Ever wish there were a Rotten Tomatoes for New York theater? Everybody reviews New York Theater and then leaves it up to you. That's fine. We tell you what we think and (in the words of The Critic) what to do. New York theater dollars are precious and you don't want to see a turkey, so we'll help yo…
In this episode, we explore our first online offering, this one being the production of "One Man, Two Guvnors" from the UK's National Theatre. In it, Easy starts changing the format to Q&A, The Critic wants to make sure you get the spelling right, and we are clearly out of practice. Damn you, Covid-19! Go here to watch "One Man, Two Guvnors" and all those that follow.nationaltheatre.org.ukAlso, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber is broadcasting his shows on a YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvagHere's Sir Andrew's awesome plea for us to be safe: https://twitter.com/i/status/1245018777823129601Hopefully this Google Doc will be able to be updated soon (although it will still be despicable): https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In this episode, we explore our first online offering, this one being the production of "One Man, Two Guvnors" from the UK's National Theatre. In it, Easy starts changing the format to Q&A, The Critic wants to make sure you get the spelling right, and we are clearly out of practice. Damn you, Covid-19! Go here to watch "One Man, Two Guvnors" and all those that follow.nationaltheatre.org.ukAlso, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber is broadcasting his shows on a YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvagHere's Sir Andrew's awesome plea for us to be safe: https://twitter.com/i/status/1245018777823129601Hopefully this Google Doc will be able to be updated soon (although it will still be despicable): https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In this episode, we explore the latest edition of "Forbidden Broadway" with the Picardian name "The Next Generation." While we discuss it here as an installment in our 'Did You Make The Right Call' series, we certainly know that there aren't any shows right now on which to make a call. Our thoughts (and dollars as much as they can be) are with the theater industry right now. Hopefully this Google Doc will be able to be updated soon (althought it will still be terrible): https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In this episode, we explore the New York Theatre Workshop's production of "Sing Street". In it, The Critic successfully hides her age, Easy successfully works in "The Full Monty" again, and we successfully nail a GOT reference (Brenock is Olly). Note well, with the current situation, this show is not starting their performances in March.This Google Doc showing opening and closing dates is definitely out of date with the crisis: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In this episode, we explore the latest edition of "Forbidden Broadway" with the Picardian name "The Next Generation." While we discuss it here as an installment in our 'Did You Make The Right Call' series, we certainly know that there aren't any shows right now on which to make a call. Our thoughts (and dollars as much as they can be) are with the theater industry right now. Hopefully this Google Doc will be able to be updated soon (althought it will still be terrible): https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In this episode, we explore the New York Theatre Workshop's production of "Sing Street". In it, The Critic successfully hides her age, Easy successfully works in "The Full Monty" again, and we successfully nail a GOT reference (Brenock is Olly). Note well, with the current situation, this show is not starting their performances in March.This Google Doc showing opening and closing dates is definitely out of date with the crisis: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In this episode, we explore "Harry Connick Jr. - A Celebration of Cole Porter" which ran on Broadway for a brief engagement. In it, Easy nearly gives away too much, The Critic expresses her deep love for Mr. Connick, and we both generally lose command of the English language resorting to audio charades (for your entertainment, of course). Enjoy! While concerts are likely postponed right now, check out www.harryconnickjr.com for tour dates.Please practice social media distancing from this terrible Google Doc showing opening and closing dates: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In this episode, we explore "Harry Connick Jr. - A Celebration of Cole Porter" which ran on Broadway for a brief engagement. In it, Easy nearly gives away too much, The Critic expresses her deep love for Mr. Connick, and we both generally lose command of the English language resorting to audio charades (for your entertainment, of course). Enjoy! While concerts are likely postponed right now, check out www.harryconnickjr.com for tour dates.Please practice social media distancing from this terrible Google Doc showing opening and closing dates: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
We're Back! Thanks for your patience during our brief New Year hiatus.In this episode we explore MCC's production of Theresa Rebeck's "Seared". In another installment of our 'Did You Make The Right Call?' series, The Critic correctly remembers that Moritz won a Tony, Easy goes on way too long, and we introduce a new feature to the bloopers. Enjoy!Please please reconsider your use of this Google Doc with opening and closing dates: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
