Review by Brian Lowry, Variety
This is the 37th-best production of "A Christmas Carol" I've ever seen, and probably the third-best musical version behind Albert Finney in "Scrooge" and "Mr. Magoo." And even with those disclaimers, it's still pretty good, which says something about the enduring appeal of Charles Dickens' story.
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The play is quite a jumble, a black comedy that probably should have been put away in a drawer for six months and then given a second look by its author.
Ensler may not be the most nuanced of actresses, but she has an appealing stage persona that lets her get away with only sketchy approximations of these commonsensical women.
Review by David Rooney, Variety
In choosing to play the character as an emotional blank, Falco pushes Norman's intentions to unsatisfying extremes.
Some works by famous playwrights are obscure for a reason.
Review by Joel Hirschhorn, Variety
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Peggy Ryan, who teamed with dance partner Donald O'Connor in movie musicals such as "This Is the Life" and "When Johnny Comes Marching Home," has died at age 80.
Gotham's streets teemed with ghosts, devils and Michael Jacksons over the weekend, and you can bet they weren't headed to "Wonderful Town."
Review by David Rooney, Variety
Review by Marilyn Stasio, Variety
Filmmakers want to lock in Taye Diggs, Jesse Martin, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp and Idina Menzel to reprise their roles -- and are willing to lense around the actors' schedules to secure them.
There is no stopping Cantone once his sense of overwrought outrage is fully charged. The best thing to do is get out of the way as he barrels along, leaving his audience helpless with laught…