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Monday, November 2, 2015

Drama Desk Celebrates 65 Years with Diamond Jubilee by Lauren Yarger

And You are Invited....The Drama Desk will celebrate 65 years of excellence in theater and 60 consecutive years of its coveted awards with a Diamond Jubilee party Sunday, Nov. 15 at Sardi’…

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Broadway Review: The Gin Game with James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson by Lauren Yarger

A Peek at the Deal Life Holds for Us in its Deck of CardsBy Lauren YargerIt’s just a friendly game of gin rummy. Or is it?Two residents at a senior home play an innocent Gin Game, but as t…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 11:11AM
Monday, October 26, 2015

Michael Riedel Talks About His Book at Mark Twain House, Connecticut by Lauren Yarger

BOOK/MARK event at the Mark Twain House and Museum, Hartford, CT."Razzle Dazzle: The Battle For Broadway" with author Michael RiedelWednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 pm.Broadway's most respected (and f…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 11:03AM

Off-Broadway Review Clever Little Lies with Marlo Thomas and Greg Mullavey by Lauren Yarger

Kate Wetherhead, George Merrick and Marlo Thomas. Photo: Matthew MurphyThat Girl Grew Up and is a Meddling Mother Dealing with Clever Little LiesBy Lauren YargerIt’s been a while, but our …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 12:03AM
Sunday, October 25, 2015

Broadway Theater Review: Fool for Love by Lauren Yarger

Fools Abound, but the Lasso Work is the Most Impressive PartBy Lauren YargerSam Shepard’s Fool for Love is another one of those revivals that has me scratching my head. With all the really…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 02:23PM
Saturday, October 17, 2015

Theater Named for John Cullum by Lauren Yarger

John Cullum attended opening night of Fracture Theatre Company's production of URINETOWN, the show for which he originated the role of Caldwell B. Cladwell, then had the theater named after …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:08AM
Monday, October 12, 2015

Broadway Theater Review: Old Times with Clive Owen by Lauren Yarger

It’s Just Like Old Times – We Still Don’t Get This PlayBy Lauren YargerIs she real? Are they both real? Were they both real at one time, but now dead and only in the imagination of the…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:30AM
Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Ronny Whyte in Concert at Guild Hall by Lauren Yarger

In Concert: Ronny Whyte & FriendsThursday, October 15 - 7:00 pmGuild Hall (1 East 29th Street)Cabaret Jazz Hall of Famer Ronny Whyte will be joined by renow…

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Richie Ridge Chats with Juliet Binoche by Lauren Yarger

Screen Actors Guild Foundation and BroadwayWorld.comInvites You and A Guestto a Conversations on Broadway career Q&A withJuliette Binochecurrently starring in BAM’s “Antigo…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:37AM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015

New Victory Theater Offers Family Shows and Autism-Friendly Performances by Lauren Yarger

The New Victory Theater, New York City’s premier performing arts venue dedicated to bringing kids to the arts and the arts to kids, will host a series of autism-friendly performances …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 01:21PM
Monday, September 28, 2015

Broadway Theater Review: Spring Awakening by Lauren Yarger

Expressing Teen Angst, Sexual Awakenings in a New WayBy Lauren YargerThere’s nothing new about teens exploring their sexuality, or thinking that parents are too uptight to understand, but …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 11:44AM
Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Theater Review: The Illusionists: Witness the Impossible by Lauren Yarger

(Note: This is a review of the show tour in Hartford. The Illusionists begins a Broadway run Nov. 19. Tour schedule below)Witnessing the Impossible, and It’s Impossible to Believe that Peo…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:15AM
Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Broadway Blessing Will Be Asked Monday by Lauren Yarger

18th Annual Broadway BlessingCelebrating the New Theatre SeasonMonday, September 28 - 7:00 pm - The Little ChurchFree and Open to All. Donations Welcome. Come toast the start of another…

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Monday, September 21, 2015

Off-Broadway Review: The Christians TOP PICK by Lauren Yarger

The Christians Will Seem Like a Page Out of the Sunday Service Program to SomeBy Lauren YargerThe choir/worship team sings multiple choruses of a song you never have heard. The pastor gives …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:31AM
Monday, September 14, 2015

Broadway Theater Review: Fun Home by Lauren Yarger

The Broadway production of "Fun Home" staged in-the-round at The Circle in the Square Theatre (c)Joan MarcusGrowing Up in this Home Was Anything but FunBy Lauren YargerBefore we launch into …

