Saturday, August 17, 2019
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 …
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 07:42PMTuesday, August 6, 2019
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 07:12PMTuesday, July 23, 2019
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 12:48PMMonday, July 15, 2019
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 05:18PMTuesday, July 2, 2019
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 11:03AMSaturday, June 29, 2019
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 12:03PMSaturday, June 22, 2019
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 01:36PMThursday, May 30, 2019
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 05:06PMFriday, May 24, 2019
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 …
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 05:18PMThursday, May 2, 2019
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 06:12PMSaturday, April 27, 2019
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 08:20AMThursday, March 28, 2019
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 07:08PMThursday, March 7, 2019
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's production of Birdy is at its best when it focuses on the play's central relationships.
The post Theater Review: Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s Visce…
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:24PMMonday, February 25, 2019
A concise history of dance integration in musical theatre
The post The Robbins Effect appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.
SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 09:43AMFriday, February 15, 2019
Teenage fans help launch the show to Broadway
The post The Unusual Journey of <em>Be More Chill</em> appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.
SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 11:10AMTuesday, October 30, 2018
Broadway hasn’t seen a play this harrowing yet eminently enjoyable since August: Osage County.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:24AMThursday, September 27, 2018
While Beth Genné proffers a terrific take on dance and its social context, she exhibits a shaky grasp of musical-theater history.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:18PMFriday, August 24, 2018
By Christopher Caggiano, Contributing Writer, August 24, 2018 If you’re wondering whether the new musical version of Pretty Woman contains even a shred of inspiration, look no further than…
SOURCE: www.zealnyc.com at 02:09PMFriday, August 17, 2018
By Christopher Caggiano, Contributing Writer, August 17, 2018 The musical Be More Chill was already a bit of a sensation even before it recently opened Off-Broadway at the Pershing Square S…
SOURCE: www.zealnyc.com at 10:00AMTuesday, August 14, 2018
By Christopher Caggiano, Contributing Writer, August 14, 2018 Sometimes shows come to Broadway that automatically get the online theater wags sharpening their knives. Before a show has even …
SOURCE: www.zealnyc.com at 09:22AMMonday, August 13, 2018
By Christopher Caggiano, Contributing Writer, August 13, 2018 Before the 1980s, Boston was a major out-of-town stop for plays and musicals before they went to Broadway. The economics of such…
SOURCE: www.zealnyc.com at 12:11PMFriday, August 3, 2018
By Christopher Caggiano, Contributing Writer, August 3, 2018 After the disastrous 2011 Broadway revisal of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, it was looking like we might never see that sho…
SOURCE: www.zealnyc.com at 09:00AMThursday, August 2, 2018
By Christopher Caggiano, Contributing Writer, August 2, 2018 Why do bad musicals happen to good theater companies? That’s a question that I find myself asking quite a bit in the summer, wh…
SOURCE: www.zealnyc.com at 02:45PMFriday, July 27, 2018
By Christopher Caggiano, Contributing Writer, July 27, 2018 The process of creating a jukebox musical involves at least one pivotal decision. You can either use a particular songbook to tell…
SOURCE: www.zealnyc.com at 06:05AMThursday, July 19, 2018
Big Deal differs from other Bob Fosse biographies in its focus on the dances themselves.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:18PMFriday, July 13, 2018
By Christopher Caggiano, Contributing Writer, July 13, 2018 First, a confession, and one that will no doubt brand me as heartless in the eyes of some. I’ve never enjoyed the work of the la…
SOURCE: www.zealnyc.com at 11:00AMFriday, June 29, 2018
By Christopher Caggiano, Contributing Writer, June 29, 2018 There’s something about Jason Robert Brown that inspires an almost cult-like devotion. Although none of his shows thus far has a…
SOURCE: www.zealnyc.com at 02:42PMThursday, June 28, 2018
By Christopher Caggiano, Contributing Writer, June 28, 2018 We don’t get many chances to see Carmen Jones, Oscar Hammerstein’s 1944 modernized version of George Bizet’s 1875 opera, Car…
SOURCE: www.zealnyc.com at 03:05PMTuesday, June 19, 2018
By Christopher Caggiano, Contributing Writer, June 19, 2018 A new musical by William Finn is always worth seeking out, wherever it happens to be playing. Finn has a knack for crafting quirky…
SOURCE: www.zealnyc.com at 11:44AMMonday, June 18, 2018
Ethan Mordden’s volume openly defies anyone to dismiss the American musical as mere fluff.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:36PMFriday, May 25, 2018
By Christopher Caggiano, Contributing Writer, May 25, 2018 As we face the ineluctable barrage of jukebox musicals, a number of things become clear. They don’t automatically need to be awfu…
SOURCE: www.zealnyc.com at 11:20AM 
