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A few months after Sleep No More ended its landmark run, Punchdrunk returns to New York with Viola’s Room, a smaller but even more all-consuming immersion that isolates, envelops and thrills. If that walkthrough theatrical experience emphasized the capabilities of physical storytelling, encouraging side quests and bewildered ogling at performers and fellow audience members, this one is all about the pensive powers of solitude and the inner mindscapes it can create. 

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LOWCOUNTRY Gets Low For High-Minded Social Drama — Review

June 26, 2025

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Juan A. Ramirez

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June 26, 2025

Theatrely's Off-Broadway review of lowcountry by Abby Rosebrock and directed by Jo Bonney at the Atlatnic Theater in New York City.

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Crushing Machinery - MACHINAL Review

June 21, 2025

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Andrew Martini

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June 21, 2025

Theatrely's Off-Broadway review of Machinal by Sophie Treadwell at City Center Stage II in New York City.

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Power, Privilege, and Royal Parlor Games In PRINCE FAGGOT — Review

June 20, 2025

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Joey Sims

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June 20, 2025

Theatrely's Off-Broadway review of Prince Faggot by Jordan Tannahill at Playwrights Horizon in a co-production with Soho Rep. in New York City.
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PROSPEROUS FOOLS Targets the Art x Philanthropy Set — Review

June 13, 2025

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Juan A. Ramirez

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June 13, 2025

Theatrely's Off-Broadway review of Prosperous Fools from Taylor Mac and directed by Darko Tresnjak at Theatre for a New Audience in New York City.

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An Indomitable Jean Smart in CALL ME IZZY — Review

June 12, 2025

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Juan A. Ramirez

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June 12, 2025

Theatrely's Broadway's review of Call Me Izzy starring Jean Smart, written by Jamie Wax and directed by Sarna Lapine at Studio 54 in New York City.

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A Gripping, Uncompromising DOWNSTATE — Review

November 15, 2022

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Juan A. Ramirez

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November 15, 2022

Theatrely's Off-Broadway review of Downstate by Bruce Norris and directed by Pam MacKinnon at Playwrights Horizons in New York City.
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Mike Birbiglia Dives Back In To Broadway with THE OLD MAN AND THE POOL — Review

November 13, 2022

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Joey Sims

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November 13, 2022

Theatrely's Broadway review of Mike Birbiglia’s The Old Man and the Pool which is now in performance at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater on Broadway in New York City.
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KIMBERLY AKIMBO, Broadway’s Miracle Child — Review

November 10, 2022

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Juan A. Ramirez

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November 10, 2022

Theatrely's Broadway review of Kimberly Akimbo written by David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori, and directed by Jessica Stone. The musical features Victoria Clark, Bonnie Milligan, Steven Boyer, Alli Mauzey and more at the Booth Theatre in New York City.
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ONLY GOLD Has A Spark, but Can’t Keep It Lit — Review

November 7, 2022

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Amanda Marie Miller

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November 7, 2022

The latest world premiere from MCC Theater struggles to balance contemporary pop music with a dense and uninteresting plot.
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ALMOST FAMOUS, Barely There — Review

November 3, 2022

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Juan A. Ramirez

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November 3, 2022

Theatrely's Broadway review of Almost Famous, written by Cameron Crowe, music by Tom Kitt and directed by Jeremy Herrin which is now playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City. The musical features Solea Pfeiffer, Casey Likes, Chris Wood, and more.
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Keen Company’s THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING Is More Than Magical

November 2, 2022

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Amanda Marie Miller

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November 2, 2022

The site-specific production, directed by Jonathan Silverstein, brings new life to the acclaimed Joan Didion memoir.
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A PARADE For Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow — Review

November 2, 2022

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Kobi Kassal

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November 2, 2022

Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry’s musical is playing at New York City Center through November 6.
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HAMLET Smartly Traps the Audience in Its Madness – Review 

October 31, 2022

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Nolan Boggess

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October 31, 2022

Thomas Ostermeier’s adaptation of the Bard’s deadly tale stars Lars Eidinger in the title role at BAM as part of the company's Next Wave Festival.
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A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Struggles to Find Some — Review

October 30, 2022

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Juan A. Ramirez

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October 30, 2022

Theatrely's Off-Broadway review of A Man Of No Importance at Classic Stage Company in New York City. Directed by John Doyle, the musical written by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens stars Jim Parsons.
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Two Men Walk Into a Theatre.. WALKING WITH GHOSTS / STRAIGHT LINE CRAZY — Review

October 27, 2022

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Juan A. Ramirez

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October 27, 2022

It’s a testament to the second act of Walking with Ghosts, Gabriel Byrne’s new one-man show at the Music Box Theatre, that its bouncy levity and charismatic performance managed to erase the rabid hatred I’d developed during its first. David Hare’s Straight Line Crazy arrives at The Shed after an acclaimed run in London, starring Ralph Fiennes in top form as New York City’s infamous don of infrastructure Robert Moses.
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WUTHERING HEIGHTS Hits a Lot of Notes, Not Necessarily The Right Ones – REVIEW

