Anna Deavere Smith's Excellent "Notes From The Field"

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10/18/16, 7:30 PM

I am yet again in awe of the talent, intelligence and compassion of Anna Deavere Smith in her excellent new education/criminal justice themed docu-play "Notes From The Field" ‪now playing Off-Broadway at Second Stage Theatre.  the topic is timely and the portrayals by Ms. Smith of various people she interviewed are sublime.

A Disappointing "Falsettos" Revival

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10/16/16, 10:17 AM

‪The new Broadway revival of the seminal musical "Falsettos" is a rather tepid, poorly cast production that pales in comparison to prior incarnation of this work that I have seen.  The set is distracting, the direction surprisingly unfocused, and left me more frustrated than moved.

"The Harvest" is Another Fine Play From Samuel D. Hunter

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10/16/16, 10:14 AM

‪Lincoln Center's LCT3's "TheHarvest" is a terrific new play by the supremely talented Samuel D. Hunter.  It probes complex issues about faith and loss in moving and unexpected ways, and features complex, interesting and believable characters.

Rachel Weisz Mesmerizes in "Plenty"

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10/12/16, 10:55 PM The revival of David Hare's late 1970s play "Plenty" @PublicTheaterNY is an Intelligent, engrossing and psychologically astute exploration of Europe post-World War II.  It features a mesmerizing lead performance by Rachel Weisz who gives her all to this very difficult role.

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"Vietgone" is Fresh & Fun

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10/10/16, 3:00 PM "Vietgone" at Manhattan Theater Club's Stage 1 at NY City Center is funny, fresh & highly entertaining. The show's emotional pay off sneaks up on you in a charming way.  This is  a wonderfully surprising & engaging new play.

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