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Avenue Q (Off-Broadway) 
Hilarious (newyorktheatreguide.com); Still one of the hippest theatrical destinations in New York
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Billy Elliot
Seriously thrilling as it is deeply lovable." (Newsday); Irresistible (NY daily News); The best gift from Britain since Harry Potter (NY Post)
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Fela!
This is an event (newyorktheatreguide); Singular, sensational show (NY Times); earns its exclamation point, joyfully and relentlessly (USA Today)
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Hair
Emotionally rich revival (NY Times); Tune in and turn on, and be prepared for an exhilarating ride (USA Today) more... |
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In the Heights 
Not a great musical. But it's about as impossible to dislike as an adorable puppy (USA Today); A joyfully exuberant and moving experience (Hollywood Reporter) more... |
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Jersey Boys
Enjoyable (Newyorktheatreguide.com); I had a great time (NY Daily News); A fast-paced production (Hollywood Reporter) more... |
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A Little Night Music
Isn't particularly subtle or graceful (NY Post); Beautiful and deeply resonant (NY1); Only Lansbury can be said to triumph (Bloomsbury); Mostly tiresome revival (The Record) more... |
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Mamma Mia!
The unlikeliest hit ever (NY Times); Totally forgettable (Time Out NY); Sit back and let a nutty kind of joy just sweep over you (NY Post) more... |
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Mary Poppins
Handsome, homily-packed and rather tedious show (NY Times); It is a roof-raising, toe-tapping, high-flying extravaganza (NY Daily News) more... |
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Memphis 
It's entertaining (NY Daily News); A zippy, exuberant musical (NY Post); Entertaining but synthetic (variety) more... |
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Next to Normal
There's a couple of hummable songs in here, most of it is snappy (Newyorktheatreguide.com); More than a triumph - it's next to wondrous (NY Daily News) more... |
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Rock of Ages
Enjoyable arena-rock musical (NY Times); Its lack of depth makes it unlikely to impress a wider audience (Associated Press) more... |
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The Scottsboro Boys
There's much to commend (NY Daily News); If you see one show this season, make it 'The Scottsboro Boys.'; Entertainment ... of the highest order (AP)
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South Pacific
Stunning revival (NY Daily News); Simply wonderful! (NY Post); This is ravishing theater (Variety)
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West Side Story
There is no passion (Newyorktheatreguide.com); Best revival any of us will get in our lifetime (Bloomberg)
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Wicked 
Lavish, ambitious and problematic (Associated Press); Satisfying (USA Today)
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Yank! (Off-Broadway)
Harmonies are vibrant (newyorktheatreguide.com); Generic, unmemorable score (NY Post); Supremely entertaining (AP); Bright, original and moving (Variety) more... |
Comedy Reviews...
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Ages of the Moon 
(Off Broadway)
It’s neither as funny nor as fierce as it needs to be (NY Times) Highly entertaining (NY Post); Not terribly compelling (Record); Should score with Shepard fans (Variety)
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As You Like It
Fails to find traction (NY Daily News); Sucks most of the laughs out (NY Post); Charms with fresh and frolicsome ideas (Bloomberg); Insightful and lyrical (Back Stage)
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A Behanding in Spokane
The pairing of Walken and Rockwell is a marvel (newyorktheatreguide.com); Erratically enjoyable (NY Times); Wildly entertaining (NY Daily News); insubstantial (Variety)
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Brack's Last Bachelor Party
(Off-Broadway)
It doesn’t make a lick of sense. Not a lick. And it requires that the viewer is familiar with the plot of Hedda Gabler, so there is homework before the lights go down. (newyorktheatreguide.com) more... |
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Candida 
(Off Broadway)
Alternately sluggish and overwrought (NY Times); A smart and winning revival (Back Stage); Feels dated and ham-handed (Variety)
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Clybourne Park
(Off Broadway)
A brilliant reminder of why I love the theatre (newyorktheatreguide.com); Spiky and damningly insightful (NY Times); A lumpy, indigestible stew (Record)
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God of Carnage 
Keeps the fur flying and the laughter landing (NY Daily News); Scabrously funny new play (USA Today)
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Happy Now?
