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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

The revival of '6 Degrees of Separation' disappoints; 'Charlie' is just sorry by Christopher Kelly

The revival of "Six Degrees of Separation" is one of the season's biggest disappointments; also reviewed: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "The Antipodes"

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:07PM
Thursday, April 20, 2017

Looking swell: 'Hello, Dolly!' starring Bette Midler is a classic production by Christopher Kelly

The revival of "Hello, Dolly!" starring Bette Midler and David Hyde Pierce is every bit as terrific as you've heard

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:09PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017

'The Little Foxes' review: 2 great actresses, but was this revival necessary? by Christopher Kelly

Lillian Hellman's play is being revived on Broadway with Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon alternating roles as every performance.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:18PM
Tuesday, April 18, 2017

'Indecent' on Broadway: This new play makes for a moving history lesson by Christopher Kelly

Paula Vogel's play is about another, mostly forgotten play, "The God of Vengeance," which was censored upon its Broadway debut in 1923

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:11PM

'Groundhog Day' on Broadway is a charmer, injured star and all by Christopher Kelly

Despite a visibly pained Andy Karl, the sweet and charming Broadway musical "Groundhog Day" held together.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:14AM
Thursday, April 6, 2017

The Patti Lupone-Christine Ebersole musical 'War Paint' is unevenly applied by Christopher Kelly

The two stars play makeup titans Helena Rubenstein and Elizabeth Arden in an uneven, but worthwhile show; also reviewed, "Gently Down the Stream," starring Harvey Fierstein.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:07PM
Monday, April 3, 2017

The musical 'Amelie' gets lost in translation: Broadway review by Christopher Kelly

"Hamilton"'s Phillipa Soo can't salvage a muddled adaptation of the 2001 French film "Amelie"

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:07PM
Monday, March 27, 2017

'Latin History for Morons' finds John Leguizamo in peak form by Christopher Kelly

If you've never seen Leguizamo perform one of his hilariously profane monologues, correct the error now; also reviewed on Broadway, "Sweat"

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:04PM
Thursday, March 23, 2017

The 'Miss Saigon' Broadway revival is flashy but flimsy by Christopher Kelly

The London-imported revival of "Miss Saigon" offers a solid take on a silly show; plus "How to Transcend a Happy Marriage," starring Marisa Tomei

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:19PM
Thursday, March 16, 2017

'The Price' on Broadway: Mark Ruffalo and Danny DeVito star in a terrific revival by Christopher Kelly

Arthur Miller's 1968 play "The Price" deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as his classics "The Crucible" and "Death of a Salesman."

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:15PM
Friday, March 3, 2017

'Significant Other' on Broadway: This poignant comedy cuts deep by Christopher Kelly

Gideon Glick gives one of the year's best performances in Joshua Harmon's affecting play that was first seen off-Broadway in 2015.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 11:20AM
Wednesday, March 1, 2017

The new 'Sweeney Todd' is a once-in-a-lifetime experience by Christopher Kelly

This thrilling Sondheim revival takes place at the Barrow Street Theater, which has been converted into a replica of an actual London pie shop

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:27PM
Monday, February 27, 2017

The Paper Mill just announced its most ambitious line-up in history by Christopher Kelly

Two world premieres, and a much-buzzed-about musical about dancing senior citizens in New Jersey, are in the offing for the 2017-18 season.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:06AM
Thursday, February 23, 2017

'Sunday in the Park with George' starring Jake Gyllenhaal is a wonder by Christopher Kelly

This revival makes the strong case that the 1984 musical is composer Stephen Sondheim's crowning achievement.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:06PM
Sunday, February 19, 2017

18 Broadway shows you need to see this spring: Sally Field, Bette Midler and more by Christopher Kelly

"Hello, Dolly," "Amelie," "Groundhog Dog" are among the big shows this spring.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:05PM
Thursday, February 9, 2017

'Sunset Boulevard' Broadway review: Glenn Close goes full-blown diva by Christopher Kelly

This revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical 'Sunset Boulevard' could have used more humility

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:20PM
Monday, January 16, 2017

'Beauty Queen' is a winner at BAM, but Cate Blanchett in 'The Present' is no gift by Christopher Kelly

Twenty years after first shocking New York audiences, the deliciously macabre Irish drama is better than ever

SOURCE: NJ.com at 02:05PM
Thursday, December 22, 2016

The 10 best shows on Broadway (and off) in 2016 by Christopher Kelly

"Natasha, Pierre," "Oslo" and "The Crucible" are all on our list of favorites.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 01:24PM
Sunday, December 4, 2016

'Dear Evan Hansen' Broadway review: This teen angst musical is hard to buy by Christopher Kelly

Don't believe the early hype: This musical is just a collection of teen angst cliches

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:09PM
Monday, November 14, 2016

'Natasha, Pierre' on Broadway: This Josh Groban musical is amazing by Christopher Kelly

'Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812', adapted from "War & Peace" and starring Josh Groban, seems destined for the Best Musical Tony.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:02PM
Thursday, November 3, 2016

Lynn Nottage's new play 'Sweat' may be the best of the year by Christopher Kelly

This hugely ambitious and moving work is a "Death of a Salesman" for a new generation.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:08PM
Sunday, October 30, 2016

'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' review: This revival is more lukewarm than sexy by Christopher Kelly

Liev Schreiber proves miscast in this revival of Christopher Hampton's play, also starring Janet McTeer, which comes from London's Donmar Warehouse

SOURCE: NJ.com at 06:45PM
Thursday, October 27, 2016

'Falsettos' Broadway review: This show hits both high and low notes by Christopher Kelly

The landmark gay-themed musical "Falsettos," now being revived on Broadway, shows signs of aging, but still has much to admire

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:03PM
Friday, October 21, 2016

'The Front Page' review: Nathan Lane heads an epic cast, with mixed results by Christopher Kelly

The classic comedy, also starring John Slattery, John Goodman and Holland Taylor, is one of the hottest Broadway tickets of the fall season

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:54AM
Monday, October 17, 2016

Pulitzer-winner 'Disgraced' pushes all the right buttons at the McCarter by Christopher Kelly

Anyone still unfamiliar with Ayad Akhtar's Pulitzer-winning play --one of the best written this decade -- needs to get to Princeton stat.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 04:30PM
Sunday, October 16, 2016

'The Cherry Orchard' review: Diane Lane can't bring this revival to life by Christopher Kelly

Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard," in a new adaptation by "The Humans" playwright Stephen Karam, ends up feeling very confused

SOURCE: NJ.com at 06:38PM
Thursday, October 6, 2016

'Holiday Inn' Broadway review: This musical is worth checking into by Christopher Kelly

The "new" Irving Berlin musical "Holiday Inn," starring Disney channel star Corbin Bleu and Tony nominee Bryce Pinkham, wears down all defenses

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:14PM
Monday, October 3, 2016

Cirque du Soliel's new 'Kurios' is super-weird -- and very good by Christopher Kelly

One of Cirque's more family-friendly affairs, "Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities" offers undeniably fantastic trapeze, high-wire, and balancing acts.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 02:21PM
Thursday, September 29, 2016

'The Encounter' review: Simon McBurney stars in high-tech dud by Christopher Kelly

This much-hyped Broadway show, created by and starring Simon McBurney, asks audiences to wear headphones for the entire 100-minute running time.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:05PM
Monday, September 26, 2016

'Nat Turner in Jerusalem' review: This take on the rebel slave lacks drama by Christopher Kelly

Nearly two centuries after he led a slave revolt, Nat Turner is having a proverbial cultural "moment"

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:15PM
Sunday, September 4, 2016

The 13 hottest tickets on and off Broadway this fall by Christopher Kelly

Rachel Weisz, Diane Lane and Josh Groban are among the stars who'll be gracing the stage this season.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:26AM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
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