Why critics should still review low-budget, not-great works of art by Lily Janiak

Though not without its hiccups, indie show "A Nightmare on Elm St Holiday Special" is sure to titillate horror fans and indie theater aficionados.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 2:40pm on December 7, 2023[SHARE]

Reviews: See What Critics Have to Say About Boop! The Betty Boop Musical in Chicago by Logan Culwell-block, Andrew Gans

Jasmine Amy Rogers stars in the David Foster, Susan Birkenhead, and Bob Martin-penned musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06pm on December 7, 2023[SHARE]

Critics Love WALK ON THROUGH " Final Extension thru JAN 7 by McC Theater

Tix to WALK ON THROUGH: CONFESSIONS OF A MUSEUM NOVICE are going fast! Get tix today for this "wry, witty, warm, and extremely thoughtful (THEATERMANIA)" special musical event from Tony® …

SOURCE: YouTube at 5:55pm on December 6, 2023[SHARE]

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Mary Kathryn Nagle's Manahatta Off-Broadway? by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-block

Laurie Woolery is directing the Public Theater production about a young Native woman reconnecting with her ancestral homeland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18am on December 6, 2023[SHARE]

Reviews: Critics Visit Mary Kathryn Nagle's MANAHATTA At The Public Theater

Mary Kathryn Nagle's MANAHATTA is currently having its New York Premiere at The Public Theater. Directed by Laurie Woolery. Read the reviews!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42pm on December 5, 2023[SHARE]

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of the Musical Wonka Prequel Film? by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-block

The prequel to the Roald Dahl favorite stars Timothée Chalamet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36am on December 5, 2023[SHARE]

Reviews: What Do the Critics Think of Madwomen of the West? by Margaret Hall, Andrew Gans

Thomas Caruso directs the New York premiere of Sandra Tsing Loh's comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36am on December 5, 2023[SHARE]

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Life & Times of Michael K at St. Ann's Warehouse? by Margaret Hall

Members of Tony-winning Handspring Puppet Company deliver an emotional story of a man born with a cleft lip and the trials he faces.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02am on December 5, 2023[SHARE]

Reviews: Read What Critics Think of Gavin Creel Musical Walk On Through by Logan Culwell-block

Subtitled Confessions of a Museum Novice, the work opened Off-Broadway December 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02am on December 5, 2023[SHARE]

Review Roundup: Timothée Chalamet Leads WONKA Movie Musical Prequel; What Do Critics Think?

Willy Wonka is back in the new musical prequel starring Timothée Chalamet. From Paul King, writer/director of the "Paddington" films, David Heyman and producers Alexandra Derbyshire and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 4:31pm on December 4, 2023[SHARE]

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Spain Off-Broadway? by Logan Culwell-block, Margaret Hall

Tyne Rafaeli directs the new Jen Silverman play about the art of propaganda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54am on December 1, 2023[SHARE]

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About London House of Bernarda Alba Directed by Rebecca Frecknall? by Logan Culwell-block, Andrew Gans

Harriet Walter, Isis Hainsworth, Rosalind Eleazar, and Thusitha Jayasundera star in Alice Birch's "radical" adaptation of the Federico García Lorca play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42pm on November 29, 2023[SHARE]

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Amid Falling Walls at National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene? by Meg Masseron

The new work, about Jewish perseverance during the Holocaust, is part of NYTF's 109th season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:54pm on November 28, 2023[SHARE]

Reviews: Critics Weigh in on Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein Biopic, Maestro by Talaura Harms

The film is in theatres November 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24am on November 22, 2023[SHARE]

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Roald Dahl's The Witches Stage Musical in London? by Logan Culwell-block

The new musical, featuring a score by The Great Comet's Dave Malloy, opened at The National Theatre November 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:48am on November 22, 2023[SHARE]

Joni Mitchell's "The Circle Game", performed by Robert Markus by Stratford Festival

A teaser from Northern Tracks: A Canadian Mixtape - Episode 6, now available on STRATFEST@HOME. ➡️ https://stratford.vhx.tv/

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:36am on November 21, 2023[SHARE]

Reviews: Critics Weigh in on The Gardens of Anuncia Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-block

Lincoln Center Theater is presenting the new Michael John LaChiusa musical, directed and choreographed by Graciela Daniele.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06am on November 21, 2023[SHARE]

'Asi Wind's Inner Circle' is a Triumph of Sleight of Hand by Billy

This show will play its final performance on January 14, 2024 " catch the magic now before it is too late. The post 'Asi Wind's Inner Circle' is a Triumph of Sleight of Hand appeared first o…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:18pm on November 20, 2023[SHARE]

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of the New Mischief Comedy Mind Mangler Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

The show previously enjoyed a run in the West End, a U.K. tour, and a successful bow at Edinburgh Fringe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18am on November 20, 2023[SHARE]

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Scene Partners Off-Broadway? by Molly Higgins, Talaura Harms

Dianne Wiest and Josh Hamilton star in the production at Vineyard Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:36am on November 20, 2023[SHARE]

Reviews: What Do Critics Have to Say About Disney's Wish? by Molly Higgins

The animated musical features the voice of Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose as Asha.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:36am on November 20, 2023[SHARE]

Reviews: Read What Critics Are Saying About Alicia Keys Musical Hell's Kitchen by Logan Culwell-block

Shoshana Bean and Maleah Joi Moon co-star in the world premiere based on the 15-time Grammy winner's own life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:36am on November 20, 2023[SHARE]

Review Roundup: Alicia Keys Musical HELL'S KITCHEN Opens Off-Broadway; What Did the Critics Think?

The world premiere of HELL'S KITCHEN is now playing at The Public. The musical features music & lyrics by 15-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys and a book by Pulitzer finalist Kristoffer Dia…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 5:33am on November 20, 2023[SHARE]

The Lion King Glass Ball Ornament Circle of Life - Playbill Store

Description; Reviews (0). Capture the timeless magic of The Lion King with our new and enchanting glass ball ornament. Adorned with striking ...

SOURCE: Google at 5:32pm on November 18, 2023[SHARE]

Ray Richmond: Oprah discusses taking her 'The Color Purple' journey full circle following Thursday night world premiere by Ray Richmond

They held a world premiere screening of the new film adaptation of the stage musical of "The Color Purple" Thursday night at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, the kind of electric…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 1:00pm on November 18, 2023[SHARE]