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Friday, August 9, 2013

Horse Show Extravaganza Odysseo Extends Boston Run by Lauren Yarger

The Travelers V / Les voyageurs V | Credits: JF Leblanc Cavalia’s Odysseo, a $30-million horse show imagined by Normand Latourelle, one of the co-founders of Cirque du Soleil, has ex…

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Michael Urie Portrait is Latest to Hang on Broadway Hall of Fame by Lauren Yarger

By Lauren Yarger Sometimes work is just fun. I attended the birthday party for Michael Urie, star of Buyer and Cellar now playing at the Barrow Street Theatre on Wednesday. Michael U…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 08:56AM
Monday, August 5, 2013

Review: Summer Shorts Festival -- Series B at 59E59 by Lauren Yarger

Series B: Pinecone Moment by Alan Zweibel Falling Short by Marian Fontana Change by Paul Weitz Camille Saviola, Caroline Lagerfelt, Brian Reddy, and Jim Murtaugh. Photo: Carol R…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 03:53PM

Live the Dream, Celebrate History During Harlem Week by Lauren Yarger

Harlem Week celebrates its 39th anniversary this summer with outdoor concerts, film festivals, sporting events, block parties, seminars, expos, job fairs and more  July 28th t…

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Thursday, August 1, 2013

It's a Jungle Out There -- Join Fun with Huntington Theatre at the Zoo by Lauren Yarger

If you are in Boston, here's a great family activity in front of what looks to be a great family show at Huntington Theatre Company. In advance of its world premiere musical production The …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 01:11PM
Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Book Review: Beating Broadway by Steve Cuden by Lauren Yarger

By Lauren Yarger So, you want to be a Broadway musical book writer. If you read "Beating Broadway: How to Create Stories for Musicals That Get Standing Ovations" (Cudwerks Productions, 2013)…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 09:45AM
Thursday, July 25, 2013

Review: Cirque du Soleil: Quidam by Lauren Yarger

Banquine. Photo: Matt Beard; Costumes: Dominique Lemieux ©2011 Cirque du Soleil Cirque du Soleil's Quidam The Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY Through July 28, 2013 On tour in the…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 09:05PM

2013 Broadway Blessing Will Feature Christiane Noll, Melissa Errico by Lauren Yarger

Reflections in the Light copyright 2007,2008,2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 by Lauren Yarger. All rights reserved.

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 02:34AM
Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Theaterworks USA's Children's Musical Civil War is Free by Lauren Yarger

Theatreworks USApresents the Off-Broadway premiere of the new children's musical The Civil War as the 25th Anniversary production of the company's annual Free Summer Theatre Program.The show…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 11:54AM
Monday, July 15, 2013

Quick Hit Theater Review: The Weir by Lauren Yarger

Sean Gormley, Tessa Klein, and Dan Butler. Photo: Carol Rosegg The Weir By Conor McPherson Directed by Ciaran O'Reilly Irish Repertory Theatre What's It All About? Its a ghost story. Well,…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 04:58PM
Thursday, June 27, 2013

Interview: Laura Osnes of Broadway's Cinderella by Lauren Yarger

Santino Fantana and Laura Osnes in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. Photo: Carol Rosegg God’s Light Shines Bright on Broadway By Lauren Yarger Growing up in a suburb of Minneapolis,…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 07:47AM

Quick Hit Theater Review: Reasons to Be Happy by Lauren Yarger

Josh Hamilton and Jenna Fischer in a scene from MCC Theater’s Reasons to Be Happy © Joan Marcus Reasons to Be Happy By Neil LaBute Directed by Neil LaBute MCC Theater Company at the Luci…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 07:41AM

Quick Hit Theater Review: The Boat Factory by Lauren Yarger

Dan Gordon and Michael Condron. Photo: © Carol Rosegg. The Boat Factory By Dan Gordon Directed by Philip Crawford Presented by Happenstance Theatre Company  as part of the Brits …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 07:04AM
Saturday, June 15, 2013

Critic Peter Filichia Performs Personal History to Benefit Episcopal Actors' Guild by Lauren Yarger

After 25 years as a professional critic, Peter Filichia has seen, heard, and written about it all. In a very personal celebration of his life in the theatre, Filichia will share his mos…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:32AM
Friday, June 14, 2013

Making My Broadway Debut Panel Hosted by Drama Desk by Lauren Yarger

"MAKING MY BROADWAY DEBUT" PANEL GATHERS BROADWAY STARS CARRIE COON, SHALITA GRANT, RICHARD KIND, DEE NELSON, JONNY ORSINI AND KEALA SETTLE ON MONDAY, JUNE 17TH at 6:30 PM AT FORDHAM…

