Steven Ross

“Adapted by the detailed Rona Munro, the precise entrance of the lead makes it clear that this one act one woman play is going to dive into family dysfunction from a foggy memory stance.”

“The Inheritance is most decidedly a masterpiece, almost measuring up to Kushner's triumph as it dives head first into 21st Century queer politics and the economic discrepancies that plague modern culture and society.”

“Tomei had to struggle against a troubling application of The Rose Tattoo in order for her to showcase her talented wisdom of characterization.”

“He may be a liberal, loud mouthed and self righteous, but he is one difficult Dick to be around.”

“It's perfectly formatted for success and full house growth.”

“The wind and the rain of this storm rips in at our “ability to love one another to the end“, soaking us in what is one of the most touching and engaging creations of family, death, and longing around.”

“It’s the creation of life and the taking away of that same gift that is simplistically engaging and direct, even when these men are at a loss for the right words.”

“The two leading ‘love birds’ square off in this classic play, face to face before diving in and shedding all of their superfluous armor in an intense coming together that is, simply, a great start to this engagement.”

“It’s dastardly delicious in its absurdity, craftily crazed but hard to dig deep in that shallow end of the pure waters of brilliant nonsense.”

“This movie to musical recreation delivers an ‘Unstoppable’ barrage of hilarious setups, one liners, and moments that will make you laugh out loud with a wise glee.”

“Manhattan Theatre Club’s INK is an All CAP Kinda Adventure.”

“Beetlejuice is full throttled riotous fun, and shouldn’t be missed, whether a fan of the movie, or not.”

“Hadestown delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience, filled to overflowing with passion, artistry, and love, even as are hearts are crushed in the end by our human frailties.”

“It’s not a perfect rendering, but with Adam Driver (Broadway’s Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Spike Lee’s “BlacKKKlansman“) as Pale, the evening is thrilling, and the conversations on fire.”

“She’s a force of nature, and a King among Kings in the history of this iconic play.”

“It floats and sails with country jamboree-style through this inventive and daring revival”

“This is the conversation that must happen, as the debate outside swirls out of control, and unfortunately for us, the masses are missing the point of what is at stake.”

“Kiss Me Kate is just that kinda show; one of the finest old musicals around.”

“It sings and flies high with a harmonic beauty and wide wings in the much deserved bigger house while at the same time, intimately dashing its emotional private school book bag up hard against the shower room walls.”

“The Cher Show, with the astonishing Block as tour guide and hostess with the very mostest, is a show to truly ‘Believe’ in.”

“It showcases Van Hove’s brilliance in incorporating technical style and old-fashioned solid story-telling while playing sincere treatment to a classic film.”

“The ending registers, despite all the clumsy brushstrokes, giving us a painting that is filled with sorrow and sadness, but clearly The Waverly Gallery shouldn’t remain hung too long on the wall next to all the other masterpieces of Lonergan’s.”

“I loved the show and was so happy to have seen it.”

“This American Son knows how to keep driving forward.”

“It’s epic and old-fashioned, only in the way that it feels like a classic before it even gets midway through, making you wonder if this is actually new or a brilliant revival of an Irish masterpiece.”

“Maybe there is a good reason Richard Bean‘s play, The Nap, has found its way across the pond and into the Friedman Theatre.”

“Love and desire triumphs over power plays and deceit, giving us all a joyous slice of 80’s girl band heaven that truly is a place on Broadway’s Earth.”

“The set up is cute and surprisingly nuanced, even with the loudly annoying pre-show music blasting our ear drums...Whip smart and decidedly captivating...The cast as a whole enact the lives and loves of white men of privilege with integrity and exacting attitude. As directed with an easy playful style under the conceptual eye of Anna D.”

“So go forth, dive in, read up, or not, as you’ll enjoy every drop regardless of how you enter.”

“And I can attest to that, with the same being said about this draggy production.”

“Because what happens over the next four hours (two intermissions and one short break) is a solidly contracted dance towards death, filled with engaging and deep performances from a cast of pros relishing and finding humor in every morsel and whiskey shot.”

“It’s a dynamic and fascinating journey, played out in the very beautifully decorated bedroom of the older woman.”

“A dazzling spectacle that brings magic to life on stage.”

“Mean Girls feels fresh and funny, equal to the aging Wicked, and way better than the other girl power musicals that surround the show.”

“This is a once in a lifetime kind of production that will move you beyond anything that you've seen before, shattering your senses and tearing your heart to pieces.”

