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Saturday, February 25, 2017

Review: If I Forget at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

Steven Levenson's new family drama features a splendid cast, handsome stagecraft and lots to think about. .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 09:11AM

Review: Kid Victory at curtainup.com/ http://www.curtainup.com/kidvictory17.html by Elyse Sommer

A somber new chamber musical by John Kander and Greg Pierce.

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Review:Sunday in the Park with George at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

- A splendid revival of this century's premiere musical theater artist's masterpiece about a 19th century painter's masterpiece

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 08:59AM
Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Review:Everybody at curtainup.com/ http://www.curtainup.com/everybody17.html Review: If I Forget at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

a world premiere by the talented Brandon Jacob-Jenkns at the Pershing Square Signature Theater Re

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 09:29AM
Sunday, February 19, 2017

Review: Sunset Boulevard at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

Has-been movie star Norma Desmond' may not be ready for her close-up as she claims, but Glenn Close is not only ready but better than ever in her reprise of the demented Norma.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 12:05PM
Friday, February 17, 2017

Review:Evening at the Talk House at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

a thespian gossip fest with a dystopian twist with playwright Wallace Shawn in the meatiest role.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 09:49AM
Thursday, February 16, 2017

Review: Man From Nebraska at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

- An overdue New York production of the play by Tracy Letts that was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize that his August: Osage County won . .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 08:57AM
Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Does Immersive Theater Risk being All Hat and No Cattle? by Elyse Sommer

About the vogue for Immersive Theater

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Thursday, February 9, 2017

Review: Fade at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

diversity in Hollywood is skewered in Tanya Saracho's 2-hander takes a new look at diversity in Hollywood and within a particular demographic

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 08:33AM
Sunday, January 29, 2017

Theater-centri Film Review: at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

indie movie seen by too few theater and movie fans despite a starry cast

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Saturday, January 28, 2017

Review:ADA: Author Directing Author at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

3 authors direct 3 plays involving a power struggle between an older and younger character

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 09:24AM
Friday, January 27, 2017

Review:Yours Unfaithfully at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

The Mint Theater's artistic director Jonathan Bank once again digs a play out of the theatrical archives with enjoyable results

SOURCE: www.curtainup.yoursunfaithfullymint.html at 08:19AM

Review:The Liar at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

Wordsmith par excellence David Ives takes the bad odor out of mendacity with his latest "Transplantation". .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 08:19AM
Friday, January 20, 2017

Review: Jitney at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

August Wilson's early play play finally gets the Broadway production it deserves

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 08:21AM
Friday, January 13, 2017

Review:Candide at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

Harold Prince directs a Leonard Bernstein's perennial favorite at the newly revived New York City Opera.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 04:42PM
Thursday, January 12, 2017

Review:La La Land at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

A movie musical bouquet to golden oldie movie musicals-- but its stars are charming but no Fred or Ginger

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Monday, January 9, 2017

Review: The Present at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

The Sydney Theater Company's modern adaptation of Chekhov's first play, with a large ensemble headed by Cate Blanchett and Richard Roxburgh

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 12:38PM
Thursday, December 15, 2016

Review: In Transit at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

a musical look at New York's life underground.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 08:55AM
Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Review: Othello at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

TV's James Bond plays a malevolently cool Iago in the NYTheatre Workshop's modern day version of the Bard's green-eye-monster haunted soldie

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 09:08AM
Friday, December 9, 2016

Review:The Band's Visit at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

Erin Kollrin's award winning film successfully transitions from screen to stage play with a wonderful musical score by David Yazbek .

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Richard Greenberg's new play features a top drawer cast Read More

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Thursday, December 8, 2016

Review: Tiny Beautiful Things at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

Sheryl Strayed's "Sugar" adapted and performed by Nia Vardalos star of My Beautiful Greek Wedding

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 09:03AM
Monday, December 5, 2016

Review:Dear Evan Hansen at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

A small musical's big heart and big on talent cast is now a welcome addition to the Broadway musical scene. .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 07:54AM
Friday, December 2, 2016

Review: A Bronx Tale at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

Chazz Palminteri's solo play gets yet another life as a Broadway musical. . . Read More

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 08:16AM
Monday, November 28, 2016

Review: The Pigeon in the Taj Mahal at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

- Laoisa Sexton's play is an inventively staged, well-acted comic romp underpinned by a serious theme

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Review: Othello: The Remix at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

The General as a hip-hop mogul...and it works

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 09:18AM

Review: This Day Forward at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

Nicky Silver's new play is a case of The Lyons/Redux. .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 07:49AM
Sunday, November 20, 2016

Review: Sweet Charity at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

smartly streamlined - Sutton Foster is a delightful Charity Hope Valentine in this smartly streamlined reviva

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 09:46PM
Friday, November 18, 2016

Review: Dead Poets Society at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

your appreciation of this screen-to-stage adaptation will depend a lot on how you felt about the movie . .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 03:29PM

Review:Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet - The little musical engine that could makes a triumphant landing on Broadway -- with review of Groban's substitute

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 03:29PM
Monday, November 14, 2016

Review: Women of a Certain Age at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

It turns out the Gabriels of Richard Nelson's Rhinebeck trilogy voted for the losing candidate

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 09:10PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre