NYC News
Review: Daniel Craig Bonds With Macbeth
May 1, 2022, 9:26.44 pm ET
Photo: Joan Marcus
By Brian Scott Lipton
At the very beginning of the new Broadway revival of William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” now at the Longacre Theatre, actor Michael Dean Thornton comes out and gives the audience a bit of historical background about the writing of the work; specifically, that it was meant to satisfy King James I’s fascination with witches. That’s all well and good, but it would have been a better idea to explain – especially to those who have never seen or read the play – why its idiosyncratic director Sam Gold chose to surround his two first-rate stars, Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga, with such a confusing and often nonsensical production. Read Full Review
ALSO SEE:
Review: the Women of POTUS Get My Vote
LATEST NYC NEWS

Review: Idina Menzel Fires Up Redwood
February 13, 2025, 11:31 pm ET
By Brian Scott Lipton Neither a giant success nor a giant flop, the new musical “Redwood,” now at the Nederlander Theatre, is more like a giant wasted opportunity for its star (and co-c... READ MORE

Crevette Brings Coastal French Flavor to Greenwich Village
February 13, 2025, 11:10 pm ET
Crevette, the newest culinary endeavor from Ed Szymanski and Patricia Howard located at 10 Downing Street is bringing a sophisticated mix of coastal French, Spanish, and Riviera cuisine to Greenwich... READ MORE

Chatti Brings Toddy Shop Culture to New York City
February 13, 2025, 8:53 pm ET
A taste of Kerala’s vibrant toddy shop cuisine has officially arrived in New York City with the opening of Chatti, a new venture from acclaimed Chef Regi Mathew. Known for his highly praised K... READ MORE