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Sunday, March 26, 2017

Come Back, Little Sheba – William Inge in Rep ★★★☆☆ by David Hurst

Heather MacRae & Joseph Kolinsky in “Come Back, Little Sheba” (photo: Carol Rosegg) Transport Group Theatre Company Gym at Judson February 23, 2017 thru April 23, 2017 Opened March 2…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 07:00PM

Picnic – William Inge in Rep ★★★★☆ by David Hurst

Michele Pawk & Ginna LeVine in “Picnic” (photo: Carol Rosegg) Transport Group Theatre Company Gym at Judson February 23, 2017 thru April 23, 2017 Opened March 26, 2017 Written by Wil…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 07:00PM
Thursday, March 2, 2017

Significant Other ★★★★☆ by David Hurst

Gideon Glick, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Sas Goldberg & Lindsay Mendez in “Significant Other” (photo: Joan Marcus) Booth Theatre February 14, 2017 thru April 23, 2017 Opened March 2, 2017 …

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 06:00PM
Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street ★★★★★ by David Hurst

Siobhán McCarthy & Jeremy Secomb in “Sweeney Todd” (photo: Rex Features, via Associated Press) Barrow Street Theatre February 14, 2017 thru (open ended) Opened March 1, 2017 Book by…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 06:00PM
Tuesday, February 28, 2017

The View Upstairs – A New Musical ★★★☆☆ by David Hurst

Jeremy Pope, Taylor Frey & Nathan Lee Graham in “The View Upstairs” (photo: Kurt Sneddon) Lynne Redgrave Theater at Culture Project February 15, 2017 thru May 21, 2017 Opened Februar…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 06:00PM
Saturday, October 15, 2016

The New York Pops – The Musical World of Lerner and Loewe ★★★★☆ by David Hurst

Colin Donnell, Laura Osnes & Nathan Gunn with Steven Reineke and The New York Pops (Photo: Richard Termine) Carnegie Hall – Isaac Stern Auditorium October 14, 2016 Steven Reineke,…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 04:00PM
Sunday, May 15, 2016

Manhattan Serenade ★★★★★ by David Hurst

Manhattan Serenade Celia Berk Gramery Nightingale Music Company Produced by Scott Lehrer & Alex Rybeck Arrangements by Alex Rybeck Second albums can be tricky things, especially when the…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 04:00PM
Sunday, May 1, 2016

Dear Evan Hansen ★★★★★ by David Hurst

Ben Platt in “Dear Evan Hansen” (photo: Margot Schulman) 2econd Stage Theatre March 26th thru May 29th Opened May 1, 2016 Book by Steven Levenson Music & Lyrics by Benj Pasek…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 07:00PM
Thursday, April 28, 2016

Shuffle Along or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 And All That Followed ★★★☆☆ by David Hurst

Brandon Victor Dixon & Audra McDonald in “Shuffle Along” (photo: Julieta Cervantes) The Music Box March 15th thru July 24th Opened April 28, 2016 Music & Lyrics by Noble …

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 07:00PM
Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Long Day’s Journey into Night ★★★★★ by David Hurst

Jessica Lange in Eugene O’Neill’s “Long Day’s Journey Into Night” (photo: Joan Marcus) Roundabout’s American Airlines Theatre March 31st thru June 26th Op…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 07:00PM
Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Tuck Everlasting ★★☆☆☆ by David Hurst

Andrew Keenan-Bolger & Sarah Charles Lewis in “Tuck Everlasting” (photo: Joan Marcus) Broadhurst Theatre March 31st thru May 29th Opened April 26, 2016 Book by Claudia Shear …

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 07:00PM
Monday, April 25, 2016

Fully Committed ★★★★☆ by David Hurst

Jesse Tyler Ferguson in Becky Mode’s “Fully Committed” (photo: Jennifer Broski/Linda Lenzi) Lyceum Theatre April 2nd thru July 24th Opened April 25, 2016 Written by Becky M…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 07:00PM
Sunday, April 24, 2016

The School for Scandal ★★★★★ by David Hurst

Dana Ivey, Frances Barber & Helen Cespedes in “The School for Scandal” (photo: Carol Rosegg) Red Bull Theater at The Lucille Lortel Theatre April 8th thru May 8th Opened Apri…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 07:00PM
Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Nathan the Wise ★★★★☆ by David Hurst

Stark Sands & F. Murray Abraham in “Nathan the Wise” (photo: Richard Termine) Classic Stage Company March 23rd thru May 1st Opened April 13, 2016 Written by Gotthold Ephraim …

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 07:00PM
Sunday, April 3, 2016

Cagney ★★★★☆ by David Hurst

Robert Creighton and the company of “Cagney” (photo: Carol Rosegg) Westside Theatre – Upstairs March 16th thru (currently running) Opened April 3, 2016 Book by Peter Colley…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 07:00PM
Monday, March 28, 2016

