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Friday, November 7, 2025

The Many Faces of Hot Jazz Guitarist Stéphane Wrembel – Live at Dizzy’s by Eyal Solomon

By Abbe Sparks... The Consummate Musician Continues to Push the Boundaries to New Heights The post The Many Faces of Hot Jazz Guitarist Stéphane Wrembel – Live at Dizzy’s appeared first…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:25PM

Behind the Scenes with the Creators of Vape! “The Grease Parody” by Eyal Solomon

Theater Pizzazz's Eyal Solomon in conversation with Casey Holloway and Catie Hogan, creators of "Vape! The Grease Parody" The post Behind the Scenes with the Creators of Vape! “The Grease …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:13PM
Thursday, November 6, 2025

In “Queens,” Immigrants Shoved Into a Basement Take Center Stage by Eyal Solomon

By Stuart Miller... Martyna Marjok’s play examines the struggles and heartbreak endured by women who emigrate here for work or a new life. The post In “Queens,” Immigrants Shoved Into …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:11PM
Wednesday, November 5, 2025

“Vape! The Grease Parody” Is the One That You Want by Eyal Solomon

By Eyal Solomon… You’ll never watch Grease the same way again. The post “Vape! The Grease Parody” Is the One That You Want appeared first on Theater Pizzazz.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:27AM
Sunday, November 2, 2025

“Weer” Goes All In By Going Halfsies by Eyal Solomon

By Stuart Miller... Natalie Palamides plays both sides of a couple in this laugh-a-minute clowning play The post “Weer” Goes All In By Going Halfsies appeared first on Theater Pizzazz.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:22PM
Monday, October 20, 2025

“Bull Durham The Musical” Swings and Misses by Eyal Solomon

By Adam Cohen... "Bull Durham The Musical" gets close but lacks the double romantic poetry necessary to drive both romances for the grand slam the creators want. The post “Bull Durham The…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:03PM
Wednesday, October 15, 2025

LEITER LOOKS AT BOOKS: “CAREFULLY TAUGHT: AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH BROADWAY MUSICALS” by Eyal Solomon

By Samuel L. Leiter... Casual notes on show biz books, memoirs, and studies, dust gatherers and hot-off-the presses. The post LEITER LOOKS AT BOOKS: “CAREFULLY TAUGHT: AMERICAN HISTORY THR…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:04PM
Friday, October 10, 2025

A long-Awaited “Waiting For Godot” Arrives on Broadway by Eyal Solomon

Review by Carol Rocamora... Director Jamie Lloyd gives us a daring version of Beckett's classic The post A long-Awaited “Waiting For Godot” Arrives on Broadway appeared first on Theate…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:15PM
Monday, September 29, 2025

“And Then We Were No More” – Raging Against the Machine… And Getting Nowhere by Eyal Solomon

By Stuart Miller... Tim Blake Nelson's play is a glimpse at where AI may be taking us. The post “And Then We Were No More” – Raging Against the Machine… And Getting Nowhere appeare…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:12PM

Ibsen’s “The Wild Duck” Flies Again by Eyal Solomon

Review by Carol Rocamora... A riveting revival of this devastating melodrama shakes the rafters of TFANA The post Ibsen’s “The Wild Duck” Flies Again appeared first on Theater Pizzazz.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:27AM
Saturday, September 27, 2025

“The Other Americans” Fails to Fulfill Its Potential by Eyal Solomon

By Stuart Miller... John Leguizamo's family drama tackles too many issues with too much exposition The post “The Other Americans” Fails to Fulfill Its Potential appeared first on Theate…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:34PM
Monday, September 22, 2025

“Bull” Stomps Out Any Humanity Too Well by Eyal Solomon

By Staurt Miller... Mike Bartlett's play shows two colleague gleefully goring the office's weak link. The post “Bull” Stomps Out Any Humanity Too Well appeared first on Theater Pizzazz.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:05PM

Mexodus Brilliantly Combines Beats, Loops and History by Eyal Solomon

By Adam Cohen... The Underground Railroad, hip-hop, looped musical offers sick beats to history (recent and past) The post Mexodus Brilliantly Combines Beats, Loops and History appeared firs…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:55PM

In “Weather Girl,” the Forecast Calls For Pain by Eyal Solomon

By Stuart Miller... Julia McDermott generates heat in Brian Watkin’s one-woman show about a woman falling apart… and a planet doing the same. The post In “Weather Girl,” the Forecast…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:22PM
Sunday, September 21, 2025

Leiter Looks at Books: “A Man of Much Importance: The Art and Life of Terrence McNally” by Eyal Solomon

By Samuel L. Leiter... Casual notes on show biz books, memoirs, and studies, dust gatherers and hot off the presses. The post Leiter Looks at Books: “A Man of Much Importance: The Art and …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:42PM
Friday, September 19, 2025

