Review

'Neverwhere' Conjures a Dank, Fantastical Netherworld

Robert Kauzlaric’s inventive adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s 1996 fantasy novel “Neverwhere,” from Sacred Fools, sweeps us into a bizarre alternate world below London’s streets.

'The Beaux’ Stratagem' Makes for a Merry Romp

A Noise Within’s hugely entertaining rendition of Thornton Wilder and Ken Ludwig’s version of George Farquhar’s 1707 comedy “The Beaux’ Stratagem” is an utterly charming evening.

'Billy & Ray' Tells of the Birth of Film Noir

Mike Bencivenga’s “Billy & Ray,” directed by Garry Marshall for Falcon Theatre, dramatizes the creation of Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler’s screenplay for “Double Indemnity.”

'Years to the Day' Indicts the Digital Age

“Years to the Day,” Allen Barton’s rant-filled bromance from Skylight Theatre Company at the Beverly Hills Playhouse, is talky, often static, and full of predictable moments.

'Smash' Recap: Episode 10, 'The Surprise Party'

Miracles abound this week on "Smash," as the show moves to Saturday nights. Maybe somebody put something in the water in the writers' room. Maybe the show's endgame is suddenly more clearly in sight. But whatever happened, we hope it keeps happening.

'Eterniday' Celebrates the Inexplicable

With “Eterniday,” at La MaMa, author Charles Mee continues his collaboration with experimental dance-theater group Witness Relocation, in a raucously fun collage about connection.

'Futurology the Musical' Aspires to Flash and Sass but Doesn't Succeed

“Futurology the Musical,” from the Negro Ensemble Company and Paper to Pen Production, is done in by sloppy direction, deadly pacing, and perfunctory-at-best choreography.

Philosophical ‘Smokefall’ Lacks a Dramatic Through Line

Noah Haidle’s “Smokefall,” at South Coast Repertory in a co-production with Chicago’s Goodman Theatre, is a loosely sketched comment on the randomness of an unforgiving universe.

‘Kinky Boots’ Is the Feel-Good Musical of the Season

Based on the 2005 film, “Kinky Boots”—songs by Cyndi Lauper, book by Harvey Fierstein, direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell, and starring a powerhouse Billy Porter—works.

‘Kafka’s Monkey’ Proves a Firecracker of an Evening

Theatre for a New Audience brings the Young Vic’s “Kafka’s Monkey” from London; Kathryn Hunter’s revelatory performance as an ape turned human is poignant, athletic, haunting, and funny.