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Sunday, October 30, 2022

The American Classical Orchestra Presents REMEMBER by Edward Kliszus

The performance of Mozart's Requiem, K526, was glorious and ecstatic. The sui generis admixture of rich sounds from soloists, chorus, and orchestra was superb. At the same time, the sumptuou…

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

The Bill Charlap Trio at Birdland by Edward Kliszus

Charlap opened with a sumptuous, gentle introduction to Tommy Dorsey's I'm Getting Sentimental Over You, leading to a string of some of the greatest songs of the American Songbook and jazz c…

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

MasterVoices presents CARMEN by Edward Kliszus

With the production’s delights of flamenco dancing, passionate arias, magnificent costuming, staging, lighting, soaring melodies, and powerful drama, we ultimately gasp in awe at the power…

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Ann Kittredge at the Laurie Beechman Theatre by Edward Kliszus

Kittredge is a songstress of sumptuous romantic energy who possesses a dazzling gift for expressing the rich meaning of songs. She owns a sensitive, delightful facon de parler and freely com…

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Radio Macbeth by the SITI Company by Edward Kliszus

As the cast masterfully characterized Shakespeare’s saturnine work, we were inexorably drawn into the portentous tale. Supporting the account were the dim penumbra of macabre images, a pan…

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Friday, October 21, 2022

Love Online by Edward Kliszus

Love Online was a delightful musical journey enhanced by some of the finest songs that were ever written. It was performed by two enchanting, empathetic, and erudite individuals who understa…

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

The Orchestra Now at the Rose Theater by Edward Kliszus

The Orchestra Now stands proudly in the well-earned tradition of excellence among the superb symphony orchestras that regularly perform in New York City. And while they celebrate major stand…

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Friday, October 14, 2022

Susan B at the Theater for the New City by Edward Kliszus

This play production “Susan B” reminds us that Susan B. Anthony was an astounding, courageous voice in a wilderness who, at her peril, evoked an awakening of clear thinking, reflection, …

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Hedda Gabler at the Theater for the New City by Edward Kliszus

Human nature prevails as little has changed since Henrik Ibsen's portrayal of "Hedda Gabler" in 1891 Norway. In tonight's "Hedda Gabler," we witnessed the meandering deviltries of the pistol…

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Sunday, October 2, 2022

Fall for Dance Festival 2022 at New York City Center by Edward Kliszus

New York City Center presented the fourth installment of its Fall For Dance Festival, a trio of spectacular, diverse dance offerings and celebration of dance and music and a magical fusion o…

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Saturday, September 24, 2022

Cheek to Cheek: Irving Berlin in Hollywood by Edward Kliszus

The men were dapper, the ladies elegant, they were all beautiful, and together drew viewers into the time best befitting each Irving Berlin song’s historical context. We heard charming ane…

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Players by Edward Kliszus

The troupe aptly expressed the story with its twists and turns, plot and subplots, and its sojourn into the supernatural world of the night forest. We were indeed transported into the supern…

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Monday, September 19, 2022

American Symphony Orchestra at Bryant Park by Edward Kliszus

The orchestra masterfully performed each work to ensure the expression of the composer's artistic and imaginative intent. Despite the large audience, individuals remained focused and quiet a…

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Jeff Harnar at the Laurie Beechman Theater by Edward Kliszus

Harnar assiduously grasped a selection of Sondheim’s artistic jewels and customized it for his purposes. He accomplished this with aplomb and sheer artistry as he expressed the essence of …

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Love, Sex and Real Estate by Edward Kliszus

Love, Sex and Real Estate captures the imagination within its rich context of possibilities exuding from human frailty, the complexity of relationships, and the dangers associated with love …

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Fastened to the Moon by Edward Kliszus

This is a psychological thriller where complex characters are sustained in an ever-changing dreamscape. It’s akin to being trapped in a Salvador Dali painting or episode of The Outer Limit…

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

The James Earl Jones Theatre has Arrived on Broadway by Edward Kliszus

This event was a heart-warming tribute to the life and career of the venerable, renowned actor James Earl Jones, one of the rare, elite “EGOTs, aka “Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony” winners.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Black String at Chelsea Table & Stage by Edward Kliszus

Black String performed a spectacular synthesis of energy-filled musical fusion. They are powered by an effective eclectic merger of traditional Korean instruments, electric guitar, amplifica…

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Friday, September 9, 2022

Burbank – Walt Disney in Crisis by Edward Kliszus

Burbank is a period piece set solidly in its time and place. While modern aesthetes frequently luxuriate in modernizing period works to conform with contemporary social thought and theory, a…

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

David Jackson at 54 Below by Edward Kliszus

Words from Art Garfunkel's song "Grateful" sums up the talented, humble, kind, gentle David Jackson who tonight ably connected music to times in his life. Jackson’s performance was univers…

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Friday, August 26, 2022

Debbie Gibson at 54 Below by Edward Kliszus

Debbie Gibson at 54 Below performed her “Out of the Blue” 35th Anniversary Event. The show began with video clips of Gibson performing in past concerts and scenes. The videos set the sta…

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

The New AMT Theater Announces Its New Season by Edward Kliszus

The new AMT theater has something for everyone including script readings, previews, plays, musicals, and a comprehensive dramatic arts program for children. It’s all about inspiration, cra…

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Body Through Which the Dream Flows by Edward Kliszus

With a marvelous coterie of young dancer gymnasts, Soomi Kim's The Body Through Which the Dream Flows uses a multi-dimensional visual and aural landscape to provide insights into the complex…

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Music Review: Trombonist/Composer Marshall Gilkes Presents: Cyclic Journey by Edward Kliszus

Gilkes's new album Cyclic Journey touches anyone who appreciates and enjoys world-class artistry and virtuosity in classical and jazz idioms. Cyclic Journey is a musical adventure where the …

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Friday, August 12, 2022

Isaac Mizrahi at 54 Below August 10-13 by Edward Kliszus

Misrahi is a boyish, lovable character who is bawdy, irreverent, clever, and entertaining with repartee and humor as delightful as his singing. His selection of songs seems to spring from bi…

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Sunday, August 7, 2022

The Four Alt Wives of King Henry VIII by Edward Kliszus

Tonight was an entertaining concert by influential, gifted, and driven artists. We shall be hearing from them more and more as their sparkling careers continue to evolve. The band was solid,…

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Hit the Wall by Edward Kliszus

In Hit the Wall, we discover that there is a coterie of serious graffiti artists striving to create their magnum opus.

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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 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
TBA: Titanic