If you mourned the closing of Jersey Boys after its 11-year run on Broadway earlier this year, you’ll be pleased to learn that the boys from Jersey are back in New York City — this time in a more intimate setting Off-Broadway at New World Stages. We …Read more
Before we begin our scheduled programming — a review of SpongeBob Squarepants The Musical, now onstage at Broadway’s Palace Theatre for its New York City premiere — pardon me a very brief pop-academic lecture (that I am qualified to give because of a …Read more
The incredible story of a slave turned cowboy comes to life in Cross That River, a musical composed by jazz artist Allan Harris, with a book by Mr. Harris and Pat Harris, and directed by Regge Life. The show, performed concert-style at 59E59 Theaters …Read more
If you love ‘90s pop — and if you don’t, really, just get out — then you will probably have a super fun time at Cruel Intentions The Musical, a remake of the ’90s film adaptation of Dangerous Liaisons, full of fun high school sex and drama, at the ve …Read more
About ten minutes into Who’s Holiday, the new holiday-centric solo show currently playing at the Westside Theatre through December 31st, a meek, demure Cindy Lou Who peers out at an older gentleman in the first few rows. “I’m sorry, sir,” she says, i …Read more
“Love has many powers. If the love is true, it can cross the earth and withstand the storm.” With just one step into the Circle in the Square Theatre, you’re immediately immersed in the authenticity of this magical, mystical Caribbean island. As you …Read more
Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance has earned an unjust reputation as being a dated, old fashioned show better left as a curio of a time we should remember but not want to relive. What with its tropes of vigorous men, damsels in distress, …Read more
Meet the cast of Kris Kringle The Musical as they preview some shows from the new musical and talk about their favorite holiday memories. Find out what’s in Andrew Keenan Bolger’s wishlist, and why Cathy Rigby thinks this show is a must see. https:// …Read more
Everyday comes depressing news from the Mideast. And now, finally, some pleasant news! A troupe of Egyptian musicians gets lost in Israel and is warmly welcomed by townspeople living in the middle of nowhere. Last season The Band’s Visit played at T …Read more
Few stage performances have been as definitive as Cathy Rigby’s portrayal of Peter Pan. Her work as the eternal boy must’ve shaped the lives of countless children who in Rigby saw their wildest adventures come to vibrant life onstage. By the time she …Read more
