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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Broadway Theater Review: It's Only a Play with Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick by Lauren Yarger

Megan Mullally and Nathan Lane. Photo by Joan MarcusIt’s Only a Play, but Nathan Lane Makes it Something MoreBy Lauren YargerIf you wanted to write a play designed to give comic genius Nat…

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Monday, October 27, 2014

Broadway Theater Review: On the Town by Lauren Yarger

Ballet Gets a Big Night On the Town in Old Fashioned RevivalBy Lauren YargerMore than 30 actors and an unusually large orchestra bring back the first Leonard Bernstein music heard on Broadwa…

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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Broadway Theater Review: You Can't Take It With You by Lauren Yarger

Kristine Nielsen and James Earl Jones. Photo: Joan MarcusYou Can’t Take it with You, but You Can Enjoy it a Lot While You Are in the TheaterBy Lauren YargerThey don’t get much better tha…

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Monday, October 6, 2014

Broadway Review: The Country House by Lauren Yarger

A Tip of the Hat to Chekhov While Creating a Family Drama All Its OwnBy Lauren YargerAll the world’s a stage and by the number of productions of his works or productions owing their inspir…

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Sunday, September 28, 2014

Broadway Theater Review: Love Letters with Brian Dennehy and Mia Farrow by Lauren Yarger

After Brian Dennehy and Mia Farrow, catch these casting combinations:Mia Farrow and Brian Dennehy. Photo: Carol RoseggCarol Burnett and Brian DennehyOct. 11-Nov. 7Alan Alda and Candice …

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Monday, September 15, 2014

Broadway Theater Review: Bootycandy by Lauren Yarger

A Sampler Candy Box of What it is Like Growing Up Black and GayBy Lauren YargerVignettes drawing on playwright Robert O’Hara’s experiences growing up gay and black fuse together in Booty…

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Thursday, September 4, 2014

Off Broadway Shows Just $20at20 by Lauren Yarger

Cast of WAYRA. Photo credit: Jacob Cohl.The Off Broadway Alliance will again sponsor 20at20, the bi-annual celebration of Off Broadway.  The popular promotion, which runs Sept. 9-28, ma…

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Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Broadway Dims Lights Tonight for Robin Williams by Lauren Yarger

Robin Williams, Brad Fleischer and Glenn Davis. Photo: Carol Rosegg.The Broadway community mourns the loss of beloved actor and comedy legend Robin Williams, who passed away on Monday at age…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:50AM
Friday, August 8, 2014

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Cirque du Soleil's Varekai by Lauren Yarger

Russian Swings. Photo: Rick Diamond. Costume credit: Eiko IshiokaBy Lauren YargerCirque du Soleil 's latest tour is Varekai, which recently stopped at the Barclay&nb…

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

On Vacation by Lauren Yarger

Taking advantage of the slower theater schedule to get some much needed rest. Hope you are enjoying the summer!Reflections in the Light copyright 2007,2008,2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. 2014…

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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Off-Broadway Theater Review: When We Were Young and Unafraid by Lauren Yarger

When We Young and UnafraidBy Sarah TreemDirected by Pam McKinnonMTCWhat's It All About?It's 1972 and single mom Agnes (Cherry Jones) is trying to get her daughter, Penny (Morgan Saylor), to …

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Friday, July 25, 2014

Amazing Grace Musical to Have World Premiere in Chicago Before Heading to Broadway by Lauren Yarger

Josh Young performs "Testimony" from Amazing Grace on June 23 at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. in Chicago.  Photo: Amy Boyle Photography.Casting is complete for the world…

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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Broadway: Revisiting the Phantom of the Opera by Lauren Yarger

Norm Lewis as the Phantom of the Opera. Photo: Matthew MurphyThe Phantom of the OperaBy Gaston LerouxMusic by Andrew Lloyd WebberLyrics by Charles Hart (with additional lyrics by Richard Sti…

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Sunday, July 6, 2014

At the O'Neill Homecoming by Lauren Yarger

This Weekend is Homecoming for alums of the O'Neill Theater Center in Waterford, CT. I was a Fellow at the National Critic Institute in 2008 and enjoyed spending the day Saturday, highlighte…

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Broadway Theater Review: Holler If Ya Hear Me by Lauren Yarger

The Boom Box: Rappers Words, Music Lend Themselves to a New Version of Juke Box Musical By Lauren YargerInstead of songs of Abba, Jersey Boys, Carole King or other composers from the Juke Bo…

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Monday, June 23, 2014

Much Ado About Nothing -- Shakespeare in the Park by Lauren Yarger

The cast of The Public Theater’s free Shakespeare in the Park production of Much Ado About Nothing. Photo: Joan MarcusMuch Ado About NothingBy William ShakespeareThe Public Theat…

