POINT/COUNTERPOINT: Cry-Baby Opinions aren’t fact, but everybody has ’em, especially your trusty theatre reviewers at Theatre Is Easy. This week marks the first installment of a new series, “Point/Counterpoint,” in…
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Molly Marinik is a dramaturg and a director with a dance background. She is also passionate about developing new audiences of theatergoers. Molly is the founder and editor of Theatre Is Easy (theasy.com) a comprehensive website dedicated to providing accessible information about the New York theatre scene. BS in Visual Communication from Ohio University; currently pursuing a MA in Theatre History and Criticism at Brooklyn College. She's also sassier than her bio would lead you to believe.
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BOTTOM LINE: An interesting story with realistic characters in compelling relationships. It’s also laugh-out-loud funny and socially relevant. From Up Here is a refreshing piece of theatre for mid-April 2008….
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The other day I saw Jersey Boys, a Broadway musical unlike any other I’ve seen before. It’s not that the show itself was that phenomenally groundbreaking, or touching, or thought-provoking….
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BOTTOM LINE: One Coen brother behind the curtain is a lot like two Coen brothers behind the camera. Glorious! Almost an Evening is written by Oscar-winning filmmaker Ethan Coen, who…
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BOTTOM LINE: It’s a chick flick on stage, so dudes might not be interested. A good choice for a girls’ night out. Crimes of the Heart is a Pulitzer Prize-winning…
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BOTTOM LINE: A beautiful and well-conceived macabre musical Á¢€” nontraditional, for sure, but imaginative and quirky. For those who embrace artsy, interpretive theatre. Adding Machine is a new musical playing…
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The spring theatre season is officially under way! We now present our top picks for all of your March New York theatre needs (click on a show title below to…
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BOTTOM LINE: In the Heights is the first musical I’ve seen in a long time that has something for everyone. It’s original and provocative without being whiny, and the music,…
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BOTTOM LINE: An avant-garde new musical for artists, by artists. It’s quite inventive and touching, but maybe too “out there” for non-artists. Passing Strange is a new rock musical about…
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BOTTOM LINE: British humor Á¢€” I mean, humour Á¢€” at its finest. Okay, you caught me Á¢€” Eddie Izzard is a comedian and Theatre Is Easy doesn’t cover comedy, but…
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BOTTOM LINE: Not Sondheim’s best work, but a really beautiful revival of a really beautiful musical based on the life of French painter Georges Seurat. The revival of Sunday in…
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Welcome to Best Bets, your ultimate theatre resource from Popdose and theatreiseasy.com. Let us save you time and provide you with information on the NY theatre experience that’s perfect for…
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BOTTOM LINE: An uninspired story with mediocre music; a few decent moments and a talented cast keep it from being a total bust; only recommended for those who really like…
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BOTTOM LINE: Worth seeing because the production is so imaginative and unique, and also because the cast is incredible. It’s a fun ride, but just know it’s not about the…
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BOTTOM LINE: It’s as good as the hype: the story and characters are totally compelling. Highly recommended for anyone who likes smart comedy with a darker side. And you can…
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