376 stories by "Joseph Cervelli"
A thoroughly delightful musical with a remarkably ingratiating cast.
I always prefer listing not the best of the year but those that have opened the first half of the new theater season. Here they are. The listing of those from the second half will be up in M…
Enchantment is the operative word to describe the Stephen Schwartz 1976 musical, and the revival at Classic Stage Company lives up to it.
Amateurish performances along with ineffective direction ruins an important play based on a 1934 novel.
A sweet and likable tribute to two amazing performers.
A shining new play by David Margulies with an always outstanding Reed Birney co-starring with an excellent Lisa Emery.
A volcanic performance in a moving solo play about mental illness.
A good score, fun performances but convoluted book.
Brandon Flynn hits the marks as Marlon Brando though Robin Lord Taylor makes a cringing Tennessee Williams.
Fourteen of the best of the first half of the 2024-2025 Season and those of Honorable Mention
Listed fourteen shows I felt stood out and some with honorable mention mostly for the performances.
Despite two excellent performances, a choppy mess of a play.
Miss the incomparable Audra McDonald at your own peril.
A delightful look into three Broadway stars both professionally and personally.
Despite a few stereotypical situations, a stirring and honest new play.
Despite Nicole Scherzinger's incredible singing, director Jamie Lloyd's direction makes this a mess.
A gripping, intense look at the January 6, 2021 takeover of our nation's Capitol.
A slow paced new play with what feels like a rushed, unfinished conclusion.
A few more misses than pluses but still delightful enough to attend.
Intriguing but overwrought
Both heartfelt and funny with a cast that fits in beautifully with the play.
A lovely, genial, and touching new play by Lia Romeo with standout performances by Jayne Atkinson and Tim Daly.
Those I felt deserved the recognition and those for honorable mention.
A spectacular revival awaits you.
Despite an excellent cast, a bland score does not propel the storyline which left this reviewer unemotional.
