A revival of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom reaffirms its power; Michael John LaChiusa’s latest is just notes.

Brian Stokes Mitchell's rousing baritone can't lift Man of La Mancha above mediocrity; Paul Newman thinks he's a movie star; Regina Taylor nearly pulls a hat trick with Crowns.

On the fiftieth anniversary of the timeworn classic, a talented director and a solid cast led by Brian Dennehy breathe new life into "Death of a Salesman."

Despite some fine acting, Arthur Miller's "The View From the Bridge" suffers from the same poetic pomposity that has afflicted much of his work.

This year, "Encores!" hasn't been the triple threat it usually is, but it's still good enough to put all other current musicals to shame.

And now for something completely exhausted: Spamalot’s gags and songs are weary from their quest.

Merce Cunningham
Events Nos.
668 to 673; at the Joyce Theater.
Garth Fagan Dance
Choreographed by Garth Fagan; at the Joyce Theater.

Centering on six embattled spouses, Brian Friel's latest, "Give Me Your Answer, Do!" raises disturbing questions about modern marriage.

"Nasty Little Secrets" is delicious, disturbing, and deep.