We're Back! Thanks for your patience during our brief New Year hiatus.In this episode we explore MCC's production of Theresa Rebeck's "Seared". In another installment of our 'Did You Make The Right Call?' series, The Critic correctly remembers that Moritz won a Tony, Easy goes on way too long, and we introduce a new feature to the bloopers. Enjoy!Please please reconsider your use of this Google Doc with opening and closing dates: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In this episode we explore the eight-time Tony award-winning show, "Hadestown". In it, Easy mispronounces 'hepcat', The Critic is very upset about something, and we miscredit Sondheim for writing books of musicals (he likely had a hand in them). Enjoy!This Google Doc with opening and closing dates is offensive, please, please make it stop: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In this episode we explore the eight-time Tony award-winning show, "Hadestown". In it, Easy mispronounces 'hepcat', The Critic is very upset about something, and we miscredit Sondheim for writing books of musicals (he likely had a hand in them). Enjoy!This Google Doc with opening and closing dates is offensive, please, please make it stop: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
Closing Alert: You have 2.5 hours until this show closes on 8 Dec 2019!In this episode, we explore Roundabout's production of "Scotland, PA" which is the musical version of the movie of the same name. In it, Easy overuses the word 'egregious', The Critic expresses her love for murder, and we both wish that our brother/brother-in-law had done the sound design. Enjoy!How is it that this Google Doc with opening and closing dates still exists?: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
Closing Alert: The Sound Inside closes 12 Jan 2020.In this episode, we explore "The Sound Inside" starring Mary-Louise Parker. In it, The Critic gushes over David Cromer, Easy reminds her of his acting in 'The Waverly Gallery', and we both are having second thoughts about including a giant two-minute long outtake which has spoilers and makes no sense. Enjoy! I've heard of bad, but come on, nothing comes close to this Google Doc with opening and closing dates: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
Closing Alert: You have 2.5 hours until this show closes on 8 Dec 2019!In this episode, we explore Roundabout's production of "Scotland, PA" which is the musical version of the movie of the same name. In it, Easy overuses the word 'egregious', The Critic expresses her love for murder, and we both wish that our brother/brother-in-law had done the sound design. Enjoy!How is it that this Google Doc with opening and closing dates still exists?: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
Closing Alert: The Sound Inside closes 12 Jan 2020.In this episode, we explore "The Sound Inside" starring Mary-Louise Parker. In it, The Critic gushes over David Cromer, Easy reminds her of his acting in 'The Waverly Gallery', and we both are having second thoughts about including a giant two-minute long outtake which has spoilers and makes no sense. Enjoy! I've heard of bad, but come on, nothing comes close to this Google Doc with opening and closing dates: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In the latest installment in our 'Did you make the right call?' series, we take a look at Tracy Letts's "Linda Vista". Inside, The Critic thinks you get that there's nude sex on stage, Easy invents a career title, and we apologize to Ian Barford...you've suffered enough, sir. Enjoy! Don't do it, don't click on this horrific Google Doc with opening and closing dates: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In the latest installment in our 'Did you make the right call?' series, we take a look at Tracy Letts's "Linda Vista". Inside, The Critic thinks you get that there's nude sex on stage, Easy invents a career title, and we apologize to Ian Barford...you've suffered enough, sir. Enjoy! Don't do it, don't click on this horrific Google Doc with opening and closing dates: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
ALERT: This show is closing tomorrow, Nov 30th. In this episode we explore the 2nd installment of LBJ plays by Robert Schenkkan, "The Great Society". In it, Easy seems to think that he knows all there is to know about LBJ after one play, The Critic nearly mispronounces Oregon, and we hope you catch the obscure reference to Chicken Run! Enjoy! Someone threatened to sue over how poor this Google Doc with opening and closing dates is: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
ALERT: This show is closing tomorrow, Nov 30th. In this episode we explore the 2nd installment of LBJ plays by Robert Schenkkan, "The Great Society". In it, Easy seems to think that he knows all there is to know about LBJ after one play, The Critic nearly mispronounces Oregon, and we hope you catch the obscure reference to Chicken Run! Enjoy! Someone threatened to sue over how poor this Google Doc with opening and closing dates is: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
ALERT: This show is closing in 30 min! 2p show on Sat Nov 23rd.In this episode, we explore the Ireland-based Druid's production of Shakespeare's "Richard III". In it, Easy barely keeps from doing an Irish accent, The Critic talks a little bit about her mother, and we both rush to get this out to you since the show closes today!I've had enough of this horrendous Google Doc with opening and closing dates: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
ALERT: This show is closing in 30 min! 2p show on Sat Nov 23rd.In this episode, we explore the Ireland-based Druid's production of Shakespeare's "Richard III". In it, Easy barely keeps from doing an Irish accent, The Critic talks a little bit about her mother, and we both rush to get this out to you since the show closes today!I've had enough of this horrendous Google Doc with opening and closing dates: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In this episode, we review the great David Yazbek's latest musical, 'Tootsie'. In it, Easy creates a new word (sperfect), The Critic actually does know the movie that was the largest grossing in 1982 (it was 'E.T.'), and we both can't shut up about 'The Full Monty'.Goodness gracious this Google Doc, with opening and closing dates, is atrocious: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
