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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · 2d

Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of "The Truth About Transylvania," playing at A.R.T./New York Theatres through November1st: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/10/revi... (photo by Al Foote III)

Review: "The Truth About Transylvania" Is that Sometimes a Cigar and Brandy Are Not Just a Cigar and Brandy

The Truth About Transylvania Written by Patricia Lynn Directed by Jacob Titus Presented at A.R.T./New York Theatres 502 West 53rd St., Manha...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · 8d

Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of "In Their Footsteps," a documentary theater piece about women who served in the Vietnam War, currently playing at Bronx Music Hall: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/10/revi...

Review: "In Their Footsteps" Slides into the Boots of Women Who Served in Vietnam

In Their Footsteps Written and directed by Ash Singer Based on oral histories with Ann Kelsey, Judy Jenkins Gaudino, Jeanne "Sam" Christie, ...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · 21d

We've updated our review of "The Maenads," at The Tank through October 12th, with some production photos: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/10/revi... (photo by Lyle Dickie)

Review: "The Maenads" Offers an Ecstatic Experience

The Maenads Written by Stephen Foglia Directed by Phillip Christian Smith Presented by Harborcoat Productions and The Tank at The Tank 312 ...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · 22d

Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of "The Maenads," at The Tank now through October 12th: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/10/revi...

Review: "The Maenads" Offers an Ecstatic Experience

The Maenads Written by Stephen Foglia Directed by Phillip Christian Smith Presented by Harborcoat Productions and The Tank at The Tank 312 ...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · 22d

NYC Theater News: New dark comedy "2nd Murderer," set in the context of a NY production of "Richard III," opens at The Flea this Thursday, October 9th: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

2nd Murderer

⁣ A new dark comedy byKanika Asavari VaishDirected by Frankie DiCiaccioProduced bySoHo Shakespeare CompanyArtistic Director Alex PeppermanOctober 9th - November 1stThe Flea Theater, NYCABOUT THE SHOWW...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · 24d

Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of "The Glitch," at The Theater Center through November 2nd: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/10/revi... (photo by Shawn Salley)

Review: In "The Glitch," AI Brings the Not-Yet-Born to Life

The Glitch Written by Kipp Koenig Directed by Mark Koenig Presented by AEI Theatricals at The Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center 210...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · 27d

NYC Theater News: HAVEN Boxing and Danse Theatre Surreality Present "Shadowboxing in Blue" in October: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/09/news...

News: HAVEN Boxing and Danse Theatre Surreality Present "Shadowboxing in Blue" in October

HAVEN Boxing and local dance company Danse Theatre Surreality will present October performances of Shadowboxing in Blue on Saturday, Octo...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · 29d

Check out Noah Simon Jampol's review on Thinking Theater NYC of "The Goo," which closes today at the Chain, so you have one more chance to see it at 3pm this afternoon: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/09/revi... (photo by Noah Simon Jampol)

Review: "The Goo" Mesmerizes; Oozes Anxiety; Drips Invective

The Goo Written by K. Rose Dallimore Presented by New Relic Theatre at The Chain Theatre 312 W 36th St. 4th floor, Manhattan, NYC September...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · Sep 22

Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of Adult Film's new production of Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard," running through October 12: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/09/revi... (photo by Joey Damore)

Review: Adult Film's "The Cherry Orchard" Reaps a Fresh Harvest from the Chekhov Classic

The Cherry Orchard Written by Anton Chekhov Adapted/translated by John Christopher Jones Directed by Ryan Czerwonko Presented by Adult Film ...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · Sep 15

We've updated our review of the excellent "Blood Orange," currently at A.R.T./New York Theatres, with some production photos: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/09/revi... (Photo by Delia Dumont)

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · Sep 14

Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of "experimental horror play" "Blood Orange," currently at A.R.T./New York Theatres: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/09/revi...

Review: "Blood Orange" Drips with Dark Intensity

Blood Orange Written by Abigail Duclos Directed by Vernice Miller Associate directed and choreographed by Amelia Rose Estrada Presented by E...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · Sep 12

Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of the fantastic "let's talk about anything else," at The Flea through September 28th: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/09/revi... (photo by Mikiodo)

Review: Everyone Should Be Talking about "let's talk about anything else"

let's talk about anything else Written by Anthony Anello Directed by Dennis Corsi Presented by TOSOS at The Flea 20 Thomas St., Manhattan, ...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · Sep 9

Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of "Close Encounters," a double bill at 2025 Circle Festival of the short plays "Packed" and "Don't Push the Red Button": www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/09/revi...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · Sep 8

Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of "Breaking the Trust," which was part of the 2025 Dream Up Festival: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/09/revi...

