Feeling good with ‘Mark William: Technicolor Dreams’ at NYC’s The Green Room 42 by Deb Miller

A sold-out star-studded house welcomed the return of Mark William to The Green Room 42 with his latest show Technicolor Dreams, a smartly curated cabaret of songs and reflections that expres…

Review: In ‘Some Like It Hot,’ an Invitation to Liberation by Jesse Green

A Broadway musical version of the Billy Wilder film finds exhilarating new ways to make the gender comedy sing.

Talkin' Broadway on Broadway Review: "Some Like It Hot" 12/11/22 by Howard Miller

You'd think the very idea of men dressing as women for comic effect had rather passed its "sell by" date, as the recent wobbly musical adaptations of the films of Tootsie and Mrs. Doubtfire …

Some Like It Hot by Betsyann Faiella

By Betsyann Faiella You needn’t worry that Broadway’s Some Like it Hot, won’t live up to the 1959 Academy Award-nominated movie version that is considered one of the greatest comedies …

Some Like It Hot Review: Billy Wilder’s Classic Gets a Contemporary Makeover on Broadway by Dan Rubins

The show’s pizzazz may be enough to help it survive in a turbulent Broadway landscape. The post <em>Some Like It Hot</em> Review: Billy Wilder’s Classic Gets a Contemporary M…

REVIEW: Some Like It Hot by JK

Review of the Saturday evening November 12, 2022 preview performance at the Sam S. Shubert Theatre in New York City. Starring Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee and Adrianna Hicks, with Kevin…

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Broadway's Some Like It Hot? by Margaret Hall

Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee, Adrianna Hicks, and more star in the new musical based on the 1959 film.

‘Some Like It Hot’: Broadway’s latest drag musical is tepid by Johnny Oleksinski

Yet another man-in-a-dress musical.

‘Some Like It Hot’ makes a modern case for a screen gem by Naveen Kumar

Transforming beloved IP into compelling musical theater is an inexact science, but the transformation part is nonnegotiable. As the discard pile of recent VHS-inspired flops can attest, audi…

Some Like It Hot Broadway Review by New York Theater

“Some Like It Hot” is glitzy, excessive, frenetic and funny,  with hyperactive choreography, a game, talented cast, and a jazzy score with multiple 11 o’clock numbers. Much of this…

Review: Some Like It Hot at the Shubert Theatre by Lane Williamson

A new musical adaptation of the classic film doesn't create much heat. Lane Williamson reviews. The post Review: Some Like It Hot at the Shubert Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NY…

Some Like It Hot on Broadway: One minute glimpse by NewYorkTheater

A sixty-five second preview of the Broadway musical "Some Like It Hot" at the Shubert Theater. Click https://newyorktheater.me/2022/12/11/some-like-it-hot-broadway-review/ for my videos, pho…

‘Some Like It Hot’ Review: Broadway Sizzles With A Musical Scorcher by Greg Evans

Next to the jukebox musical, the Broadway genre getting and usually deserving the least amount of respect is that woebegon Frankenstein that starts life on the big screen only to have its pa…

Review: Zesty ‘Some Like it Hot’ on Broadway races to a whole new conclusion

The new musical roars along with its fleet-footed dancers and singers speeding so fast that it feels as if someone has lit a fuse.

Some Like It Hot: Nobody’s Perfect, But This Comes Close by Bob Verini

★★★★★ A high-octane, audience-pleasing vaudeville, spun out of a cinematic classic, creates a bunch of glittering new stars The post Some Like It Hot: Nobody’s Perfect, But This…

Some Like It Hot: Old-Fashioned Musical Comedy, to a Fault by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee, and Adrianna Hicks star in this new Broadway musical adaptation of Billy Wilder's classic 1959 film comedy. The post Some Like It Hot: Old…

Review Roundup: SOME LIKE IT HOT Opens on Broadway!

