New actors put a fresh spin on Broadway's top shows by ROBERT FELDBERG

Vince Lombardi, Spider-Man and big-name stars to light up Broadway this fall by ROBERT FELDBERG

Forced to choose one word to characterize Broadway's upcoming fall season, I'd vacillate between "unusual" and "what'sgoingonhere?"

'The Great Gatsby' gets experimental off-Broadway treatment by ROBERT FELDBERG

Review: 'The Pitmen Painters' by ROBERT FELDBERG

It isn't just better to be British to fully appreciate "The Pitmen Painters," it's pretty much a necessity.

'Gatz' bring every word of 'Gatsby' to life on stage by ROBERT FELDBERG

Its hold comes and goes, and, nearing the end, it seems to slide away rather than reach an emotional crescendo.

Review: "Time Stands Still" by Robert Feldberg

On second look, "Time Stands Still" holds up extremely well.

Andrew Jackson musical explores populism by ROBERT FELDBERG

Review: David Mamet's "A Life in the Theatre" by ROBERT FELDBERG

There isn't much to "A Life in the Theatre," but what there is is quite entertaining.

Review: "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson" by Robert Feldberg

For much of the musical's 90 minutes, its presentation of the life and times of our seventh president is a wildly entertaining ride - and a sobering one.

Review: "La Bete" by ROBERT FELDBERG

Sometimes, you just scratch your head and wonder why.

Review: Off-Broadway's 'The Language Archive' by ROBERT FELDBERG

Whimsy should come with a warning label: Use sparingly.

'Lombardi' opens on Broadway by ROBERT FELDBERG

The play - based on David Maraniss' book "When Pride Still Mattered" — focuses so narrowly on the surface of Lombardi's life and career that it's unlikely anyone without an existing in…

Beatles musical tribute on Broadway by ROBERT FELDBERG

I guess I could list all 30 songs performed during the concert, but you know very well what they are. There were no surprises.

Review: Off-Broadway revival of 'Angels in America' by ROBERT FELDBERG

After nearly 20 years, it's clearer than ever that "Angels in America" is a great play.

Spring will see a bounty of musicals on Broadway by ROBERT FELDBERG

Review: 'The Scottsboro Boys' by ROBERT FELDBERG

Insensitivity is not the problem in a show that's a mixed bag of arresting, entertaining and disappointing.

Review of "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" on Broadway by ROBERT FELDBERG

For all its woes, "Women" does stand out in one way. It's that rare show that manages to be absolutely frantic and utterly static at the same time.

Beth Leavel of Harrington Park has a featured role in 'Elf' on Broadway by ROBERT FELDBERG

Review of "Colin Quinn Long Story Short" on Broadway by ROBERT FELDBERG

I can't remember ever laughing at Colin Quinn's jokes when he was on "Saturday Night Live." He always seemed to try too hard.

Review: Pee-wee Herman on Broadway by ROBERT FELDBERG

The producers of "The Pee-wee Herman Show," which opened Thursday night at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, are either inspired or delusional.

Playwright John Guare is drawn to stories from America's past. by ROBERT FELDBERG

Review: 'The Merchant of Venice' on Broadway, with Al Pacino by ROBERT FELDBERG

It’s the most immediate, superbly acted version of the play I’ve ever seen.

John Guare's new play "A Free Man of Color" is chaotic and bewildering. by ROBERT FELDBERG

Review: 'Elling' on Broadway by ROBERT FELDBERG

"Elling" might have worked as a gentle portrait of character, but director Doug Hughes has staged it as very broad comedy, with sentimental inserts. In that form, its not sturdy or funny eno…

Not-for-profit theater needs to bring in money by ROBERT FELDBERG

Things don't get much worse than they've been this season for Lincoln Center Theater.

2010: Theater's best and worst by ROBERT FELDBERG

New insights into lyrics as Sondheim turns 80 by ROBERT FELDBERG

Review: 'Dracula' by ROBERT FELDBERG

As for Paul Alexander's direction — I've seen infomercials with more dramatic tension.

Review: "the Importance of Being Earnest" by ROBERT FELDBERG

Two things happen when it's presented in a less than perfect production, as is the case with the perfectly respectable revival that opened Thursday night at the American Airlines Theatre.

For Andre Braugher, another story he can learn from by ROBERT FELDBERG

Deciding whether to review a preview performance of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark." by ROBERT FELDBERG

To review early or not to review early?