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David Auburn crafts a bio-drama of scandal, sex and secrets around the life of influential columnist Joseph Alsop.
Ghost is nearly see-through as a musical, but the special effect shine bright.
This ebullient musical somehow manages to be one part Dickens, one part Disney and one part democratic exemplum.
Lacking in imagination, this production feels like it was assembled from a kit.
Actress Kristen Johnston handles tales of addiction and recovery with unflinching honesty in her memoir.
The friendship between basketball icons Magic Johnson and Larry Bird made for a decent documentary, but makes for boring theater.
James Corden leads the funniest, most insane show you’ll find this season.
A flawed rock opera to begin with, this latest incarnation comes off as lackluster despite the efforts of a cast of fine voices.
Tennessee Williams’ classic drama, set in a sweltering New Orleans, is missing the elemental heat here.
This compelling revival breathes new life into the Arthur Miller classic with its unflinching empathy for its conflicted characters.
The politricking of 1960 looks strikingly similar to that of today.
Amy Herzog’s soft-spoken play about a grandson and grandmother doesn t go as deep in character examination as one would like.
Evita doesn t work unless the leads can conquer the score mightily – an element missing in this revival.
The stage production of Newsies will please fans of the cult 1992 film musical.
Tracie Bennett does an incredible job of transforming herself into Judy Garland, demons and all.
Gore Vidal’s 1960 morality play about a presidential race benefits from a stellar cast.
A talented cast gives flight to the songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein s 1955 musical.
A talented cast gives flight to the songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein s 1955 musical.
John Ford’s 17th-century tragedy spills over with naughty sex and bloodshed.
Des McAnuff turns out an exciting production of the rock opera that didn t fare so well its first two times around.
What started as a trim musical love story on screen has been expanded both in emotion and story for the stage.
Mike Nichols’ impeccably staged revival makes Arthur Miller’s masterpiece feel like it is being discovered for the first time.
Mike Nichols’ impeccably staged revival makes Arthur Miller’s masterpiece feel like it is being discovered for the first time.
Despite two strong performances, Carl Forsman’s production of Tina Howe’s 1948 script never quite catches fire theatrically.
Stephen Spinella and Denis O’Hare alternate nights at the helm of this mesmerizing one-man riff on Homer’s 15,000-line epic poem.