Aesthetic Arson: Mishima’s Dramatized Novel “Kinkakuju” Fails to Ignite by Eyal Solomon

By Samuel L. Leiter… New York has a number of institutions part of whose function is to introduce the artistic expressions of a particular national culture. I don’t know of any that, ove…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:42AM
Tuesday, September 2, 2025

The Siegel Column: “Ava: The Secret Conversations” and “Gene & Gilda” by Eyal Solomon

By Barbara & Scott Siegel... Plays About Celebrities: Ava: The Secret Conversations and Gene & Gilda. The post The Siegel Column: “Ava: The Secret Conversations” and “Gene &…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:09PM
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Leiter Looks at Books: “Ben Hecht’s Theatre of Jewish Protest” by Eyal Solomon

By Samuel L. Leiter... Casual Notes on show biz books, memoirs, and studies, dust gatherers and hot off the presses. The post Leiter Looks at Books: “Ben Hecht’s Theatre of Jewish Protes…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:14PM
Sunday, July 27, 2025

Leiter Looks at Books: “Theater Kid: A Broadway Memoir” by Eyal Solomon

By Sam Leiter... Casual notes on show biz books, memoirs, and studies, dust gatherers and hot off the presses The post Leiter Looks at Books: “Theater Kid: A Broadway Memoir” appeared fi…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:16PM
Saturday, July 26, 2025

“Out of Order” is Endlessly Engaging and Honest by Eyal Solomon

By Adam Cohen... Creator Carl Holder captivates the audience with bold charm and embrace of story and life’s randomness The post “Out of Order” is Endlessly Engaging and Honest appeare…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:17PM
Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Forever Young: Veteran Performers Shine in “Old Friends! Part Two” by Eyal Solomon

By Abbe Sparks... Barbara Bleier & Austin Pendelton with Richard Maltby, Jr. and Gretchen Cryer are as fresh and hilariously funny as the best of 'em! The post Forever Young: Veteran Per…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:58PM
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Leiter Looks at Books: “Diana Rigg: The Biography” and “One Tough Dame: The Life and Career of Diana Rigg” by Eyal Solomon

Book reviews by Samuel L. Leiter... Casual notes on show biz books, memoirs, and studies, dust gatherers and hot off the presses. The post Leiter Looks at Books: “Diana Rigg: The Biography…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:31PM
Saturday, July 12, 2025

CAST ANNOUNCED FOR SULFUR BOTTOM PLAY AT THE JERRY ORBACH THEATER IN NYC by Eyal Solomon

Playwright Rishi Varma has officially announced the cast for his highly anticipated eco-gothic drama, Sulfur Bottom, which is set to grace the stage at The Jerry Orbach Theater. The post CAS…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:22PM

Heathers- The Musical – The Price of Popularity by Eyal Solomon

By Alix Cohen... A splashy satire that bakes bullying, teenage suicide, and sexual assault in dark, subversive humor. The post Heathers- The Musical – The Price of Popularity appeared firs…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:42PM
Friday, July 4, 2025

“Angry Alan” – The Toxic Male Next Door by Eyal Solomon

By Alix Cohen... A middle American nice guy shows his true colors seduced by lure of righteousness and  male dominance. The post “Angry Alan” – The Toxic Male Next Door appeared first…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:27AM
Friday, June 27, 2025

“Mozart’s Don Giovanni: A Rock Opera” – Wolfgang Would’ve Grinned From Ear to Ear by Eyal Solomon

By Eyal Solomon... The new rock adaptation captures Mozart’s spirit and wit, without missing a beat on vocal performance. The post “Mozart’s Don Giovanni: A Rock Opera” – Wolfgang …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:34PM
Thursday, June 26, 2025

Playwright Rishi Varma Unveils New Play: Sulfur Bottom by Eyal Solomon

Playwright Rishi Varma announces the debut of his new play Sulfur Bottom, set to take the stage at The Jerry Orbach Theater.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:38PM

Near Rock Bottom in “Lowcountry” by Eyal Solomon

By Stuart Miller... Two damaged souls seek solace together while also pushing and prodding at each other's wounds. 

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:43PM
Monday, June 16, 2025

Leiter Looks at Books: “Putting the Rabbit in the Hat: A Memoir” by Eyal Solomon

Book Review by Samuel L. Leiter... Casual notes on show biz books, memoirs and studies, dust gatherers, and hot off the presses.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:26PM
Thursday, June 12, 2025

Video – Behind the Scenes of “House of Life” with Creator Ben Welch by Eyal Solomon

Ben Welch's "House of Life" combines elements of a sermon, a rebirth, and a party, all aimed at engaging with the audience to create a unique and euphoric experience.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:36AM
Tuesday, May 27, 2025

“Lights Out” Shines Bright by Eyal Solomon

Review by Carol Rocamora… There are many ways to tell a life story on stage.  In this season alone, we have several bio-musicals devoted to show business superstars: A Wonderful Life, whi…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:47PM

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