why wouldn’t we? The diminutive German-born […]
DF Reviews A Christmas Story (Walnut Street Theatre)
It’s an odd thing about holiday season musicals. On one hand, they’re often very successful – at least between November and January […]
DF Reviews A View from the Bridge (Lyceum Theatre, New York)
I grew up in Miller Time – by which I mean the era when Arthur Miller’s preeminence as the American playwright was […]
DF Reviews Underneath the Lintel (Lantern Theater Company)
In my crankier moods, I think “one-person play” is an oxymoron. I’ve seen plenty, and some have been delightful – The Belle […]
DF Reviews Lights Rise on Grace (Azuka Theatre Company)
Lights Rise on Grace by Chad Beckim arrives at Azuka as part of the National New Play Network’s ambitious Rolling World Premiere […]
DF Reviews The Humans (Roundabout Theatre, New York)
Was it prescience or good luck that led me to book a ticket to The Humans only minutes before the New York […]
DF Reviews Fool for Love (Manhattan Theatre Club)
It’s shaping up to be a great Sam Shepard season in New York – this high-octane Fool for Love on Broadway will […]
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