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Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of Xhloe and Natasha's "What If They Ate The Baby?," at SoHo Playhouse through December 22nd: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/11/revi... (photo by Molly White)
Review: "What If They Ate The Baby?" Is Good to the Last Bite
What If They Ate The Baby? Written, performed, and directed by Natasha Roland and Xhloe Rice Co-Produced by SoHo Playhouse at Soho Playhous...
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November 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of "Men are Trash and I'm a Raccoon," playing its second of two shows at The Tank tonight: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/11/revi... (photo by Jason Albuquerque)
Review: "Men are Trash and I'm a Raccoon" Will Hook Its Tiny Claws into You
Men are Trash and I’m a Raccoon Created and performed by Felipe Luz Presented by My Black Job Productions and The Tank at The Tank 312 W 36...
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November 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Check our Noah Simon Jampol's review on Thinking Theater NYC of Dante Fuoco's solo show "Blue Seal, Blue Sea," playing through Nov. 23: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/11/revi... (photo by Dev Hardikar).
Review: Poppers and Praxis: “Blue Seal, Blue Sea” is Ecstatic Queer Archival Artistry
Blue Seal, Blue Sea (or, gay boy grieves death of gay-hating dad) Written and performed by Dante Fuoco Directed by Clara Wiest Presented a...
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November 19, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of Stairwell Theater's site-specific production of Caryl Churchill's "Far Away": www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/11/revi... (photo by Ellie Gravitte)
Review: "Far Away" Puts You Up Close to Churchill's Dystopia
Far Away Written by Caryl Churchill Directed by Sam Gibbs Presented by Stairwell Theater at Box of Moonlight 17 Saratoga Ave, Brooklyn, NYC...
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November 16, 2025 at 9:50 PM
NYC Theater News: Laurizarry Presents Sci-Fi Tragicomedy "Replaced!" December 10-13 at Brick Aux: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/11/news...
News: Laurizarry Presents Sci-Fi Tragicomedy "Replaced!" December 10-13 at Brick Aux
Laurizarry, an indie working-class Gen Z theatre company founded by Jess Lauricello, Jaixa Irizarry, and Pedro Vierre to create the next gen...
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November 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of punk rock zombie play "apocaLIPSTICK," at The Players Theatre through November 23rd: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/11/revi... (Photo by Samori Etienne)
Review: Punk Rock Zombie Play "apocaLIPSTICK" Strikes More than Three Chords
apocaLIPSTICK Written by Seth Barnes Directed by Jennie Hughes Presented by Seth Barnes, Elena Cramer, the Players Theatre Residency Program...
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November 14, 2025 at 11:50 PM
NYC Theater News: "The Game to Play" Will Play the United Solo Theatre Festival on November 19th: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/11/news...
News: "The Game to Play" Will Play the United Solo Theatre Festival on November 19th
The Game to Play , a new solo play by Iryna Scarola, will have a performance on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 7pm as part of this year's ...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Check out Noah Simon Jampol's review on Thinking Theater NYC of "Connoly," now at Theater for the New City: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/11/revi... (photo by Frank Rodriguez).
Review: There is a Light and it Never Goes Out: "Connoly" is a Powerful and Intimate Exploration of Family and Mental Health Under Fire
Connoly Written by Stefan Diethelm Directed by Delaney “Lanes” May Presented by Theater for the New City , Executive Director, Crystal Field...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of "HardLove," at SoHo Playhouse through December 12: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/11/revi... (Photo by Arron West)
Review: It's Not at All Hard to Love "HardLove"
HardLove Adapted by Esin İleri and Miray Beşli from the original Turkish play by Anıl Can Beydilli Directed by Jee Duman Presented by Rue De...
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November 7, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of the solo show "Señor Babyhead," which was part of FRIGID NY's Days of the Dead Festival: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/11/revi...
Review: "Señor Babyhead" Is the Actor You Didn't Know You Needed Right Now
Señor Babyhead Written and performed by Analisa Raya-Flores Presented by FRIGID New York at UNDER St. Marks 94 St Marks Pl, Manhattan. NYC ...
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November 2, 2025 at 9:20 PM
We've updated Noah Simon Jampol's review on Thinking Theater NYC of "2nd Murderer" at The Flea with production photos by Travis Emery Hackett: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/11/revi....
Review: Indeed, There Are No Small Parts: "2nd Murderer" is a Dark Delight
2nd Murderer Written by Kanika Asavari Vaish Directed by Frankie DiCiaccio Presented by SoHo Shakespeare Company  at The Flea Theater 20 Tho...
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November 1, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Check out Noah Simon Jampol's review on Thinking Theater NYC of SoHo Shakespeare's "2nd Murderer": www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/11/revi...
