Nashville Notes: Scattered, Smothered and Covered at Kaine Riggan's New Theatre by Jaz Dorsey

When I first set foot on Printer's Alley in November 1999, I thought "My, this would be a sweet place for a theatre." When I went to see a friend perform at the club across the alley from Bo…

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WHAT WAS I THINKING? “We Have So Much in Common!“ - Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Part Two by Peter Napolitano

In this column last week, I took a look at current cabaret shows which remind me of musicals, shows with a larger scope, that are more adventurous in style and subject matter, with a strong …

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"Only Love Will Do" Does Beautifully by Andrew Martin

It's a great joy, when reviewing an Off-Off-Broadway play, to discover both a great new playwright and a brilliant ensemble of actors. Only Love Will Do offers all that, and more, in unspea…

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The Big Apple Circus - "Dance On!" by Melody Breyer-grell

Sometimes I think it is much more fun to go to the circus as an adult, rather than a child. You can get your own program, treats and novelties without begging your harried parents. You can e…

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A Brief but Bloody Broadway Breakdown by M Levovitz

Let me break the news quickly upfront, Women on the Verge of A Nervous Breakdown is not a good show. Based on the brilliant and timeless Almodovar classic 80's sex romp film, the Broadway sh…

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Miss Coco Peru is Still Alive! by Daryl Glenn

Tender and life-affirming are perhaps not the first couple of words that pop into your mind when considering a drag show. However, that's exactly what's in store for the lucky crowd at...

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WHAT WAS I THINKING? “We Have So Much in Common!“ - Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Part One by Peter Napolitano

So, what have I been thinking this week? Lately, I've found myself pondering the relationship between musical theatre and cabaret. After all, I spend my days and nights going back and fort…

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BUT THE CAT CAME BACK… 1965 BROADWAY MUSICAL DRAT! THE CAT by Rob Lester

Sluths and private detectives seeking long-lost gems from Broadway's past, stolen away by time and the fates and proven-wrong theories and assumptions that befall shows that failed on Broadw…

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Developing New Musicals: The Road to Memphis by Sherry Eaker

How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Everyone knows the answer to that one. But how about this one: How do you take a show to Broadway?

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Evening Primrose Times Two - Sondheim's Mini-Masterpiece on Stage and DVD by Melody Breyer-grell

Review of the DVD & staged version of Evening Primrose

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Karen Mason from Broadway's upcoming "Wonderland" at Iridium Tuesday, Oct 26 by Penny Landau

Karen Mason's performance at Iridium

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Revenge of the Nerds: Show Choir! - The Musical Plays NYMF by Tony Phillips

Review of Show Choir

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A Virgin at NYMF by Daryl Glenn

More NYMF Reviews

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Taking a shine to a fine Shine! in the theatre festival by Rob Lester

NYMF Reviews

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IT DON'T MEAN A THING IF THE BOOK DOESN'T SING by Peter Napolitano

NYMF Reviews

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The Even-More-Limited Runs at NYMF: Over in the blink of an eye by Rob Lester

NYMF Reviews

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Revenge of the Nerds: Show Choir! - The Musical Plays NYMF by Tony Phillips

Review of NYMF Show: Show Choir! - The Musical

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Sweet, Sweet, Sweet! "Charlie" is a Champion! by Andrew Martin

Review of Play "My Sweet Charlie"

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Dancing with Death Review by Dan Bacalzo

"No one here is getting out alive," Thomas Honeck informs his audience in Dancing with Death, his cabaret show at The Duplex. No, he's not about to kill anyone " even if he does enter the ro…

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Sharon Clark Salutes Jazz's "Big Six" @ Iridium Tuesday March 3rd by Nitelifeexchange

Washington, D.C. standout Sharón Clark has brought festival and concert audiences to their feet across the U.S. and Europe. Her New York run drew raves "New and amazing . . . an absolute …

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Rosemary Loar's New Show is "Sting"-tastic! Alert The Police! by Andrew Martin

Chanteuse Rosemary Loar has been delighting audiences for well over three decades, not merely in cabaret but also on Broadway, and even more recently proved herself adept as a major develope…

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B Is For Bargman, Bee Is For Bee-youtiful by Andrew Martin

Every once in a glorious while, a cabaret entertainer comes along that makes the spectator gasp, "How is it that I've never heard of this person before?" So it goes with Sandra Bargman, a dy…

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Into the Woods Performed by Fiasco Theater by Dan Bacalzo

Move over, Meryl Streep. Fiasco Theater proves you don't need a Hollywood budget or mega-wattage stars to deliver a moving and highly entertaining version of the Stephen Sondheim-James Lapin…

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Trail-blazing TV talk show host, Joe Franklin, dies at 88 by Penny Landau

Long before there was Jack Paar or Steve Allen or even Johnny Carson, there was Joe Franklin. From his ground-breaking 1950 talk show in the early days of television to his 30-plus year run …

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Honeymoon in Vegas Review by Dan Bacalzo

Not all movies make good stage musicals. While there are some successes such as Billy Elliot and The Producers, there are also a number of clunkers. Honeymoon in Vegas, which recently opened…

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