Friday, January 31, 2025

‘Not I,’ ‘Play,’ & ‘Krapp’s Last Tape’–“Beckett Briefs” Prodigiously Serves Samuel Beckett’s Genius by Eyal Solomon

By Carole Di Tosti... Irish Repertory Theatre’s "Beckett Briefs" presents three one-acts exploring memory, isolation, absurdity, and regret. The post ‘Not I,’ ‘Play,’ & ‘Krap…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:52AM
Wednesday, January 29, 2025

“English” Talks of Dislocation in a Foreign Tongue by Eyal Solomon

Theater Review by Stuart Miller... Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winner puts into words the narrow distance between language and identity. The post “English” Talks of Dislocation in a Fo…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:38PM
Monday, January 27, 2025

Video: Behind the Scenes of “A Guide for the Homesick” with Show Star McKinley Belcher III by Eyal Solomon

Video by Meredith Heyman... McKinley Belcher III stars in the hot, new off-Brodway play, "A Guide for the Homesick. The post Video: Behind the Scenes of “A Guide for the Homesick” with …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:48PM

When Tennessee Met Marlon: “Kowalski” at the Duke on 42nd Street by Ron Fassler

Theatre Review by Ron Fassler . . . Gregg Ostrin’s new comedy-drama Kowalski, which opened Monday at the Duke on 42nd Street, falls into a category of plays I call, “The Day Something …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:23PM

Still Returns to Off-Broadway with Melissa Gilbert and Mark Moses by Eyal Solomon

By Melissa Griegel... Theater Pizzazz met with the cast and creative team of Still, featured at a California Wildfires Benefit to be held Wednesday, January 29th The post Still Returns to Of…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:14PM
Sunday, January 26, 2025

“Nina”: A Bold and Exciting New Comedy by Ron Fassler

Theatre Review by Ron Fassler . . . Attending showcases in New York of new works is almost always a mixed bag. Sometimes you see some lovely acting in a not very good play, or sometimes it�…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:07PM

Charming and Delightful, Lee Roy Reams Shines with “Me and Betty” at 54 Below by Ron Fassler

Cabaret Review by Ron Fassler . . . Lee Roy Reams has been a sparkling personality in the world of show biz for more than sixty years. A musical theatre wunderkind, a cabaret performer, and…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:40PM
Thursday, January 23, 2025

54 Sings Animated Movies Through the Decades – For the Kid in Every Grownup by Eyal Solomon

Review by Eyal Solomon... Auna Kemp's production at 54 below masterfully spans decades and styles, breathing new life into songs from animated movies. The post 54 Sings Animated Movies Throu…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:59PM
Monday, January 20, 2025

Gary Gulman’s “Grandiloquent”: A Witty Wordsmith Looks for Meaning by Eyal Solomon

Review by Stuart Miller... Gary Gulman's funny and moving one-man show "Gradiloquent" finds laughter in a lifetime of intellectual showboating driven by insecurity. The post Gary Gulman’s…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:27PM

The Day I Accidentally Went to War – A Plea for Understanding by Jk Clarke

In "The Day I Accidentally Went to War," comic Bill Posley recounts how he served 15 months in Iraq as part of his National Guard duty. The post The Day I Accidentally Went to War – A Ple…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:39AM
Saturday, January 18, 2025

“Avalona: A Musical Legend” Soars with Light and Sound by Eyal Solomon

Review by Eyal Solomon... Avalona: A Musical Legend, an immersive, multi-genre spectacle, defies the definition of musical theater in the best way possible.  The post “Avalona: A Musical …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:57AM

The Giggling Granny – Lousy Nickname, Powerful Performance by Jk Clarke

Speaking in a syrupy Southern accent, Ms Chris’s monologue recalls the body counts of Nannie Doss's husbands The post The Giggling Granny – Lousy Nickname, Powerful Performance appeared …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:11AM
Wednesday, January 15, 2025

REVISITING “SHOW BOAT” IN REVISION MODE by Ron Fassler

Theatre Review by Ron Fassler . . . According to the U.S. copyright office, “All works first published or released in the United States before January 1, 1930, have lost their copyright pr…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:39PM
Tuesday, January 14, 2025

“Dead as a Dodo” Comes to Life but Fails to Reach Immortality by Eyal Solomon

Theater review by Stuart Miller... Phenomenal poetry & lighting can't elevate a tale about a boy skeleton and a dodo bird seeking to return to the realm of the living. The post “Dead …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:27AM

Mindplay: This Guy is Mental by Eyal Solomon

Theater review by Samuel L. Leiter... In the realm between magic and reality, Mindplay exposes the inner workings of the brain. The post Mindplay: This Guy is Mental appeared first on Thea…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:52AM
Saturday, January 11, 2025