Critics are weighing in on SOME LIKE IT HOT, the brand-new Broadway musical comedy featuring a book by Matthew López & Amber Ruffin, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman a…

My Variety Review: 'Some Like It Hot' Musical by Frank Rizzo

Taking a classic film comedy — especially one that plays fast and loose with gender and sexuality — and turning it into a big Broadway musical is far from a sure thing in these contempor…

‘Some Like It Hot’ Review: New Perspectives Bring Sizzle to This Bright Broadway Musical by Gordon Cox

Taking a classic film comedy — especially one that plays fast and loose with gender and sexuality — and turning it into a big Broadway musical is far from a sure thing in these contempor…

Mother Goose review – zany Ian McKellen rules over a fluffy affair by Arifa Akbar

Theatre Royal Brighton Panto finds dame and co-star John Bishop in need of a boost and better jokes, though song and dance performers give it unruly energy If you only come for Ian McKellen,…

Some Like It Hot title song by NewYorkTheater

The cast recording of the title song of "Some Like It Hot," a Broadway musical with music by Marc Shaiman. Click https://newyorktheater.me/2022/12/11/some-like-it-hot-broadway-review/ for mo…

TREVOR ASHLEY joins the Joseph company in Melbourne to play Pharaoh for one week only! by Sean McLoughlin

Tim Lawson in association with Michael Harrison and The Really Useful Group are delighted that Trevor Ashley, for one week

Review: In ‘Folds,’ Caught Between Laughter and Grief by Siobhan Burke

Ivy Baldwin’s defiant and poignant work for four dancers at the Chocolate Factory Theater is the outcome of deeply considered collaboration.

Tim Minchin’s BACK available to buy and rent now! by Gabi Bergman

Filmed live at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, with an eight-person band, TIM MINCHIN: BACK is a comedy and music

LIVE from SOME LIKE IT HOT Opening Night Red Carpet by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge is LIVE on the red carpet for opening night of SOME LIKE IT HOT! SOME LIKE IT HOT brings together a who’s who of Broadway’s boldest creative talents: Ton…

Review: Ailey Rages in ‘Survivors’ and Finds Humor in ‘Roy’s Joys’ by Brian Seibert

At Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s current season at New York City Center, Twyla Tharp’s insouciance shines through, while anger rings true in “Survivors.”

National Ballet’s triumphant return of The Nutcracker by Michael Crabb - Special To The Star

Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet is back with many changes — all of them good.

Ain't No Mo' by Liz Wollman

Closing notices have been posted for Jordan E. Cooper's wonderful Ain't No Mo', which is a  shame: the show, which only opened on Broadway three weeks ago, richly deserves to connect with …

Theater Review: 2 PIANOS, 4 HANDS (North Coast Rep in Solano Beach) by Milo Shapiro

2 PIANOS + 4 HANDS = 194 HAPPY ATTENDEES Around twenty years ago, piano bars started featuring “dueling pianists,” who would go back and forth, taking turns playing pop songs and, occas…

This Week on Broadway for December 11, 2022: Ain’t No Mo’ by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about the quick closures of KPOP and Ain’t No Mo’, The Met Opera ticketing system gets hacked, and Fat Ham schedules Broadway d…

Keala Settle, Bowen Yang, More Cast in Wicked Films - Knowledia

playbill.com. 2 min read. fairly easy. Entertainment. For the first time in the work's history, Nessarose will be played by a wheelchair user, ...

Photos from Cleveland production of our musical "The Last Starfighter". Please tell your friends in the Cleveland area! by Fred Landau

Ethics, People Are Dispensable In Hnath’s Scathing Red Speedo by Bill Hirschman

A tattoo of a sea serpent is playwright Lucas Hnath’s damning metaphor for the grip of ambition to the point that betrayal of anyone is an accepted expedient in the scathing Red Speedo fr…

“Our Son”—Kosovo Theatre Showcase ‘22 by Verity Healey

Meta-theatre has been a bit of a theme at Kosovo’s latest independent theatre showcase in Prishtina. Perhaps it’s a coincidence, but I would lay a bet it’s not. More likely, it is an e…

Kerry Jackson, National Theatre review - new writing nadir by Aleks.sierz

April De Angelis’s latest has Fay Ripley, but precious little else Is British new writing in deep trouble? With the Arts Council defunding venues such as the Hampstead Theatre, the Donmar …

Review: ‘Some Like It Hot’ Is The Joyous Broadway Musical People Have Been Praying For by Rex Reed

Dusted off, polished and revitalized to reflect contemporary values, 'Some Like It Hot' remains close to perfect.

Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast LIVE! A Tribute to Gilbert by Darryl Reilly

Jason Alexander, Rupert Holmes and Mario Cantone, were among the late comedian’s podcast guests who honored him during this moving video-recorded event. The post Gilbert Gottfried’s Ama…

63rd annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration by Pauline Adamek

You’re invited to come to Downtown L.A. (or to tune in via TV or radio) for a slate of extraordinary holiday-themed performances featuring colorful costumes and global sounds from Africa, …

In ‘Clink, Clink,’ small, local, personal theatre has its day by Alex Miller

The 2¢ Lion production is a beautiful play about two women growing up together The post In ‘Clink, Clink,’ small, local, personal theatre has its day appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

NSO and Laura Benanti sing in the season with annual KenCen concert by Alexandra Bowman

The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) returned with their annual Holiday Pops! concert at the Kennedy Center in 2022, welcoming Tony Award-winning actress and singer Laura Benanti as this ye…

New company brings ancient aesthetics, modern twist in Kunoichi Productions’ ‘Never Mind’ by Lily Janiak

Irene (Anne Yumi Kobori) hears from a ghost words all bohemian youths dread hearing from their ancestors: "Go. Get. A. Job."

Dick Tufeld: The Man Who Was “Robot” by Trav S.D.

Tribute today to Dick Tufeld (1926-2019) the gent who voiced the B9 robot on the original Lost in Space (1965-68). I think of Tufeld’s as one of the top nerd voices, and not just because n…

Video: On the Opening Night Red Carpet at SOME LIKE IT HOT-Live at 5:15pm!

Broadway's new musical comedy Some Like It Hot opens tonight, Sunday, December 11 at the Shubert Theatre. BroadwayWorld will be there for the celbration and you can tune in at 5:15pm ET to w…

Beryl Grey – a life in pictures

Dame Beryl Grey has died aged 95. Look back at the career of one of Britain’s greatest dance stars Beryl Grey: a bright star of British ballet with spark, poise and passion Continue readi…

Dame Beryl Grey obituary by Jane Pritchard

One of the most celebrated British ballerinas of her generation who later dedicated herself to the training of dancersIn 1941 Beryl Grey, who has died aged 95, became known as Britain’s �…

Piaf review – Camille O’Sullivan fully inhabits the doomed chanteuse by Helen Meany

Gate, Dublin Pam Gems’ play may have dated, but the tragic arc of Édith Piaf from street urchin to torch singer is still compelling, told through music that rings with drama Edith Piaf’…

Theatre Review: ‘The Pianist of Willesden Lane’ at Theater J by Liz Ruth-Brinegar

Mona Golabek stars with aplomb in the one-woman play, “The Pianist of Willesden Lane,” now running at Theater J adapted and directed by Hershey Felder. Lisa Jura was a prodigy pianist wh…

Disney’s Newsies, Troubadour Wembley Park – Review Round Up by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Disney's Newsies reviews are coming in and it looks like Jack Kelly and his boys are a must-see musical hit at the Troubadour Wembley Park. This post Disney’s Newsies, Trou…

‘Forbidden Broadway’ skewers the big musical canon by Alex Miller

At the Garner Galleria, it’s a sarcastic romp through many a beloved show The post ‘Forbidden Broadway’ skewers the big musical canon appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

Theatre Review: ‘Love’s Labor’s Lassoed’ at Lumina Studio Theatre by Nancy Blum

Lumina Studio Theatre, a youth theater company based in Silver Spring, is celebrating its twenty-fifth year with an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labor’s Lost,” set in the Ol…

‘Brilliantly inventive adaptation’: SCROOGELICIOUS – Theatre Peckham by The Family Stage

Adapted by Geoff Aymer (the writer of last year’s excellent production The Wonderful), with Theatre Peckham’s artistic director Suzann McLean once more at the helm as director, Scroogeli…

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Film Actress Ruth Madoc Passes Away at 79

According to various sources, Ruth Madoc, the actress best known for playing Fruma Sarah in the Fiddler on the Roof film, and Gladys Pugh in the BBC sitcom Hi-de-Hi! passed away on Friday…

Keep Holiday Spirits Bright With This Week's Elaine Paige on Sunday by Broadway.com

Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show Elaine Paige on Sunday. This week Paige is all about holiday shows, concerts an…

Theatre Review: ‘Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery’ at Everyman Theatre by Max Garner

The holidays are a time when many of us entertain out-of-town guests. It serves as a wonderful opportunity to show off our area to them. Family and friends whose ideas of Baltimore come from…

See Jesse Williams Discuss Returning to Broadway on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon by Margaret Hall

Williams has returned to his previously Tony nominated role in Richard Greenberg's Take Me Out.

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith Buyout Performance of Broadway's Ain't No Mo' by Margaret Hall

The power couple put their money and influence into the production following the posting of its unexpected closing notice.

BBC Opera on 3 Streams Met Opera's THE HOURS Starring Renée Fleming, Kelli O'Hara & Joyce DiDonato - Listen Now!

