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Carol Tambor

Carol Tambor publishes a monthly newsletter, which announces worthy shows coming to New York, along with occasional information about London theatre and, of course, the Edinburgh Fringe.

March 25, 2020

Theatre in the Time of Corona

Dear theatre friend, Theatres and theatre companies are working frantically, figuring out how to

Speaking of Theatre

March 24, 2020

Theatre in the Time of Corona

Dear theatre friend, So many of you have responded with effusive thanks for my missives (but

Speaking of Theatre

March 22, 2020

Theatre in the Time of Corona

Dear theatre friend, We're isolated, but not alone-- many are putting plays online to help fill the

Speaking of Theatre

March 21, 2020

Theatre in the Time of Corona

Dear theatre friend, Good news! More and more plays will be coming online-- count on the creativity

Speaking of Theatre

March 20, 2020

Theatre in the Time of Corona

Dear theatre friend, I hope this interlude will be as productive for you as it is for some of my

Speaking of Theatre

March 18, 2020

Theatre in the Time of Corona

Dear theatre friend, Happily, some of you have had enough extra time to write to me-- all those

Speaking of Theatre

March 17, 2020

Theatre in the Time of Corona

Dear theatre friend, Thank you for the many, many appreciative responses I've gotten for suggesting

Speaking of Theatre

March 15, 2020

Theatre in the Time of Corona

Dear theatre friend, How do we endure a world without theatre? We create our own! This may sound

Speaking of Theatre

March 3, 2020

The March Mix

Dear theatre friend, Among numerous plays opening the Spring season, here are ones which appear

Speaking of Theatre

February 10, 2020

London, Last Week

Dear theatre friend, London's theatre scene is always a rich mix, but last week's plays were all

Speaking of Theatre

February 3, 2020

February Preview

Dear theatre friend, February looks promising, with more than a few plays already booked. I'll be

Speaking of Theatre

December 3, 2019

Before and after the Holidays

Dear theatre friend, If another Christmas party and another glass of eggnog are not your cup of tea

Speaking of Theatre

November 7, 2019

Next for November

Dear theatre friend, If you were disappointed when tickets for "The Lehman Trilogy" at The Armory

Speaking of Theatre

October 3, 2019

October’s Harvest

Although there are newer works to recommend, first I urge you to see these: Keen Company is

Speaking of Theatre

September 5, 2019

“Mouthpiece” – Winner 2019

"Mouthpiece" by Kieran Hurley directed by Orla O'Loughlin, associate director, Kartherine

Winners

September 4, 2019

Edinburgh Ends, The Fall Season Begins

If you hadn't seen the announcement in last week's New York Times,the winner of my Award at The

Speaking of Theatre

July 2, 2019

Plays to see 2019

The heat of Summer is upon us, therefore cool theatres and cool plays are much in need. We're

Speaking of Theatre

June 1, 2019

Plays to see

Although I usually open each month's newsletter with new plays coming to New York, I must tell you

Speaking of Theatre

May 1, 2019

Hooray! A Play For May

Two of my favorite festivals coincide this month: Ensemble Studio Theatre's venerable Marathon of

Speaking of Theatre

April 1, 2019

So Much To See

The Spring season is well underway and there are so many promising plays to choose from. Here's my

Speaking of Theatre

March 1, 2019

New for March

Much new work is blowing in with the March winds -- here are a few which interest me: First, I can

Speaking of Theatre

February 1, 2019

A Month of Treasures

February offers more than Valentine's Day presents--here are some gifts I can vouch for: Run to see

Speaking of Theatre

January 2, 2019

New Plays for a New Year

My expectations are high after 2018, a year filled with so much great theatre. Good news---it

Speaking of Theatre

December 1, 2018

Farewell to 2018

It's December already and the perennially popular holiday shows abound. In order not to appear a

Speaking of Theatre

November 1, 2018

Autumn in New York and London Notes

This November, there are gems coming to New York. Among them, are "Two by Friel" byBrian Friel, the

Speaking of Theatre

October 2, 2018

Fall in Full Swing

One of New York's pre-eminent off-Broadway theatre companies, Ensemble Studio Theatre, is

Speaking of Theatre

Ulster American review at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

September 15, 2018

“Ulster American” – Winner 2018

The 2018 winner was “Ulster American” by David Ireland, directed by Gareth Nicholls, produced

Winners

September 6, 2018

The Fall 2018 Season Begins

I'm barely recovered from the frenzy of the Edinburgh Fringe, soyou may already be aware of these

Speaking of Theatre

July 2, 2018

Summer Sojourn July/August 2018

Before the next Edinburgh Festival begins, there's still time for a few plays in NY. Of course,

Speaking of Theatre

June 5, 2018

Notes from London; Next in New York and a Special Offer

Two delightful weeks in London were filled with many plays -- here are the most memorable. Three

Speaking of Theatre

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