Blind Runner: She Ran for Iran by Eyal Solomon

Theater review by Samuel Leiter... Blind Runner, playing at St. Ann’s Warehouse, is a cogent dramatic commentary on freedom from political oppression. The post Blind Runner: She Ran for Ir…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:24AM

My Mother’s Funeral: The Show – Hoping Her Life Story Will Pay Her Last Act by Jk Clarke

In "My Mother's Funeral: The Show" Abigail, a budding playwright, learns in short order of her mother’s death, cancellation of a commissioned work, and funeral sticker shock. The post My …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:24AM
Thursday, January 9, 2025

Video: Behind the Scenes of “Sunset Boulevard” with Choreographer Fabian Aloise by Eyal Solomon

Video by Meredith Heyman... Choreographer Fabian Aloise joins Theater Pizzazz to discuss Andrew Lloyd Webber’s "Sunset Boulevard" revival starring Nicole Scherzinger. The post Video: Beh…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:01PM
Monday, January 6, 2025

Video: Behind the Scenes of “Maybe Happy Ending” with Cast Member Marcus Choi by Eyal Solomon

Video by Meredith Heyman... Maybe Happy Ending star Marcus Choi discusses his involvement with the new musical. The post Video: Behind the Scenes of “Maybe Happy Ending” with Cast Membe…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:19PM

Stories From India – Addressing the Past and Looking to the Future by Jk Clarke

Songs From India finds three talented storytellers sharing their desire to get on with their lives and find themselves happy with their choices. Using spoken word and poetry to recount their…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:34AM
Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Video: Behind the Scenes of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” with Show Director and Creator Jonathan Rockefeller by Eyal Solomon

Video by Meredith Heyman... The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is back off-Broadway for its 10th season—and for the first year with a new holiday show. The post Video: Behind the Scenes of …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:40PM
Sunday, December 29, 2024

Xmas Party at 54 Below with Melissa Errico and Billy Stritch by Ron Fassler

Cabaret Review by Ron Fassler . . . Hot on the heels of Norm Lewis’s Christmas show at 54 Below, and just before 2024 reaches its end, comes “Melissa Errico: ‘Twas the Night After C…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:52PM
Friday, December 27, 2024

“Annie” Comes Home to NYC For the Holidays by Ron Fassler

Theater Review by Ron Fassler . . . In 1977, while I was still in college, I can recall reading an announcement that a musical based on the popular 1920s comic strip “Little Orphan Annie�…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:00PM
Sunday, December 22, 2024

Remembering Danny Bacher by Andrew Poretz

By Andrew Poretz . . . Danny Bacher died on December 16, 2024, but I don’t have to believe it if I don’t want to. (With apologies to John O’Hara.) New Jersey-born jazz singer and sopra…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:07PM
Saturday, December 21, 2024

Norm Lewis in Full-On Holiday Mode at 54 Below by Ron Fassler

Cabaret Review by Ron Fassler . . . Norm Lewis has been a New York theatre fixture since 1993 when he made his debut as part of the ensemble in The Who’s Tommy. Since then, he has appear…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:41AM

Cult of Love by Jk Clarke

Theater Review by Samuel L. Leiter . . .  I have a feeling that no American holiday, not even Thanksgiving, brings families together as much as Christmas. It may have religious significance…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:57AM
Friday, December 20, 2024

Everything’s Coming Up Audra: “Gypsy” is Back on Broadway. by Ron Fassler

Review by Ron Fassler... American Musical Theatre lovers absolutely need to see Audra McDonald as Rose in the new revival of "Gypsy." The post Everything’s Coming Up Audra: “Gypsy” is…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:03AM
Tuesday, December 17, 2024

“The Jonathan Larson Project” to Open Off-Broadway in 2025 by Ron Fassler

By Ron Fassler… The world premiere of The Jonathan Larson Project is set to open at the Orpheum Theatre for a limited 16-week engagement beginning Valentine’s Day February 14, 2025. C…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:57AM
Monday, December 16, 2024

Eureka Day by Jk Clarke

By Carol Rocamora. This hilarious, scathing satire on American liberalism will take you by surprise. The post Eureka Day appeared first on Theater Pizzazz.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:30PM

Thanking the Gods for Ricky Ritzel – No Way He’s a Turkey by Jk Clarke

Cabaret Review by Myra Chanin . . .  When I consider all the things in my life I’m thankful for, Ricky Ritzel is always high on my list. He’s musically and comedically gifted, has an un…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:17PM

The Siegel Column by Eyal Solomon

By Barbara & Scott Siegel From Sunset Blvd To Death Becomes Her – Looking at Musicals As We Approach the Halfway Point of the Season… Here we are at the anchor moment of the 2024-25 …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:52PM

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
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis 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