Since 1776, Americans have been enamored of royalty, particularly glamorous royalty epitomized by Diana and Kate. The enchantment with titles even extends to the not-as-glamorous Queen Elizabeth, one … more

“Why’s New York the greatest city?” Although many may not agree, all in the intimate Cherry Lane Theatre audience would agree that Colin Quinn makes a good case for the city in his … more

We complain about politicians, government corruption and collusion and applaud when the offenders are caught and penalized. The Red Bull Theater’s production of The … more

I believe that children should be exposed to theater early and often. However, much good theater is prohibitively expensive and some theaters even have placed an age requirement on their audience. … more

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of a Broadway play? Ever marvel at how performers can get into character and put aside their personal problems? Well, all is revealed in the hysterical … more

For years parents have depended upon the stories of Stan and Jan Berenstain’s stories, The Berenstain Bears, to teach youngsters safety and morals. The books deal with situations very familiar … more

Anastasia, a new musical, with music by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, is based on the 1956 movie starring Yul Brynner and Ingrid Bergman. The story tells of a young girl with amnesia who might be … more

Review by Elyse Trevers The dynamics of a family change dramatically when the caregiver suddenly needs care. That is what happens in Scott McPherson’s Marvin’s Room, the 1990 play that has … more

From Dougie to Barney to Hedwig, the multi-talented Neil Patrick Harris continues to delight audiences. Followers of the long running television series How I Met Your Mother mourned the end of the show featuring super-womanizer Barney Stimson. Fortunately, Harris has lost no time in returning to his fans and is now starring as Hedwig. Transgender Hedwig is a performer who shares her depressing background. Raised in East Germany before the wall came down, Hedwig suffered an unhappy childhood. She met an American soldier with whom she fells in love. He wants to bring her to America but can only bring his wife, so Hedwig has a sex change operation. Unfortunately it was botched, leaving an angry inch of flesh. (Hence the title of her band — and the show.) more

Every year, London's West End and our Broadway exchange exciting plays and musicals. This year, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, winner of seven Olivier Awards, including Best Play, … more