The critically acclaimed New York City Center Encores! production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s magical musical Into The Woods is heading for Broadway later this month. Dedicated to the memory of musical theatre legend, Sondheim, the production which was described by the New York Times as “a glorious revival” will begin a strictly limited […]
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Something Rotten! – St James Theatre, New York
Something Rotten! continues at the St James Theatre, New York. Star rating: 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Who would have thought that an off-hand reference to Chess – a 30-year-old musical, beloved by some but forgotten by many – would get a resounding laugh from a Broadway audience in 2015? Well, it did the other night, and […]
Hamilton – The Public Theater, New York
Hamilton continues at The Public Theater, New York, until 3 May. Star rating: 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ All the hubbub surrounding it might cause you to believe otherwise, but the new musical Hamilton may not be the most important event to happen in America since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Nevertheless, this show recounting […]
Preview – Tony winners aplenty in Off-Broadway season
Ron Cohen previews an Off-Broadway season packed with Broadway names. As is its custom, Off-Broadway is moving into the New Year with an eclectic array of musical offerings, packed with both revivals and new creations. Some boast prestigious names – including a batch of Tony winners from Broadway – and some are quite curious indeed. Here are some highlights […]