BBC Opera on 3 will stream the opening night performance of Kevin Puts's THE HOURS starring Renée Fleming, Kelli O'Hara & Joyce DiDonato at The Metropolitan Opera for 29 days beginning…

Sans Me by Darryl Reilly

A dreamy and intriguing one-act play dealing with illness and political oppression, that is part of Transforma Theatre’s Science in Theatre Festival 2022. The post Sans Me appeared first o…

Ken Ludwig’s bonkers ‘Baskerville’ at Everyman is side-splitting by Colleen Kennedy

Subtitled 'A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,' the farce features brilliant and broad performances from an incredibly gifted team of comedic actors.

Dobama premieres original ‘The Land of Oz’ by Alan Smason

By ROY BERKO Since 1959, Dobama Theatre has been dedicated to premiering important new plays by established and emerging playwrights in professional productions of the highest quality. The L…

‘Enormous contemporary resonance’: 12:37 – Finborough Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Julia Pascal is a resourceful theatre-maker who is unafraid of controversy. Her interest in the relationship between the personal and the political, and sympathy with both the victims of the…

Beryl Grey: a bright star of British ballet with spark, poise and passion by Lyndsey Winship

The ballerina, who has died aged 95, brought panache to roles at the Royal Ballet and across the world before guiding what became English National Ballet • A life in pictures A few years a…

Alice in Wonderland review – spectacular class-flipped adaptation by Clare Brennan

New Vic, Newcastle-under-LymeAn underprivileged Alice fights for the wonder of book-learning in Theresa Heskin’s transformative take on Carroll’s classic tale A stubby barge manoeuvres t…

Moody and magical ‘Corteo’ brings the strange joy of Cirque du Soleil back to Connecticut by Christopher Arnott

Cirque du Soleil's dreamlike spectacle "Corteo" fills the XL Center in Hartford on Dec. 15-18 with a series of circus acts and Italian storytelling.

Theater review: New low-key ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ not as shiny and snappy but adds human warmth and drama by Christopher Arnott

"It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" is back for a second season at Hartford Stage with three new cast members and a different director. It's not as fresh as last year but remains a he…

The week in theatre: Orlando; Hex review – an elemental Emma Corrin, and a bit of a beast at the National by Susannah Clapp

Garrick; Olivier, LondonCorrin shape-shifts to perfection in Neil Bartlett’s zestful take on Virginia Woolf’s novel, while a bad fairy casts a spell on Rufus Norris’s Sleeping Beauty m…

Ruination review – fabulous festive myth and murder from Lost Dog by Sarah Crompton

Linbury theatre, Royal Opera House, LondonBen Duke’s retelling of the Medea myth may not have the trappings of Christmas cheer, but its inventive wit brings real delight Well, hats off to …

Dame Beryl Grey, British ballerina with ‘all the gifts’, dies aged 95 by Chris Wiegand Stage Editor

Shooting to fame as a teenager with the Royal Ballet, Grey won international acclaim as a dancer and was artistic director of the company that became English National Ballet The renowned dan…

NEWSIES Troubadour, Wembley Park by Libby Purves and Friends

THE MOST ENJOYABLE STRIKE YOU’LL SEE THIS CHRISTMAS     I love it when the theatre perfectly fits the show.  Artists can overcome a wrong space, but there’s gleeful concord when it su…

Liz Kingsman: ‘At first, I got really hung up on people misinterpreting One Woman Show’ by Isobel Lewis

After feverish word-of-mouth and unanimous five-star reviews, Liz Kingsman’s ‘One Woman Show’ is heading to the West End. She talks to Isobel Lewis about how it catapulted her to stard…

Jac Yarrow Stars in Toronto's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Beginning December 11 by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical is playing a limited engagement at the Princess of Wales Theatre.

KPOP Plays Final Broadway Performance December 11; Find Out How to Livestream the Finale by Logan Culwell-Block, Leah Putnam

The musical's closing performance is dedicated to the Asian American and Pacific Islanders community.

Sierra Boggess Offers Christmas Concerts in London December 11 by Andrew Gans

The Harmony and Phantom of the Opera star plays Cadogan Hall.

Some Like It Hot Opens on Broadway December 11 by Logan Culwell-Block

Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee, Adrianna Hicks, and more star in the new musical based on the 1959 film.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Rockette, Sydney Mesher, Brings Difference to the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular by The Dance Enthusiast

 "Mesher knew her goal was to dance for the Rockettes one day. The fact that she was born without a left hand due to a rare congenital condition called Symbrachydactyly did not deter her." …