“Straight Faced Lies” is a story of familial deception, and the fallacy of blaming others for your own problems. As a dysfunctional family prepares to welcome their imprisoned father back from jail on Thanksgiving, their secrets and delusions explode …Read more
By Alexis Yoo “Pippin” (2013) is a fun, glamorous performance that perfectly blends the right amount of magic, musical numbers and magnificently flashy clothing. However, the best part of the show is how all of these things are just “fluff” – layers …Read more
By Alexis Yoo “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” returned to Broadway this year with the assistance of modern technology, colorful costumes and an excellently crafted set. All of these factors plus a plot where multiple conflicts are simultaneously going o …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
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
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
