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Roma Torre

About Roma Torre

Roma Torre’s dual career as a theater critic and television news anchor and reporter spans more than 30 years. A two-time Emmy winner, she’s been reviewing stage and film productions since 1987, starting at News 12 Long Island. In 1992, she moved to NY1, serving as both a news anchor and chief theater critic.

July 28, 2026 10:30 pm

Les Misérables The Arena Concert Spectacular: You Will Hear The People Cheer

★★★★☆ The mammoth concert version brings its world tour to an end in spectacular fashion at Radio City Music Hall

July 15, 2026 8:30 pm

Shifters: Love and Romance Profoundly Revisited

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

July 10, 2026 9:00 pm

Giulia The Poison Queen of Palermo: Pure Theatrical Alchemy

★★★★★ Death really does become her, as the writer, composer and star – Jennifer Nettles – serves up a killer new musical.

June 11, 2026 10:30 pm

Romeo & Juliet: Star-Crossed and Border Bound

★★★★☆ Shakespeare in the Park’s bilingual production speaks the timeless language of love

June 4, 2026 10:00 pm

A Woman Among Women: A Female All My Sons Without the Tragedy

★★☆☆☆ Julia May Jonas puts a feminist spin on the Miller classic and comes up short.

May 28, 2026 9:00 pm

||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :||: Teenage Angst in a Minor Key

★★★☆☆ Pam McKinnon directs Eisa Davis’ play with music featuring four young virtuosos in search of harmony.

May 19, 2026 9:00 pm

Animal Wisdom: A Theatrical Exorcism Powered by Astonishing Music

★★★★☆ The Signature Theatre ends its 35th anniversary season with Kenita R. Miller’s revelatory performance in a revival of Heather Christian’s haunting spiritual journey.

May 4, 2026 5:03 pm

Cable Street: Timely Echoes of a Little Known Battle

★★★★☆ Brits Off Broadway at 59E59 Theaters dazzles with a new musical about a true event in UK history.

April 26, 2026 9:59 pm

The Lost Boys: Bite, But Not Enough Blood

★★★☆☆ Broadway sinks its teeth into the 1987 vampire movie and emerges with a visually thrilling if not so scary musical

April 16, 2026 9:59 pm

Proof: Calculated Brilliance

★★★★★ David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize winning play reemerges as a beautifully calibrated study of genius, love and doubt.

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The Winter’s Tale: Shakespeare’s Romance Right for Summer

By David Finkle

★★★★★ Daniel Sullivan directs with his standard skill, Raúl Esparza, Lily Rabe head superb cast

An American Daughter: Wendy Wasserstein’s Play Shows Its Age

By Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ Jean Lichty plays the title role in this unevenly acted revival also featuring Montego Glover and Robert Sean Leonard

An American Daughter: Wendy Wasserstein Revival Falters

By David Finkle

★★☆☆☆ The swift-tongued playwright takes on a flawed powerful woman, Sarna Lapine directs

Casey Likes: Back to the Past, as a Young’un Remembers It

By Elysa Gardner

The rising Broadway star traces his young life and career through music, with nods to classic rock, Alan Menken, and the Jonas Brothers

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Just in Time: Jeremy Jordan Will Be Your Bobby Darin From Now On

★★★★☆ Replacing Jonathan Groff, the Broadway veteran delivers a stellar turn in the musical that merits a repeat viewing.

The Saviors: What Would Jesus Do?

★★★★☆ Writer Bubba Weiler and director Jack Serio offer a tender drama of faith and friendship

Giulia The Poison Queen of Palermo: Pure Theatrical Alchemy

★★★★★ Death really does become her, as the writer, composer and star - Jennifer Nettles - serves up a killer new musical.

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★★★★☆ Politics underscore but don’t overpower the character-driven epic from Jonathan Spector

Melanie Moore in Black Swan. Photo by Hawver and Hall

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★★★★☆ Classy musicalization of a psychosexual cinethriller uses human and technical legerdemain to spellbind

Death of a Salesman: More Relevant Than Ever

★★★★★ Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf and Christopher Abbott star in Joe Mantello's emotionally searing revival.

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