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
Review: Ballet-théâtre atlantique du Canada’s Production of “Amadeus” Critic: Tonianne Bellomo Sunday’s performance of Amadeus at Brooklyn College’s Walt Whitman Theater was a perfect marriage between theater and ballet, full of passion but with the …Read more