Carol Tambor publishes a monthly newsletter, which announces worthy shows coming to New York, along with occasional information about London theatre.
These recommendations highlight plays which may not be on your radar, often from new writers or new companies. Whenever possible, there are links to previous productions and reviews, to give background to her choices. These are made with no commercial interest, as a service to both audiences and the productions.
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Previous Speaking of Theatre Newsletters
On Stage Again | April 2, 2025 Some shows are in NY for a very short run-- the first is the one you need to book quickly: Skirball is presenting "The Employees" for only three performances, April 24th-26th. After reading this excellent four star Guardian review , you might be motivated to experience this "monumental event!" After a many month delay, "Grief Camp" will be at the Atlantic… Read More
Early Spring Offerings | March 4, 2025 Dear theatre friends, This month the theatre "Springs" to life with several worth your time: Do try "Malaise Dans la Civilisation" ('Civilization and Its Discontents") at the new Perelman Performing Arts Center. There will be only ten performances-- half in English, half in French with English surtitles. Despite the disconcerting title, it's described as "strange and playful"… Read More
On Stage Again | March 1, 2025 Dear theatre friends, This month the theatre "Springs" to life with several worth your time: Do try "Malaise Dans la Civilisation" ('Civilization and Its Discontents") at the new Perelman Performing Arts Center. There will be only ten performances-- half in English, half in French with English surtitles. Despite the disconcerting title, it's described as "strange and playful"… Read More
On Stage Again | January 30, 2025 Dear theatre friends, This month, Roundabout is presenting "Liberation" by one of my favorite young playwrights, Bess Wohl. It begins in 1970, jumps to 2020-- and asks if women's thoughts and fears have changed much at all? Speaking of change-- I can't wait to see what brilliant Irish author, Mark O'Rowe, does with Henrik Ibsen's "Ghosts". Can anyone forget… Read More
Early Winter Preview | December 14, 2024 It's hard to believe the first quarter of the 21st Century is coming to a close. I'm hopeful these new plays might give us insights into the human condition as we head into 2025. High hopes, indeed! Getting off to a quick start, race to Brooklyn for "Blind Runner" at St. Ann's Warehouse. Part of the annual,… Read More
Plays Worth Your Time | November 6, 2024 Dear Theatre Friends, This month, we need diverting plays more than ever! I’ve been traveling to do just that, making writing this is a bit more challenging— both for me to compose and for you read. Please look up anything which appeals since I can’t figure out how to create links on my IPad! After… Read More
Plays Worth Your Time | October 1, 2024 This month, there are two plays plays similarly entitled, not to be confused: One, at Ensemble Studio Theatre, is "Franklinland" by Lloyd Suh. It's another collaboration between EST and the Alfred P.Sloan Foundation, presenting science-based plays. It's about the only son of Benjamin Franklin and is billed as a comedy. The other, "Fatherland" at City Center II, is a… Read More
Plays Worth Your Time | September 4, 2024 Dear Theatre Friends, Finally, a breath of fresh air returns to the theatre along with the Fall season. Here are a few suggestions for intelligent plays, worth your time: I missed earlier productions of David Henry Hwang's "Yellow Face', which was an Obie Award winner and a Pulitzer finallist. Roundabout is reviving it-- here's an excellent reviewfrom… Read More
Plays Worth Your Time | July 18, 2024 Dear Theatre Friends, Although the term "beach read" is well known, have you every heard of "beach theatre"? If not, I suggest you look at most of what's on offer this season and focus your attention on September! If you still hope to see good work before then, look at these possibilities: "Someone Spectacular", a… Read More
Plays Worth Your Time | June 2, 2024 Dear Theatre Friends, This month there are some highly praised works coming to New York. Transferring from its sold-out Off Broadway run, "Oh, Mary!" will be on Broadway, in case you missed it. I did, because campy comedy isn't my thing. However the reviews were stellar, such as this from the New York Times. St. Ann's will be… Read More