(Off Broadway)
Disjointed (newyorktheatreguide.com); Tart, entertaining and ultimately haunting (NY Times); Scattered and confused (Back Stage); Provides a lot of laughs (AP)
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Measure for Measure
(Off Broadway)
Well worth seeing (newyorktheatreguide.com); low on atmosphere (Back Stage); Trimly mounted, crisply performed, ...But it's nothing special (Variety)
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Mr. & Mrs. Fitch 
(Off Broadway)
This is another fine mess (newyorktheatreguide.com); So awkward and unfunny, it's almost scandalous (NY Daily News) "Gossip is news that's entertaining. Well, this wasn't" (NY Post) "Rams its erudition down your throat" (Variety)
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Present Laugter
Almost never feels right (NY Post); Garber is miscast (Bloomsbury); "No fizz." (Record); "Effervescent" (AP); "as light as a soufflé with the kick of a fine brandy" (NY1) more... |
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Conviction
(Off-Broadway)
It’s a terrific tale. But in the hands of this team of adapters this story has every ounce of life beaten out of it until there is nothing left. (newyorktheatreguide.com)
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Equivocation
(Off-Broadway)
Enjoyable entertainment (NY Times) Smart, funny and literary (NY Daily News) A rambling, mixed bag of a play (Back Stage); Rich and interesting theater (Record); Stodgy production (AP)
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Extinction
(Off-Broadway)
The play starts out with a bang, but ends up limping to the finish (newyorktheatreguide.com)
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The Miracle Worker
No miracle to this story (newyorktheatreguide.com); Sadly pedestrian (NY Times); Terrific family drama (NY1); Remains dramatically and emotionally
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The Orphans' Home Cycle: 2
(Off-Broadway)
Splendid (NY Times); It's so exquisitely realized (NY Daily News); Utterly engaging and deeply compelling (Back Stage)
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Our Town
(Off-Broadway)
Modest but highly rewarding (NY Times); Wonderful (NY Post); Riveting (NY Daily News)
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The Pride
(Off-Broadway)
Often feels as awkward and self-conscious (NY Times) Some of the season's best acting (NY Post); more than a bit muddled (Back Stage); Sleek, smart production (Variety)
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Race
Lacks real dramatic tension (NY Times); slick but slight (NY Daily News); Briskly entertaining (USA TYoday); "Grows increasingly wobbly"
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The Temperamentals
(Off-Broadway)
Comes across as a history lesson (newyorktheatreguide.com); Eminently likable docudrama (NY Times); Smart, passionate, and focused (Back Stage); Entertaining, educational and emotionally affecting (AP)
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The Tempest
(Broadway)
Starkly designed, concentrated production (NY Times) abjures.. every bit of magic in his dogged destruction (Bloomberg); Gritty yet equally moving (Nack Stage) "Enchanting" (AP)
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Time Stands Still
A flawless ... production (NY Times); Journey holds our interest, destination is disappointing (Backstage); A major... dramatic experience (Record); Smart, stylish, timely (AP)
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Top Secret (Off-Broadway)
Static and a little ponderous (NY Times); Inspiring tale deserves a more inspiring presentation (Back Stage); An engaging, well-acted, historical drama (AP)
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A View from the Bridge
Beautifully observed production (NY Times); well-acted, well-staged revival (NY Daily News); Wickedly entertaining (NY Post); positively scorching (Washington Post)
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When the Rain Stops Falling
(Off-Broadway)
Fitfully moving (NY Times); Feels gratuitously cryptic (NY Post) claptrap (Bloomberg); sterling ensemble and sturdy direction (Back Stage); A work of great sorrow and beauty (Variety)
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