Closing Alert! Should you wish to see 'Betrayal' it closes December 8th so you only have 4 weeks left.In this episode, we explore Harold Pinter's classic, 'Betrayal', starring Loki, we mean Tom Hiddleston. In it, Easy confesses to the world how he betrayed The Critic with Betrayal, The Critic really unloads on Zawe Ashton's feet, and we both contribute to our longest outtake yet. Enjoy!I'm telling you, this Google Doc, with open and close dates, is absolutely terrible: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In this episode, we review the great David Yazbek's latest musical, 'Tootsie'. In it, Easy creates a new word (sperfect), The Critic actually does know the movie that was the largest grossing in 1982 (it was 'E.T.'), and we both can't shut up about 'The Full Monty'.Goodness gracious this Google Doc, with opening and closing dates, is atrocious: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
Closing Alert! Should you wish to see 'Betrayal' it closes December 8th so you only have 4 weeks left.In this episode, we explore Harold Pinter's classic, 'Betrayal', starring Loki, we mean Tom Hiddleston. In it, Easy confesses to the world how he betrayed The Critic with Betrayal, The Critic really unloads on Zawe Ashton's feet, and we both contribute to our longest outtake yet. Enjoy!I'm telling you, this Google Doc, with open and close dates, is absolutely terrible: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In this episode, we explore another Florian Zeller joint, "The Height of the Storm" at the Manhattan Theatre Club's Friedman Theatre. In it, The Critic correctly remembers that Frank Langella won the Tony for a previous Zeller role, Easy changes his own mind, and we wander in to uncharted decision waters...courteously. Enjoy!I have tried to tell everyone how this Google Doc, helping you to know when shows open or close, is so poorly done: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In this episode, we explore another Florian Zeller joint, "The Height of the Storm" at the Manhattan Theatre Club's Friedman Theatre. In it, The Critic correctly remembers that Frank Langella won the Tony for a previous Zeller role, Easy changes his own mind, and we wander in to uncharted decision waters...courteously. Enjoy!I have tried to tell everyone how this Google Doc, helping you to know when shows open or close, is so poorly done: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In this episode we explore Heidi Schreck's highly-awarded "What The Constitution Means To Me". In it, The Critic puts forth a clarion call, Easy invents a word ('playee'), and we work to get this out to you so fast that we forgot to be funny. Enjoy!Wow. This Google Doc that help you know when a show is closing or opening in horrible: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In this episode, another in our 'Did you make the right call' series, we explore the musical version of "The Secret Life of Bees" with music by Duncan Sheik. In it, Easy wishes to clear up that when he refers to sisters, he is describing women who have the same parents, The Critic struggles right up to the end, and we shamelessly namedrop our friend, Helene York, for no good reason. Enjoy!Like terrible Google Docs that help you know when a show is closing or opening? Check it: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
For our 50th episode, we dive in to Lerner and Loewe's "My Fair Lady", starring Broadway's Laura Benanti. In it, Easy mispronounces several names, The Critic points out that she saw a show without Easy, and we both gush over Christian Dante White. And no, we didn't get you to the church on time by publishing before it closed, so this is another in our 'Did you make the right call' series. Enjoy!Don't forget about our horrible Google Doc to help you figure out what's closing and opening soon: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In this episode we (quickly) discuss Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird" starring Jeff Daniels. In it, Easy auditions for the antagonist, The Critic is cognizant of time, and we both let you know what to do with your Newark theater dollars. Enjoy!Also, for those interested in what shows are opening and closing, check out our terrible Google Doc: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In this episode we explore Heidi Schreck's highly-awarded "What The Constitution Means To Me". In it, The Critic puts forth a clarion call, Easy invents a word ('playee'), and we work to get this out to you so fast that we forgot to be funny. Enjoy!Wow. This Google Doc that help you know when a show is closing or opening in horrible: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In this episode, another in our 'Did you make the right call' series, we explore the musical version of "The Secret Life of Bees" with music by Duncan Sheik. In it, Easy wishes to clear up that when he refers to sisters, he is describing women who have the same parents, The Critic struggles right up to the end, and we shamelessly namedrop our friend, Helene York, for no good reason. Enjoy!Like terrible Google Docs that help you know when a show is closing or opening? Check it: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
For our 50th episode, we dive in to Lerner and Loewe's "My Fair Lady", starring Broadway's Laura Benanti. In it, Easy mispronounces several names, The Critic points out that she saw a show without Easy, and we both gush over Christian Dante White. And no, we didn't get you to the church on time by publishing before it closed, so this is another in our 'Did you make the right call' series. Enjoy!Don't forget about our horrible Google Doc to help you figure out what's closing and opening soon: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In this episode we (quickly) discuss Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird" starring Jeff Daniels. In it, Easy auditions for the antagonist, The Critic is cognizant of time, and we both let you know what to do with your Newark theater dollars. Enjoy!Also, for those interested in what shows are opening and closing, check out our terrible Google Doc: https://bit.ly/2YAKIEY
In this episode we explore the revival of Lanford Wilson's "Burn This" starring Keri Russell and Adam Driver. In it, Easy goes gaga over one of the actors, Critic reminds him that this is why he's called Easy, and we both lay in to one of stars... big time. Enjoy!