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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Get Up Close with Broadway Theaters, History on Walking Tour by Lauren Yarger

By Lauren YargerSummer is almost here and I know many of you are headed into the Big Apple. Every year I get tons of emails from readers asking which shows they should see while they are in …

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

TOP PICK Off-Broadway Theater Review: Fly By Night by Lauren Yarger

Adam Chanler-Berat and Patti Murin. Photo: Joan MarcusFly By NightConceived By Kim RosenstockWritten By Will Connolly, Michael Mitnick and Kim RosenstockDirected By Carolyn CantorTo Fea…

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Monday, June 16, 2014

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Ionesco's The Killer by Lauren Yarger

Michael Shannon. Photo: Gerry GoodsteinThe KillerBy Eugène IonescoNewly Translated: Michael FeingoldFeaturing Kristine Nielsen, Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks, and Robert Stanton in a company…

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Sunday, June 15, 2014

Some of the Best Broadway Dads; What Names Would You Add to the Top Ten? by Lauren Yarger

By Lauren YargerIn honor of Father's Day, and my own father who introduced me to Broadway, here are a few of the best dad characters from Broadway shows. What name would you add to fill out …

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Monday, June 9, 2014

Solo Production of Mark's Gospel Runs Through This Weekend by Lauren Yarger

 George Drance. Photo courtesy of Magis Theatre CompanyLa Mama E.T.C., in association with the Magis Theatre Company’s Logos Project, presents *mark, performed by George Drance, direc…

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Gentelman's Guide, All the Way Take Top Honors; Audra Makes History with 6th Award by Lauren Yarger

The cast of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder with Bryce Pinkham as Monty Navarro (standing center), Jefferson Mays as Lord Adalbert D'Ysquith (red), and Jane Carr as Miss Shingle (seat…

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Saturday, June 7, 2014

TOP PICK Off-Broadway Theater Review: Just Jim Dale by Lauren Yarger

Just Jim DaleWritten by Jim Dale Directed by Richard Maltby, Jr.Music Director and Co-Arranger Anna LouizosPianist and Co-Arranger Aaron GandyRoundabout at the Laura Pels Thea…

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My 2014 Tony Award Predictions by Lauren Yarger

Neil Patrick HarrisBy Lauren YargerIt has been a really good Broadway season culminating in a list of Tony Award nominations that are missing some great additions (because there just aren't …

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Friday, June 6, 2014

Drama Desk Award Winners by Lauren Yarger

The red carpet arrivals outside of Town Hall.For the record, here are the winners of the 59th annual Drama Desk Awards (in bold).Outstanding PlayNell Benjamin, The Explorers ClubSteven …

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Monday, May 26, 2014

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Under My Skin by Lauren Yarger

Matt Walton and Kerry Butler. Photo:  Joan MarcusUnder My SkinBy Robert Sternin and Prudence FraserDirected by Kirsten SandersonThe Little Shubert Theatre What's It All About?Love,…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 02:14PM
Sunday, May 18, 2014

Scenes from the 2014 Drama League Awards by Lauren Yarger

THE DRAMA LEAGUEANNOUNCES WINNERS OF80th ANNUAL AWARDS“A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER”NAMED DISTINGUISHED MUSICAL“ALL THE WAY”NAMED DISTINGUISHED PLAY“HEDWIG AND THE…

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Broadway Theater Review: Casa Valentina by Lauren Yarger

Men Dressing as Women Can Be a Drag, Especially When It's Your Husband Wearing the SkirtBy Lauren YargerA group of men from different walks of life gathers together for a weekend of relaxati…

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Monday, May 12, 2014

2014 Outer Critics Awards Announced: Gentleman's Guide, All the Way Take Broadway Honors by Lauren Yarger

Jefferson Mays as Lord Adalbert in a scene from A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder at the Walter Kerr Theater. Photo: Joan Marcus.Bryan Cranston as LBJ in All the Way. Photo: Evgenia Eli…

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Friday, May 9, 2014

Off-Broadway Theater Review: The City of Conversation with Jan Maxwell by Lauren Yarger

John Aylward, Kristen Bush, Kevin O'Rourke and Jan MaxwellThe City of Conversation. Photos by Stephanie BergerThe City of ConversationBy Anthony GiardinaDirected by Doug HughesLincoln Center…

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Broadway Theater Review: The Velocity of Autumn with Estelle Parsons by Lauren Yarger

Estelle Parsons and Stephen Spinella. Photo: Joan MarcusThe Velocity of AutumnBy Eric CobleDirected by Molly SmithThe Booth TheatreWhat's It all About:Elderly Alexandra (Estelle Parsons…

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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