Review: In "Breaking the Trust," All That Glitters Is Not Gold Coins

Breaking the Trust Written by Bill Rogers Directed by Gerald vanHeerden Presented by Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival, Crystal F...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · Sep 6

NYC Theater News: World Premiere Listening Party of Scripted Podcast Give Me a Wildfire Set for Sept. 29th at La MaMa: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/09/news...

News: World Premiere Listening Party of Scripted Podcast Give Me a Wildfire Set for Sept. 29th at La MaMa

La MaMa will present the world premiere listening party of the scripted podcast Give Me A Wildfire produced by Non Sans Content, an indepen...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · Sep 6

Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of the NYTF performance of fan-fiction comedy "Archive of My Own," making its digital premiere this week: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/09/revi...

Review: Fan-Fiction Shares the Stage with Reality in New York Theater Festival Production of "Archive of My Own"

Archive of My Own Written by Annabel McConnachie Directed by Zoé Zifer Presented at the Hudson Guild Theatre 441 W 26th St., Manhattan, NYC ...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · Aug 31

Check out Noah Simon Jampol's review on Thinking Theater NYC of "Dismantling Prospero," a new play with dance at Theater for the New City's 2025 Dream Up Festival: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/08/revi... (photo by Kevin Ray)

Review: The Aisle is Full of Noises: "Dismantling Prospero" Demands as it Delights

Dismantling Prospero Written by Tom Rowan Directed Kevin Ray Choreographed by Ai Toyoshima Produced by Marty Goldin@ TBD Capital, LLC Pres...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · Aug 31

Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of “A Pot of Basil, or, Thank You for Being a Friend,” playing through today at The Rat NYC in Brooklyn:
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Review: "A Pot of Basil" Seasons Its Return to 2020 with Surrealism and Humor

A Pot of Basil, or, Thank You for Being a Friend Written by Heather Jeanne Violanti Directed by Jannifer Sandella Presented at The Rat NYC 6...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · Aug 30

NYC Theater News: Kitchen Sink Theatre Company Presents "Protect the Protectors" Sep. 11th-14th: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/08/news...

News: Kitchen Sink Theatre Company Presents "Protect the Protectors" Sep. 11th-14th

Kitchen Sink Theatre Company (Katie Royse Ginther, Artistic Director), with producing partners Clara Livingston and Elena Freck, proudly pre...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · Aug 30

NYC Theater News: "The Dylan & Grace Show" Comes to NuBox Theatre Sep. 12th-14th: 2025https://www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/08/news-dylan-and-grace-show-comes-to.html

News: "The Dylan & Grace Show" Comes to NuBox Theatre Sep. 12th-14th

From playwright Dylan Jernet, who also directs and stars alongside Grace del Corral, Mackenzie Bruen, and Adam Leong, comes new play The Dyl...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · Aug 26

Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of "The Clouds," the latest from "The Climate Fables" cycle of plays: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/08/revi...

Review: "The Climate Fables: The Clouds" Looks Up to a Child

The Climate Fables: The Clouds Written and directed by Padraig Bond Presented by FRIGID New York at UNDER St. Marks 94 St. Marks Place, Ma...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · Aug 25

Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of new sci-fi play "Destination Undefined," now at Christopher Street's Theatre 154: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/08/revi... (Photo by Ziru Wang)

Review: "Destination Undefined" Is the Definition of Superb Sci-Fi

Destination Undefined Written by Changshuo Liu Directed by Yibin Wang Presented by Cellunova at Theatre 154 154 Christopher St. #1E, Manhat...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · Aug 22

Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of "Road Kills," a new play from playwright Sophie McIntosh and Good Apples Collective, now at Paradise Factory: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/08/revi... (photo by Nina Goodheart)

Review: Not All Hazards Are on Wheels in "Road Kills"

Road Kills Written by Sophie McIntosh Directed by Nina Goodheart Presented by Good Apples Collective and ryan duncan-ayala at Paradise Fac...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · Aug 19

Check out Noah Simon Jampol's review on Thinking Theater NYC of "Anti-Gone," from Needs More Work Productions: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/08/revi... (photo by Noah Simon Jampol)

Review: "Anti-Gone" Rogue

Anti-Gone Created by Sivan Raz Presented by Needs More Work Productions at FRIGID New York 's 5th Annual Little Shakespeare Festival at UND...

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Thinking Theater NYC @thinkingtheaternyc.bsky.social · Aug 15

Check out our review on Thinking Theater NYC of "Retrospective," which has 2 performances left at the Broadway Bound Festival at AMT Theater - tonight at 5pm and tomorrow at 2pm: www.thinkingtheaternyc.com/2025/08/revi...

Review: "Retrospective" Asks an Artist to See Himself

Retrospective Written by T.J. Elliott Directed by Gifford Elliott Presented by Knowledge Workings Theater at AMT Theater 354 W 45th St., Ma...

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