‘Pippin’ the night away with new ‘magic’ May 2, 2013 Closed ShowsNEW MAGIC: The cast of 'Pippin.' Photo: Joan Marcus PIPPIN Book by Roger O. Hirson Music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Circus creation by Gypsy Snider Choreography by...
Revival of dull ‘Knife’ is Hollywood babble-on April 19, 2013 Closed ShowsSOAPY, DATED DRAMA: Marin Ireland (left) & Bobby Cannavale in 'The Big Knife'. Photo: Joan Marcus THE BIG KNIFE Written by Clifford Odets Directed by Doug...
‘Motown: The Musical’: Songs highlight flimsy bio of hit factory April 18, 2013 Closed ShowsSUPREME LADY & THE BOSS: (l to r) Valisia LeKae as Diana Ross & Brandon Victor Dixon as Berry Gordy in 'Motown: The Musical'. Photo: Joan Marcus MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL Book by Berry Gordy Music...
U.K. musical ‘Matilda’ is a dark delight April 14, 2013 Closed ShowsSCHOOL DAYS: The cast of 'Matilda The Musical.' Photo: Joan Marcus MATILDA THE MUSICAL Book by Dennis Kelly Music and lyrics by Tim Minchin Adapted from the book by Roald...
‘Kinky Boots’ kicks Broadway butt April 7, 2013 Closed Shows 'BOOTS' IS A KICK: Stark Sands, Billy Porter, The Angels (L-R: Kyle Taylor Parker, Charlie Sutton, Joey Taranto, Kevin Smith Kirkwood, Paul Canaan and Kyle Post) & cast. Photo: Matthew...
Updated ‘Cinderella’ on a mission March 6, 2013 Closed ShowsRODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II New book by Douglas Carter Beane Original book by Oscar Hammerstein II Directed by Marc Brokaw The...
‘The Performers’ is predictable porn-biz comedy November 17, 2012 Closed ShowsFARCICAL FIVESOME: (top, left to right) Henry Winkler, Jenni Barber, Ari Graynor; (center) Alicia Silverstone; (bottom, left to right) Daniel Breaker & Cheyenne Jackson in 'The Performers'. Photo: Carol...
‘Annie’ back on Broadway November 15, 2012 Closed ShowsGIRL POWER: (front left to right) Georgi James, Emily Rosenfeld, Madi Rae DiPietro; (back left to right) Lilla Crawford, Junah Jang, Taylor Richardson, Tyrah Skye Odoms in 'Annie'. Photo: Joan...
‘Nice Work’ cute, but never quite ‘gets it’ April 24, 2012 Closed ShowsSWEET & CUTE 'NICE WORK': (center) Matthew Broderick & Robyn Hurder with the ensemble of 'Nice Work If You Can Get It.' Photo: Joan Marcus NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Inspired by material by...
‘Once’ is contrived, lyrical love story March 22, 2012 Closed ShowsYOUNG LOVE & LYRICISM IN 'ONCE': (left to right) Steve Kazee and Cristin Milioti in the new musical. Photo: Joan Marcus ONCE Book by Enda Walsh Music & lyrics by Glen Hansard...