Carol Rocamora

“Nevertheless, entertainment is the chief value of this sensational Broadway revival.”

“For me, Ragtime was a cathartic collective experience, given what we are living through today in our traumatized country.”

“And now he’s written a musical that will make the world remember.”

“Under Daniel Sullivan’s sure-handed direction, they offer a marvelous masterclass in acting (on John Lee Beatty’s ingenious set).”

“Jamie Lloyd’s stark, severe, stunning production of Ibsen’s masterpiece does what is rarely done in the theater—that is, make you see a classic anew.”

“As for Pope, you can’t take your eyes off his Basquiat– a dynamo who literally leaps around the stage, exploding with creativity.”

“The company is continually immersed in song and movement, and the result is a vibrant tableau of a dynamic time in our history.”

“Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus, is the wildest ride on Broadway this season—unhinged, harrowing and hilarious.”

“An evening with Michael Frayn's dazzling new drama will be among the most exhilarating, challenging and involving two and a half hours you ever spend in a theater. And you don't need an advanced degree to understand the profound questions it raises about motive, morality and the betrayal of memory.”

“In the end, American Son transcends color, expressing the anguish all mothers endure for their sons in danger.”

“Walter “Pops” Washington, a deeply human portrayal of a contemporary Everyman, is the playwright’s towering achievement.”

“He's done it with bold theatricality, in a sensational, large-scale production. Theatre has put its money where its playwright's mouth is.”

“I challenge anyone who loves this city to swallow that lump in their throat or resist singing along.”

“The flawless Roundabout production is an utter delight.”

“J. T. Rogers' riveting historical drama feels right where it belongs – on a world stage.”

“With its direct audience addresses, clear dramatic structure (scenes are titled on the backdrop), and unforgettable photos taken by Sultan of his family, White’s play is a fine achievement in the theater—augmented by memorable acting and directing.”

“The marvel of Sondheim’s creation, the magnificence of the score and Tunick’s orchestrations, the superb performances, and the cumulative power of Kail’s production all combine to make this Sweeney Todd what promises to be the most memorable production of the 2023 theater season . . . and beyond.”

“Ultimately, we're left with an unanswerable question: Why do we relive past traumas, when they can never be exorcised?”

“The brilliance of his writing – its clarity, its economy, its precision, its penetration to the essence of human existence – has never shone brighter than in this unforgettable revival.”