Dear theatre friends,
Not much is on offer in August, but here’s one which sounds interesting: “Destination Undefined”. An ensemble cast portrays AI scientists who discover a record of human consciousness, sometime in the future. I love the warning: “contains robots and drones”! It’s a Cellunova Production by Changshuo Liu.
Another to consider is “In the Shadow of Her Father” by Omar Bakry. An adopted Middle Eastern woman living in Ohio has her world upended when an Egyptian stranger comes to town. At 59e59 theatre. It’s produced by the long-established Simon Studio.
Looking ahead to September, you might try “Weather Girl” at St. Ann’s Warehouse. A hit at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, here’s the Time Out review of that production. The play’s written by Brian Watkins and stars Julie McDermott, reprising her much talked about performance.
While at the St. Ann’s website, please buy tickets for Eugene O’Neill’s rarely revived “Anna Christie”. It doesn’t begin until November, but will sell out quickly because it stars the renowned Michelle Williams.
Another soldout Edinburgh hit is “Natalie Palamides: Weer”. It’s called “unforgettable” and “outrageous” in this ecstatic Guardian review. And, it’s a chance to visit The Cherry Lane Theatre, now a commercial house.
Returning to the Public Theatre is John Leguizamo in his latest, “The Other Americans”directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson. Presented in association with Arena Stage, it was very well received there–here’s a review of that D.C. production. Both John’s performance and writing are very highly praised.
Although I’m not usually a fan of musicals, “Ragtime” at Lincoln Center is one I’ll be seeing next month. Based on the epic book by E.L. Doctorow, the stage adaptation is by Terrence McNally– and of course there’s Ragtime music– here, by Stephen Flaherty. Begins September 26th.
Enjoy these– I expect to be writing more frequently again, now that the exciting Fall season begins.
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.