Monday, May 25, 2015

Mental illness shatters family in Broadway musical 'Next to Normal' By Michael Kuchwara, The Associated Press

That newfound clarity has ratcheted up the show's effectiveness, making "Next to Normal" one of the most adventurous and satisfying musicals of the season.

SOURCE: ca.news.yahoo.com at 05:58PM

'Slug Bearers,' a 'graphic' musical, celebrates an appealing quirkiness By Michael Kuchwara, The Associated Press

For anyone interested in musical theatre that stretches the form, is visually striking and aspires to something a bit offbeat, "The Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island" sings a most satisfying son…

SOURCE: ca.news.yahoo.com at 05:58PM

'The Kid' sings fitfully of would-be gay parenting By Michael Kuchwara, The Associated Press

Even with its undernourished score, "The Kid" and its intriguing characters may still draw you in. Now if it only sang a little sweeter - and more dramatically.

SOURCE: ca.news.yahoo.com at 05:58PM

Actors find their way as horses in B'way's 'Equus' By Michael Kuchwara, The Associated Press

Even horses need to rehearse. Especially those played by humans.

SOURCE: ca.news.yahoo.com at 05:58PM