Thursday, October 1, 2026
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What makes a musical work? Talent, creativity, originality and story. What makes a musical successful? Ticket sales, of course. Sadly, a show that works may not be successful. This is evident with two recently-opened shows, “Lysistrata Jones” and “On A Clear Day You Can See Forever.”
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By: Elyse Trevers
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1/9/12
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A British import based upon a French farce, “Don't Dress for Dinner” is the victim of poor timing.
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By Elyse Trevers
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5/10/12
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Relationships are all about communication, what is said and unsaid and English playwright Nina Raine tackles these issues in her award-winning play “Tribes” at the Barrow Street Theater.
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By Elyse Trevers
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5/18/12
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For many theaterphiles, ”The Submission” by Jeff Talbott will feel familiar with four characters, a multi-functional set, a tight script and conversations on mounting a play.
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By Elyse Trevers
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10/13/11
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In the midst of the Tyler Clemente Rutgers bullying case, I attended a matinee performance of the revival of “Carrie” at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.
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By Elyse Trevers
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3/16/12
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Maybe it was the 20-minutes pre-show of ten talented cast members jamming in the onstage Irish pub, or maybe it was the anticipation of a new show, but as soon as “Once” began, I was already smiling. And that smile remained on my face for almost the entire two hours of this small, charming musical.
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By Elyse Trevers
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3/26/12
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Ever wonder what happens to those great Off-Broadway musicals once they’ve finished running? Most are never seen again and, sadly, so much talent and music is forgotten.
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By: Elyse Trevers
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6/29/12
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Take them early and often. That’s how to get kids to love theater. It’s even better when the shows are based on familiar children’s stories. In NYC, at the intimate 47th Street …
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By Elyse Trevers
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4/22/16
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In Cole Porter’s “Nymph Errant”, an innocent young woman, Eve, travels around Europe in search of love and adventure.
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By: Elyse Trevers
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8/2/12
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Despite time, work and talent, several shows that have opened this season have received poor reviews or little audience attention. Producers have to ask themselves what went wrong.
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By Elyse Trevers
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5/2/12
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