Modern Orthodox

Review by Marilyn Stasio, Variety

'Modern Orthodox' a Potent Comedy By PETER SANTILLI, Associated Press Writer

Gem of the Ocean

Review by David Rooney, Variety

'Gem of the Ocean' Impressive By MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic

Crystal's One-Man Show Takes in $600K

On Monday, the day after its opening, Billy Crystal's "700 Sundays" took in $600,000 at the box office, pushing the advance for the comedian's autobiographical one-man show to over $8 millio…

Vogel's 'Waltz' Hasn't Aged Well By JUSTIN BERGMAN, Associated Press Writer

Crystal's 'Sundays' Hilarious By MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic

Kevin Kline Gets Hollywood Star

Andrews reflects on 'Poppins' by Army Archerd, Variety

'Pacific Overtures' Coarse By MICHAEL KUCHWARA

A "Pacific Overtures" lost at sea?

Little Life in 'Rodney's Wife' By MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic

Despite its rep, L.A. is legit By TONYA PINKINS

You'll hear the notion that "L.A.'s not a theater town" from so many different people that it can easily become a self-fulfilling prophecy. I certainly felt that way only a few months ago, b…

Wonderful Town

Review by David Rooney, Variety
While Shields clearly is not in the same league of effortless song-and-dance accomplishment as Murphy, she brings a zesty spirit and self-effacing charm to the role that makes it new and fresh.

Brosnan talks pix and Lego bricks by Army Archerd, Variety

Viola Davis; Ernest Thompson.

Broadway has reason to give thanks

Thanksgiving lifted Broadway out of its B.O. funk as 33 shows brought in $17,364,990, up $3,476,111, or 25.03%, over the previous lackluster session.
The total tally, however, falls short of recent turkey weeks.

Actor John D. Barrymore Dies at 72

LOS ANGELES - John Drew Barrymore, the sometimes troubled heir to an acting dynasty and absent father of movie star Drew Barrymore, died Monday.

'Chicago' duo brushes up 'Hairspray'

New Line Cinema has set Craig Zadan and Neil Meron to produce "Hairspray," the film version of the hit Tony-winning musical that is set for a mid-2005 start in Baltimore and 2006 release.

Shanley's 'Doubt' a Terrific Play By MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic

"Doubt" wakes up this slumbering theater season, jolting the audience with a tough, timely story, rich in character, language and ideas.

Bah! Humbug! Grammer Plays Scrooge By BRIDGET BYRNE, For The Associated Press

Sean Patrick Thomas, Donna Murphy

(Variety) — Sean Patrick Thomas ("Save the Last Dance," "Barbershop") and legit pro Donna Murphy ("Wonderful Town," "Passion") have landed gigs in Darren Aronofsky's sci-fi film, "The Foun…

'Second Hand Memory' Clunky By MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic

A Haunting Look at Lautrec By MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic

Belle Epoque

Review by David Rooney, Variety
"Belle Epoque" lushly evokes the prostitutes, barflies and dancing girls that populate the poster art of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, but fails in its broader aim to depict the artist's absinthe-addled psyche, due largely to an overwrought text by Charles L. Mee.

Dame Edna a Giddy Broadway Delight By MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Critic

Dame Edna: Back With a Vengeance

Review by David Rooney, Variety
The sharp-wittedness, the keen social satire and timely cultural references keep the persona fresh and spontaneous.