October 26, 2022

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Amanda Marie Miller

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October 26, 2022

Wise Children’s adaptation of the Emily Brontë novel is a lengthy experiment that strikes a much duller chord than anticipated.
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A RAISIN IN THE SUN Shines On Its Women — Review

October 25, 2022

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Juan A. Ramirez

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October 25, 2022

There are three major interventions in director Robert O’Hara’s take on Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun, which just opened at the Public Theatre following its Williamstown premiere in 2019. This is a first-rate revival, a triumphant return to the spotlight for Tonya Pinkins, and a welcome reminder that Hansberry was leagues ahead of her contemporaries, and ourselves.
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A LITTLE LIFE Is Bloody Trauma Turned Into Performance Art – Review

October 24, 2022

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Nolan Boggess

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October 24, 2022

Ivo Van Hove’s stage adaptation of Hanya Yanagihara’s novel played at BAM’s Next Wave Festival over the weekend. 
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TOPDOG/UNDERDOG Lands In the Middle — Review

October 21, 2022

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Juan A. Ramirez

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October 21, 2022

Theatrely's Broadway review of Topdog/Underdog by Susan-Lori Parks, starring Corey Hawkins and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Directed by Kenney Leon, the play is now in performance at the John Golden Theatre in New York City.
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DODI & DIANA Makes for an Adventurous Night Out

October 14, 2022

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Amanda Marie Miller

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October 14, 2022

The latest play from Colt Coeur is now playing at HERE in NYC. Written by Kareem Fahmy, it stars Rosaline Elbay and Peter Mark Kendall as a couple whose lives end up parallel to the doomed couple. 
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THE PIANO LESSON Finds a Valuable Tune — Review

October 13, 2022

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Juan A. Ramirez

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October 13, 2022

Theatrely's Broadway review of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson starring Samuel L Jackson, John David Washington, and Danielle Brooks now at Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City.
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In PEERLESS, Stylish Villains Wield Sharp Wit

October 11, 2022

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Amanda Marie Miller

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October 11, 2022

Jiehae Park’s play from Primary Stages at 59E59 asks you to root for the bad guy.
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American Dreams Reviewed: DEATH OF A SALESMAN and 1776

October 9, 2022

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Juan A. Ramirez

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October 9, 2022

Theatrely's Broadway reviews for 1776 directed by Diane Paulus and Jeffrey L. Page and Arther Miller's Death of a Salesman directed by Miranda Cromwell.
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Signature Theatre’s THE COLOR PURPLE Draws on the Musical’s Rich History

October 4, 2022

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Nathan Pugh

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October 4, 2022

The production is currently running through October 9 at the D.C.-area theatre.
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COST OF LIVING Considers Love and Mutual Care — Review

October 3, 2022

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Joey Sims

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October 3, 2022

Theatrely's Broadway review of Martyna Major's Cost of Living, directed by Jo Bonney. The play features Gregg Mozgala, Katy Sullivan, Kara Young, and David Zayas.
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LEOPOLDSTADT Makes It To Broadway With More Work To Go — Review

October 2, 2022

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Juan A. Ramirez

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October 2, 2022

Theatrely's Broadway review of Leopoldstadt by Tom Stoppard and directed by Patrick Marber at the Longacre Theatre in New York City.
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WEIGHTLESS Is an Enjoyable, Disjointed Mythical Adaptation With Rock Music

September 29, 2022

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Amanda Marie Miller

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September 29, 2022

The latest project from The Kilbanes is now playing at WP Theater. 
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AMERICAN TELE(VISIONS) Dazzles Technically With Nostalgic Vibes

September 29, 2022

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Amanda Marie Miller

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September 29, 2022

The play from NYTW’s Tow Playwright-in-Residence Victor I. Cazares is now playing Off-Broadway.
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FC Bergman’s 300 EL x 50 EL x 30 EL Shocks and Awes at BAM

September 29, 2022

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Nolan Boggess

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September 29, 2022

The work is now playing at the Brooklyn institution’s Next Wave Festival. 
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Funny STRANGER SINGS Is Fan Service Done Mostly Right – Review

September 22, 2022

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Dan Meyer

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September 22, 2022

The musical returns to Off-Broadway, this time at Playhouse 46 at St. Luke's in NYC.
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THIS BEAUTIFUL FUTURE Is Glossy But Bleak — Review

September 20, 2022

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Juan A. Ramirez

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September 20, 2022

Theatrely's Off-Broadway review of This Beautiful Future by Rita Kalnejais, directed by Jack Serio at the Cherry Lane Theatre in New York City.
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SESAME STREET: THE MUSICAL Offers Charm and Theatre Jokes Galore

September 19, 2022

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Dan Meyer

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September 19, 2022

The latest from John Rockefeller Productions is now playing Off-Broadway at Theatre Row. The score includes songs by Tony winner Tom Kitt and KPOP composer-lyricist Helen Park. 
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