Every thoughtful, well-planned theater season should have a family drama in the lineup: a play with a small cast, a compelling plotline, and (preferably) a strong female character. While “Annapurna” could have filled the quota in October, Blackfriars presents another sagacious selection with David Auburn’s “Proof.” “Proof” debuted at the Manhattan Theatre Club in 2000 […]
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Dance review: PUSH’s “Jekyll and Hyde”
PUSH Physical Theatre’s “Jekyll & Hyde” is an explosive performance that plumbs the depths of the human psyche.
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Theater review: “The Game’s Afoot” at Blackfriars
On paper, “The Game’s Afoot” has all
the trappings of an enjoyable play. On stage, it’s a different story.
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Theater Review: “Annapurna” at Blackfriars
“Annapurna” is the kind of theater this city needs more often.
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Theater Review: “Violet” at Blackfriars Theatre
It is hard to argue with the success of “Violet.” Despite a weak script and a tiring group of songs, this hit-the-road-and-discover-yourself musical has managed to resonate with both audiences and critics ever since its original Off-Broadway premiere in 1997. The 2014 Broadway revival gained four Tony Award nominations — most notably for its lead […]
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Blackfriars Theatre announces 2015-16 season
Blackfriars Theatre has announced its 2015-16 season, the first under new Artistic and Managing Director Danny Hoskins. John Haldoupis, who has operated as the theater’s artistic director for 35 years, will retire on June 30, at the end of the 2014-15 season. Hoskins will take over on July 1. Blackfriars will host a farewell event […]
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Theater Review: “Shakespeare’s R&J” at Blackfriars Theatre
Juliet and his Romeo
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Theater Review: “I’m Not Rappaport” at Blackfriars Theatre
I can appreciate a playwright who describes his line of work as “the Las Vegas of art forms, and the odds are terrible.” Herb Gardner wrote few plays, but he did hit the jackpot at least twice: once with “A Thousand Clowns” in the 1960’s, and again with “I’m Not Rappaport” in the 1980’s. Blackfriars […]
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Blackfriars Theatre appoints new artistic director
Blackfriars Theatre has named Danny Hoskins as the organization’s new Artistic and Managing Director, effective July 1, 2015, the theater announced today. Hoskins will take over for current director John Haldoupis after he retires following the 2014-15 season. Haldoupis has been with Blackfriars for 35 years. “It is with great pride and relief to have […]
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“Me and Jezebel”
“Darling, there are no other stars.” That line is ascribed to Bette Davis in “Me and Jezebel,” the opening production in Blackfriars Theatre’s 64th season. The show tells the allegedly true story of what happened when Davis — the legendary movie star who won two Academy Awards for Best Actress, received 10 Oscar nominations, and […]
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THEATER: “The Wild Party”
In 1928, Joseph Moncure March wrote an epic narrative poem titled "The Wild Party." Set in the Roaring 20’s, it told the story of entertainers Queenie and Burrs, their tempestuous relationship, and a raucous soiree in which it all went to hell. In 2000, two entirely different musicals called "The Wild Party," both based on […]
