New York City Review: “Peter and the Starcatcher” with Epic Players
“This was a fun rendition of the Peter Pan origin story, full of good performances, a passionate cast, and creative costumes and lighting. I look forward to the next adventure for Epic Players.”
Off-Broadway Review: The New Group’s “one in two” in The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center
Mr. Love’s focus here is the Black queer HIV+ community. It isn’t meant to connect to other communities although it invites a more universal cry for help to end the epidemic and save the Black queer HIV+ community. See it. Do the work.
Off-Broadway Review: Bedlam’s “The Crucible” at The Connelly Theater
As Bedlam often demonstrates this is an impressive example of what has become a mantra of the company. It constructs classic theater in a most complicated yet simple manner which is both beneficial to the interpretation of the script while providing a special form of entertainment for their audience.
Off-Broadway Review: “One November Yankee” at 59E59 Theaters
Veteran actors of screen, stage, and television Harry Hamlin and Stefanie Powers do their best to bring Joshua Ravetch’s “One November Yankee” to the stage at 59E59 Theaters on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
Review: 'Peter Pan' at Soulpepper Theatre
Once the show got underway, it was nothing short of magical. Every cast member had boundless energy, displaying not only solid acting chops but also incredible singing and musical abilities.
Toronto Review: 'A Christmas Carol' at Soulpepper Theatre
This Soulpepper preview performance of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ is just as lovely, touching and heartwarming even more after seeing it for the fourth time over the last several years.
Los Angeles Review: Disney's "FROZEN" at the Hollywood Pantages Warms Hearts
Disney’s Frozen the Broadway touring musical, arrives in Hollywood during the holidays. The show offers dazzling performances through February 2, 2020. Anna (Caroline Innerbichler) steals the show while playing Elsa’s lovable younger sister. The professional cast and creative team are warming audience hearts in Jennifer Lee’s heartfelt story infused with a generous dose of Disney magic.
Dallas Review: Garland Civic Theatre Presents “A Tuna Christmas”
The holidays are here and ‘tis the season to trek to the wacky backwoods town of Tuna, Texas, to pay homage to its delightful array of larger-than-life citizens. Fortunately, there’s no need to thumb your way there as Garland Civic Theatre provides the necessary transportation in their hilarious, high-energy performance of “A Tuna Christmas.”
Toronto Review - 'A Christmas Carol' at Soup Can Theatre
This inventive production closely follows the storied work of Charles Dickens, with a few unique adjustments to add just enough freshness. Appropriate for a family audience, it is a great new way to get into the Christmas spirit(s.)
Finding Joy with Derek Hough and Julianne Hough
Emmy Award-winning choreographers Derek and Julianne Hough, find joy and love working together on new projects. Rene Reyes honored and interviewed the talented brother and sister at the Paley Center before their NBC television special - Holidays with the Houghs.
Toronto Review - 'Anastasia' The Touring Company at The Ed Mirvish Theatre
Something is missing in this ‘Anastasia’. There’s no definitive substance lying underneath this gorgeous exterior of projectuals and costume designs..
Toronto Review - 'A Million Billion Pieces' at Young People's Theatre
It’s difficult for me to say that I enjoyed ‘A Million Billion Pieces’ because there’s a lot to digest about what Love stands for in this 70-minute production.
Off-Broadway Review: “Everything Is Super Great” at 59E59 Theaters
Broken relationships, family dysfunction, irreversible age-related illness, and loneliness insert themselves uninvited and unannounced into the lives of individuals and families. “Super great” dissolves into the realm(s) of the languorous.
Mesmerizing Jabbawockeez at MGM Grand
The talented dance group creatively moves to popular pop songs by Michael Jackson, Queen, Sting and the Eagles in a small venue for all to see up close.
New York Review: A Vibrant, Exuberant "TWELFTH NIGHT" at Clocktower Players
“I entered the historic Town Hall Theatre in Irvington, fully anticipating that this show would be great fun, especially with the maestro George Croom at the helm. I’m thrilled to report that the Clocktower Players’ production exceeded all expectations!“
Review: MUMMENSCHANZ in “RE: PLAY” at The New Victory Theater
“Mummenschanz’s “RE: PLAY” will leave you with a greater understanding and expansion of what is possible to convey without words; the audience’s rapturous applause breaks their silence.”
New York Review: “Anna Karenina: a riff” presented by Notch Theatre Company at The Flea Theater
“Anna Karenina: a riff” is the perfect intellectual and emotional antidote to pushing aside all the negativities of modern-day news and inner demons to immerse yourself in a romp of music, humor, and heartbreak for two hours.”
Broadway Review: “A Christmas Carol” at the Lyceum Theatre
As the hand bell choir assembles like a Christmas card vignette to chime “Silent Night,” while real snowflakes fall, melting as they land upon your cheek, you become enchanted by the spirit of this miraculous season and this extraordinary production.
London, Ontario Review: 'Mary Poppins' at The Grand Theatre
If anyone needs another suggestion for a “practically perfect” gift this holiday season, give the joy of live theatre. Get your tickets quickly as I truly believe this ‘Mary Poppins’ will sell out soon.
Toronto Review: 'CATS', The North American Touring Company at The Princess of Wales
If this youthful, vibrant touring company is any indication at this opening night, ‘Cats’ still has a long life ahead of it, and audiences will continue to ‘let the memory live again’ even thirty years later.