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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 […]

In December 1980, the Met’s telecast of its first production of Berg’s Lulu went ahead, despite a last-minute crisis – the cancellation […]

In the 1980s, America collectively fell head over heels in love with Dr. Ruth Westheimer. And why wouldn’t we? The diminutive German-born […]

It’s an odd thing about holiday season musicals. On one hand, they’re often very successful – at least between November and January […]

I grew up in Miller Time – by which I mean the era when Arthur Miller’s preeminence as the American playwright was […]

In my crankier moods, I think “one-person play” is an oxymoron. I’ve seen plenty, and some have been delightful – The Belle […]

Lights Rise on Grace by Chad Beckim arrives at Azuka as part of the National New Play Network’s ambitious Rolling World Premiere […]

Was it prescience or good luck that led me to book a ticket to The Humans only minutes before the New York […]

It’s shaping up to be a great Sam Shepard season in New York – this high-octane Fool for Love on Broadway will […]

When a critic friend invited me to the Met Tosca, I jumped at the chance. I wanted another opportunity to hear Angela […]