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Monday, September 7, 2015

Sit Down with Chita Rivera by Lauren Yarger

Screen Actors Guild Foundation Invite You and A Guestto a Career Conversations Q&A withCHITA RIVERAFriday, September 11th1 PMCheck-in at 12:15 PMThe New School –&nb…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 02:49PM
Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Love and Money by Lauren Yarger

Love and Money Aren’t Enough for Us to Buy New Gurney PlayBy Lauren YargerIn case you are confused, the world premiere of A.R. Gurney’s latest play, Love and Money at Off-Broadways Signa…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 09:01AM
Monday, August 17, 2015

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Cymbeline in the Park by Lauren Yarger

Hamish Linkletter and Lily Rabe. Photo: Carol Rosegg.Methinks Hamish Linklater Portrays a Cloten Who Won’t Soon Be ForgottenBy Lauren YargerWith Cymbeline, The Public Theater’s Shakespea…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 11:49AM
Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Off-Broadway Theater Review: The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey by Lauren Yarger

James Lecesne. Photo: Courtesy of Polk PRSeeing a Neighborhood and One’s Self Through the Life of One BoyBy Lauren YargerYou might not be able to get tickets to Broadway’s sold-out sensa…

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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Small Plates: A Night of Short Plays at the Episcopal Actors' Guild by Lauren Yarger

Thursday, August 13 - 7:00 pmGuild Hall (1 E. 29 St) Reserve your seat today for our upcoming evening of short plays, featuring a talented cast of actors performing: The Dinner Par…

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Sunday, July 26, 2015

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Shows for Days by Lauren Yarger

Patti LuPone and Michael Urie. Photo: Joan MarcusIf You’re Not a Theater Insider, You Might Feel Left OutBy Lauren YargerIt’s got star power (Broadway diva Patti LuPone and Off-Broa…

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Thursday, July 16, 2015

Broadway Theater Review: Amazing Grace by Lauren Yarger

Your god can do his worstKill me if he canI curse in his faceAnd i spit on your planI will not be subject to god or to manI am my own masterYou all can be damned.-- words sung by John Newton…

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Monday, July 13, 2015

Broadway will Dim Lights for Roger Rees by Lauren Yarger

The Broadway community mourns the loss of Tony Award® - winning actor and Tony Award - nominated director, Roger Rees, who passed away on Friday at age 71. The marquees …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 12:59PM

Cymbeline Previews Begin July 23 in Park by Lauren Yarger

Hamish Linklater and Lily Rabe (center) and the company of Cymbeline in rehearsal for The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Cymbeline, directed by Daniel Sullivan…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 12:19PM

Broadway Theater Review: An Act of God with Jim Parsons by Lauren Yarger

You’d Think God Would Have Figured Out How to be More EntertainingBy Lauren Yarger God has spoken and he wants you to laugh. At least God, as portrayed by Jim Parsons, that is.Parsons of �…

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Thursday, July 9, 2015

Open-Mic Nights at Guild Hall by Lauren Yarger

July 13 - Poetry Night w/ Dudley StoneJuly 20 - Playwrights' Night w/ Eric KuzmukJuly 27 - Anything Goes Open Mic w/ Woody Regan All @ 7:00 pm in Guild Hall (1 E. 29th St.)Suggested: $1…

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Sunday, June 7, 2015

2015 Tony Award Winners by Lauren Yarger

WINNERS IN BOLDBest Play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Simon Stephens Disgraced by Ayad Akhtar Hand to God by Robert Askins Wol…

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Saturday, June 6, 2015

My Tony Award Predictions 2015 by Lauren Yarger

Tony Award Predictions By Lauren YargerSo who will it be? Will An American in Paris best Fun Home for Best Musical? Will The King and I win Best Revival? Will Chita Rivera sneak past fa…

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Monday, June 1, 2015

2015 Drama Desk Award Winners by Lauren Yarger

The awards at Town HallOutstanding PlayClare Barron, You Got OlderLisa D’Amour, Airline HighwayAnthony Giardina, The City of ConversationStephen Adly Guirgis, Between R…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 09:46PM
Monday, May 25, 2015

Review: We Have Always Lived in the Castle at Curtainup/ Connecticut by Lauren Yarger

The musical adaptation of Shirley Jackson's novel combines riveting performances with a haunting score and lyrics to create a creepy and sad atmosphere that draws us in and repels us at the …

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Saturday, May 23, 2015

Join Conversation with Michael Cerveris by Lauren Yarger

Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadwayworld.comInvite You and A Guestto a Conversations on BroadwayQ&A withMichael Cerveris (2015 Tony Nomination forBest Performance by an…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 02:09PM

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