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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Theater Reviews: Smash Broadway Revival of Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along” and the Debut of His Final Show, “Here We Are” by Christopher Caggiano

A Stephen Sondheim flop returns in triumph, while his final show tantalizes with what could have been.

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Theater Review – “Here Lies Love” Lies Flat on Broadway by Christopher Caggiano

The David Byrne-Fatboy Slim musical makes its long-awaited Broadway bow. (Well, long-awaited by some…)

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:43AM
Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Theater Commentary: When Sorrows Come – Tragedy Befalls Regional Theater Companies by Christopher Caggiano

Theater companies all over the country are cutting back or shutting down. And the bad news just keeps coming.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:33AM
Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Theater Review: The Proudly Woke “Some Like It Hot” Musical is a Genuine Blast by Christopher Caggiano

Some Like It Hot is a terrifically entertaining – and thoroughly modern – reinvention of the classic Hollywood comedy.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:42AM
Friday, December 9, 2022

Theater Reviews: On Broadway, Topdog” Sizzles While “Salesman” Slogs by Christopher Caggiano

In Broadway revivals, Topdog/Underdog is absolutely riveting, while Death of a Salesman feels forced and unconvincing.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:06PM
Monday, November 7, 2022

Theater Review: Revisionist Revival of “1776” Hits Broadway with a Thud by Christopher Caggiano

A.R.T Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Jeffrey L. Page are at the helm of this well-meaning but irritating revival.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:18AM
Friday, October 21, 2022
Monday, May 23, 2022

Theater Reviews: “Hangmen” and “American Buffalo” on Broadway — From the Gallows to the Gutter by Christopher Caggiano

Two dark comedies explore American and British subcultures far below the line of decency.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:24AM
Friday, April 29, 2022

Theater Review: “The Minutes” on Broadway Beguiles and Befuddles by Christopher Caggiano

Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy Letts’s new Broadway play features an intriguing premise and a shocking denouement. The post Theater Review: “The Minutes” on Broadway Beguiles and Befuddl…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:42AM
Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Theater Review: “Kimberly Akimbo” is Heart-Rending and Life-Affirming   by Christopher Caggiano

The new musical by Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire is a show that everyone who believes in the artistic future and emotional power of the American musical will want to see. The post …

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:18AM
Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Arts Remembrance: Stephen Sondheim – Musical Theater Mourns the Passing of a Giant by Christopher Caggiano

By Christopher Caggiano Stephen Sondheim was the most influential musical-theater artist of the modern era. His death leaves a permanent hole in the art form and in the hearts of his fans. W…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:54PM
Monday, November 15, 2021

Theater Review: “Caroline, or Change” Reflects How Far We’ve Come – and How Far We Haven’t Come – Regarding Race by Christopher Caggiano

The first Broadway revival of this challenging 2004 musical makes a sincere but ultimately unpersuasive case. The post Theater Review: “Caroline, or Change” Reflects How Far We’ve Come…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:24PM
Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Theater Review: “Come From Away” — A Heartening Tale of Human Connection by Christopher Caggiano

Come From Away is more than just a rousing and heart-warming 100 minutes of theatrical entertainment. It’s a poignant reminder, and celebration, of what we’re all capable of as people. T…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:33AM
Friday, November 8, 2019

Opera Review: A Decolonized “Magic Flute” by the Isango Ensemble by Christopher Caggiano

What if you took canonical Western works and reimagined them from an African perspective? The post Opera Review: A Decolonized “Magic Flute” by the Isango Ensemble appeared first on The…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 05:42PM
Thursday, October 31, 2019

Theater Review: “Linda Vista” on Broadway Upends the Male Midlife Crisis by Christopher Caggiano

Dramatist Tracy Letts’s new play is raw, funny, and intensely personal. The post Theater Review: “Linda Vista” on Broadway Upends the Male Midlife Crisis appeared first on The Arts Fu…

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Sunday, October 20, 2019

Theater Review: “SpongeBob” Tour in Boston is Hardly Absorbing by Christopher Caggiano

This is a non-union production, and that means the actors are being paid a fraction of what they would be getting if the tour were offering performers a union contract. The post Theater Revi…

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Theater Review: A Shattering “Slave Play” Rattles Broadway   by Christopher Caggiano

Jeremy O. Harris’s bold new play is wildly provocative and hysterically funny. The post Theater Review: A Shattering “Slave Play” Rattles Broadway   appeared first on The Arts Fuse.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:24PM
Saturday, September 28, 2019

