TAKEN
The playwright Lucas Hnath dramatizes his mother’s five-month kidnapping in “Dana H.,” starring a brilliant Deirdre O’Connell, and “We’re Gonna Die” fails in its mortality mission.
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HISTORY LESSON
‘Cambodian Rock Band’ is an excellent part-play, part-rock concert about the legacy of the Khmer Rouge, while ‘All the Natalie Portmans’ makes the actor a much-loved ghost.
Diva Complex
Harry and Meghan’s latest statement makes them look foolish and vain, while Gloria Allred comes looking for Prince Andrew, as a protection officer questions his pizza alibi.
Racism, De-Fanged
Ivo van Hove’s Broadway revival, set in 2020, handles tough themes like racism in only the most surface way. It is best when it focuses on singing and dancing.
Freedom Fighters
Transgender candidates Gray Ellis and Angela Bridgman could make political history if they win their races in North Carolina—home of notorious anti-trans legislation HB2 and HB142.
BATTLE LINES
As Harry and Meghan fire their U.K. staff, while courting American banks and J. Lo, Kate and William begin their new royal life. Prepare for the transatlantic battle of the royals.
Fright Night
A witty and intelligent feminist retelling of ‘Dracula’ plays alongside a more lifeless ‘Frankenstein’ at CSC. And Drew Droege’s ‘Happy Birthday Doug’ is an excellent gay comedy.
‘Slightly Terrifying’
Plus, Harry and Meghan are photographed at a Canadian airport after returning from Stanford meeting, the mystery of their staffing plans, and Prince Andrew faces another scandal.
City and Country
Michael Kors’ New York Fashion Week show looked mostly cozy for a cold winter’s night. Christian Cowan showed why Lady Gaga is a fan. And Aliétte dressed to be celebrated.
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ROYAL ICON
In an exclusive interview, Jeanna de Waal, star of Broadway’s “Diana: A True Musical Story,” says she’d love if William and Harry saw it: “We are trying to portray a human story.”
