Review

Concert Review: Juventas New Music’s “Pride: Hand in Hand”

June 5, 2019
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The six pieces hailed from various corners of the country and examined a wide range of expressive and social viewpoints.

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Theater Review: “The View UpStairs” — Celebrating a Milestone

June 4, 2019
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As a vision of gay bonding, The View UpStairs exudes a wonderful in-your-face spirit.

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Theater Review: “Hold These Truths” — Powerful Political Drama

June 3, 2019
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The play’s disparate elements have been blended into a riveting drama, energetically directed by Lisa Rothe, and nimbly performed by Joel de la Fuente.

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Television Review: “Deadwood: The Movie” — History’s Train Pulls into the Station

June 3, 2019
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Of course, history has not come to Deadwood to douse the smoldering embers of the past, but to supply more kindling.

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Classical CD Reviews: François-Xavier Roth conducts Mahler, Mariss Jansons conducts Schumann & Schubert, and Daniel Lippel plays Steve Reich

June 3, 2019
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François-Xavier Roth’s Mahler offers plenty of personality and ideas; there’s nothing on Mariss Jansons’ disc that’s really worth your time; guitarist Daniel Lippel draws out Steve Reich’s lyrical qualities.

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Film Review: “Rocketman” — A Musical Fantasy

June 2, 2019
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This fantasy musical is unexpectedly moving, a driven and musically satisfying experience for serious Elton John fans.

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Classical CD Reviews: Petrenko conducts Elgar, Gardner conducts Mendelssohn, and Alain Lefévre’s My Paris Years

June 1, 2019
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Vasily Petrenko’s Elgar disappoints, Edward Gardner’s Mendelssohn excites, and Alain Lefévre’s Paris is delights.

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Classical CD Reviews: Jurowski conducts Rachmaninoff, Yiddish Cabaret, and Russian Masquerade

May 30, 2019
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Vladimir Jurowski’s new recording of Rachmaninoff’s Symphony no. 1 is a tightly-played, exciting reading; The Yiddish Cabaret’s only real offense relates to poor labeling; The transcriptions in Russian Masquerade are played with spunk and vitality.

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Theater Review: “The Flamingo Kid” — An Amiable Throwback

May 30, 2019
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This new musical is charming and lively, but without some renovation its future life is in question.

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WATCH CLOSELY: “Killing Eve”’s Second Season — Glamorous but Glib

May 30, 2019
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Killing Eve is a smart, funny, and often shocking exploration of the complex psychologies of women leading dangerous lives, for whom killing comes much easier than it ought to.

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