By Christopher Caggiano Two productions set out to reinvent Lloyd Webber’s back catalog. Only one of them succeeds. A confession: I’ve never been a big fan of Andrew Lloyd Webber. I will…
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 07:50AM[SHARE]The play is preachy. But John Lithgow is magnificent.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:48AM[SHARE]Daniel Okrent's "Art Isn't Easy" is an engaging if familiar introduction to one of theater's most complex figures " though seasoned Stephen Sondheim devotees may find themselves wanting more.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:18AM[SHARE]Returning musicals take another shot at success " with very different outcomes.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:02AM[SHARE]Broadway is being subjected to a steady parade of Hollywood names parachuting into familiar titles, propped up by prestige directors and stratospheric ticket prices.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:02AM[SHARE]Once again, Tony voters proved that quality and integrity still matter.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:18AM[SHARE]The Off Broadway revival demonstrates how 10 years of dedicated work can make a mediocre musical even worse.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:18AM[SHARE]Prices for Broadway tickets are out of control. But that's not stopping people from buying them " provided they get to see the right Hollywood stars.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 05:32PM[SHARE]A clever British import and a soulful Cuban music-fest reflect a season that delivers the full range of musical storytelling Broadway's been missing
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 07:42AM[SHARE]Capsule reviews of five new musicals that opened this month on Broadway.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:06AM[SHARE]In a production filled with emotional intensity, Audra McDonald delivers a powerhouse portrayal that elevates a somewhat uneven staging.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:06AM[SHARE]Director Jamie Lloyd's loud and brash revival is all sound and fury, signifying nothing.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:31AM[SHARE]William A. Everett's book is well-researched but based on a problematic premise.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:42PM[SHARE]This "Mattress" is all about Sutton Foster. And that's a good thing.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:48AM[SHARE]The spring season has yielded a sizable crop of musical revivals. But how many of them actually bear fruit?
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:36AM[SHARE]Two new musicals attempt to capture the magic of two beloved books. With mixed success ...
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:54AM[SHARE]A Stephen Sondheim flop returns in triumph, while his final show tantalizes with what could have been.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 07:54AM[SHARE]The David Byrne-Fatboy Slim musical makes its long-awaited Broadway bow. (Well, long-awaited by some…)
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:43AM[SHARE]Theater companies all over the country are cutting back or shutting down. And the bad news just keeps coming.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:33AM[SHARE]Some Like It Hot is a terrifically entertaining " and thoroughly modern " reinvention of the classic Hollywood comedy.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:42AM[SHARE]In Broadway revivals, Topdog/Underdog is absolutely riveting, while Death of a Salesman feels forced and unconvincing.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:06PM[SHARE]A.R.T Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Jeffrey L. Page are at the helm of this well-meaning but irritating revival.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:18AM[SHARE]Two stirring dramas hit Broadway, one weightier than the next
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:37PM[SHARE]Two dark comedies explore American and British subcultures far below the line of decency.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:24AM[SHARE]Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy Letts's new Broadway play features an intriguing premise and a shocking denouement. The post Theater Review: "The Minutes" on Broadway Beguiles and Befuddles app…
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:42AM[SHARE]The new musical by Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire is a show that everyone who believes in the artistic future and emotional power of the American musical will want to see. The post …
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:18AM[SHARE]By Christopher Caggiano Stephen Sondheim was the most influential musical-theater artist of the modern era. His death leaves a permanent hole in the art form and in the hearts of his fans. W…
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:54PM[SHARE]The first Broadway revival of this challenging 2004 musical makes a sincere but ultimately unpersuasive case. The post Theater Review: "Caroline, or Change" Reflects How Far We've Come " and…
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:24PM[SHARE]Come From Away is more than just a rousing and heart-warming 100 minutes of theatrical entertainment. It's a poignant reminder, and celebration, of what we're all capable of as people. The p…
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:33AM[SHARE]What if you took canonical Western works and reimagined them from an African perspective? The post Opera Review: A Decolonized "Magic Flute" by the Isango Ensemble appeared first on The Art…
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 05:42PM[SHARE]Dramatist Tracy Letts's new play is raw, funny, and intensely personal. The post Theater Review: "Linda Vista" on Broadway Upends the Male Midlife Crisis appeared first on The Arts Fuse.
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