If this youthful, vibrant touring company is any indication at this opening night, ‘Cats’ still has a long life ahead of it, and audiences will continue to ‘let the memory live again’ even thirty years later.
Read MoreSuccessful entrepreneurs like Harry (an overzealous but hypersensitive Raúl Esparza) typically attempt to guard their “art” from “commerce” for as long as possible. They feel frightened by the prospect of commercial success overwhelming their sense of artistic integrity. At least that is Harry’s point of view in Theresa Rebeck’s “Seared” currently running in the Susan & Ronald Frankel Theater at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space.
Read More“Love Actually? The Unauthorized Musical Parody” charms its way into your heart from the second you can take lobby photos with the iconic cue cards from the movie, and from there it only continues to spiral into a zany, enthusiastic flurry of Christmas-themed fun. “
Read More“Coal Mine has a winner here. It’s riveting, revealing, and reeling with emotional understatements. ‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ is going to sell out quickly so rush to get a ticket.”
Read MoreHarvey Feinstein wisely chooses to “be” Bella Abzug and not simply “portray” her. There are no gimmicks here, no backups, no filters, no frills – just Bella. Mr. Fierstein draws on his skills of connecting with his audience to raise the rich and enduring questions raised by Ms. Abzug’s life and legacy.
Read MoreThe cast is remarkable and even in all respects. Ordinary tasks from baking quiche to making salads almost exist as part of the dialogue, along with the rehearsal of modern dance routines that circle the observers for inspection. This is how the Michaels live.
Read MoreIt’s a bit of “Fast and Furious” meets “West Side Story” with a “Romeo and Juliet” spin and tortuous “Saw” scenes rolled into one. Seeing the titillating new Cirque du Soleil live action show R.U.N. appeals to audiences ages 16 and over.
Read MoreMillennial Poison Theatre Company’s production of “Constellations” delivers a supremely intimate, unique and engaging performance. Together, cast and crew unlock access to a powerful, visceral experience which is as thought-provoking as it is captivatingly entertaining.
Read MoreBurkett kept wiping his forehead and brow as the nearly two-hour show is quite a workout for him. But I was in awe of his formidable stamina …
Read MoreWhen a play took my breath away and gave me goosebumps mere minutes into the opening night performance, I knew I was in for something special.
Read MoreThe characters continue to cascade through the decades – all suffering from those initial injuries of twisting the wrong way (an event not to be taken literally) and becoming fatherless (one of many tragedies that “stifle” growth).
Read MoreThere is no denying that a retrospect on of the life of Albert Einstein and the development of his renowned Theory of Relativity would be compelling and extremely interesting. To present this study in the form of musical theatre is a challenging and difficult task that requires a keen intellectual and creative perspective.
Read MoreAt times, the banter is funny as hell. It’s also harshly visceral which made me cringe and reminded me of similar word play dialogue in David Mamet’s ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’. I found some of the twists Mr. Sherman’s script took were a tad jarring at times, but they did make sense as the plot progressed further.
Read More“Burgeoning into ‘the ribald’ with a dash of ‘the raunchy’, ‘The Unconventional Holiday Revue’ cast gifts us some unconventional holiday fun ranging from Justin Trudeau’s brown face to Don Cherry’s infamous ‘you people’ which still baffles me why there is this continued interpretation on social media sites.”
Read MoreAs a whole, “One Discordant Violin” satisfies the theatergoer’s palate with an enchanting story that rings true, is compellingly relatable, and plucks the strings of the heart with cosmic vibrations.
Read MoreAndy Garcia is the “King of Kings” in the Geffen Playhouse adaptation of KEY LARGO based on the play by Maxwell Anderson and the Warner Bros. Film.
Read MoreAll three actors are admirable and do what they can with the material but the characters and set of circumstances are shallow and implausible.
Read More“Lyric Stage continued its robust season celebrating the power and presence of women with a charming production of “Mirette.” Together, cast and crew delivered a vibrant, crowd-pleasing, show well complemented by the grandeur of the historic Majestic Theatre in downtown Dallas.”
Read More“What a joy to see a show specifically geared to children and their families. And what a gift to give yourselves and your families this Christmas/holiday season.”
Read More“And what of this Toronto premiere production? For me, it was hit and miss. I so desperately wanted to feel a thorough connection for the two hours, but I didn’t.”
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