Theatre News Roundup: 8/16

OK, I feel like I can finally talk about Informed Consent now, the play that I hinted about being late for in a past TNR. Well, I can talk about it briefly as I'm saving most of my thoughts for an organized review. Oh God, how sick are you of hearing me say that? I think it's a pretty solid play but not a great play. Do not go expecting a science/biology/genetics lesson. The science is rudimentary and borderline incorrect. I rather detest the device of the characters announcing themselves instead of trusting the audience to follow the plot. But there are some very good moments and performances and the ones that connected really connected for me. I don't know if it will be for everyone but if you're considering it, and particularly if you have some interest in any of the issues it concerns itself with, I would check it out.

Come to the Cabaret (CABARETS/CONCERTS/ETC)

• 54 Below will present The Songs of David Reiser on August 27 at 9:30pm. The concert will feature songs from Reiser's new musical Joni, as well as selections from his other shows, which include an original version of Charlotte's Web, Way, and Walker in Babylon.

One Song Glory (ALBUMS)

• Eden Espinosa reached her Kickstarter goal for her second album

I Want to Go to Hollywood (MOVIE NEWS)

• Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies are screening the sing-along version of the 1978 movie "Grease" in 500 theatres across the U.S. on Aug. 16 and 19.
• Lin-Manuel Miranda has been tapped to write music for Moana, an upcoming film from Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Stop! Wait! What?! (EVERYTHING ELSE)

• excerpt from Mary Louise Wilson's new memoir My First Hundred Years in Show Business.