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Theatre Is Easy: “Ragtime”
BOTTOM LINE: Traditional musical theatre at its best. It wasn’t really time for a revival of Ragtime. The new musical first opened on Broadway in 1998 and ran for two years. It was mostly
Read More »Theatre Is Easy: “Circle Mirror Transformation”
BOTTOM LINE: A cleverly written story about five unique people in an acting class. First-rate performances and a touching script make for a quality night of theatre that’s not to be missed. First off,
Read More »Theatre Is Easy: “Avenue Q”
The extremely popular "dirty puppet musical" Avenue Q has moved from Broadway to off-Broadway. Has it lost any of its charm? Molly Marinik has the answer in her latest edition of Theatre Is Easy!
Read More »Theatre Is Easy: “Oleanna”
BOTTOM LINE: A nicely executed production with two great performances. This play is intense in all the right ways. David Mamet is known for writing sharp, biting dialogue and creating great character conflict. His
Read More »Theatre Is Easy: “The Royal Family”
BOTTOM LINE: A well-done revival of a very funny play. Some theatrical experiences are just perfect: all of the elements (cast, design, technical aspects) come together is a totally satisfying way and it’s apparent
Read More »Theatre Is Easy: “Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words”
BOTTOM LINE: There is nothing more ridiculous than reading a celebrity memoir. There is nothing more entertaining than having Rachel Dratch read it to you. Long live the comedians of the world. And long
Read More »Theatre Is Easy: “Groovaloo”
BOTTOM LINE: An incredible dance show, unlike anything you’ve seen before. The Groovaloos are a dance company from LA. They’re hip-hop dancers with diverse backgrounds who came together a while back as a community
Read More »Theatre Is Easy: “The Bereaved”
How does a family cope when one of them is about to die? Molly Marinik explores their absurdly inappropriate methods in her review of the off-off-Broadway play The BereavedRead More »
Theatre Is Easy: “Burn the Floor”
The long-running worldwide dance sensation Burn the Floor has reached Broadway, and Molly Marinik is here to tell you all about it
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