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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Sunset Blvd. reviewed Betsyann Faiella Oct. 23 by Betsyann Faiella

I give Jamie Lloyd’s Sunset Blvd., a 5 out of 5. It’s a visual spectacle from which my attention never waned. This Norma Desmond, this version of the show, has entered contemporary terri…

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 03:09PM
Monday, October 7, 2024

The Phenomenal, Marvelous Marilyn Maye at 54 Below by Betsyann Faiella

Marilyn Maye is an entertainer, the likes of which we will never, ever, see again. The post The Phenomenal, Marvelous Marilyn Maye at 54 Below appeared first on The Front Row Center.

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 03:26PM
Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Melissa Errico The Green Room 42: An Evening With Sondheim and Melissa by Betsyann Faiella

Melissa Errico, radiant in boho chic at The Green Room 42 in Manhattan on March 22nd, presented a new show featuring Stephen Sondheim’s songs (with one exception), on the great composer’…

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 11:42AM
Thursday, March 14, 2024

Ibsen’s Ghost: An Irresponsible Biographical Fantasy by Betsyann Faiella

the show is very, very, very funny. There are all the "asides" you could ask for, and Charles Busch is in fine form.

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 08:15PM
Monday, February 5, 2024

Days of Wine and Roses at Studio 54 by Betsyann Faiella

Days of Wine and Roses on Broadway is a work of astonishing artistry, sophistication and emotional depth. From the music and lyrics by Adam Guettel the book by Craig Lucas, the direction by …

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 02:53PM
Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Ali Webb in “Be Anything” at Don’t Tell Mama by Betsyann Faiella

All in all, I really liked Ali Webb. She was lovely. I hope she keeps doing what she’s doing.

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 07:36PM
Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Hansol Jung’s Merry Me, at New York Theater Workshop, Nov. 10. by Betsyann Faiella

..."Merry Me" is a trove of inside jokes, political commentary, pandering, sexual innuendo, personal commentary, borrowed references, wink-winks, and very obvious references to pop culture, …

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 01:55PM
Friday, August 25, 2023

A Séance With Mom by Betsyann Faiella

This show was disappointing from start to finish - poor quality of the text, the acting and the direction.

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 06:05PM
Thursday, April 13, 2023

Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight by Betsyann Faiella

The talent in the show is top tier, every single one of the five players.

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 12:10PM
Friday, March 10, 2023

Misty written and performed by Arinzé Kene by Betsyann Faiella

Misty at The Shed is a dynamic work and the brainchild of the uber-charismatic and talented Arinzé Kene, a Londoner and a two-time Olivier Award nominee for Misty. Kene combines an immense …

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 03:20PM
Friday, December 23, 2022

70 Minutes of Pure Joy – A Swingin’ Birdland Christmas. by Betsyann Faiella

By Betsyann Faiella The chestnuts weren’t only roasting on an open fire last night – they were hotly being sung by the choir that is Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch perform…

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 03:32PM
Sunday, December 11, 2022

Some Like It Hot by Betsyann Faiella

By Betsyann Faiella You needn’t worry that Broadway’s Some Like it Hot, won’t live up to the 1959 Academy Award-nominated movie version that is considered one of the greatest comedies …

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 10:21PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime