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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Best shows, thus far, of the 2022-2023 season by Joseph Cervelli

Along with those of honorable mention.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 04:05PM
Thursday, December 8, 2022

Theater Time Review: "The Bandaged Place" by Joseph Cervelli

A strikingly powerful new play outstandingly acted. Catch it before it leaves on December 18.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 10:25AM
Friday, October 28, 2022

Theater Time Review: Gabriel Byrne Walking With Ghosts by Joseph Cervelli

A deeply personal memoir beautifully told.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 08:52AM
Thursday, October 20, 2022

Theater Time Review: "Chester Bailey" by Joseph Cervelli

An intriguing and superbly acted new work about being unable to deal with reality after a horrifying incident.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 07:28AM
Thursday, October 13, 2022

Theater Time Review: "Everything's Fine" by Joseph Cervelli

An immensely likable storyteller in a heartfelt solo show.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 08:36PM
Thursday, October 6, 2022

Theater Time Review: "1776" by Joseph Cervelli

This revival succeeds well in the first act but then takes a serious nosedive in the second act.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 09:03PM

Theater Time Review: "I'm Revolting" by Joseph Cervelli

This unpleasant new play seems to indicate that if you need support from loved ones when ill you better look elsewhere.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 07:19AM
Saturday, September 17, 2022

Theater Time Review: "Jasper" by Joseph Cervelli

Thoughtful and sincere but faulty.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 03:28PM
Sunday, July 24, 2022

Theater Time Review: "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" by Joseph Cervelli

A disastrous new revival of this brilliant play.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 09:01PM
Monday, July 11, 2022

Theater Time Review: "Between The Lines" by Joseph Cervelli

A very likable new musical that needs tightening.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 11:49PM
Thursday, June 23, 2022

Theater Time Review: "Chains" by Joseph Cervelli

Charming and bittersweet tale of seeking one's true dream but being held back by various "chains" preventing you.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 07:23PM
Sunday, April 10, 2022

Theater Time Review: "Birthday Candles" by Joseph Cervelli

An endearing look at the cycle of one's life. A beautifully acted new play by Noah Haidle

SOURCE: Theater Time at 08:13PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Theater Time Review: "Little Girl Blue" by Joseph Cervelli

Laiona Michelle is electrifying as Nina Simone.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 01:13PM
Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Theater Time Review: "The Chinese Lady" by Joseph Cervelli

A fascinating but thinly written new play

SOURCE: Theater Time at 09:22AM

Theater Time Review: "The Chinese Lady" by Joseph Cervelli

A fascinating but thinly written new play by Lloyd Suh

SOURCE: Theater Time at 09:21AM
Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Theater Time Review: "The Daughter-In-Law" by Joseph Cervelli

A first rate production with sublime performances.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 12:29AM
Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Theater Time Review: "Black No More" by Joseph Cervelli

Fascinating story overwhelmed by musical score and a disappointing lead performance.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 08:18PM
Sunday, February 13, 2022

Theater Time Review: "Space Dogs" by Joseph Cervelli

Great visuals but not much else.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 08:46PM
Thursday, January 20, 2022

Theater Time Review : "Whisper House" by Joseph Cervelli

A bewitching new musical with a fascinating score.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 08:10PM
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Monday, December 6, 2021

Theater Time Review: "Mrs. Doubtfire" by Joseph Cervelli

"Mrs. Doubtfire" abounds in hilarity with a brilliant Rob McClure

SOURCE: Theater Time at 05:31AM
Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Theater Time Review: "Clyde's" by Joseph Cervelli

Lynn Nottage again proves to be one of the most versatile and gifted playwrights around.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 06:05AM
Friday, November 19, 2021

Theater Time Review: "Trouble in Mind" by Joseph Cervelli

An absorbing and intuitive play that has finally come to Broadway. LaChanze simple dazzles leading an excellent cast.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 05:51AM
Monday, November 15, 2021

Theater Time Review: Morning's at Seven by Joseph Cervelli

A heartfelt delight with a cast to relish.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 09:26PM
Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Theater Time Review: "Mrs. Warren's Profession" by Joseph Cervelli

Briskly entertaining with a blithesome cast.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 07:54PM
Monday, October 18, 2021

Theater Time Review: "Autumn Royal" by Joseph Cervelli

A kind of drama we have seen before not helped by a lack of chemistry between the two actors.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 08:04PM
Sunday, October 10, 2021

Theater Time Review: "Chicken & Biscuits" by Joseph Cervelli

Delightfully funny and tender new comedy.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 09:49PM
Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Theater Time Review: "Sanctuary City" by Joseph Cervelli

This Pulitzer Prize winning playwright skims the surface with her new work.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 06:27PM
Monday, April 12, 2021

TheaterWorks Hartford: A Beautifully Rendered Production of "The Sound Inside" by Joseph Cervelli

Two different actors than the New York production take on the challenging roles and are both first rate. In this streaming version, Adam Rapp's elegiac dialogue is even more affecting.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 11:10AM
Monday, March 29, 2021

Theater Time Review: A dynamic new CD from Laura Benanti by Joseph Cervelli

Laura Benanti soars with her gorgeous voice in some familiar and less familiar songs in a unique new CD.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 10:47AM
Sunday, December 20, 2020

FromTheFrontMezzanine: "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" A Stunning Achievement by Joseph Cervelli

Chadwick Boseman's last and most unforgettable performance.

SOURCE: fromthefrontmezzanine.blogspot.com at 12:19PM

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