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Monday, September 11, 2017

Broadway Theater Review: Prince of Broadway by Lauren Yarger

Prince of BroadwayNew songs, Arrangements, Orchestration and Music Supervision by Jason Robert BrownBook by David ThompsonDirection and Choreography by Susan Stroman with direction by Harold…

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Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Off-Broadway Theater Review: If Only -- TOP PICK by Lauren Yarger

Melissa Gilbert and Mark Kenneth Smaltz. Photo: Carol RoseggBy Lauren YargerIf only all plays could be so lyrical, eloquent and timely. . . Thomas Klingenstein's poignant new play …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 04:22PM
Sunday, August 6, 2017

Off-BroadwayTheater Review: Pipelne TOP PICK by Lauren Yarger

Karen Pittman (foreground) and Namir Smallwood. Photo: Jeremy DanielPipelineBy Dominique MorisseauDirected by Lileana Blain-CruzLincoln CenterThrough Aug. 27By Lauren YargerWhat's It All Abo…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 07:40AM

Off-Broadway Theater Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream by Lauren Yarger

Richard Poe, Annaleigh Ashford, and Alex Hernandez. Photo: Joan Marcus.A Midsummer Night's DreamBy William Shakespeare Directed by Lear deBessonetChoreography by Chase BrockPublic Theat…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 06:51AM
Saturday, July 8, 2017

Broadway Theater Review: Marvin's Room by Lauren Yarger

Marvin's RoomBy Scott McPhersonDirected by Anne KauffmanRoundabout Theatre CompanyThrough Aug. 27By Lauren YargerWhat's It All About?Family and choices are at the center of Scott McPherson's…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 12:20AM
Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Broadway Theater Review: 1984 by Lauren Yarger

The cast of Broadway’s 1984 . Photo: Julieta Cervantes1984By George OrwellAdapted and directed by Robert Icke and Duncan MacmillanHudson TheatreThrough Oct. 8By Lauren YargerFor the audien…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 11:48AM
Saturday, June 24, 2017

Off-Broadway Review: Bella, An American Tall Tale by Lauren Yarger

Ashley D. Kelley (as Bella) & Brandon Gill. Photo: Joan MarcusBella: An American Tall TaleBook, Music and Lyrcis by Kirsten ChildsDirected by Robert O'HaraChoreographed by Camille A. Bro…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 01:24PM
Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Julius Caesar in Central Park by Lauren Yarger

Tina Benko, Gregg Henry, Teagle F. Bougere, and Elizabeth Marvel. Photo: Joan MarcusJulius CaesarBy William ShakespeareDirected by Oscar EustisDelacorte Theatre (Central Park)Through Ju…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:47AM
Sunday, June 4, 2017

Oslo, Come From Away Win Top Drama Desk Honors by Lauren Yarger

2017 DRAMA DESK AWARDs (winners in bold) Outstanding PlayIf I Forget, by Steven Levenson, Roundabout Theatre CompanyIndecent, by Paula Vogel, Vineyard TheatreA Life, by Adam B…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 11:09PM
Monday, May 8, 2017

Come From Away, Oslo, Dolly, Little Foxes Among Winners of Outer Critics Circle Awards by Lauren Yarger

The Musical revival Hello, Dolly!, starring Bette Midler and the feel-good musical Come From Away top the list of winners for the Outer Critics Circle with five awards each.The Little Foxes,…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 06:52AM
Friday, May 5, 2017

Broadway Theater Review: Bandstand by Lauren Yarger

BandstandMusic by Richard OberackerBook and Lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard OberackerDirected and choreographed by Andy BlankenbuehlerBy Lauren YargerWhat's It All About?A new musical by…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 09:52PM
Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Broadway Theater Review: Hello, Dolly! with Bette Midler TOP PICK by Lauren Yarger

Bette Midler. Photo by Julieta CervantesHello, Dolly!Music and Lyrics by Jerry HermanBook By Michael Stewart, based on Thornton Wilder’s The MatchmakerChoreography by Warren Carlyle, …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 03:31PM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Comet, Hello, Dolly!, Doll's House Lead Tony Nominations by Lauren Yarger

Josh Groban and Denee Benton in Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812. Photo: Chad BatkaNominations for the 2017 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards®Presented by The Broadway L…

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Monday, May 1, 2017

Dallas Theatre Center Wins Regional Tony by Lauren Yarger

Nominations for other awards will be announced tomorrow. The Tony Awards® Administration Committee has announced that based on the recommendation by the American Theatre Critics Associ…

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Sunday, April 30, 2017

Broadway Theater Review: Anastasia by Lauren Yarger

AnastasiaMusic by Stephen FlahertyLyrics by Lynn AhrensBook by Terrence McNallyChoreography by Peggy HickeyDirected by Darko TresnjakBy Lauren YargerTween girls who want something to watch i…

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Friday, April 28, 2017

Off-Broadway Theater Review: The Profane by Lauren Yarger

Lanna Joffrey, Tala Ashe and Francis Benhamou. Photo: Joan MarcusThe ProfaneBy Zayd DohrnDirected by Kip FaganPlaywrights HorizonsExtended through May 7By Lauren YargerWhat's It All About?Th…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:28AM
Thursday, April 27, 2017

Dolly, Anastasia, Come From Away Lead Drama Desk Nominations by Lauren Yarger

2017 DRAMA DESK AWARD NOMINATIONS Outstanding PlayIf I Forget, by Steven Levenson, Roundabout Theatre CompanyIndecent, by Paula Vogel, Vineyard TheatreA Life, by Adam Bock, Pl…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:28AM
Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Anastasia Leads Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations by Lauren Yarger

Anastasia at Hartford Stage. Photo: Joan MarcusOuter Critics Circle2016-2017 Award NominationsOUTSTANDING NEW BROADWAY PLAYA Doll’s House, Part 2IndecentOsloSweatOUTSTANDING NEW BROADWAY M…

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Monday, April 24, 2017

Broadway Theater Review: Miss Saigon TOP PICK by Lauren Yarger

Miss SaigonMusic by Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boublil Lyrics by Alain Boublil and Richard Maltby, Jr. with additional Lyrics by Michael MahlerBy  Lauren YargerA revival of …

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Monday, April 17, 2017

Broadway Theater Review: War Paint by Lauren Yarger

Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole. Photo: Joan MarcusWar PaintMusic by Scott FrankelLyrics by Michael KorieBook by Doug WrightChoreography by Christopher GattelliDirected by Michael GreifN…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:55AM
Saturday, April 15, 2017

Broadway Theater Review: The Play That Goes Wrong TOP PICK by Lauren Yarger

The Play That Goes WrongBy Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry ShieldsDirected by Mark BellMischief Theatreat the Lyceum TheatreBy Lauren YargerA transfer of the Olivier Award winning come…

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Off-Broadway Theater Review: Joan of Arc: Into the Fire by Lauren Yarger

Jo Lampert .Photo: Joan MarcusJoan of Arc: Into the FireBook, music, and lyrics by David ByrneDirected by Alex Timbers Choreography by Steven HoggettThe Public TheaterThrough April…

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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Broadway Theater Review: Present Laughter by Lauren Yarger

Kevin Kline and Kate Burton. Photo: Joan MarcusPresent LaughterBy Noel CowardDirected by Moritz von StuelpnagelSt. James TheatreThrough July 2By Lauren YargerWhat's It All About?A limited ru…

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Broadway Theater Review: Amélie by Lauren Yarger

AmélieMusic by Daniel Messé Lyrics by Daniel Messé  and Nathan TysenDirected by Pam MacKinnonChoreography by Sam PinkletonWalter Kerr TheatreBy Lauren YargerA whimsical tale abo…

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Broadway Theater Review: Come From Away by Lauren Yarger

Come from AwayMusic, Book and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David HeinDirected by Christopher AshleyMusical Staging by Kelly DevineGerald Schoenfeld TheatreBy Lauren YargerThe "plane people" m…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 01:03PM
Monday, April 10, 2017

Broadway Theater Review: Sweat by Lauren Yarger

SweatBy Lynn NottageDirected by Kate WhoriskeyStudio 54By Lauren YargerAn explanation for why Donald Trump was elected? That's what Sweat is being called by many critic. My take on this…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 11:12AM
Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Broadway Theater Review: Significant Other by Lauren Yarger

Lindsay Mendez and Gideon Glick. Photo: Joan MarcusSignificant OtherBy Joshua HarmonDirected by Trip CullmanRoundabout Theatre CompanyBooth TheatreBy Lauren YargerA strong ensemble cast…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 08:18AM
Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Church and State by Lauren Yarger

Christa Scott-Reed, Nadia Bowers, Rob Nagle. Photo: Russ Rowland.Church and StateBy Jason Odell WilliamsDirected by Markus PotterNew World StagesThrough July 2By Lauren YargerIt's easy to be…

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Monday, April 3, 2017

League of Professional Theatre Women Present 2017 Awards by Lauren Yarger

Carol Hall receives the Lifetime Achievement Award. Daryl Roth and Theresa Rebeck kick off the LPTW Awards and Mingle.Josephine Abady Award winner Lileana Blaine-Cruz. Presented by Bran…

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Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls! Step Right Up, Some Circuses are Coming to Town by Lauren Yarger

"Peanut" with Ringmaster Willy Whipsnade (David Williamson) and a friend.The Circus is coming to town.Circus 1903, produced by the team that brought us The Illusionists, brings an old-f…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 03:38PM
Sunday, March 26, 2017

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Wakey, Wakey by Lauren Yarger

Wakey, WakeyWritten and Directed by Will EnoSignature Theatre CompanyExtended through April 21By Lauren YargerWhat's It All About?A man named Guy (Michael Emerson), who really is "every guy,…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 11:13AM

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 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime