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Theater Review (NYC): ‘Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark’
The expensive musical lacks what made the best superhero comics great: that unique combination of mythic mystique and crackling emotional punch.
Read More »2011 Tony Awards Show: Hits and Misses
It is important to entertain the audience, but it is equally important to celebrate the award winners.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Parade’ at the Secret Theatre
The story of Leo Frank's trial and lynching, told with accessible music in a compelling performance at the Secret Theatre.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’
Lo and behold, the impish star of the Harry Potter franchise is a solid song-and-dance man.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): Spider-Man – What to Do When the Dark Is Turned Back Off
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark - A suspension of belief, and some suggestions.
Read More »‘The Fantasticks’ at 61: Still Tuneful, Still Bittersweet, Still…Kinda Weird
The Fantasticks is really about what happens after the happy ending.
Read More »Music DVD Review: Sondheim! The Birthday Concert
Broadway turns out to honor Stephen Sondheim on his 80th birthday.
Read More »Sondheim at 80: Side by Side by Glee
Stephen Sondheim turns 80, and Broadway's still here too, but theatre has changed utterly.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): OPA! The Musical
This story of life and love on a fictional Greek island is simple and old-fashioned and gets pretty silly, but that's all part of its lighthearted spirit.
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