Eric Billitzer

Among the best of the Fringe ! This is a comedic look at phone-app dating seen through the eyes of Alena's fictional persona Polly. Alena is a total talent -- professional opera-level voice, killer lyrics (she co-wrote with the director), Broadway-level performance ! This one-woman show has a live keyboardist, and Alena's singing voice fills the Hudson. The lyrics are Disney-level sharp; Alena also plays all the other characters and two more live instruments, flute and ukulele. There were ... full review

Among the Best of the Fringe ! Outstanding writing, performances, direction, and casting burn on all 12 cylinders ! It's all the plot twists of Chekov as performed by the Kardashians in this Broadway-level show !... full review

Funny, moving show, excellently performed !... full review

YOU MUST SEE THIS KILLER ONE-WOMAN SHOW ! Australian actress Joanne Hartstone has written a brilliant biography of a fictional actress who goes through the mill of golden-age Hollywood. Hartstone is a wonderful actress and singer; her American accent is flawless (I did not have a clue she was Australian til her final post-show announcement). Heartbreaking story of a beautiful, great singer told by an agent she is not beautiful enough or a good enough singer, narrated from the top of the Hollyw... full review

I read the synopsis of this show about 4 couples and showed up for the preview. This show exceeded my expectations, although all the parts were portrayed by just 2 actors. Well-written, funny, very well-acted (and occasionally sung), expertly directed and lit, this show had me in tears at times. Amazing !... full review