The Canadian pianist champions the music of André Mathieu, a child-prodigy Québécois composer who was until recently mostly forgotten.
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Music Review: Gregg Swann – ‘Turn to Stars’
In this posthumous release the artist retains his knack for thoughtful pop even as he faces mortality head-on.
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A remarkable portrayal of, and tribute to, the legendary Billie Holiday runs for just a few more weeks Off-Broadway.
Read More »Music Review: Kelly Clarkson – ‘Wrapped in Red’
Anyone looking for a brisk if unchallenging Christmastime pop treat from a top-notch talent couldn't hope for much better than this enjoyable and well-crafted album.
Read More »Dance-Theater Review: ‘Nutcracker Rouge’
This burlesque take on the classic ballet is for dance aficionados, lovers of the comfortably outlandish, and anyone who appreciates spectacular creativity.
Read More »Just Released: ‘Fred Astaire: The Early Years at RKO’ from TCM and Sony Masterworks
A new 2-CD set features Astaire's vocals on classic numbers from Hollywood's golden age of movie musicals.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Maids’ by Jean Genet
Transposed to New Orleans, the French classic still poses difficult questions about action and inaction, masters and servants.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The God Projekt’
Inventive puppetry propels this story of an aging God who conceives a new project: to re-create mankind.
Read More »Carrie Underwood in New ‘The Sound of Music’ Live Broadcast and Soundtrack
This three-hour live broadcast, with accompanying soundtrack recording, take us back to 1930s Austria - but also to the golden age of live television.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Cottage’ by Sandy Rustin
This thoroughly enjoyable farce picks up where Noël Coward left off, but with a female character in charge.
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