Review: Indeed, There Are No Small Parts: "2nd Murderer" is a Dark Delight
2nd Murderer Written by Kanika Asavari Vaish Directed by Frankie DiCiaccio Presented by SoHo Shakespeare Company  at The Flea Theater 20 Tho...
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November 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of "The Truth About Transylvania," playing at A.R.T./New York Theatres through November1st: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/10/revi... (photo by Al Foote III)
Review: "The Truth About Transylvania" Is that Sometimes a Cigar and Brandy Are Not Just a Cigar and Brandy
The Truth About Transylvania Written by Patricia Lynn Directed by Jacob Titus Presented at A.R.T./New York Theatres 502 West 53rd St., Manha...
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October 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of "In Their Footsteps," a documentary theater piece about women who served in the Vietnam War, currently playing at Bronx Music Hall: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/10/revi...
Review: "In Their Footsteps" Slides into the Boots of Women Who Served in Vietnam
In Their Footsteps Written and directed by Ash Singer Based on oral histories with Ann Kelsey, Judy Jenkins Gaudino, Jeanne "Sam" Christie, ...
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October 19, 2025 at 10:54 PM
We've updated our review of "The Maenads," at The Tank through October 12th, with some production photos: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/10/revi... (photo by Lyle Dickie)
Review: "The Maenads" Offers an Ecstatic Experience
The Maenads Written by Stephen Foglia Directed by Phillip Christian Smith Presented by Harborcoat Productions and The Tank at The Tank 312 ...
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October 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of "The Maenads," at The Tank now through October 12th: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/10/revi...
Review: "The Maenads" Offers an Ecstatic Experience
The Maenads Written by Stephen Foglia Directed by Phillip Christian Smith Presented by Harborcoat Productions and The Tank at The Tank 312 ...
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October 5, 2025 at 10:51 PM
NYC Theater News: New dark comedy "2nd Murderer," set in the context of a NY production of "Richard III," opens at The Flea this Thursday, October 9th: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
2nd Murderer
⁣ A new dark comedy byKanika Asavari VaishDirected by Frankie DiCiaccioProduced bySoHo Shakespeare CompanyArtistic Director Alex PeppermanOctober 9th - November 1stThe Flea Theater, NYCABOUT THE SHOWW...
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October 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of "The Glitch," at The Theater Center through November 2nd: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/10/revi... (photo by Shawn Salley)
Review: In "The Glitch," AI Brings the Not-Yet-Born to Life
The Glitch Written by Kipp Koenig Directed by Mark Koenig Presented by AEI Theatricals at The Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center 210...
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October 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
NYC Theater News: HAVEN Boxing and Danse Theatre Surreality Present "Shadowboxing in Blue" in October: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/09/news...
News: HAVEN Boxing and Danse Theatre Surreality Present "Shadowboxing in Blue" in October
HAVEN Boxing and local dance company Danse Theatre Surreality will present October performances of Shadowboxing in Blue  on Saturday, Octo...
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September 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Check out Noah Simon Jampol's review on Thinking Theater NYC of "The Goo," which closes today at the Chain, so you have one more chance to see it at 3pm this afternoon: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/09/revi... (photo by Noah Simon Jampol)
Review: "The Goo" Mesmerizes; Oozes Anxiety; Drips Invective
The Goo Written by K. Rose Dallimore Presented by New Relic Theatre at The Chain Theatre 312 W 36th St. 4th floor, Manhattan, NYC September...
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September 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of Adult Film's new production of Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard," running through October 12: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/09/revi... (photo by Joey Damore)
Review: Adult Film's "The Cherry Orchard" Reaps a Fresh Harvest from the Chekhov Classic
The Cherry Orchard Written by Anton Chekhov Adapted/translated by John Christopher Jones Directed by Ryan Czerwonko Presented by Adult Film ...
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September 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
We've updated our review of the excellent "Blood Orange," currently at A.R.T./New York Theatres, with some production photos: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/09/revi... (Photo by Delia Dumont)
September 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of "experimental horror play" "Blood Orange," currently at A.R.T./New York Theatres: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/09/revi...
Review: "Blood Orange" Drips with Dark Intensity
Blood Orange Written by Abigail Duclos Directed by Vernice Miller Associate directed and choreographed by Amelia Rose Estrada Presented by E...
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September 14, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of the fantastic "let's talk about anything else," at The Flea through September 28th: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/09/revi... (photo by Mikiodo)
Review: Everyone Should Be Talking about "let's talk about anything else"
let's talk about anything else Written by Anthony Anello Directed by Dennis Corsi Presented by TOSOS at The Flea 20 Thomas St., Manhattan, ...
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September 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of "Close Encounters," a double bill at 2025 Circle Festival of the short plays "Packed" and "Don't Push the Red Button": www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/09/revi...
September 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM