Dear theatre friends,
Get set for an exciting season! Lots to choose from this month and next:
According to this Guardian review, one not to be missed is David Eldridge’s version of “The Wild Duck” by Henrik Ibsen. Although produced at The Donmar in London twenty years ago, I’m confident this co-production with Shakespeare Theatre Company will retain its power. It’s directed by Simon Godwin.
A long forgotten play, unearthed by Jonathan Bank of the venerable Mint Theatre Company, begins this month. “The Crooked Cross” was first produced in 1935. Although much has been written and presented about the tragedy of Nazi Germany, this contemporaneous work from Sally Carson’s novel of the same name, is prescient. Please read this Guardian article about the book’s recent republishing.
Coming to 59e59 Theatre is “This Much I Know” by Jonathan Spector. Here’s a sample from a raft of ecstatic reviews, one calling the play an “invigorating brainteaser.”– I’m in!
A world premiere which sounds promising, at Theatre 555 is “Murdoch, The Final Interview”. Even if you’ve seen James Graham’s “Ink”, you may want to know more, coming from an “unnamed source”.
Another world premiere, by the very talented Ethan Coen, is coming to The Atlantic. “Let’s Love” is described as a trio of one-acts which “explore love in all its miserable glory”. How’s that for a tag line to reel you in? It’s directed by Neil Pepe with a starry cast, featuring Aubrey Plaza, Chris Bauer and Mary McCann.
MCC is presenting yet another premiere, “Caroline” by Preston Max Allen, directed by the brilliant, Award winning David Cromer. It concerns a broken family and mother daughter issues– subjects which never cease to fascinate.
Although “Kyoto” doesn’t begin until next month at Lincoln Center, I urge you to snag a precious seat NOW. Please read this London review, among many, which calls the play a “crucial piece of theatre”. Don’t miss!
Also at Lincoln Center, I’ll be seeing “Ragtime”, adapted by Terrence McNally from E. L. Doctorow’s epic novel. Despite my not loving musical theatre, the pedigree of this production, with music by Stephan Flaherty, convinced me to try it.
More to come in October… See you at the theatre!
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.