“It seems this Broadway stage tale had a hard enough time finding the little magic it did in this transfer, and although the legions of adoring fans will gather and make this musical a hit, I’m not sure it will rise up to the regal levels of other Broadway royals, like The Lion King or even Aladdin.”

“Without the four leads at the wheel of this thing, this trip with the free wheeling Buffett might have been a disaster, “Definitely, Maybe“.”

“Stories by Heart is sweet, engaging, sentimental, and charming, with some laughs and tender smiles mixed in to the batch, but also a bit too easy and dull on the ears, mind, and heart.”

“It’s a slow cooking machine here, but wildly satisfying in the end.”

“'Meteor Shower' is creating a dazzling display nightly. Don't miss the chance...Everyone wins in Martin's play.”

“These fine actors make this all look so easy, fitting into their perfectly tailor-made roles...It’s surprising and thoroughly engaging, keeping us on our toes and leaning in...A very current and complex play. It constantly surprises with its smart and sassy dialogue...I wanted more, I must say. More insight, maybe more hope for the future.”

“Lush and musically intoxicating…Once I found myself comfortably there, I could breathe in the humid warm air of the Caribbean, and even though those first moments are less than engaging, the first number…grabs hold of our hearts and souls quickly and we are transported...”

“Latin History for Morons is a deeply thoughtful story, told by a father who is trying to grow up while also trying to raise his children better than he himself was.”

“Maybe you could say that in this tale of greed, we are given varying shades of black, with not a lot of differing tonal quality to look at.”

“The musical, that is now making its Broadway debut is absolutely and quietly devastating in its magnificence.”

“Julie Taymor’s onslaught is straight on powerful and direct, energetically engaging, and dramatically concise.”

“Hnath has given us quite a gift this past season with this intelligent and funny new play.”

“It feels a bit heartless, without a lot of subtlety and nuance.”

“And he does it pretty successfully with passion, intelligence, and a sly wink.”

“The only problem in this show is that the creators barely gives the piece a moment to catch its breath, constantly driving forward without a pause.”

“It’s in the blending of theatrical forms and ideas, symbols and styles, all entwined with wonder and creativity, to tell a story, unlike any other seen before.”

“Sadly the songs and direction are uneven and sometimes down right slow.”

“The 2 1/2 hours flies by, without a thought to the time. Regardless of who is playing the fox, and who is the bird.”

“It’s as delicious as that turkey bone is to Dolly.”

“Groundhog Day contemplates that daily rerun scenario on a much grander and deeper existential scale but sadly it doesn't dig deep into our collective emotional hearts.”

“Without a dull unfunny moment in this two hour production, I’d say it’s quite an achievement, one that even on second viewing, kept me laughing from the first second to the last.”

“It is a solid production played by a team of pros.”

“Away, the new musical has finally arrived on Broadway, and is one very specific and wonderful story of that infamous horrible day.”

“It’s a stellar production showcasing the intricate and poetic artistry of Wilson’s writing.”

“It’s a harmonious fun journey with this group of commuters, one that I would trade in for any day of the week.”

“Dear Evan Hansen has not lost any of its power and tension. It soars with an intense beauty that still captures our hearts and plays havoc with it all at the same time.”

“Moments of fun and pleasure delivered by an expert cast, but the combination of the simplistic lyrics and the manic movements created a show that is watched rather than engaged with.”

“McTeer, a true master of the stage, gives us a woman in full control of each and every devious turn.”

“The music in Falsettos is gorgeous and fun, complex and surprising, and with a show aimed at exploring sexuality, alternative families, and AIDS, it doesn’t, even to this day, seem to handle these in traditional or melodramatic ways.”

“Holiday Inn is a place where we can get away from all of that kind of talk.”

“The Encounter had failed me in the end.”

“The show lacks anything new or innovative.”

“I will say, hopefully without bias, that I just loved this musical.”

“And here is part of the joy of this musical, that even in the moments of darkness and pain, the love of these characters infuses the room with something similar to the warm home-cooked smell of fresh baked pie.”

“It was like falling in love all over again, with theatre, and with this sweet lovely show.”

“She enlivens the arc giving depth and desire as we watch her breath life into herself.”

“He has made these stiff dull men leap out of the history books and captivate us on every level.”

“Color Purple, the revival brought to us by the fantastic Menier Chocolate Factory in London, strips this show down to its basic parts, and with that treatment, (director/set designer/musical staging: John Doyle) this show blows the ceiling off this Broadway house like no other.”

“Regardless of this awkward choice, I was moved by this production.”