Review

'People' Plays Like a Beckettian 'Cherry Orchard'

In an NT Live broadcast, Alan Bennett’s newest play, “People,” starring Frances de la Tour, is a screed against the commodification of Britain’s culture, history, and inhabitants.

‘Hands on a Hardbody’ Rarely Comes to Life

In Doug Wright, Amanda Green, and Trey Anastasio’s “Hands on a Hardbody,” based on a 1997 documentary, the likes of Keith Carradine and Hunter Foster do what they can with little.

Alcoholic Comedy 'Happy Birthday' Goes Down Surprisingly Well

In the leading role of “Happy Birthday,” Anita Loos’ 1946 hit Broadway comedy created especially for Helen Hayes and being revived by TACT, Mary Bacon is completely captivating.

'End of the Rainbow' Looks at Judy Garland's Last Days

As Judy Garland in Peter Quilter’s “End of the Rainbow,” at the Ahmanson Theatre, Tracie Bennett eerily recalls the pain of the diva’s last days but misses her admirable qualities.

'It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s Superman' Soars in Concert at Encores!

Encores! concert version of “It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s Superman,” featuring an irresistible Strouse and Adams score, is one of the company’s most entertaining shows to date.

‘Admission’ Proves to be an Omission of Entertainment

As Tina Fey’s first post-“30 Rock” project, “Admission” comes with more weight attached to it than the film can comfortably bear.

Identify Theft Down Argentine Way in ‘Everybody Has a Plan’

In this flawed Spanish-language thriller, Viggo Mortensen gives gritty dual performances as estranged middle-aged twins who yearn to kill off their pasts.

‘Come Out and Play’ Journeys to the Isle of Bad Seeds

An island of killer kids leverages macabre corniness with ‘70s psycho-thriller appeal in Makinov’s directorial debut.

‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ Hasn’t Been Rethought in Theatrical Terms

Under director Sean Mathias’ eye playwright Richard Greenberg has adapted Truman Capote’s “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” for Broadway with remarkable fidelity—and that’s the problem.