Fans of prolific playwright and screenwriter Neil LaBute can see “Reasons to Be Happy,” his new full-length play (and follow-up to his “Reasons to Be Pretty”), at the Lucille Lortel Theater, where the show began previews last week. But super-fans can …Read more
“Showgirls! The Musical!” is a delightfully cozy show that strikes a perfect balance between homage and campy parody, to visceral audience enjoyment. The dancing, singing and acting are tremendous, but the punchiness of the script steals the s …Read more
(The writer and director of Lesbian Love Octagon gave us a short interview about the musical, being a lesbian in the 90s, and the role of social media in the theater world.) Lesbian Love Octagon is a musical about a heartbroken lesbian, Sue, who lose …Read more
At one point during “Italian Bred”, writer/leading star, Candice reveals her surprise as a child upon realizing that her last name wasn’t Guardin, but Guardino. This revelation is justified by her grandma who claims she hated her ex-husband to …Read more
When the Tony Awards were announced, there were quite a few fans scratching their heads wondering at the list. Film greats such as Bette Midler, Scarlett Johansson and Al Pacino were ignored while Broadway veterans such as David Hyde Pierce, Tracy Le …Read more
Review: The Picture of Dorian Gray Critic: Tonianne Bellomo Section: Off Off Broadway, Play Revival Genre: Drama Author: Oscar Wilde; Adapted and Directed by Glory Kadigan Theater: The Workshop Theatre Mainstage Dates: Runs through 4.14.13 No play or …Read more
REVIEW: The Assembled Parties CRITIC: David Lefkowitz REVIEWED: April 2013 SECTION: Broadway GENRE: Comedy Show: The Assembled Parties Author: Richard Greenberg Dir: Lynne Meadow Rating: **3/4 Theater: Samuel J. Friedman Theater Dates: Opened April 1 …Read more
REVIEW: Cinderella CRITIC: David Lefkowitz REVIEWED: April 2013 SECTION: Broadway GENRE: Musical Show: Cinderella Authors: Music: Richard Rodgers. Book: Douglas Carter Beane based on Oscar Hammerstein II’s original book. Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II …Read more
REVIEW: Jekyll & Hyde CRITIC: David Lefkowitz REVIEWED: April 2013 SECTION: Broadway GENRE: Musical Show: Jekyll & Hyde Author: Book & Lyrics: Leslie Bricusse. Music: Frank Wildhorn Dir: Jeff Calhoun Choreog: Jeff Calhoun Rating: **3/4 Th …Read more
REVIEW: Old Hats CRITIC: David Lefkowitz REVIEWED: April 2013 SECTION: Off-Broadway GENRE: Comedy Show: Old Hats Authors: David Shiner & Bill Irwin Director: Tina Landau Rating: ***1/4 Theater: Signature Theater at Pershing Square Signature Cente …Read more