Head of Passes ★★★★☆ by David Hurst

Alana Arenas & Phylicia Rashad in Tarell Alvin McCraney’s “Head of Passes” (photo: Joan Marcus) The Public Theater’s Newman Theater March 15th thru May 1st Opened…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 07:00PM
Thursday, March 24, 2016

Bright Star ★★★☆☆ by David Hurst

Carmen Cusack & Paul Anthony Nolan in “Bright Star” Cort Theatre February 25th thru June 26th Opened March 24, 2016 Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin & Music, Lyric…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 07:00PM
Thursday, March 17, 2016

She Loves Me ★★★★★ by David Hurst

Laura Benanti & Jane Krakowski in “She Loves Me” (photo: Joan Marcus) Roundabout Theatre Company Studio 54 Februar 19th thru July 10th Opened March 17, 2016 Book by Joe Maste…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 07:00PM
Monday, March 14, 2016

Hold On To Me Darling ★★★☆☆ by David Hurst

Timothy Olyphant & Jenn Lyon in Kenneth Lonergan’s “Hold On To Me Darling” (photo: Doug Hamilton) Atlantic Theater Company February 24th thru April 17th Opened March 14…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 07:00PM

Widowers’ Houses ★★★★☆ by David Hurst

Terry Layman, Talene Monahon & Hanna Cheek (l to r) in George Bernard Shaw’s “Widowers’ Houses” The Actors Company Theatre (TACT) & Gingold Theatrical Group T…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 07:00PM
Sunday, March 13, 2016

The Robber Bridegroom ★★★★★ by David Hurst

Ahna O’Reilly and Steven Pasquale in “The Robber Bridegroom” (photo: Joan Marcus) Roundabout at Laura Pels Theatre Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for the Theatre Februa…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 07:00PM
Monday, March 7, 2016

The Royale ★★★★★ by David Hurst

Clarke Peters (left) and Khris Davis (right) in Marco Ramirez’s “The Royale” (photo: Charles Erickson) Lincoln Center Theater at the Mitzi E. Newhouse February 11th thru Ma…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 06:00PM
Friday, January 1, 2016

Busy Being Free ★★★★★ by David Hurst

Busy Being Free Barbara Fasano Human Child Records, The Musical Theater Project & Harbinger Records Produced by John di Martino & Barbara Fasano Arrangements by John di Martino Produ…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 05:00AM
Thursday, December 3, 2015

The Hope of Christmas – A New Christmas Recording ★★★★★ by David Hurst

The Hope of Christmas – A New Christmas Recording Ann Hampton Callaway Sings the Lyrics of William Schermerhorn Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild Produced by Marty Ashby As a rabid fa…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 04:47PM
Saturday, November 14, 2015

The New York Pops – Sophisticated Ladies ★★★★☆ by David Hurst

Sy Smith, Montego Glover & Capathia Jenkins with Steven Reineke and The New York Pops (Photo: Richard Termine) Carnegie Hall – Isaac Stern Auditorium November 13, 2015 Steven Rein…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 12:44PM
Saturday, October 10, 2015

The New York Pops – My Favorite Things: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein ★★★★☆ by David Hurst

Julian Ovenden & Sierra Boggess with Steven Reineke and The New York Pops (Photo: Richard Termine) Carnegie Hall – Isaac Stern Auditorium October 9, 2015 Steven Reineke, Music Dir…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 01:25PM
Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Seth Sikes Sings Judy Garland ★★★★☆ by David Hurst

Seth Sikes in SETH SIKES SINGS JUDY GARLAND (Photo: Kevin Thomas Garcia) 54 Below June 10, 2015 Conceived by Seth Sikes & Lisa Lambert Directed by Eric Gilliland Music Direction by Gary …

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 05:00PM
Sunday, February 22, 2015

The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey ★★★★★ by David Hurst

Dixon Place February 7 thru March 28 Opened on February 22, 2015 Written & Performed by James Lecesne Directed by Tony Speciale Visuals by Matthew Sandager Incidental Music by Duncan She…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 05:00PM
Monday, January 12, 2015

Sam Harris’ HAM – A Musical Memoir ★★★★☆ by David Hurst

Theater 511 at Ars Nova January 8th thru January 24th Opened January 12th Produced by Susan Dietz & Elaine Krauss Written & Performed by Sam Harris with Todd Schroeder Light & So…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 06:00PM
Sunday, January 11, 2015

Lyrics & Lyricists – A Good Thing Going ★★★★★ by David Hurst

A Good Thing Going: The Stephen Sondheim and Harold Prince Collaboration 92nd Street Y January 10-12, 2015 Artistic Director, Music Director, Writer & Host – David Loud Stage Direc…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 02:00PM
Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Alysha Umphress & Jeff Blumenkrantz ★★★★★ by David Hurst

I’ve Been Played: Alysha Umphress Swings Jeff Blumenkrantz on Yellow Sound Label at Birdland – January 5, 2015 Produced by Jeff Blumenkrantz & Michael Croiter Recorded by Mic…

SOURCE: New York Arts Review at 05:00AM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards