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1. REVIEW: ‘House for Sale’ indicts the American dream
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... for Sale” is now theatricalized as an offbeat event presented by Transport Group Theatre Company, which opened on Wednesday at The Duke on 42nd Street. How best to describe this 85-minute reverie? ...

2. REVIEW: ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ returns to Broadway
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... literature. “Cyrano de Bergerac” continues through Nov. 25 at the American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., New York. Call (212) 719-1300 or visit www.roundabouttheatre.org. RECENT REVIEWS BY MICHAEL ...

3. REVIEW: ‘Marry Me A Little’ considers romance
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... so the tunes often register nicely in spite of their coarse vocal interpretations. “Marry Me A Little” continues through Oct. 27 at the Clurman/Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd St., New York. Call (212) 239-6200 ...

4. Ice-T and Coco, Liza Minnelli, and Brooklyn Decker, 'Boardwalk Empire' screening all in one night
(Entertainment/Movies)

... gives hope to regular guys everywhere. Cause If she's willing to mix Target with Givenchy, maybe she'd consider mixing average genes with AMAZING ones! Finally the sophisticated Cipriani on 42nd Street ...

5. REVIEW: ‘Detroit’ burns with modern anxiety
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... is a thoughtful consideration of how easily people can be influenced by others for better or in this case, worse. “Detroit” continues through Oct. 7 at Playwrights Horizons, 416 W. 42nd St., New York. ...

6. Bill Clinton slayed Obama myths at DNC
(Opinion/Commentary)

... workout regimen. In short, the 42nd President of the United States beautifully encapsulated how Obama has consistently extended the olive branch to Republicans and they have proudly taken that branch, ...

7. REVIEW: Sam Shepard's ‘Heartless’ premieres
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... its shows an effective realization and does so again in the case of this strangely empty work. “Heartless” continues through Sept. 30 at the Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 W. 42nd St., New York. ...

8. REVIEW: ‘Nymph Errant’ pops up in New York
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

...  “Nymph Errant” continues through July 29 at the Houseman Theater/Theater Row, 410 W. 42nd St., New York. Call (212) 239-6200 or visit www.prospecttheater.org.  RECENT REVIEWS BY MICHAEL SOMMERS ...

9. Eve Ensler's 'Emotional Creature': The 'Vagina Monologues' playwright explores a different side of females
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre (480 West 42nd Street) on Friday, October 26, 2012 and officially open on Monday, November 12. Emotional Creature, which is directed by Jo Bonney (By the Way, Meet Vera ...

10. REVIEW: ‘Rapture, Blister, Burn’ studies women who want it all
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... theory and practice today that is sure to keep theatergoers talking about it afterwards. “Rapture, Blister, Burn” continues through June 24 at Playwrights Horizons, 416 W. 42nd St., New York. Call (212) ...

11. REVIEW: ‘Medieval Play’ makes little sense of darker ages
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... 480 W. 42nd St., New York. Call (212) 244-7529 or visit www.signaturetheatre.org. RECENT REVIEWS BY MICHAEL SOMMERS REVIEW: ‘Chimichangas and Zoloft’ proves easy to digest REVIEW: 'Potted Potter' ...

12. REVIEW: ‘Potted Potter’ goes wild over Harry
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... for Potter aficionados. “Potted Potter” continues at the Little Shubert Theater, 422 W. 42nd St., New York. Call (212) 239-6200 or visit www.telecharge.com. RECENT REVIEWS BY MICHAEL SOMMERS REVIEW: ...

13. REVIEW: ‘My Children! My Africa!’ reveals a national nightmare
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... 480 W. 42nd St., New York. Call (212) 244-7529 or visit www.signaturetheatre.org. RECENT REVIEWS BY MICHAEL SOMMERS REVIEW: ‘Old Jews Telling Jokes’ dishes out vintage yocks REVIEW: ‘Title and Deed’ ...

14. REVIEW: ‘Title and Deed’ talks about spiritual homelessness
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... is thoughtful but mostly is merely so much yada-yada. “Title and Deed” continues through June 17 at the Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 W. 42nd St., New York. Call (212) 244-7529 or visit www.signaturetheatre.org. ...

15. REVIEW: ‘Cock’ fights about desire
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... continues an open-end run at The Duke on 42nd Street, 229 W. 42nd St., New York. Call (646) 223-3010 or visit www.cockfightplay.com. RECENT REVIEWS BY MICHAEL SOMMERS REVIEW: ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ ...

16. REVIEW: ‘Don’t Dress for Dinner' dishes out some mirth
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., New York. Call (212) 729-1300 or visit www.roundabouttheatre.org. RECENT COLUMNS BY MICHAEL SOMMERS REVIEW: ‘An Early History of Fire' illuminates youth REVIEW: ‘A Midsummer ...

17. REVIEW: ‘An Early History of Fire' illuminates youth
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... 410 W. 42nd St., New York. Call (212) 239-6200 or visit www.thenewgroup.org. RECENT REVIEWS BY MICHAEL SOMMERS REVIEW: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ looks lovely REVIEW: 'Leap of Faith' jumps nowhere ...

18. REVIEW: ‘The Big Meal’ serves lifetimes
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... a thoughtful serving of universality that all of us will recognize. “The Big Meal” continues through April 22 at Playwrights Horizons, 416 W. 42nd St., New York. Call (212) 279-4200 or visit www.playwrightshorizons.org. ...

19. REVIEW: ‘Painting Churches’ looks on the bright side
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... through April 7 at Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd St., New York. Call (212) 239-6200 or visit www.keencompany.org. RECENT REVIEWS BY MICHAEL SOMMERS REVIEW: ‘The Lady from Dubuque’ returns REVIEW: 'Tribes' ...

20. REVIEW: ‘The Lady from Dubuque’ returns
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... Square Signature Theatre Center, 480 W. 42nd St., New York. Call (212) 244-7529 or visit www.signaturetheatre.org. ALSO BY MICHAEL SOMMERS REVIEW: 'Tribes' studies communication REVIEW: ‘Carrie’ ...