Tony Bartolone
Murder, Oops!
tony bartolone
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June 17, 2025
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The word unhinged gets tossed around a lot nowadays, but this show is truly unhinged. Molly Sharpe takes us down a rabbit hole into the depths of desire and endless imagination. It has the vibe of a lonely kid playing in their room, and I mean that in the best way possible.
The specific performance I attended was all also attended by Molly's father, if I'm not mistaken. Somebody sitting in front of me, while Molly passionately humped the pizza delivery man, audibly uttered "Her dad is here." ...
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Brick by Brick
tony bartolone
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June 17, 2025
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The unwaivering strength of an actress at her best, this exhibition showcases an engaging struggle to succeed against all odds. There are comedic moments, but they are completely natural. They feel less like jokes and more like a highlighted reality, which are the best kind of jokes.
This high wire, high intensity, high stakes performance serves as a monument to perseverance. This production is a tower of tenacity. An infinite construction tied to ancestry, history and modern America, this bu...
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SUPERNOVA : Spiritual Death of a Hot Mess
tony bartolone
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June 27, 2024
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Supernova a beautifully human story of grief and resilience. Liza Dealey-Thomason is an artist to watch. It's difficult even write about this show as a performance, yet as a performance it is truly remarkable. The vulnerability shown by this woman is extraordinary. Also, she's an incredibly talented singer. Her voice is urgent, powerful and relentless. I cannot recommend this show enough. Supernova is a cosmic event. Ironically, a supernova is the death of a star. The show Supernova is the birth ...
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Gameshow! Gameshow! Gameshow!
tony bartolone
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June 22, 2024
certified reviewer
The most fun panic attack I've ever had. This show is a playfully chaotic party. It's like the inception of game shows. It's like the Price Is Right on psychedelics....
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Rectangles
tony bartolone
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June 22, 2024
certified reviewer
Maddie is such a lovable weirdo. This show is wholly unique, but somehow relatable. It's like a fun punk fever dream. I can see somebody not liking this show, but I wouldn't want to hang out with them....
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Not My Grandmother's Daughter
tony bartolone
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June 22, 2024
certified reviewer
The show is a poetic presentation of a colorful character. I've never seen a show less interested in being a show. It didn't feel like a performance. It felt more like a good conversation with a friend you haven't seen in a long time. Familiar yet foreign....
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Vanlyfe
tony bartolone
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June 09, 2024
certified reviewer
Vanlyfe is a love letter to the power of the human spirit. There is such a strong sense of community bursting through the cracks. The authenticity in this show is undeniable. Go see Vanlyfe if you want to feel the vibrant heartbeat of the hungry and experience the absolute joy in the unshakeable kindness of marginalized individuals....
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How To Be An Ending
tony bartolone
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June 16, 2023
certified reviewer
A humanistic collection of character monologues with unifying themes. ...
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Jackie
tony bartolone
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June 14, 2023
certified reviewer
This is the kind of show I love seeing at Fringe festivals. I was completely unaware of this work and I'm thrilled to have experienced it. An intimate portrayal of an infamous woman. As if in a Charlie Kaufman movie, we are thrust through a portal into Jackie Kennedy's brain. ...
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MADE IN AMERICA
tony bartolone
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June 18, 2022
certified reviewer
What can I say? This was an absolute gut punch. Both because I laughed hard and felt the emotional weight of this woman's trials. I hesitate to use the word inspirational as it is far overused and underfelt, but suffice it to say this show moved me in a significant way. ...
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