Scheck on the Arts

Neander-Jin: The Return of the Neanderthal Man is a desperately unfunny comedy about a primitive man who shows up in modern-day Germany. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here. ----Frank Scheck more »

Murmurs is directed by Charlie Chaplin's daughter Victoria Thieree Chaplin and stars his granddaughter, Aurelia Thieree. To read my New York Post review of this Lincoln Center Festival presentation, click here. ----Frank Scheck more »

Let It Be, following in the tradition of Beatlemania and Rain, is the latest tribute concert to the iconic band to hit Broadway. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here. The Off-Broadway musical Storyville is set during the last days of the f… more »

The New York Musical Theatre Festival is back in full swing for its 10th summer season, presenting some two dozen new musicals. Here's my reviews of a couple: Volleygirls concerns an all-girl high school volleyball team whose new coach (Susan Blackwell… more »

Wallace Shawn stars in an Off-Brooadway revival of his landmark drama The Designated Mourner, directed by Andre Gregory. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here. Born to Royalty is a new BBC documentary chronicling the history of royal heirs… more »