Theatre critics Theatre critics Alexander Humphreys Woollcott ( January 19, 1887 – January 23, 1943) was a critic and commentator for The New Yorker magazine, and a member of the Algonquin Round Table. He was the inspiration for Sheridan Whiteside, the main character in the play The Man Who Came to Dinner by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. His review of the Marx Brothers' Broadway debut, I'll Say She Is, helped launch the team's movie career. For many years he wrote a column called "Shouts and Murmurs" for The New Yorker, as well as being its drama critic. He was, however, frequently criticized for his ornate, florid style of writing and, in contrast to his contemporaries James Thurber and S.J. Perelman, he is little read today. ...more on Wikipedia about "Alexander Woollcott"
Brooks Atkinson ( November 28, 1894- January 14, 1984) was the theater critic for The New York Times from 1925 to 1960. In his obituary, the Times called him "the most important reviewer of his time." ...more on Wikipedia about "Brooks Atkinson"
John Lahr is an American theater critic and the son of actor Bert Lahr. He has written many books, including three biographies of important theatrical figures: one of his father called Notes on a Cowardly Lion; one of the British playwright Joe Orton called Prick Up Your Ears ; and one of the Australian comedian Barry Humphries called Dame Edna Everage and the Rise of Western Civilization: Backstage with Barry Humphries. In 1987 he co-produced a film based on his Orton biography and with the same title. ...more on Wikipedia about "John Lahr"
Richard Livingston Coe (1914-1995) was a longtime theatre critic for The Washington Post. Coe was renowned for the astute advice he gave to many pre-Broadway try-out companies. His adroit and knowledgeable commentary is credited with persuading producers to make changes vital to the ultimate success of Hello Dolly, West Side Story, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and many other shows. Coe's enormous love of the theatre made him fierce when he thought that actors, directors or producers had not lived up to their best potential, but more often it made him sensitive to the nuances of good work, supportive of the best endeavors, and wise in educating audiences and encouraging their support of the live theatre. ...more on Wikipedia about "Richard L. Coe"
Robert Brustein (born April 21, 1927) is and American educator, critic, and author. ...more on Wikipedia about "Robert Brustein"
Ward Morehouse ( November 24, 1899 - December 8, 1966) was an American theater critic, newspaper columnist, playwright, and author. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ward Morehouse"
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