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Quick Hit Theater Review: Far From Heaven by Lauren Yarger

Far From Heaven Book By Richard Greenberg Music by Scott Frankel Lyrics by Michael Korie Musical Direction by Lawrence Yurman Choreography by Alex Sanchez Directed by Michael Greif What's I…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 08:28AM

Vanya and Kinky Boots Take Top Tony Awards by Lauren Yarger

The 2013 Tony Award winners (in red). For reviews, click the link under "2012-2013 Reviews" at right. David Hyde Pierce, Sigourney Weaver, Kristine Nielsen, and Billy Magnussen. Photo…

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Saturday, June 8, 2013

My Predictions for the Tonys by Lauren Yarger

Billy Porter and The Angels (L-R: Kyle Post, Kevin Smith Kirkwood, Joey Taranto, and Paul Canaan) in Kinky Boots. Photo: Matthew Murphy By Lauren Yarger The Tony's will be announced tomorr…

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Friday, May 31, 2013

Quick Hit Theater Review: The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Lauren Yarger

Christopher Lloyd and Elizabeth A. Davis. Photo: Joan Marcus The Caucasian Chalk CircleBy Bertolt Brecht Transated by James and Tania Stern Lyrics by W.H.Auden Original Music by Duncan She…

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Quick Hit Theater Review: Murder Ballad by Lauren Yarger

Murder Ballad Conceived by and with Book and Lyrics by Julia Jordan Music and Lyrics by Juliana Nash Choreography by Doug Varone Directed by Trip Cullman Union Square Theatre What's It…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 06:05PM
Monday, May 20, 2013

And the 2013 Drama Desk Awards Go To..... by Lauren Yarger

WINNERS IN EACH CATEGORY ARE NOTED IN BOLD. Check the links at right for reviews. Outstanding Play
 Annie Baker, The Flick
 Christopher Durang, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike�…

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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Quick Hit Theater Review: Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 by Lauren Yarger

The cast. Photo: Chad Batka Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812By Dave MalloyAdapted from War and Peace by Leo TolstoyChoreography by Sam PinkletonDirection and Musical St…

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

New Times, Ticket Policies Announced for Shakespeare in the Park by Lauren Yarger

Luke Forbes, Dorien Makhloghi, Nyambi Nyambi, Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Lily Rabe in a scene from The Merchant from Venice in the park. Photo by Joan Marcus The Comedy of Errors, the …

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Theater Review: Pippin by Lauren Yarger

They've Got Magic to Do, Just for You and a Miracle Play to Play By Lauren Yarger If ever an opening number delivers on its promise, the exciting "Magic to Do" which opens the Broadway reviv…

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Fun Things to See and Do with the Kids This Summer in NYC -- Part One by Lauren Yarger

I'll be highlighting some kid and family-friendy options for folks who will be spending time in the Big Apple this summer. Top picks for which shows to see will be coming soon, but we'll sta…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 09:49AM

Theater Review: I'll Eat You Last by Lauren Yarger

I'll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers By John Logan Directed by Joe Mantello Starring Bette Midler Booth Theatre What's It All About? A solo performance in which Bette Midler portrays …

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Theater Review: The Trip to Bountiful by Lauren Yarger

Cicely Tyson, Cuba Gooding, Jr. Photo: Joan Marcus A Slice of Life in Texas That Reaches Out and Makes an Audience in New York Sing a Hymn -- Now That's Theater! By Lauren YargerThe creati…

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Theater Review: The Nance by Lauren Yarger

A Tender Look at a Sad Character By Lauren Yarger Nathan Lane gives a tender performance in Douglas Carter Beane’s newest play, The  Nance getting a run by Lincoln Center Theater on …

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Quick Hit Theater Review: Buyer & Cellar by Lauren Yarger

Michael Urie. Photo: © Sandra Coudert Buyer & Cellar By Jonathan Tolins Directed by Stephen Brackett Starring Michael Urie Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (transfer to Barrow Stre…

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Monday, May 13, 2013

Outer Critics Circle Awards Announced by Lauren Yarger

And the winners are. . .  (in red)   OUTSTANDING NEW BROADWAY PLAY Grace Lucky Guy The Nance The Testament of Mary * Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike OUTSTANDING NEW BRO…

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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Theater Review: Orphans by Lauren Yarger

A Dynamite Performance Keeps Us Riveted in a Play That Forces Us to Suspend All Reality By Lauren Yarger A stand-out performance by Tom Sturridge highlights the electrifying and terrifying B…

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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