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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Theater Time Review: "Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now!" by Joseph Cervelli

A delightful look into three Broadway stars both professionally and personally.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 11:53AM
Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Theater Time Review: "Another Shot" by Joseph Cervelli

Despite a few stereotypical situations, a stirring and honest new play.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 07:34AM
Monday, October 21, 2024

Theater Review: "Sunset Blvd." by Joseph Cervelli

Despite Nicole Scherzinger's incredible singing, director Jamie Lloyd's direction makes this a mess.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 06:37AM
Thursday, October 10, 2024

Theater Time Review: "Fatherland" by Joseph Cervelli

A gripping, intense look at the January 6, 2021 takeover of our nation's Capitol.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 11:48AM

Theater Time Review: "The Counter" by Joseph Cervelli

A slow paced new play with what feels like a rushed, unfinished conclusion.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 10:50AM
Thursday, September 26, 2024

Theater Time Review: "Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song" by Joseph Cervelli

A few more misses than pluses but still delightful enough to attend.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 09:06AM
Monday, September 23, 2024

Theater Time Review: "The Beacon" by Joseph Cervelli

Intriguing but overwrought

SOURCE: Theater Time at 04:56AM
Monday, August 5, 2024

Theater Time Review: "someone spectacular" by Joseph Cervelli

Both heartfelt and funny with a cast that fits in beautifully with the play.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 09:08AM
Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Theater Time Review: "Still" by Joseph Cervelli

A lovely, genial, and touching new play by Lia Romeo with standout performances by Jayne Atkinson and Tim Daly.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 05:58AM
Thursday, May 9, 2024

Theater Time Review: "Best Shows of the Second Half of the 2023-2024 Season" by Joseph Cervelli

Those I felt deserved the recognition and those for honorable mention.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 03:49PM
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Theater Time Review: "The Who's Tommy" by Joseph Cervelli

A spectacular revival awaits you.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 09:08PM
Thursday, March 14, 2024

Theater Time Review: "The Notebook" by Joseph Cervelli

Despite an excellent cast, a bland score does not propel the storyline which left this reviewer unemotional.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 10:28PM
Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Theater Time Review: "The Apiary" by Joseph Cervelli

An oddly fascinating new play by Kate Douglas.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 08:59PM
Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Theater Time Review: "The Connector" by Joseph Cervelli

A captivating new musical with a star turn by Ben Levi Ross.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 07:39PM
Monday, January 15, 2024

Theater Time Review: Formidable! Aznavour 100th Anniversary World Tour by Joseph Cervelli

A glowing tribute to the late great performer.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 11:02AM
Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Best Shows of the First Half of the 2023-2024 Season by Joseph Cervelli

Best Shows of the First Half of the 2023-2024 Season By Joseph Cervelli Here are what I consider the best shows I have seen from May till December of this year.  So, here in no particular o…

SOURCE: Theater Time at 09:09AM
Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Theater Time Review: "Make Me Gorgeous!" by Joseph Cervelli

A dazzling star turn by Wade McCollum.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 12:20PM
Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Theater Time Review: "Dracula A Comedy of Terrors" by Joseph Cervelli

Silly, crazy and loads of fun!

SOURCE: Theater Time at 12:27PM
Monday, October 23, 2023

Theater Time: Review of "The Great Gatsby" at Paper Mill Playhouse by Joseph Cervelli

Despite a fine cast, a very disappointing new show on several levels.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 05:31PM
Saturday, October 7, 2023

Theater Time Review: "Swing State" by Joseph Cervelli

A deeply moving, emotionally exhausting new play by Rebecca Gilman which, thus far, is easily the best show of the season.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 10:11AM
Thursday, September 21, 2023

Theater Time Review: "Dig" by Joseph Cervelli

An engrossing new Theresa Rebeck play but with some reservations.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 07:09AM
Monday, July 17, 2023

Theater Time Review: "The Saviour" by Joseph Cervelli

Two superb performances in this staggering new play.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 11:33AM
Friday, May 26, 2023

Theater Time Review: "Primary Trust" by Joseph Cervelli

A beautifully subtle new play with an unforgettable performance by William Jackson Harper.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 04:33AM
Friday, May 19, 2023

Theater Time Review: "The Fears" by Joseph Cervelli

A haphazard new play unsure what it wants to be.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 06:59AM
Thursday, May 4, 2023

Theater Time Review: "Oliver!" by Joseph Cervelli

"Oliver!" Glorious "Oliver!"

SOURCE: Theater Time at 12:21PM
Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Theater Time: Best Shows of the Second Half of the 2022-2023 Theater Season by Joseph Cervelli

Back in January, I listed those shows I felt were the best up to that point and now the remainder of the season.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 07:12AM
Friday, March 31, 2023

Theater Time Review: Life of Pi by Joseph Cervelli

A wondrous new show based on the best selling book.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 06:03AM
Monday, February 27, 2023

Theater Time Review: "Becomes a Woman" by Joseph Cervelli

This never published and never produced work is among the season's best.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 07:05PM
Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Theater Time Review: "A Bright New Boise" by Joseph Cervelli

Too many issues never coalesce into an involving play.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 06:57AM
Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Best shows, thus far, of the 2022-2023 season by Joseph Cervelli

Along with those of honorable mention.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 04:05PM
Thursday, December 8, 2022

Theater Time Review: "The Bandaged Place" by Joseph Cervelli

A strikingly powerful new play outstandingly acted. Catch it before it leaves on December 18.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 10:25AM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime