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David Finkle

About David Finkle

David Finkle is a freelance journalist specializing in the arts and politics. He has reviewed theater for several decades, for publications including The Village Voice and Theatermania.com, where for 12 years he was chief drama critic. He is also currently chief drama critic at The Clyde Fitch Report. For an archive of older reviews, go here. Email: david@nystagereview.com.

June 29, 2026 10:00 pm

A Walk on the Moon: A Musical Tribute to Enduring Marriage Vows

★★★☆☆ Pamela Gray adapts her 1999 film, Annmarie Milazzo adds the tuneful score

June 23, 2026 7:55 pm

The Loved Ones: Four Smart Women Talk Things Over Wisely

★★★★☆ Erica Murray writes, Nicola Murphy Dubey directs, and Maryann Plunkett and three adept others act, all exceedingly well

June 22, 2026 5:42 pm

Henry VI, A Trilogy in Two Parts: He Dies, Production Thrives

Teresa Avia Lim, Myka Cue in HenryVI A Trio in Two Parts. Photo HanJie Chow

★★★★★ Stephen Brown-Fried adapts and directs the rarely produced Shakespeare works outstandingly, with a stunning 16-member NAATCO cast

June 19, 2026 5:33 pm

La Cage aux Folles: The Drag Show Is What It Is Again, Almost

★★★☆☆ Jerry Herman, Harvey Fierstein giggler revived with Billy Porter, Wayne Brady fronting

May 20, 2026 6:06 pm

Celebrity Autobiography: Terrif Cast Sends Up Celeb Self-Satisfaction

★★★★☆ Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel collect Jackie Hoffman, Mario Cantone, funny others for nifty evening

May 7, 2026 9:35 pm

Othello: Bedlam’s Four-Actor Version a Palpable Hit

★★★★☆ Eric Tucker directs and plays Iago in this version, featuring Ryan Quinn, Susannah Hoffman and Susannah Millonzi

May 4, 2026 9:52 pm

Hamlet: To Be or Not to Be Seen? Definitely to Be

★★★★☆ Hiran Abeysekera is the tough title figure of the classic, Robert Hastie directs

April 27, 2026 10:00 am

Kenrex: A True Crime Thriller Boasting Rollercoaster Thrills

★★★★★ Actor Jack Holden and writer/director Ed Stambolloulian hit the bull’s eye with Kenrex

April 22, 2026 11:00 pm

Beaches: Much Loved Novel-and-Movie Bursts Into So-So-Songs

★★☆☆☆ Iris Rainer Dart hits sandy shores with Mike Stoller music, Lonny Price, Matt Cowart directing

April 15, 2026 11:00 pm

The Fear of 13: Adrien Brody Acquits Himself as Death Row Convict

★★★★☆ Lindsey Ferrentino dramatizes David Sington’s eye-opening documentary, David Cromer directs

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From Boston: Paranormal Activity, Stageworthy and Scareworthy

By Bob Verini

★★★☆☆ In a stage version of an indie horror hit, not the play but the tech’s the thing

The Gin Game: Debra Winger and Arliss Howard Deliver a Winning Hand

By Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ The two stars appear in an unusually intimate production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize winner.

From Maine: Hello, Dolly! Wow Wow Wow, Fellas

By Bob Verini

★★★★☆ The venerable Ogunquit Playhouse assembles a trio of Tony winners and a smashing ensemble to breathe new life into a classic

Shifters: Love and Romance Profoundly Revisited

By Roma Torre

★★★★☆ The West End hit makes its American debut at the Cherry Lane in a production to fall for.

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Melanie Moore in Black Swan. Photo by Hawver and Hall

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