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Fragmentary 'Alone' Contemplates Strindbergh

Writer-director Edward Elefterion’s “Alone,” from Rabbit Hole Ensemble and inspired by the life and work of August Strindberg, explores the sources and process of creativity.

'The Fisherman's Wife' Is Loopy but Shallow

Steve Yockey’s wacky “The Fisherman’s Wife,” from Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA, mixes marital dysfunction and magical-sea-creature perversion but isn’t exactly sophisticated.

'Fuddy Meers' Just Isn't Funny

Long Beach Playhouse has a disaster on its hands with David Lindsay-Abaire’s first play, “Fuddy Meers,” a Christopher Durang–like comedy that stubbornly refuses to come to life.

Simon Russell Beale Is Electric in 'Timon of Athens'

Director Nicholas Hytner and star Simon Russell Beale make Shakespeare’s “Timon of Athens” a contemporary cautionary tale of ruthless capitalism in this dazzling NT Live broadcast.

BC/EFA Donates $250,000 to Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS announced Nov. 2 that it is contributing a portion of its fall fundraising efforts to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.

'The Heiress' Languishes This Time Around

Director Moisés Kaufman’s tepid production of Ruth and Augustus Goetz’s sturdy melodrama based on Henry James’ “Washington Square” has a miscast Jessica Chastain front and center.

Productions Get Generous (and Creative) in Hurricane Sandy's Wake

The show must go on, but for theatergoers at Broadway shows, the show will go on at a discount.

Equity Audition Monitor Plan Draws Fire

Union’s decision to replace volunteers with staffers is criticized by members already doing the job.

'Downton Abbey' Star Dan Stevens Goes Uptown in Broadway's 'The Heiress'

"Downton Abbey" star Dan Stevens makes his Broadway debut in "The Heiress," alongside Jessica Chastain and David Strathairn.

Auditioning in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy

New York City-based casting directors are struggling to hold auditions amid the aftermath of Sandy—but insist the show will go on.