Simplistic new spin on ‘A View from the Bridge’ December 6, 2015 Broadway Reviews, Theater Reviews 2 Comments 'A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE': Russell Tovey & Mark Strong. Photo: Jan Versweyveld A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE By the Young Vic Production Written by Arthur...
‘Misery’: Stage adaptation misses the mark November 19, 2015 Broadway Reviews, Theater Reviews 'MISERY': Bruce Willis as Paul Sheldon. Photo: Joan Marcus MISERY Written by William Goldman Based on the novel by Stephen King Directed by Will Frears Broadhurst...
‘Allegiance’: Japanese Americans in WWII USA November 15, 2015 Broadway Reviews, Theater Reviews 'ALLEGIANCE': George Takei & Lea Salonga. Photo: Matthew Murphy ALLEGIANCE Book by Marc Acito, Jay Kuo & Lorenzo Thione Music & lyrics by Jay Kuo Directed...
‘The Humans’: Thanksgiving meets ‘Twilight Zone’ October 29, 2015 Off-Broadway Shows, Theater Reviews 'THE HUMANS': (left to right) Sarah Steele, Arian Moayed, Jayne Houdyshell & Lauren Klein. Photo: Joan Marcus THE HUMANS Written by Steven Karam Directed by Joe...
‘Hamilton’: Start of the Broadway revolution August 15, 2015 Also Playing, Broadway Reviews, Theater Reviews THE SHOW HEARD ROUND THE WORLD: Daveed Diggs (center) as Thomas Jefferson & ensemble in the revolutionary blockbuster musical 'Hamilton'. Photo: Joan...
‘Charlie & the Chocolate Factory’ a sweet trip July 2, 2015 London Theater, Theater Reviews, West End Shows WAITING FOR THAT ELUSIVE GOLDEN TICKET: The company of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.' Photo: Johan Persson CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Based on the novel by Roald...
‘Sunny Afternoon’ Kinks bio-musical rocks July 1, 2015 London Theater, Theater Reviews, West End Shows FOUR WORKING-CLASS MUSWELL HILL LADS: (left to right) Ned Derrington, John Dagleish, Adam Sopp & George Magure play The Kinks in 'Sunny Afternoon.' Photo: Kevin...
‘Bend It Like Beckham The Musical’ scores June 30, 2015 London Theater, Theater Reviews, West End Shows ASSIMILATION VS. CULTURAL DIVIDE: Indian culture in Britain is celebrated with glorious results in the new London hit 'Bend It Like Beckham The Musical.' Photo: Eliie...
U.K. ‘Miss Saigon’ revival a visually arresting epic June 29, 2015 London Theater, Theater Reviews EPIC REVIVAL IN LONDON: Eva Noblezada & Kwang Ho Hong. Photo: Matthew Murphy MISS SAIGON Adapted from the original French text by Alain Boublil Music by...
Imelda Staunton reinvents Mama Rose in ‘Gypsy’ June 26, 2015 London Theater, Theater Reviews, West End Shows IMELDA'S TURN: Imelda Staunton gives one of the freshest interpretations of Mama Rose ever in the London revival of 'Gypsy.' Photo: Johan...