Theater Review: ArtsEmerson Presents the Exhilarating “Passengers” by Christopher Caggiano

The latest show from circus troupe The 7 Fingers is both intimate and gasp-inducing. The post Theater Review: ArtsEmerson Presents the Exhilarating “Passengers” appeared first on The Ar…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:48PM
Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Theater Review: The Wives of Henry VIII Reclaim History in “Six” at the A.R.T. by Christopher Caggiano

The new pop musical tells the oft-told tale of uxoricide from the women’s perspective. The post Theater Review: The Wives of Henry VIII Reclaim History in “Six” at the A.R.T. appeared …

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:36PM
Saturday, August 17, 2019

Theater Review: “Hello, Dolly!” in Boston a Welcome Confection by Christopher Caggiano

The national tour of the smash-hit revival retains much of the charm of the original. The post Theater Review: “Hello, Dolly!” in Boston a Welcome Confection appeared first on The Arts …

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Theater Review: Company One’s ‘Greater Good’ Takes Us on a Tour of Privilege. Literally. by Christopher Caggiano

Greater Good is a fiercely compelling piece, confronting its audience with a complex exploration of some of the most pressing issues of our day. The post Theater Review: Company One’s ‘…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 07:12PM
Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Theater Reviews: “Because of Winn Dixie” in Connecticut and “The Lightning Thief” in Boston by Christopher Caggiano

Two new musicals aimed at young audiences: One sings, the other yowls The post Theater Reviews: “Because of Winn Dixie” in Connecticut and “The Lightning Thief” in Boston appeared f…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:48PM
Monday, July 15, 2019

Theater Review: “Dear Evan Hansen” in Boston is Broadway-Worthy by Christopher Caggiano

The touring company of Dear Evan Hansen is every bit as good as its Broadway counterpart. The post Theater Review: “Dear Evan Hansen” in Boston is Broadway-Worthy appeared first on The…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 05:18PM
Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Theater Review: “Tea at Five” Doesn’t Deserve Faye Dunaway by Christopher Caggiano

Faye Dunaway has chosen Tea at Five as the vehicle to bring her back to Broadway after a 37-year absence. Would that she had waited a bit longer for a vehicle more worthy of her considerable…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:03AM
Saturday, June 29, 2019

Book Review: A Critical Look at Barbra Streisand’s Career by Christopher Caggiano

Ethan Mordden’s exhaustive take on Barbra Streisand may not be what diehard fans are looking for. The post Book Review: A Critical Look at Barbra Streisand’s Career appeared first on Th…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:03PM
Saturday, June 22, 2019

Theater Review: A Raucous and Moving “Cloud 9” by Christopher Caggiano

Expert performers and taut direction make this Cloud 9 a natural high. The post Theater Review: A Raucous and Moving “Cloud 9” appeared first on The Arts Fuse.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:36PM
Thursday, May 30, 2019

Theater Review: “The Flamingo Kid” — An Amiable Throwback by Christopher Caggiano

This new musical is charming and lively, but without some renovation its future life is in question. The post Theater Review: “The Flamingo Kid” — An Amiable Throwback appeared first o…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 05:06PM
Friday, May 24, 2019

Theater Review: “We Live in Cairo” — A Well-Intentioned But Amateurish Musical Take on The Arab Spring by Christopher Caggiano

Do musicals with honorable intentions deserve a pass when it comes to quality? The post Theater Review: “We Live in Cairo” — A Well-Intentioned But Amateurish Musical Take on The Arab …

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Thursday, May 2, 2019

Theater Review: “Ink” Leaves Its Stain on Broaday by Christopher Caggiano

James Graham’s new play almost evokes sympathy for the devil. Almost. The post Theater Review: “Ink” Leaves Its Stain on Broaday appeared first on The Arts Fuse.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:12PM
Saturday, April 27, 2019

Theater Review: “Beetlejuice” Bombards Broadway by Christopher Caggiano

Beetlejuice may not be the blockbuster its creators are hoping for, but it is occasionally humorous and rarely dull. The post Theater Review: “Beetlejuice” Bombards Broadway appeared fir…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:20AM
Thursday, March 28, 2019

Theater Review: Taming a Shrew in the #MeToo Era by Christopher Caggiano

The new Broadway revival of Kiss Me, Kate removes much of the objectionable material — and a lot of the fun The post Theater Review: Taming a Shrew in the #MeToo Era appeared first on The…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 07:08PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards