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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Theater Review: 'The Exonerated,' Revived at the Culture Project by Ken Jaworowski

"The Exonerated," in a revival at the Culture Project, recounts the tales of six former death-row inmates, using their own words. And 10 years after its premiere, it is still unsettling.

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Thursday, September 6, 2012

Theater Review: 'Normalcy' at Peter Jay Sharp Theater by Ken Jaworowski

"Normalcy," a new play by Bennett Windheim, deals the issue of transracial adoption.

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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

New York Fringe Festival Report: 'Fantasy Artists' by Ken Jaworowski

At 90 minutes, "Fantasy Artists" is rather good. But you can't help thinking that at 75 minutes it would be even better.

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Monday, August 20, 2012

New York Fringe Festival Report: 'Antigone Unearthed' by Ken Jaworowski

An all-woman adaptation of the Sophocles play continues through Aug. 26.

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

New York Fringe Festival Report: '2 Households...' by Ken Jaworowski

The two-man adaptation of "Romeo and Juliet" is at the SoHo Playhouse

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Monday, July 23, 2012

Theater Review: 'Lady and the Champ,' With Jake LaMotta by Ken Jaworowski

"Lady and the Champ" includes film clips of Jake LaMotta's career; an interview with a fictional reporter; and Denise Baker, his "future seventh wife," singing.

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Friday, July 20, 2012

ArtsBeat: New York Musical Theater Festival Report: 'How Deep Is the Ocean?' by Ken Jaworowski

In this play, a pool cleaner comes up with a concoction that could scrub the ocean.

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Friday, July 13, 2012

Theater Review: 'Monster,' From Potomac Theater Project, at Atlantic Stage 2 by Ken Jaworowski

"Monster," a stage adaptation of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," presents a creature that is, at times, more human than its maker.

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Sunday, June 10, 2012

Theater Review: 'I Am a Tree,' Dulcy Rogers's Solo Show at St. Clement's by Ken Jaworowski

In "I Am a Tree," Dulcy Rogers follows a family-centered trail to self-knowledge.

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Friday, June 8, 2012

Theater Review: 'Murder in the First' Looks at Life at Alcatraz by Ken Jaworowski

Dan Gordon's play "Murder in the First," set in 1941, follows a lawyer who gets a case that exposes the harsh treatment of inmates at Alcatraz.

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Saturday, May 19, 2012

Theater Review: 'The President,' a 1930 Screwball Comedy From Storm Theater by Ken Jaworowski

Madcap energy and laughs are the aim of "The President," a revival from the Storm Theater.

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Sunday, May 6, 2012

Theater Review: 'The Runner Stumbles' at the ArcLight Theater by Ken Jaworowski

The relationship between a priest and a nun gives rise to suspicion in a revival of Milan Stitt's play "The Runner Stumbles,"at the ArcLight Theater.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Theater Review: 'The Merchant of Venice' at Clurman Theater by Ken Jaworowski

Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice" is a study of fury in the Theater Breaking Through Barriers production.

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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Theater Review: Theodora Skipitares's 'Prometheus Within,' at La MaMa by Ken Jaworowski

Theodora Skipitares's "Prometheus Within" uses "Prometheus Bound" and humor to warn that science is acquiring dangerous powers.

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Theater Review: 'Out of Iceland,' by Drew Larimore, at Walkerspace by Ken Jaworowski

An agitated city woman and a hokey outdoorsman find love in Drew Larimore's romantic comedy "Out of Iceland."

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Friday, March 9, 2012

Theater Review: 'Flight,' by Michel Wallerstein, at the DR2 Theater by Ken Jaworowski

"Flight" is a play about memory, what it can reveal, and the difficulty of clinging to what remains of it.

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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Theater Review: 'Chekhovek,' With 9 Chekhov Plays, at ArcLight Theater by Ken Jaworowski

"Chekhovek" offers short stories from Chekhov, including "The Lady With the Dog" and "The Chemist's Wife."

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Theater Review | 'The London Merchant': 'The London Merchant,' an 18th-Century Gem - Review by Ken Jaworowski

The long title of the play: "The London Merchant, or the History of George Barnwell." The short review: excellent.

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Sunday, January 15, 2012

Theater Review | 'Dedalus Lounge': Anthony Rapp in Gary Duggan's 'Dedalus Lounge' - Review by Ken Jaworowski

Three melancholy friends in a Dublin bar find their lives become increasingly knotty in Gary Duggan's play "Dedalus Lounge."

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Theater Review | 'Kissing Sid James': 'Kissing Sid James,' at 59E59 - Review by Ken Jaworowski

Robert Farquhar's "Kissing Sid James," about a couple's weekend at the English seaside, chooses laughs over introspection.

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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Theater Review | 'Cathy Rigby Is Peter Pan': 'Cathy Rigby Is Peter Pan' at Theater at Madison Square Garden - Review by Ken Jaworowski

"Cathy Rigby Is Peter Pan," starring Ms. Rigby, keeps young eyes wide in wonder with the antics of its title character and the sinister Captain Hook.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Theater Review | 'Iron Curtain': 'Iron Curtain' at Baruch Performing Arts - Review by Ken Jaworowski

"Iron Curtain," a musical comedy set during the cold war, is consistently good. And that's no small praise.

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Sunday, November 13, 2011

Theater Review | 'Two-Man Kidnapping Rule': 3 Guys Grow Up One Night by Ken Jaworowski

There is only one note in "Two-Man Kidnapping Rule," and even that's not well played.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Theater Review | 'Beyond Words': 'Beyond Words,' One-Man Show by Bill Bowers - Review by Ken Jaworowski

In "Beyond Words," a one-man show, Bill Bowers tells a series of tales in mime and monologue.

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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Theater Review | 'Benito Cereno': 'Benito Cereno' From Horizon Theater Rep - Review by Ken Jaworowski

"Benito Cereno" by Robert Lowell, is certainly poetic, and its questions concerning cruelty and civilized life are ripe for inquiry.

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Monday, September 26, 2011

Theater Review | 'From Rags to Riches': 'From Rags to Riches' at the Metropolitan Playhouse - Review by Ken Jaworowski

Alex Roe directs this revival of Charles A. Taylor's sprawling play "From Rags to Riches," which was first staged in 1903.

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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Theater Review | 'Noah and the Tower Flower': 'Noah and the Tower Flower' by Sean McLoughlin - Review by Ken Jaworowski

"Noah and the Tower Flower" tosses together two Dubliners from the tough side of town seeking refuge from their troubles.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

ArtsBeat Blog: New York Fringe Festival Report: 'The Mountain Song' by Ken Jaworowski

n this splendid one-hour play, a tall tale set in Appalachia, a father embarks on an Odysseus-like trek to attend his daughter's wedding.

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Sunday, August 21, 2011

ArtsBeat Blog: New York Fringe Festival Report: 'Infectious Opportunity' by Ken Jaworowski

Wes, the lead character of "Infectious Opportunity," is a moderately interesting man. His conscience, however, is one enthralling woman.

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Friday, July 15, 2011

Theater Review | 'Tryst': He's a Con Man With a Heart of Gold by Ken Jaworowski

In Karoline Leach's "Tryst," at the Irish Repertory Theater, a scam artist finds a mark, then a conscience. Is it love?

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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Theater Review | 'Hamyul/Hamlet': Hamlet as Eager Korean Prince by Ken Jaworowski

There's not much indecision from Shakespeare's prince in "Hamyul/Hamlet," a Korean-language adaptation of the play at La MaMa.

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