Sister Act: Theater Review by David Rooney

David Rooney The Alan Menken/Glenn Slater musical takes two acts to establish an identity distinct from the 1992 film of the same name.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 8:00pm on April 20, 2011☆⚑

High: Theater Review by David Rooney

David Rooney Newcomer Evan Jonigkeit gives a persuasive performance in Matthew Lombardo's contrived play. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 8:00pm on April 19, 2011☆⚑

Wonderland: Theater Review by David Rooney

David Rooney The classic fairy tale receives a grown-up retelling in Frank Wildhorn's production, which shuffles bland '80s pop imitations and third-rate show tunes to minimal effect.read mo…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00pm on April 17, 2011☆⚑

London Road: Theater Review by Ray Bennett

Ray Bennett An insightful documentary-musical based on the true story of how the presence of a serial killer impacted one community.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 1:37pm on April 17, 2011☆⚑

War Horse: Theater Review by David Rooney

David Rooney It will be difficult to imagine how Steven Spielberg's upcoming film will top the Nick Stafford-adapted play.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 7:12pm on April 14, 2011☆⚑

Betty Blue Eyes: Theater Review by Ray Bennett

Ray Bennett The new stage musical based on the 1984 English comedy "A Private Function" loses the ironic charm of the original in going for verge and vigor.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 2:24pm on April 14, 2011☆⚑

Theater Review: L.A.'s 'God of Carnage' by Myron Meisel

Myron Meisel The original Broadcast cast stars in the "impeccably accessible comedy of despair" at Ahmanson Theatre through May 29.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:49pm on April 14, 2011☆⚑

Moonlight: Theater Review by Ray Bennett

Ray Bennett Harold Pinter's last play, revived for the first time in 18 years, director Bijan Sheibani brings out good performances but the subject matter offers little glow.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 2:24pm on April 13, 2011☆⚑

The Motherf**ker With the Hat -- Theater Review by David Rooney

Chris Rock's Broadway debut notwithstanding, the main event here is a terrific performance from Bobby Cannavale.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:02am on April 12, 2011☆⚑

Catch Me If You Can: Theater Review by David Rooney

David Rooney The musical adaptation of Steven Spielberg's hit film stars Aaron Tveit as Frank Abagnale Jr., the real-life con man originally played by Leonardo Dicaprio.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:00pm on April 10, 2011☆⚑

Charlie Sheen at Radio City by David Rooney

One week after Charlie Sheen's My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat is Not an Option tour launched in a disastrous Motor City debut, the show rolled into Radio City Music Hall Friday night

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:57am on April 9, 2011☆⚑

New York Philharmonic's 'Company' -- Slideshow by Chris Godley, Mark Cina

Shots from the show

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:54am on April 9, 2011☆⚑

Company -- Theater Review by David Rooney

As fun as it is to watch major TV names exercise their musical chops, dialogue is generally better served than song in this all-star New York Philharmonic event.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 4:03pm on April 8, 2011☆⚑

Anything Goes: Theater Review by David Rooney

David Rooney Kathleen Marshall's delectable revival provides the best vehicle for Sutton Foster to showcase her talent.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00pm on April 7, 2011☆⚑

Charlie Sheen: My Violent Torpedo of Truth: Theater Review by David Rooney

David Rooney Sheen was booed off stage by a hostile crowd after delivering a poorly planned show filled with faux-Biblical preaching and extended video clips.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:16am on April 3, 2011☆⚑

Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo -- Theater Review by David Rooney

Dark and disturbing but also corrosively funny, Rajiv Joseph's play set during the early days of the Iraq War is an exotic original.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:35pm on March 31, 2011☆⚑

Rocket to the Moon: Theater Review by Ray Bennett

Ray Bennett A captivating performance by Jessica Raine redeems a play by American playwright Clifford Odets' that raises more questions than answers them.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 3:07pm on March 31, 2011☆⚑

Cause Celebre: Theater Review by Ray Bennett

Ray Bennett Terence Rattigan's fact-based play about a murderous songwriter and her teenage lover runs through June 11 at the Old Vic in London.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 1:30pm on March 30, 2011☆⚑

The Band Wagon: Theater Review by Ray Bennett

Ray Bennett One of the best Broadway revues of the 1930s makes its way for the first time in Europe.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 3:12pm on March 28, 2011☆⚑

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying -- Theater Review by David Rooney

Watching the boy wizard sing and dance might be novelty enough for his fans, but his star vehicle could use a stronger shot of magic.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 7:13pm on March 27, 2011☆⚑

Daniel Radcliffe's How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying: Review by David Rooney

David Rooney While he doesn't quite pop as a musical-theater performer, the "Harry Potter" star does a capable job of singing and dancing in the revival, which also stars John Larroquette, R…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 6:16pm on March 27, 2011☆⚑

The Book of Mormon -- Theater Review by David Rooney

The first Broadway musical from the "South Park" team will have the comedy faithful flocking.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:48am on March 25, 2011☆⚑

Re-Animator the Musical: Theater Review by Myron Meisel

Myron Meisel Stuart Gordon directs this musical, playing at L.A.'s Steve Allen Theater through May 29, with the same brio as a verismo opera while striking a resolutely contemporary attitud…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 7:04am on March 24, 2011☆⚑

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg: Theater Review by Ray Bennett

Ray Bennett Fans of Jacques Demy's 1964 film of the same name will like the new stage musical version, currently playing at London's Gielgud Theatre. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 2:53pm on March 23, 2011☆⚑

Ghetto Klown -- Theater Review by David Rooney

John Leguizamo's strengths as a performer are still on ample display, but in his fifth solo show, he's treading water.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:44pm on March 23, 2011☆⚑