This monologue brings to life one of James Joyce’s most indelible and interesting characters.

Michael R. Jackson’s musical quickly gathers steam and doesn't let up for any of its 100 minutes.

April Matthis is magic as Toni Stone, the first woman to play professional baseball.

This wasn't the most natural novel to turn into a musical, but the cast and music are top notch.

With two versions playing on alternating nights, the gender-reversed version is not just entertaining but surprisingly fitting and enlightening.

Shakespeare in Central Park opens with a fresh, witty production with an African American cast.

Although it drags a bit, this piece about Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher boasts humor, excellent acting and staging, and some impressive wigs.

Though the setting is changed, much of the essence of Shakespeare’s comedy shines through in this imaginative production.

Hadestown and The Ferryman were among the big winners, with each taking home multiple awards.

The characters in Bekah Brunstetter’s gripping play are more than what they first appear to be.

Kate Hamill takes liberties in adapting this classic work, to mixed results.

Young women in Catholic schoolgirl garb take to the cursed play, diving deep into the shifting alliances and bloody frenzy.

Although Carla Ching’s script is uneven, her subject and characters are intriguing. 

Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon star in this revival that perplexes as much as it delights.

You may go in grumpy, but a stupid-grin exit is assured.

Kenneth Branagh's film portrait of Shakespeare features fine performances and striking cinematography.

This play needs some trimming, but the inquiring mind at the heart of it makes for an intriguing character.

The three plays in Sean O’Casey’s trilogy take place during a period of violence and unrest in Ireland. 

Dave Malloy's a cappella musical features eight people struggling with 21st-century techno-problems.

Jesse Eisenberg’s slow-boiling new work layers cringe comedy with moments of pathos.

Sam Shepard’s bleak family saga is handled capably by this ensemble.

The Prom and Tootsie are among the highlights on offer for anyone visiting the Great White Way.

Heidi Schreck’s deeply felt play is sure to get audiences pondering important questions.

Despite having John Malkovich in the starring role, David Mamet's Harvey Weinstein-inspired play is a total misfire.

The flawed hero burns with anger as the color of his skin acts as a barrier at every turn.

A talented cast helps make up for a problematic book and underwhelming score.

This isn't the first time we've seen a black Willy Loman, but it's the first time we've seen it work.

Matthew Broderick manages to lend charisma to the most boring character in the universe.

A cross-casting approach offers a thrilling alternative way to tell our national history, but what's missing is a link to today's Britain.

Githa Sowerby's 1912 play features female characters who show a remarkable amount of strength.

Lyndsey Turner's production of this landmark drama is at once up-to-the-minute and historically accurate, sparkling with brilliance throughout.

Josie Rourke has reworked this musical for the modern age in the most thrilling fashion.

The visual effects and the performances are the highlights of this long, ambitious production.

Although a black Willy Loman seems incongruous with his character, the performances here are exceptionally moving.

This lightweight, highly enjoyable version is sure to fare better than past productions.

Maggie Smith gives a mesmerizing performance as a real-life woman who turned a blind eye to the Nazis' crimes.

This fragmented, unconventional piece is tough to pull off on stage, and it is mishandled here.