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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.

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

April 14, 2026 1:02 pm

The Approach: Three Women Shoot the Charged Breeze

★★★★☆ Mark O’Rowe writes, Conor Bagley directs, O’Herlihy, MacCluggage and Ryan chat

April 12, 2026 9:59 pm

Titanique: Movie Spoof Unfortunately Hits Musical Iceberg

★★☆☆☆ Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli, Tye Blue share the credit for the Broadway transfer

April 9, 2026 9:59 pm

Death of a Salesman: Nathan Lane Makes Big Deal in Miller Classic

★★★★☆ Joe Mantello directs Laurie Metcalf, Christopher Abbott, large cast in an imposing revival

March 23, 2026 11:00 pm

Giant: Author/Antisemite Roald Dahl Erupts Volcanically

★★★☆☆ Playwright Mark Rosenblatt, director Nicholas Hytner, actor John Lithgow let furiously loose

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★★☆☆☆ This three-player Brits Off Broadway version from the Guildford Shakespeare Company disappoints

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★★☆☆☆ LCT3 hosts a community riff on classical themes by Julia May Jonas

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