In this episode we explore the revival of Lanford Wilson's "Burn This" starring Keri Russell and Adam Driver. In it, Easy goes gaga over one of the actors, Critic reminds him that this is why he's called Easy, and we both lay in to one of stars... big time. Enjoy!
In this latest installment of 'Did You Make the Right Call', we discuss the limited (and finished) run of "King Lear" starring Glenda Jackson. In it, you, get The Critic's take on Glen Jackson, Easy's love affair with Ruth Wilson, and we shout out to non-family members for the first time. Enjoy!CLOSING ALERT: "The Prom" will close in July so be sure to check out our episode before they play Stairway and turn on the lights.
In this episode we discuss Lucas Hnath's "Hillary and Clinton" with Tony Award winners Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow. In it, we extol the virtues of a 90-minute show, The Critic wishes that Lucas had tightened a few things up, and Easy let's you know the reality level of the show...or does he? Enjoy!
In this latest installment of 'Did You Make the Right Call', we discuss the limited (and finished) run of "King Lear" starring Glenda Jackson. In it, you, get The Critic's take on Glen Jackson, Easy's love affair with Ruth Wilson, and we shout out to non-family members for the first time. Enjoy!CLOSING ALERT: "The Prom" will close in July so be sure to check out our episode before they play Stairway and turn on the lights.
In this episode we discuss Lucas Hnath's "Hillary and Clinton" with Tony Award winners Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow. In it, we extol the virtues of a 90-minute show, The Critic wishes that Lucas had tightened a few things up, and Easy let's you know the reality level of the show...or does he? Enjoy!
In this episode we dive in to the revival of Cole Porter's "Kiss Me, Kate!" In it, Easy really messes up (as noted right up front), The Critic is deeply disappointed (although not in the show) and we both owe an apology to the Spewacks. Enjoy!
In this episode we dive in to the revival of Cole Porter's "Kiss Me, Kate!" In it, Easy really messes up (as noted right up front), The Critic is deeply disappointed (although not in the show) and we both owe an apology to the Spewacks. Enjoy!
In this episode we explore "The Mother": part two of Florian Zeller's family trilogy. In it, we make reference to the fact that tickets are hard to get. Well...they're now impossible to get as the show is closed. Also, listener warning...this one is a little slow on the uptake but gets better. Finally, to those New Hampshirites who saw it, let us know what you think. Enjoy!
In this episode we explore "The Mother": part two of Florian Zeller's family trilogy. In it, we make reference to the fact that tickets are hard to get. Well...they're now impossible to get as the show is closed. Also, listener warning...this one is a little slow on the uptake but gets better. Finally, to those New Hampshirites who saw it, let us know what you think. Enjoy!
In this episode we discuss the hard-to-get-tickets-to stage adaptation of "Network" starring Bryan Cranston. Inside, Easy invents a word (artistified), The Critic uses actual words to convey the same meaning, and neither are really holding back. Enjoy!
In this episode we discuss the hard-to-get-tickets-to stage adaptation of "Network" starring Bryan Cranston. Inside, Easy invents a word (artistified), The Critic uses actual words to convey the same meaning, and neither are really holding back. Enjoy!
In this episode we (finally) examine the Tony Award-winning juggernaut. Inside, Easy tries to invent a word in German, The Critic reveals how much she really doesn't like South Park, and boy do we butcher an actor's name. Finally, note that at The Eugene O'Neill Theater they DO NOT warn you that the show is about to start, so get your drinks and get those butts in seats! Enjoy!
In this episode we (finally) examine the Tony Award-winning juggernaut. Inside, Easy tries to invent a word in German, The Critic reveals how much she really doesn't like South Park, and boy do we butcher an actor's name. Finally, note that at The Eugene O'Neill Theater they DO NOT warn you that the show is about to start, so get your drinks and get those butts in seats! Enjoy!
In this episode, The Critic invents a new phrase regarding socks and how they're knocked off, Easy searches for that elusive word 'moments', and despite discussing how the show may not be for some, and getting the letters of an important initialism mixed up (we know it's LGBTQ) we hope that is shines through that we definitely believe in every kind of love. Enjoy!
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