Robert Hofler is the Theater Critic at TheWrap, writing reviews about Broadway and Off Broadway shows. He is an author of several books on the entertainment industry, including “The Man Who Invented Rock Hudson” and “Money, Murder, and Dominick Dunne.” Hofler was previously an editor at Variety and Life magazine, among other publications.
Experience:
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‘Job’ Broadway Review: Yes, Social Media Can Be Bad for Your Health
A tech worker can’t escape the dangers of her job in Max Wolf Friedlich’s new thriller
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‘Oh, Mary!’ Broadway Review: A New Star Moves Uptown to Wow the Masses
Cole Escola stands in triumph on the shoulders of two amazing trailblazers
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‘N/A’ Off Broadway Review: Nancy Pelosi Wipes the House Floor With Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe plays high-profile Representatives in Mario Correa’s new play
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‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Off Broadway Review: Andrew Lloyd Webber Takes a Walk on the Wild Side
The vintage musical gets a queer ballroom makeover that exposes its many flaws and weaknesses
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Tony Awards 2024: Who Will Win vs. Who Should
Sunday’s ceremony will look to honor the stars, with expected wins for Alicia Keys, Sarah Paulson, Daniel Radcliffe and Jeremy Strong
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‘The Welkin’ Off Broadway Review: Sandra Oh Is One of 12 Angry Women
Female grievances flood the stage in Lucy Kirkwood’s wild new play
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‘Home’ Broadway Review: How to Dismantle the Myth of the North
The late Samm-Art Williams’ play returns to Broadway with a powerful performance by Tory Kittles
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‘Here There Are Blueberries’ Off Broadway Review: Revisiting Another ‘Zone of Interest’
Through vintage photos shot at Auschwitz, Moises Kaufman and Amanda Gronich’s new play explores the joys of evil
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‘Illinoise’ Broadway Review: What Teenagers and Moths Have in Common
Sufjan Stevens’ famed concept album about the state of Illinois makes an odd metamorphosis into a dance musical from director-choreographer Justin Peck
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‘The Great Gatsby’ Broadway Review: Tap Dance, You Sinning Bootleggers, Tap Dance!
Maybe it’s time to call a moratorium on turning F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel into movies and musicals
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‘Mother Play’ Broadway Review: Jessica Lange and Jim Parsons Battle for the Soul of a Family
Paula Vogel’s latest work delivers all the humor and poignancy of a Tennessee Williams classic
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‘Uncle Vanya’ Broadway Review: Steve Carell Now Plays a 47-Year-Old Virgin
The actor makes his New York stage debut in a revival of the Chekhov classic that’s much more comedy than tragedy
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‘Mary Jane’ Broadway Review: Rachel McAdams Goes From Mom to Hero to Saint
The actor makes her Broadway debut in Amy Herzog’s play about a parent who cares for a child with severe challenges
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‘The Heart of Rock and Roll’ Broadway Review: Huey Lewis’ Jukebox Musical Is Paper Thin
The rocker’s songs barely service a musical about people who make boxes and other packing supplies
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‘Patriots’ Broadway Review: After Serving Up the Royals, Peter Morgan Takes on the Russians
“The Crown” creator delivers a first-rate comedy about Putin and the oligarchs — the second act of his play is another story
