Sunday, June 10, 2018

Perhaps The Best Tony Awards Ever

KenderTheater (‪@KenderTheater‬)

6/10/18, 10:03 PM

Perhaps the best #TonyAwards ever. Great cutely geeky hosts, terrific performances, many great acceptance speeches, moving Stoneman Douglas drama kids & F*ck Trump. Who could ask for anything more?

Saturday, June 02, 2018

“Paradise Blue” Is Superb

KenderTheater (‪@KenderTheater‬)

Theatrical magic is being spun at Signature Theater with Dominique Morisseau's engaging "Paradise Blue."  The pitch-perfect cast, Ruben Santiago-Hudson's mood-setting direction & Ms. Morisseau's writing are superb in this play that completes the playwright's Detroit trilogy.  Don't miss this thrilling production.

“Beast” Is Far From Thrilling

KenderTheater (‪@KenderTheater‬)

"Beast In the Jungle" at the Vineyard Theatre features some pleasant dancing & fine John Kander music, but the underlying book and dialogue are rather insipid, predictable & dull.

Great Cast Enlivens “Our Lady”

KenderTheater (‪@KenderTheater‬)

Signature Theatre's "Our Lady Of 121st Street" has a terrific cast that breathes life and humor into Stephen Adly Guirigis' deeply funny & empathetic dialogue. Hill Harper & Quincy Tyler Bernstine are especially great in their key roles.  There is just one problem- the play lack a satisfying ending.  It does not really end, it just fades away.

Friday, June 01, 2018

A Stately “Othello” In Central Park

KenderTheater (‪@KenderTheater‬)

The Public Theater's Shakespeare in The Park production of "Othello," now playing at the Delacorte Theater, is a clearly presented, traditionally staged production that is well cast in the 4 principal roles.  However, this production lacks a visceral sizzle that can make this work soar, as it did most recently in Sam Gold's production at NYTW.