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Friday, November 20, 2015

THE GIN GAME by Laura

Looks fade, charm diminishes, but acting talent is a gift for life.  Two of our most beloved and renowned Actors are giving magnificent performances in THE GIN GAME and the theater is embar…

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 09:31PM
Sunday, November 15, 2015

Quizz: 1st Show? by Laura

What was the first live play or musical that you enjoyed in the Theater?

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 11:09AM
Friday, November 13, 2015

Something Rotten! by Laura

I am going to recuse myself from reviewing SOMETHING ROTTEN! because I saw a workshop and found it...

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 11:06PM
Monday, November 9, 2015

What’s the buzz? by Laura

In case you are upset at the lack of available tickets at Hamilton, there is a new block of tickets being put on sale at 10am this morning for performances thru 10/30/16.  I’d suggest…

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 09:19AM
Sunday, November 8, 2015

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS by Laura

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is one of the most strikingly beautiful shows I have ever seen.  The dancing is exquisite, a jeté above your average Broadway musical.  The acting is charming, the si…

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 10:18PM
Friday, November 6, 2015

ON YOUR FEET! by Laura

I totally agree, “the rhythm IS gonna get you” during ON YOUR FEET!, the wonderfully exuberant bio-sical about Emilio and Gloria Estefan’s music and romance.  The songs ar…

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 04:00PM
Wednesday, November 4, 2015

DADDY LONG LEGS by Laura

DADDY LONG LEGS is a two person, chamber musical based on a 1912 novel of written correspondence, utilizing a three-piece band consisting of keyboard, guitar and cello. If you haven’t alre…

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 09:52AM
Sunday, November 1, 2015

Cumberbatch in HAMLET by Laura

I think Benedict Cumberbatch is a very talented actor and in SHERLOCK and THE IMITATION GAME he gave very compelling, textured portrayals.  Unfortunately, in the Barbican HAMLET his perform…

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 11:11AM

SYLVIA by Laura

If you like dogs, I recommend you go see the current revival of SYLVIA, A. R. Gurney’s sweet canine love letter. It’s about a man who is smitten with a dog that annoys the bejesus out o…

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 07:54AM

HAMILTON by Laura

Why bother reviewing a show that only has jacked up resale pricing thru the spring? Yes, it’s magnificent. I could suggest you get the album, but it is a gateway drug to a heroine you can�…

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 07:49AM

SPRING AWAKENING by Laura

There is a rare blossom on Broadway in SPRING AWAKENING. I was not a fan of the original. Belting in a song should be used like salt; sparingly. I love rock music, but felt assaulted the fir…

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 07:43AM
Monday, May 25, 2015

Taking Initiative by Jennie Webb and Laura Shamas

It's been almost a year since the first gathering of artists who'd heard about something called the Los Angeles Female Playwrights Initiative. The kick-off event was March 7, 2010, and the u…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 05:58PM
Thursday, December 25, 2014

Times Writers Share Last Chance Theater Picks by Ben Brantley, Alexis Soloski and Laura Collins- Hughes

Times writers share last chance theater picks, including “Here Lies Love,” David Byrne and Fat Boy Slim’s musical biodrama of Imelda Marcos.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:09PM
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Broadway's July 4th Performance Schedule Changes by Danny Hatch and Talaura Harms

Most Broadway shows have an irregular performance schedule during the week of the July 4th holiday (July 1-July 7). Playbill.com has compiled the schedules of all of the Broadway shows perfo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM
Monday, November 26, 2012

Broadway's New Year's Performance Schedule by Danny Hatch and Talaura Harms

Most Broadway shows have an irregular performance schedule during New Year's week, Dec. 31-Jan. 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:26PM
Wednesday, October 17, 2012

'Les Mis' Film Stars May Take the London Stage; And Who's Raking It in on Tour? by Laura Motta and Aileen McKenna

Welcome to October, friends! You know, the time of year when we're so keyed up about Broadway that we consider having our paychecks direct-deposited into the Shubert/Nederlander/Jujamcyn acc…

SOURCE: backstage.com at 12:34PM
Friday, October 5, 2012

Broadway's Christmas Week Performance Schedule by Danny Hatch and Talaura Harms

Most Broadway shows have an irregular performance schedule during Christmas week, Dec. 24-30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:28PM
Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Broadway's Thanksgiving Week Performance Schedule by Danny Hatch and Talaura Harms

Most Broadway shows have an irregular performance schedule during Thanksgiving week (Nov. 19-25).

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM
Monday, April 9, 2012

Take a Tour of Debra Messing’s Remarkably Terrible Wardrobe on Smash by Margaret Lyons and Laura Reineke

Smash has had an uneven first season. A hugely promising pilot — not to mention a still-promising premise — was followed up with a lot of nothing. Why is Ellis the worst? Why is Leo also…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:28AM
Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Taking Initiative by Jennie Webb and Laura Shamas

It's been almost a year since the first gathering of artists who'd heard about something called the Los Angeles Female Playwrights Initiative. The kick-off event was March 7, 2010, and the u…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 04:15PM

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