All stories by Oscar E. Moore on BroadwayStars

Sunday, December 20, 2015

The Color Purple revival starring Jennifer Hudson has problems by Oscar E. Moore

It’s a complicated epic story that can be extremely moving and ultimately uplifting. Under different circumstances.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 10:22AM
Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Lazarus - David Bowie/Enda Walsh musical starring a magnificent Michael C. Hall by Oscar E. Moore

If you are lucky enough to a secure a ticket to this intoxicating sold-out production you will indeed be lucky.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 08:10AM
Saturday, November 21, 2015

Misery - laughter upstages suspense in this unbelievable and sometimes silly production starring Bruce Willis & Laurie Metcalf by Oscar E. Moore

Better news is that Laurie Metcalf is incredibly looney, funny, scary, wild, flirty, and crafty as a psychopath who has thought of just about everything to keep the writer that she idolizes …

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:46PM
Monday, November 16, 2015

Allegiance - Bold and daring - Fragile and powerful by Oscar E. Moore

Beautifully directed by Stafford Arima starring Lea Salonga, George Takei & Telly Leung

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 03:41PM
Saturday, November 14, 2015

On Your Feet! The Gloria & Emilio Estefan Reality Show by Oscar E. Moore

By the time ON YOUR FEET! comes to its rip-roaring finale one wonders if you are standing and cheering for the actors portraying this couple or the couple themselves.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 02:36PM
Monday, November 9, 2015

King Charles III - make believe monarchy is a majestic achievement by Oscar E. Moore

Part Shakespeare. Part “The Lion in Winter.” Totally fabricated. Written in blank verse. But don’t let that deter you. Be patient.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 11:27AM
Saturday, November 7, 2015

Sylvia - starring Matthew Broderick & Annaleigh Ashford as the mutt of the moment by Oscar E. Moore

This canine companion is well on her way to fetching another Tony for her full immersion in doggy behavior and brilliant comedic timing.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 10:05AM
Friday, November 6, 2015

Therese Raquin - Cry Me a River by Oscar E. Moore

Lighting design by Keith Parham saves the day. Some of the best I’ve ever seen – beautifully illuminating a show that sorely needs it.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 09:49AM
Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Clever Little Lies - Marlo Thomas does a Miss Marple by Oscar E. Moore

It’s surprising and fun and heartfelt. Marlo Thomas is back. Better than ever – showing us she has more to deliver than just a quirky character with a distinctive look and voice.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 09:07AM
Tuesday, November 3, 2015

First Daughter Suite - Welcome to the amazing surreal world of Michael-John LaChiusa by Oscar E. Moore

A fascinating – and entertaining "inside scoop" into the pressures and the problems and the psychology of the daughters and mothers in four vastly different vignettes.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 08:24AM
Saturday, October 31, 2015

Dames At Sea - finally docks on Broadway with shaky sea legs by Oscar E. Moore

The sets are bigger. The orchestra is fuller. The costumes are more day-glow colorful. And every number becomes a production number with lots of dancing under the guidance of Randy Skinne…

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 12:57PM
Friday, October 30, 2015

The Humans - superb cast in shadowy production of Stephen Karam's Thanksgiving get-together by Oscar E. Moore

They all have problems. Physical ailments. Money. Jobs. There isn’t a problem it seems that Mr. Karam doesn’t touch upon. He puts a lot on his plate besides turkey for us to digest …

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 12:49PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Rothschild & Sons - Out of Service elevator upstages floundering remake of 1970 musical by Oscar E. Moore

This misguided and reimagined production leaves one wondering what went wrong.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 12:31PM
Sunday, October 18, 2015

The Gin Game - Masterful actors Cicely Tyson and James Earl Jones win the day by Oscar E. Moore

Interesting and quite entertaining. But slight. Without two expert actors we would be left with only a deck of cards.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 12:04PM
Friday, October 16, 2015

Travels With My Aunt - an engaging story with a surprise and endearing ending by Oscar E. Moore

Guided by the imaginative Jonathan Silverstein this production is a theatrical banquet, full of savory characters and delicious wit leaving one completely sated.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 11:27AM
Monday, October 12, 2015

Fool for Love - a worn down and lovelorn Nina Arianda stars alongside Sam Rockwell by Oscar E. Moore

It’s a love hate relationship ready to continue a cycle that should have been broken about fifteen years ago.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 02:09PM
Saturday, October 10, 2015

Old Times - It's over before you know what happens by Oscar E. Moore

Your guess as to what it means is as good as mine. Is it the real turtle soup or merely the mock?

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:18PM
Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Spring Awakening - an emotionally charged revival: unique and audacious by Oscar E. Moore

Shame. Guilt. Pain. Going to extreme lengths to feel something. Drugs. Frustration. Abortion. These teens are ready to explode. And they do.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 11:38AM
Saturday, October 3, 2015

Daddy Long Legs - starring Megan McGinnis & Paul Alexander Nolan by Oscar E. Moore

Let this show seep into your heart and allow yourself the time to readjust to its mellow pace. You will be rewarded with going home with the secret of happiness.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 10:26AM
Tuesday, September 15, 2015

The Legend of Georgia McBride - Donning gay apparel for fun and profit by Oscar E. Moore

You’ve never seen so many costume changes nor enjoyed so many laughs, nor been impressed by the versatility of each actor

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 11:14AM
Saturday, August 29, 2015

Popesical FringeNYC - Who will be the new Pope? by Oscar E. Moore

This madcap musical isn’t blessed. In fact, it’s like spending an eternity in Purgatory.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 11:04AM
Thursday, August 27, 2015

The Waste Land - FringeNYC bizarre and esoteric with Christopher Domig by Oscar E. Moore

Christopher Domig is a compelling actor. A brave actor. Fully committed. Doing challenging work that challenges his audience.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 10:32AM
Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Sousepaw - FringeNYC - unequivocally wonderful by Oscar E. Moore

A powerful, engaging, surprising and sometimes violent two character play by Jonathan A. Goldberg. You will never forget them.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 09:49AM
Monday, August 24, 2015

Drop Dead Perfect starring Everett Quinton - DOA by Oscar E. Moore

The plot thickens like pea soup. Nothing is left to the imagination that will all but be deadened by this lame production.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 09:28AM
Thursday, August 20, 2015

Wilde Tales - FringeNYC 2015 by Oscar E. Moore

The words and wisdom of Oscar Wilde stand on their own. It’s hard to better what he created. Onward! Tickets $18.00

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 02:25PM
Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Three Days to See - an odd Helen Keller revue with 7 Helen Kellers by Oscar E. Moore

It’s a jumble. The importance of Helen Keller’s words and thoughts are undermined by all the movement and pre-recorded music.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 08:56AM
Saturday, July 25, 2015

Amazing Grace - Let Freedom Sing by Oscar E. Moore

AMAZING GRACE! HOW SWEET THE SOUND THAT SAVED A WRETCH LIKE ME I ONCE WAS LOST, BUT NOW AM FOUND WAS BLIND, BUT NOW I SEE! Most of what precedes this song is merely superfluous.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 07:57AM
Sunday, July 12, 2015

Shows for Days - the Patti LuPone saga continues by Oscar E. Moore

Perhaps that infamous cellphone offender was texting the box office demanding a refund.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 09:00AM
Sunday, June 28, 2015

Significant Other - COMPANY - but with a lot less finesse and a lot less insight by Oscar E. Moore

An oft told tale of an unhappy gay guy who only has females to fall back on. Director Trip Cullman with a keen eye for detail has done a great job in bringing the character’s quirks and th…

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 10:42AM
Saturday, June 6, 2015

An Act of God - Starring Jim Parsons as the man of the hour and a half by Oscar E. Moore

This production is pure Parsons. If you love the man you’ll adore his self-deprecating, imperfect Almighty who will leave you with that oft quoted adage “to have faith in yourself.”

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 09:31AM
Friday, May 29, 2015

Cagney - the tough guy who tapped doesn't live up to its legend by Oscar E. Moore

It is at the 1978 SAG Lifetime Achievement Awards that we see Cagney and Jack Warner reminiscing and then in flashback the hits and misses of Mr. Cagney’s long life.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 11:03AM

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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