In his first Off Broadway play, the artist and comedian behind “Fantasmas” and “Problemista” is bringing audiences into his off-kilter world.
Category: Theater (Off Broadway)
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Elizabeth McGovern as a Sultry Bombshell? This Isn’t ‘Downton Abbey.’
“It’s very liberating to take off that psychological corset,” the actress said of portraying the rambunctious Hollywood star Ava Gardner onstage.
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‘Joy’ Review: A Rags-to-QVC-Riches Story
Betsy Wolfe shines as the inventor of the Miracle Mop in a largely dull Off Broadway show.
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Why Did the Indie Film Studio A24 Buy an Off Broadway Theater?
The Hollywood upstart has upgraded the Cherry Lane Theater for plays and more. Coming this fall: films chosen by Sofia Coppola, food from Frenchette and the voice of Barbra Streisand.
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The Surprising Presence in ‘The Gospel at Colonus’
In this revival at Little Island, the singer and pastor Kim Burrell shares the stage with a team of queer artists.
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Global Arts Festival Taking Shape Inside Gowanus Power Station
The first Powerhouse: International will feature works from South Africa’s William Kentridge, Brazil’s Carolina Bianchi — and 10,000, $30 tickets.
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‘Duke & Roya’ Review: He’s Got Swagger, She’s No-Nonsense
Jay Ellis stars as an American rapper who falls for his Afghan interpreter at an Army base in Charles Randolph-Wright’s new play.
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Jay Ellis Considers Colson Whitehead His Literary GOAT
“‘Harlem Shuffle,’ ‘Crook Manifesto,’ ‘Underground Railroad,’ ‘Nickel Boys’: I feel like I did not understand or see myself in fiction until I read him.”
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Michelle Williams to Star in Off Broadway Revival of ‘Anna Christie’ With Mike Faist
The actress will lead a revival of “Anna Christie” at St. Ann’s Warehouse, directed by her husband, Thomas Kail, and co-starring Mike Faist.
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Colman Domingo’s Nat King Cole Play Explores the “Psychology of an Artist’
Colman Domingo and Patricia McGregor’s play “Lights Out” explores the beloved yet complicated performer who was subtly “advancing who we are as Americans.”
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Review: How Music Came Down to Earth, in ‘Goddess’
Amber Iman lives up to the title of a musical about the divine gift of song.