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Claude Solnik
4 days ago5 min read
"When Gold turns Black," an Olympic gold calibre triumph
"When Gold Turns Black” is a fitting companion to that iconic photograph that blends just the right amount of personal and political.
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Claude Solnik
Jan 27 min read
Hypocrisy proves hilarious in Eureka Day
It is a truly hilarious skewering of politically correct parenting.
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Claude Solnik
Dec 26, 20246 min read
"The Prior 55," a beautifully written tragedy on the bayou
We find ourselves admiring the realistic, yet artistic portrayals of the two actors, and the poetic realism of the writing.
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Claude Solnik
Dec 15, 20248 min read
"...Mason's Hole," a comic fantasy of the highest order
In “What Came Up from Mason's Hole,” a new play by Rick Rocha (TEETH and Stallions) and Patches Aloha (Chapo Trap House, Podcast About...
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Claude Solnik
Nov 29, 202416 min read
Broadway Gold in "The Hills of California"
A long time ago in an interview, Alan Alda was asked about lines he remembered, specific pieces of dialogue that stood out after so many...
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Steven Barnett
Oct 30, 20248 min read
Despite stellar cast, "Walden" fails to launch
In "Walden," we get a space age soap opera with two sisters interested in one man.
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By David Solloway
Oct 23, 202411 min read
"People of the Book," a powerful play written in blood, sweat and ink
"People of the Book" is exactly what the play doctor ordered.
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Steven Barnett
Oct 6, 20246 min read
Levon Hawke's "Picture Day" ready for its closeup
This play, while it can’t by itself fill a vacuum, goes a long way to giving a strong voice to young men in their twenties, portraying their
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Darryl Reilly
Aug 15, 20243 min read
"Death and the Maiden" a lively revival
Through technical precision, plentiful tension and ambiguity, Mr. Dorfman has crafted an enduring and resonant work of dramatic literature.
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By David Solloway
Aug 13, 20244 min read
"Patriots" retells story of Putin's Rise
"Patriots," by Peter Morgan is a Shakespearean story,
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By David Solloway
Aug 9, 20246 min read
"Someone Spectacular" a riveting play about life after death
What follows is an often riveting, extremely well acted meditation on grief...
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By David Solloway
Aug 9, 20246 min read
Austin Pendleton's "Orson's Shadow" shines bright as Broadway footlights
The show scintillates with realistic, comic and dramatic dialogue.
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By David Solloway
Aug 3, 20246 min read
Jake Shore's "Con" an eye-opening drama
It is not strictly speaking a play about dealing with what happened on 9/11. Instead it is about how some people invent another reality.
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By David Solloway
Jul 31, 20243 min read
Larsen's "Actors" a comedy classic
Ronnie Larsen's "The Actors" resonates with its author's voice. A mix of farce and family, it's just a hilarious play.
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