Category: Theatre Reviews

October 29, 2024 / Theatre Reviews - Archive

Reginald Theatre, October 19 7/10 Don’t judge the play by its title, because what curious fare this is: like having a bagel or fries with your authentic Indian curry. The spicy part is the satire, and the carbs are the feel-good factor. In fact Indian-American playwright Dipika Guha may even…

October 24, 2024 / Theatre Reviews - Archive

Roslyn Packer Theatre, October 18 6/10 Hamilton rightfully won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2016. A year later, they lowered the bar to Dear Evan Hansen, reminding us of the Tonys’ wild inconsistencies. In 1958 The Music Man beat West Side Story, in 1972 Two Gentlemen of Verona…

September 28, 2024 / Theatre Reviews

Wharf 2 Theatre, September 21 8.5/10 The magic lies in the mystery. No one – especially children – has to understand all that happens in a story to delight in it. The parts that leave you guessing can often be the best bits. So not only is your brain fully…