One of the joys of summer is outdoor concerts and it’s a wonderful way to hear and see some of your favorite Broadway performers. Last night The New York Pops, conducted by an ebullient Steven …
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7/8/16
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It’s a familiar story, one often told; yet the famous Orpheus and Eurydice myth feels fresh and current in the NYTW version Hadestown, by Anais Mitchell. Orpheus (Damon Daunno) is a young …
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6/27/16
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In Shakespearean days, men played all the roles in theatrical productions; it was unseemly for women to be onstage. Times have changed and now both sexes appear in plays, so why would a noted …
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6/20/16
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If you’ve never seen a Cirque de Soleil show, you are in for something awesome. The acrobats make the stunts look so easy that the audience doesn’t realize how difficult they are. Established in …
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6/15/16
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This has been a banner Broadway season, beginning with the record-breaking Hamilton and ending with the groundbreaking “Shuffle Along: The Making of The Musical of 1921 and All That Followed.” …
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6/2/16
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Good theater is a feast for the senses, though usually sight and sound. The new musical "Waitress," based on the movie by Adrienne Shelly, goes one step further . . .
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Review by Elyse Trevers
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5/31/16
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What makes a classic? A story with characters and themes that touch the viewer. Two such classic plays have been revived this season on Broadway, Eugene O’ Neill’s Long Days’ Journey Into …
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5/13/16
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She Loves Me
Looking for an old-fashioned musical with glorious music and sweet sentiments? The kind where the good guy gets the girl and the bad guy gets his just desserts? The Roundabout …
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5/9/16
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Despite all its glitter, glamour and great bodies, the new Broadway musical American Psycho does not have mass appeal. It's not the kind of show one might recommend to out-of-town visitors unless …
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5/3/16
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Some people avoid “heavy” theater. They prefer lighter fare - laughs and music. However, if they skip two of the newer plays this season, they will miss two superb performances. The …
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4/22/16
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