theatre
Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them
Playing at the Public Theatre. Hands down the funniest, most timely play I’ve seen this season. Christopher Durang skewers the tragically idiotic logic that led to 8 years of US torture, illegal eavesdropping and imprisonment during the Bush presidency, and makes us all laugh hilariously while doing so. You come away regretting that no one... »
“The Thirty Nine Steps”, on Broadway
Saw this one a while ago, but since I’m on a kick of reviewing plays, why not. It’s very funny. It’s a great night out. The actors are wonderfully talented. The stage direction is terrific. I just found myself wondering, after a while, if I really cared about what was going to happen... »
Reasons to be Pretty
Last Friday, I saw “Reasons to be Pretty” by Neil LaBute, at the Lyceum. The best play I’ve seen all year. Wonderful to see such a strong new play. Young people really should go see it. It has a young cast, it’s not a revival, it tackles all the hard moments of being in... »
Blithe Spirit
Saw Blithe Spirit last night at the Shubert. Rupert Everett, Jayne Atkinson and Angela Lansbury do a great job and have a lot of fun. It’s a great comedy. Noel Coward really found a gem of timeless comedy in the situation “two people and one ghost in a room, only one person can... »
