The New Yorker
Jul 12, 2010
Review by Hilton Als
"[Lear deBessonet] has put together a challenging piece, one that deals with devastation?financial, racial, and ecological..."
Front & Center
Jul 6, 2010
When the Silhouettes Break
"One misconception about visual artist Kara Walker is that she's stuck in a previous century..."
Time Out New York
Jun 29, 2010
Review by Adam Feldman
"Four Stars!"
Theatermania.com
Jun 29, 2010
Review by David Finkle
"...it is better called a compact historical pageant -- and it is an ultimately satisfying, deeply disturbing one."
Associated Press
Jun 29, 2010
Review by Jennifer Farrar
"...intimate human stories enacted through dialogue and song by this excellent ensemble."
Variety
Jun 29, 2010
Review by Steven Suskin
"...offering welcome exposure and an impressive group of actors to Gardley and deBessonet."
The Village Voice
Jun 29, 2010
Review by Miriam Felton-Dansky
"Todd Almond's mournful, blues-inflected tunes underscore the escalating trauma..."
Encore.com
Jun 28, 2010
The Director Series - Lear deBessonet
"Encore introduces a new monthly series that takes a behind-the-scenes look at some of the incredible productions on stage today..."
Time Out New York
Jun 16, 2010
The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 returns in song and multimedia spectacle
TONY discusses On the Levee with its creators, Lear deBessonet, Marcus Gardley and Todd Almond.
Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3
Apr 29, 2010
LCT3 Announces Casting for ON THE LEVEE
LCT3 announces the cast for the world premiere of ON THE LEVEE.
Lincoln Center Theater
Oct 28, 2009
LCT3 Announces the Second and Third Productions of Its 2009-2010 Season
LCT3 will produce the New York premiere of GRACELAND and the world premiere of ON THE LEVEE
