Author Archives: Review

John Chatterton’s venerable series of festivals are legend in the off-off Broadway realm. Aside from giving playwrights and young artists a forum, they also serve to spotlight some really masterful works. A regular to the circuit is Joanne de Simone, … Continue reading →

As promised, the renowned overture to Rossini’s La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie) by The Bronx Opera last Saturday night at Lehman College succeeded to dazzle.  This overture and its interpretation by conductor Michael C. Haigler was worth the price … Continue reading →

Reviewed by Jay Michaels   There is no risk to presenting a known musical comedy in a local theater situation. You know the crowd will love it, identify with it, and bring friends. It takes a daring group to secure … Continue reading →

A review by Evan Meeña New York is filled with theater festivals. Every room that can hold some lights and a dozen folding chairs has festivals. Themed, audience-votes, etc… You have your perennials like The Fringe and The Midtown International, … Continue reading →

A season round-up by Christopher Sirota Photo provided by Andrew Liebowitz/WrightGroupNY Hansel & Gretel Often in both film and theater intended for children, directors lose track of this goal in the hope for a wider audience.  Such was my experience … Continue reading →

Comedy is easy, Improv is hard… but not for IRTE. Reviewed by Bob Greene There’s a new group of funny-folk in town: IRTE or The Improvisational Repertory Theatre Ensemble began a three-show run on March 19 at Luca Lounge on … Continue reading →

Meredith’s Ring a play written by and featuring Andrew Rothkin with Amanda Szymczak as Meredith presented by White Rabbit Theatre in association with John Chatterton/MITF and the Midwinter Madness Short Play Festival. Juni Li, production stage manager, Production directed by Jay Michaels “TheaterGoing” by … Continue reading →

Reviewed by Evan Meeña There are three levels of Broadway musical: the great ones – Porter and Gershwin, Rodgers & Hart… & Hammerstein to Sondheim, Webber and Wildhorn. There are also the well-known unknowns – forgotten pieces like Redhead, Top … Continue reading →

The Bronx Opera boasts another Mozart masterpiece: Don Giovanni Reviews by Christopher Sirota and Robert Greene IN THE BRONX: Lovinger Theatre @ Lehman College • Fri., May 13 & Sat., May 14 @ 7:30 p.m. Tkts: $15 – $30 (800) … Continue reading →

The HFPPlayers celebrate 20 YEARS as one of STATEN ISLAND’S PREMIER THEATRICAL COMPANIES with a revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Once Upon A Mattress Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14 @ 8:00 pm; matinee on Sunday, May 15 … Continue reading →