All posts tagged "Reviews"
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‘Backspot’ Leans into Laidback, Slice-of-Life Storytelling (Review)
The queer cheerleader drama "Backspot" nails the vibe of suburban teen life all too well with its low-stakes character study.
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A Richly Rewarding “Where the Mountain Meets the Sea” (Review)
Gorgeous musical moments mark the moving story of an immigrant father and gay son in "Where the Mountain Meets the Sea."
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‘Turandot’ is Almost, But Not Quite, Fabulous (Review)
The Washington National Opera's "Turandot" creates a new ending for the Puccini masterwork, but the production feels lacking.
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Folger’s ‘Metamorphoses’ Is As Good As Gold (Review)
The Folger's "Metamorphoses" charts a fantastic voyage through myth and time, and in brilliantly engaging company.
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Thai Choreographer Jitti Chompee Pushes Boundaries
Thai choreographer Jitti Chompee joins IN Series to tell the tale of Vietnam veterans' homecoming in "The Return of Ulysses."
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Alicia Keys Makes Broadway Magic with ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ (Review)
"Hell's Kitchen" traces the early years of Grammy-winning artist Alicia Keys, but it only scratches at the surface.
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Signature’s ‘Hair’ Is An Inspired, Vibrant Masterpiece (Review)
Rife with sensuality, song, and message, Signature's "Hair" is performed by an ensemble nothing short of glorious.
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‘Amm(i)gone Finds Love in Translation (Review)
A queer writer-performer seeks common ground with his traditional Pakistani mom in Adil Mansoor's engaging "Amm(i)gone."
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‘Cabaret’ Is As Eerily Prescient And Important As Ever
Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin shimmer in a richly immersive Broadway revival of the Kander and Ebb masterpiece, "Cabaret."
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Turning ‘The Outsiders’ Into a Musical Was a Mistake (Review)
Like a day-old bagel, "The Outsiders" is only a sufficient Broadway musical if you're absolutely starved for options.
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‘The Nance’ at 1st Stage: Pansy Division (Review)
Anchored by Michael Russotto’s passionate lead performance, "The Nance" renders a bountiful, bittersweet ode to burlesque.
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Hamlet: Eddie Izzard’s Great Dane (Review)
Eddie Izzard portrays an astounding 23 characters in a mightily impressive, one-person "Hamlet."
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‘Lie with Me’ Captures the Rush and Shame of Loving in Secret
The well-acted queer romance "Lie with Me" offers a tender, tear-jerking ode to first loves lost but not forgotten.
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The Gay Erotic ‘Drifter’ Dives Into Bisexual Panic (Review)
"Drifter," Pat Rocco's adult '70s queer curio, resurfaces in Kino Lorber's DVD release of a restored print.
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‘Desperate Measures’ is a Rip-Roaring Good Time (Review)
Constellation hits a bullseye with "Desperate Measures," a fun, frolicsome musical-comedy Western inspired by Shakespeare.
