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Friday, March 7, 2014

League of Professional Theatre Women Present Awards, Hold Auction by Lauren Yarger

Tyne DalyThe League of Professional Theatre Women (LPTW), a not-for-profit organization committed to promoting visibility and increasing opportunities for women in the professional theatre, …

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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Stage Kiss -- Playwrights Horizons by Lauren Yarger

Jessica Hecht and Dominic Fumusa. Photo: Joan MarcusArt Imitates Life Imitating Art Imitating Life in Laugh-A-Minute Stage KissBy Lauren YargerWatching Stage Kiss, a new play from Pulitzer-P…

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Quick-Hit Off-Broadway Theater Review: Murder for Two by Lauren Yarger

Joe Kinosian and Brett Ryback. Photo: Joan MarcusMurder for TwoDirected by Scott SchwartzBook and Music by Joe KinosianBook and Lyrics by Kennel BlairStarring Joe Kinosian and Brett RybackNe…

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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Broadway Theater Review: Bronx Bombers by Lauren Yarger

Baseball Drama Gets Hung Up in Double PlayBy Lauren YargerThe House That Ruth Built gets a theatrical exploration in playwright and Director Eric Simonson's Broadway play The Bronx Bombers.B…

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Broadway Theater Review: Outside Mullingar with Bryan O'Byrne and Debra Messing by Lauren Yarger

A Light, Lyrical Trip to the Emerald Isle in a Touching PlayBy Lauren YargerJohn Patrick Shanley's newest Broadway entry, Outside Mullingar, is a wee delight. Well, not so wee. This lyrical,…

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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Broadway Theater Review: Waiting for Godot and No Man's Land by Lauren Yarger

In a Year Marked by Classics 'in Rep,' Audiences Get a Chance to See Some Good Actors in Very Diverse PlaysBy Lauren YargerI really am not a fan of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, so whe…

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Panelist Added for Promoting Broadway Feb. 10 at Drama Desk Event by Lauren Yarger

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Off-Broadway Quick-Hit Review: Row After Row at The Women's Project by Lauren Yarger

Rosie Benton, Erik Lochtefeld and P.J. Sosko. Photo: Carol Rosegg Row After RowBy Jessica DickeyDirected by Daniela TopolThe Women's ProjectWhat's It All About?Civil War Re-Enactors mee…

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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Take a Stroll on Super Bowl Boulevard by Lauren Yarger

Broadway welcomes Super Bowl attendees to Times Square with a map that clearly shows the location of Super Bowl Boulevard and informs that all cross streets are open with easy access to Broa…

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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Drama Desk Panel Sets Panel on Promoting Broadway by Lauren Yarger

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Broadway Theater Review: Beautiful, The Carole King Musical by Lauren Yarger

Carole King's Story Made Beautiful with a Beautifully Written BookBy Lauren YargerIn the land of jukebox musicals, one thing makes the difference between a good one (Jersey Boys, for example…

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Broadway Theater Review: Machinal by Lauren Yarger

The Setting of the Times Prompts Murder; The Setting for the Play Prompts ApplauseBy Lauren YargerRoundabout Theatre Company's revival of Sophie Treadwell's Machinal is another that begs the…

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Friday, January 10, 2014

Episcopal Actors' Guild Presents an Evening with Martin Charnin by Lauren Yarger

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Monday, January 6, 2014

20at20 is Back by Lauren Yarger

The Off Broadway Alliance will again sponsor 20at20, the bi-annual celebration of Off Broadway. The popular promotion, which begins Jan. 21 and continues through Feb. 9, makes $20 tickets a…

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Thursday, January 2, 2014

Broadway Theater Review: Macbeth (Lincoln Center) by Lauren Yarger

Ethan Hawke. Photo: T. Charles EricksonShakespeare Sleeps No More on BroadwayBy Lauren YargerGosh, there's some guy named Will making quite a splash on Broadway this season. We have seen pro…

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Sunday, December 15, 2013

Off-Broadway Theater Review: The Commons of Pensacola by Lauren Yarger

The Commons of PensacolaBy Amanda PeetDirected by Lynne MeadowManhattan Theatre ClubWhat's It All About?Blythe Danner and Sarah Jessica Parker reunite ( they previously starred together in M…

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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Thanksgiving Break by Lauren Yarger

Theater News and Reviews will resume Dec. 3. Happy Thanksgiving!Reflections in the Light copyright 2007,2008,2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 by Lauren Yarger. All rights reserved.

