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David Finkle

September 18, 2023 9:00 pm

Job: Therapist-Patient-in-Trouble Play Requires Patience

★★★☆☆ Peter Friedman, Sydney Lemmon impressive in Max Wolf Friedlich work, Michael Herwitz directing

September 14, 2023 7:56 pm

Death, Let Me Do My Show: A So-So Battle With the Grim Reaper

★★☆☆☆ Writer-performer Rachel Bloom aggressively talks and sings through a nearly one-person outing

September 12, 2023 9:25 pm

Infinite Life: Annie Baker Sets Healing Sights on Pain

★★★☆☆ James MacDonald directs a fine cast, featuring Marylouise Burke and Kristine Nielsen

August 20, 2023 7:53 pm

El Mago Pop: Illusionist Antonio Díaz Has the Magic Touch

★★★★☆ Already an international sensation, the sleight-of-hand entertainer, conquers B’way

August 14, 2023 8:00 pm

Small: The Heightened Story of a Growing Jockey Hopeful

★★★★☆ Robert Montano, directed by Jessi D. Hill, graphically recalls his adolescence at Belmont Park

August 12, 2023 8:00 pm

A Eulogy for Roman: A Delightfully Unique Memorial Service

★★★★☆ Relative newcomers Brendan George and Peter Charney are behind this unexpectedly entertaining enterprise

July 31, 2023 8:00 pm

The Half-God of Rainfall: Inua Ellams’ Epic Poem, Staged Epically

★★★★☆ Taibi Magar directs a seven-member cast in a brand-new and electrifying stage myth

July 20, 2023 9:00 pm

Flex: Five Arkansas WNBA Hopefuls Shoot Much Hoop-La

★★★★☆ Candice Jones writes, director Lilieana Blain-Cruz and cast demonstrate great teamwork on the court

July 18, 2023 9:58 pm

Orpheus Descending: Tennessee Williams, Not on the Ascent

★★★☆☆ Erica Schmidt directs a revival with Maggie Siff and Pico Alexander as doomed lovers

July 13, 2023 7:58 pm

The Saviour: Jesus Gets to Hear an Enthusiastic Blessing/Confession

★★★★☆ Marie Mullen is superb in Deirdre Kinahan’s two-hander, with Louise Lowe directing

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