If you hadn't seen the announcement in last week's New York Times,the winner of my Award at The
Plays to see 2019
The heat of Summer is upon us, therefore cool theatres and cool plays are much in need. We're
Plays to see
Although I usually open each month's newsletter with new plays coming to New York, I must tell you
Hooray! A Play For May
Two of my favorite festivals coincide this month: Ensemble Studio Theatre's venerable Marathon of
So Much To See
The Spring season is well underway and there are so many promising plays to choose from. Here's my
New for March
Much new work is blowing in with the March winds -- here are a few which interest me: First, I can
A Month of Treasures
February offers more than Valentine's Day presents--here are some gifts I can vouch for: Run to see
New Plays for a New Year
My expectations are high after 2018, a year filled with so much great theatre. Good news---it
Farewell to 2018
It's December already and the perennially popular holiday shows abound. In order not to appear a
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
Fall in Full Swing
One of New York's pre-eminent off-Broadway theatre companies, Ensemble Studio Theatre, is
The Fall 2018 Season Begins
I'm barely recovered from the frenzy of the Edinburgh Fringe, soyou may already be aware of these
Summer Sojourn July/August 2018
Before the next Edinburgh Festival begins, there's still time for a few plays in NY. Of course,
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
Spring Plays and a Party
This month, I'll be going to Signature Theatre for two -- one old, one new: The new arrival is
Arriving in April
I've just read the obituary for legendary French actress Stephane Audran, who appeared in the 1989
Early Spring 2018
If you found the New York Times' Spring Preview section replete with retreads and child-friendly
My February Picks
Sweep away post-holiday blues with "Fusiform Gyrus -- A Septet for Two Scientists and Five Horns"
Happy 2018
I hope your holidays were great fun and you're now ready for real fun! Here are some plays I think
The Best Holiday Presents
Here's a gift I can guarantee : "Counting Sheep" -- for those who like political, immersive,
November News
New writing abounds in New York this month -- from some outstanding, new playwrights: I'm excited
Exciting Fall 2017
If you've not yet seen Belarus Free Theatre's work, now's your chance. Run to La Mama for "Burning
Overfull Fall
It seems silly for me to describe the abundant new theatre season, after the New York Times just
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Recap
Don't believe what you may read about the Festival being taken over by comedy -- there were over
London and NY — Dublin, too
I'm happy to report that the London theatre scene is still thriving, as is the rest of the city,
Summer’s Pleasures
This summer we can enjoy Ensemble Studio Theatre's biennial Marathon of Short Plays. Just a few days
Foreign Visitors
This month, we can welcome Ireland's renowned playwright, Enda Walsh, with both "Arlington" at St.
Spring Season 2017
One annual festival I greedily anticipate is Brits off-Broadway at 59e59 Theatre --- I can guarantee
Thank you for attending “Life According to Saki”
Dear fellow theatergoer, I hope you enjoyed seeing "Life According to Saki," as much as I enjoyed
Many for March
Another great month for New York theatre -- both new writing and classic. I'm excited that this