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Sunday, November 24, 2013

Broadway Theater Review: Richard III and Twelfth Night by Lauren Yarger

Richard III and Twelfth NightBy Lauren YargerThe Globe is presenting Richard III and Twelfth Night in repertory at the Belasco Theatre in what is becoming one of the most Shakespeare-filled …

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Saturday, November 23, 2013

Quick Hit Off-Broadway Theater Review: Disaster! A 70s Disaster Movie Musical by Lauren Yarger

Jennifer Simard and Mary Testsa. Photo: © Jeremy Daniel Disaster! A 70s Disaster Movie Musical Written by Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick Original Concept by Seth Rudetsky and Drew Geraci …

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Monday, November 18, 2013

Quick Hit Off-Broadway Theater Review: The Patron Saint of Sea Monsters by Lauren Yarger

Laura Heisler, Rob Campbell and Candy Buckley. Photo: Joan MarcusThe Patron Saint of Sea MonstersBy Marlayne MeyerDirected by Lisa PetersonPlaywrights HorizonsWhat's It all About?Bet you did…

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Quick Hit Off-Broadway Review: Domesticated by Lauren Yarger

Laurie Metcalf, Jeff Goldblum and Misha Seo. Photo: Joan MarcusDomesticatedBy Bruce NorrisDirected by Anna D. ShapiroMitzi E. Newhouse Theatre, Lincoln CenterWhat's It All About?Vanessa Aspi…

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Quick Hit Off-Broadway Theater Review: The Landing by Lauren Yarger

Julia Murney, David Hyde Pierce and Frankie Seratch. Photo: Carol RoseggThe LandingMusic by John KanderBook and Lyrics by Greg PierceChoreography by Josh RhodesDirected by Walter BobbieThe V…

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Friday, November 15, 2013

Quick Hit Off-Broadway Theater Review: This Is My Office by Lauren Yarger

David Barlow. Photo: Carol RoseggThis Is My OfficeBy Andy BragenPerformed by David BarlowDirected by Davis McCallumThe Play Companyat chashama, 210 East 43rd St., NYCWhat's It All About?Well…

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Free Presentations of Filichia's 'Adam's Gifts' Set at Lutheran Church by Lauren Yarger

Adam's Gifts by Peter Filichia will be presented in three performances 7 pm Dec. 19, 20 and 21 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 81 Christopher St., NYC.In a seasonal riff on Charles Dickens' "…

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Friday, November 8, 2013

Take a Holiday Ride for a rolling Theater Experience by Lauren Yarger

For folks looking for fun things to do with the family while in New York this holiday season, The Ride's holiday version announces a second season Nov. 20 through Jan. 5  The Ride has p…

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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Broadway Theater Review: After Midnight by Lauren Yarger

Cotton Club Musical is Entertaining Class Act By Lauren Yarger Dulé Hill and Fantasia Barrino head the cast of the don't-let-it-end, entertainment-packed musical revue After Midnight p…

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Monday, November 4, 2013

Broadway Theater Review: Betrayal by Lauren Yarger

Star Power Sells Out at the Box Office By Lauren Yarger Nine scenes, travelling backward in time, tell the story of Betrayal, Harold Pinter's 1978 play getting a sold-out Broadway revival th…

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Broadway Theater: A Night with Janis Joplin by Lauren Yarger

By Lauren Yarger Sorry, this show has the distinction of causing me to do something I never do -- leave at intermission. Not because it's a bad show. In fact, the performances by Mary Bridg…

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Odysseo -- Rodeo Meets Cirque du Soleil in Stampede of a Production by Lauren Yarger

By Lauren Yarger Finally back from a prolonged road trip to share with you a wonderful show I saw while in Washington, DC. It's Cavalia's Odysseo, a gigantic production featuring 63 hors…

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Monday, October 28, 2013

New Subscription Method for Receiving These Posts -- Don't Miss Out! by Lauren Yarger

We will be making some changes to the way posts are made to Reflections in the Light which will affect how you can subscribe to them. To receive reviews via email, send your name and email …

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Sunday, October 27, 2013

Meet Me In St. Louis ... in Pennsylvania by Lauren Yarger

Bucks County Playhouse has announced members of the cast and creative team for the 2013 holiday show Meet Me in St. Louis: A Live Radio Play, set in a similar fashion as last year’s Bucks …

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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
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