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Speaking of Theatre

March 1, 2018

Early Spring 2018

If you found the New York Times' Spring Preview section replete with retreads and child-friendly

Speaking of Theatre

February 1, 2018

My February Picks

Sweep away post-holiday blues with "Fusiform Gyrus -- A Septet for Two Scientists and Five Horns"

Speaking of Theatre

January 4, 2018

Happy 2018

I hope your holidays were great fun and you're now ready for real fun! Here are some plays I think

Speaking of Theatre

November 30, 2017

The Best Holiday Presents

Here's a gift I can guarantee : "Counting Sheep" -- for those who like political, immersive,

Speaking of Theatre

November 10, 2017

November News

New writing abounds in New York this month -- from some outstanding, new playwrights: I'm excited

Speaking of Theatre

October 3, 2017

Exciting Fall 2017

If you've not yet seen Belarus Free Theatre's work, now's your chance. Run to La Mama for "Burning

Speaking of Theatre

September 12, 2017

Overfull Fall

It seems silly for me to describe the abundant new theatre season, after the New York Times just

Speaking of Theatre

September 6, 2017

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Recap

Don't believe what you may read about the Festival being taken over by comedy -- there were over

Speaking of Theatre

July 6, 2017

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,

Speaking of Theatre

June 1, 2017

Summer’s Pleasures

This summer we can enjoy Ensemble Studio Theatre's biennial Marathon of Short Plays. Just a few days

Speaking of Theatre

May 16, 2017

Foreign Visitors

This month, we can welcome Ireland's renowned playwright, Enda Walsh, with both "Arlington" at St.

Speaking of Theatre

April 5, 2017

Spring Season 2017

One annual festival I greedily anticipate is Brits off-Broadway at 59e59 Theatre --- I can guarantee

Speaking of Theatre

March 13, 2017

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

Speaking of Theatre

March 7, 2017

Many for March

Another great month for New York theatre -- both new writing and classic. I'm excited that this

Speaking of Theatre

February 24, 2017

New Year, New Plays

I know 2017 will be fine if we can concentrate on the wealth of great theatre coming to New York --

Speaking of Theatre

February 24, 2017

Two Gems from Edinburgh on East 4th Street

"Life According to Saki," the latest winner of my Award from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, will

Speaking of Theatre

February 24, 2017

Last Newsletter of 2016

This month, there seem to be more musicals off-Broadway than I remember in previous years. Not being

Speaking of Theatre

January 26, 2017

Invitation to a Grand Party

CELEBRATE EDINBURGH AWARD WINNING "LIFE ACCORDING TO SAKI" PLEASE JOIN US FEBRUARY 12, 3PM Fourth

Speaking of Theatre

November 21, 2016

Note from London

Here in London the last couple of weeks -- a time for much celebration. The last winner of my Award,

Speaking of Theatre

October 27, 2016

Small is Beautiful

I can't recall the last time I've seen such a wealth of dramatic work at small NY theatres. You may

Speaking of Theatre

September 1, 2016

Back from Edinburgh

Returning to the sizzling city has proved a difficult transition from Edinburgh's literal and

Speaking of Theatre

July 13, 2016

The Long, Hot Summer

If you'd like to be distracted from the tortures of Summer, i.e.: sun, sand, mosquitoes -- do find

Speaking of Theatre

June 17, 2016

Here Comes Summer

As you may have ascertained by now, I'm an Anglophile! Therefore, I'm allowed to reiterate last

Speaking of Theatre

May 4, 2016

New for May

So many good plays are on the horizon - here are a few worth noting: Nick Payne delighted us with

Speaking of Theatre

April 22, 2016

What’s Next for Spring?

The annual Brits off Broadway Festival program at 59 e 59 looks delicious, and kicks off this month.

Speaking of Theatre

March 16, 2016

New to NY – Plays with Provenance

With so many plays coming to New York, I try to minimize my risk and make choices by searching for

Speaking of Theatre

February 2, 2016

All New for February

Please don't wait to get tickets for "Please Continue" at Ensemble Studio Theatre, because it will

Speaking of Theatre

January 19, 2016

The New York Times Agrees

Review: 'Key Change' Hears From Women in Prison By CHARLES ISHERWOOD JAN. 15, 2016 Although the

Speaking of Theatre

January 5, 2016

Next for 2016

If you missed the New York Times article "This Week Ahead," the featured theatre selection was "Key

Speaking of Theatre

December 28, 2015

Give a Great Gift — an Invitation to a Great Party

If you want to impress the serious theatre goer -- given an invitation to a great party, (and you

Speaking of Theatre

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