Wednesday, April 25, 2018

SAINT JOAN by Laura

Condola Rashad is incandescent as Joan. She is so convincing, you can almost hear "the voices" ...

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 08:57PM
Monday, January 15, 2018

Fall/Winter 2017 on Broadway by Laura

So here is my short catch-up on this lackluster season to date.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 04:43PM
Saturday, December 30, 2017

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND by Laura

This ONCE ON THIS ISLAND is an overly busy, Disneyfied version misdirected by Michael Arden.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 06:11PM
Sunday, November 19, 2017

TIME AND THE CONWAYS by Laura

In TIME AND THE CONWAYS, there is a Set change that is so achingly mournful, I won't easily forget it.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 09:50PM
Thursday, November 2, 2017

JUNK by Laura

Imagine a dystopian society where everyone is motivated solely by greed and the only god anyone worships is Money.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 05:32PM
Friday, October 20, 2017

THE HONEYMOONERS at Paper Mill Playhouse by Laura

If you want to celebrate 'The Honeymooners," I would suggest YouTube.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 02:48PM
Tuesday, October 3, 2017

A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Two River Theater by Laura

you need to hurry if you are going to catch this modern classic brought to electrifying life...

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 11:06AM
Friday, August 18, 2017

MARVIN’S ROOM by Laura

Comedy may be hard, but it seems dark comedy is harder still.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 02:24AM
Tuesday, July 11, 2017

THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR by Laura

The art of skilled buffoonery is on full display at the raucous, hilarious delight, THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 02:26PM
Friday, July 7, 2017

OSLO by Laura

OSLO never soars beyond a PBS docudrama with very few thrills and almost no depth.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 08:20AM
Sunday, June 25, 2017

A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2 by Laura

A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 is a riveting look into the imperfection of modern emotional connections...

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 01:45AM
Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Noël Coward’s PRESENT LAUGHTER by Laura

If you want the lead to be recognized as an aging ham, you can't surround him with prosciutto.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 07:13PM
Sunday, June 4, 2017

INDECENT by Laura

INDECENT by Paula Vogel is a near miss for me.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 09:18PM
Sunday, April 9, 2017

COME FROM AWAY by Laura

COME FROM AWAY is the definition of a feel-good musical.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 10:49AM
Thursday, April 6, 2017

GOD LOOKED AWAY by Laura

You never get to see the acid wit or lyric soul or creative brilliance of Tennessee Williams, just his lasciviousness.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 12:21PM
Sunday, March 26, 2017

946: THE AMAZING STORY OF ADOLPHUS TIPS by Laura

946: THE AMAZING STORY OF ADOLPHUS TIPS details a fatal WWII military maneuver, as told thru the eyes of a young girl.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 10:10AM
Thursday, March 23, 2017

SWEENEY TODD by Laura

This SWEENEY may be teeny with only 8 Actors and 3 Musicians, but it is the first one that truly creeped me out.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 10:12PM
Tuesday, January 31, 2017

MOBY DICK by Laura

The Lookingglass Theatre Company's MOBY DICK is spectacular, dazzling and at times, lethargic.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 01:59PM
Monday, January 16, 2017

AMELIE, A New Musical” by Laura

Phillipa Soo's Amélie sings from her guarded, creative heart and makes this 1:40 minute musical worth seeing.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 03:32PM
Sunday, January 8, 2017

in transit by Laura

The audience seemed to enjoy themselves, so maybe there is a clientele for a small, uninspired musical.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 01:05PM
Thursday, December 1, 2016

OH, HELLO on Broadway by Laura

For those of us who find these characters familiar, it is the perfect whimsical tonic for these turbulent times.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 08:19PM
Saturday, November 19, 2016

FALSETTOS by Laura

FALSETTOS is an almost perfect revival, but you will need to bring tissues.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 01:01PM
Monday, November 14, 2016

NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 by Laura

This is Art. Sublime, delicious Art.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 06:10PM
Friday, November 4, 2016

THE FRONT PAGE by Laura

...a magnificent look back at a time when people cared about the printed word, in the news and on stage.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 07:44PM
Tuesday, November 1, 2016

1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! by Laura

November 1st, 2016 marks the one year anniversary of ShowBuzzNYC.com

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 12:25AM
Sunday, October 23, 2016

THE ENCOUNTER by Laura

Everything is a little bigger, a little broader and less detailed in this stagey radio play...

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 07:29PM
Monday, October 10, 2016

HEISENBERG by Laura

HEISENBERG is an emotionally satisfying two-hander that is sophisticated and passionate without ever being cliché.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 06:59PM
Friday, October 7, 2016

PARAMOUR by Laura

Cirque Du Soleil's PARAMOUR...the plot is comparable to writing as a stick figure is to drawing.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 04:02PM
Wednesday, October 5, 2016

THE ROADS TO HOME by Laura

You can savor all the joys of Horton Foote's unique voice in this evening of compelling, interlocking scenes.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 09:00PM
Sunday, September 25, 2016

ALL THE WAYS TO SAY I LOVE YOU by Laura

This is a 60 minute, one woman tour-de-force and every single minute is enthralling and unnerving.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 08:00PM
Friday, September 23, 2016

MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM by Laura

Ruben Santiago-Hudson has directed a superb, thrilling production of one of August Wilson's finest plays.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 07:03AM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards