53 stories by "BERNARD CARRAGHER"
James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson are still at the top of their game.
Those who saw Trevor Nunn s first round of production, with a different cast, might find this second go-round a bit lacking in chemistry.
Over the years, Edward Albee’s iconic play has lost little of its dramatic power or harsh comedy.
This classic musical has come a long way since its genesis, and has only grown richer through its evolution.
Frank Langella takes command of the production with a towering presence.
Charlotte Moore has gathered together an ensemble that seems more like a real family rather than one created for the stage.
Mike Nichols’ impeccably staged revival makes Arthur Miller’s masterpiece feel like it is being discovered for the first time.
The life-sized puppetry is the biggest highlight of this multiple Tony winner.
An attempt to revamp Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella produces mixed results.
Bradley Cooper brings to life the play he s been fascinated by since a young age.
Clifford Odets’ play Golden Boy is being given a first-class, much-deserved revival by Lincoln Center Theater.
A patchwork of solutions has failed to fix this expensive disaster.
Helen Mirren shines at the center of this play about Queen Elizabeth II s relationship with prime ministers.
Kevin Spacey brings his monstrous portrayal of King Richard across the pond to New York.
Sister Act may not be a work of art, but it is a lot of heaven-sent revelry.
Ethan Hawke puts in a smashing performance in the title role of what has been called Chekhov s Hamlet .
Mike Nichols’ impeccably staged revival makes Arthur Miller’s masterpiece feel like it is being discovered for the first time.
Sutton Foster s performance glows in simplicity and surprises us with its heartfelt luminescence.
Disney brings in new blood to erect a successful stage version of the film.
Once glistens with the same pure-hearted radiance that made the film work so well.
There is a united ensemble feel to every element in this highly commendable production of one of Shakespeare’s neglected works.
Derek Jacobi turns out a Lear who is both monstrous and humanly fragile in a production saddled up close to the audience.
Fans of the classic big Broadway musical are unlikely to get their fill from these two new productions.
Those who saw Trevor Nunn's first round of production, with a different cast, might find this second go-round a bit lacking in chemistry.
Diane Paulus’ production gives the musical story of Catfish Row yet another incarnation in its timeline.
