1. Farragut North, Geffen Playhouse - 11 July
It was more than worth it to fly to L.A. for less than 24 hours to see this play. The writing was sharp. The acting was masterful. Chris Pine looked great in boxer-briefs while standing only feet away from me up on stage, and he totally killed it with his committed performance to a multi-layered, flawed, and conflicted character. It is an experience I will never forget. Further recap here.
2. The Cripple of Inishmaan, Atlantic Theatre - 10 March
Another extremely well written play with well-developed characters that kept me engaged and interested up until the very end. The Irish cast breathed such life into the production.
3. Everyday Rapture, 2nd Stage - 23 April
First, this production won me over with its confectionery sets. Second, it won me over with Sherie Rene Scott's earnest, heartfelt performance and easy humor. It was a soothing balm after a long, hard day and allowed me to escape from the bustle of New York into a parallel universe in which there is always a jewel-toned bright side.
4. Hamlet, Broadhurst Theatre - 7 October
Jude Law totally nailed nailed the role of Hamlet. His performance was a shining light amid the drab, muted set an costumes. He made reciting Shakespeare seem like the easiest thing in the world - a masterclass on acting and a complete joy to take in; it's a shame his Ophelia did not match him in any respect.
5. A Steady Rain, Schoenfeld Theatre - 7 November
The script for this play was nothing to write home about on its own, but to watch Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman perform it was a revelation. It was another masterclass of acting, with these two actors making 90 minutes fly by like nothing as they gave themselves to their characters so completely. I greatly enjoyed seeing two of my favorite actors, both known for their action roles, immerse themselves in such cerebral characters and make them so believable.
