All stories by Aaron Krause on BroadwayStars

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Powerful 'American Son' prevails at Zoetic Stage by Aaron Krause

By AARON KRAUSE MIAMI "A black mother expresses a chilling, yet valid concern in American Son, Christopher Demos-Brown's unflinchingly honest and heartbreaking play about race, set in …

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 07:37AM[SHARE]
Friday, November 22, 2019

Stage adaptation of 'Tootsie' improves upon the film by Aaron Krause

By AARON KRAUSE NEW YORK, N.Y. " Dorothy Michaels is unstoppable. We learned that much in the Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical adaptation of Tootsie. It is based on the popular Ac…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 10:41AM[SHARE]
Sunday, November 17, 2019

Song and dance are strong points in bio-musical 'Ain't Too Proud.' by Aaron Krause

By AARON KRAUSE NEW YORK, N.Y. " If you want to hear current members of the famed musical group The Temptations perform live this year, you're out of luck. According to https://www.songki…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 09:25PM[SHARE]
Friday, November 15, 2019

Faithful, fervent Oklahoma! revival reveals a darker tale by Aaron Krause

By AARON KRAUSE NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. " The wording on the Playbill at Circle in the Square Theatre does not deceive your eyes: It really does say Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! Now,…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 08:25AM[SHARE]
Saturday, September 14, 2019

'Hairspray' inspires and rocks at Beef & Boards in Indy by Aaron Krause

By AARON KRAUSE INDIANAPOLIS " Hairspray might not offer the most in-depth examination of race and racial attitudes. Nevertheless, this big-hearted, tuneful and sweet, (yet not sacchar…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 10:52AM[SHARE]
Saturday, May 4, 2019

California company receives 2019 Regional Theatre Tony by Aaron Krause

By AARON KRAUSE He is entering his 50th and final season as TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's Artistic Director and has garnered many awards for his work with the Bay Area company. And to top of…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 02:17AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, September 5, 2018

A darker Oliver! is still tuneful, hopeful, compelling at Goodspeed Opera House by Aaron Krause

By AARON KRAUSE EAST HADDAM, Conn. " Goodspeed Musicals' impressive production of Lionel Bart's Oliver! isn't shrouded in darkness and dismay. But, make no mistake: This mounting is unlike t…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 10:42AM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 20, 2017

Adaptation of graphic novel set to music has world premiere by Aaron Krause

By AARON KRAUSE PALO ALTO, Calif. " Award-winning Bay Area playwright and composer Min Kahng thought his discovery several years ago was "fascinating" and "unique." It would be "fun and inte…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 07:19PM[SHARE]

All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off