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Bonnie & Clyde Review Roundup

Posted on April 20, 2022 by boz

London theater critics have given generally positive reviews to the West End premiere of the 2011 Broadway musical Bonnie & Clyde, based on the life of American outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, which had its world premiere in 2009 … Continue reading →

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Harmony Review Roundup

Posted on April 16, 2022 by boz

The long-awaited New York premiere of Harmony, based on the true story of German singing group The Comedian Harmonists, has received generally positive reviews from theater critics. The creative team includes Barry Manilow (music), Bruce Sussman (book, lyrics), Warren Carlyle … Continue reading →

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The Little Prince Review Roundup

Posted on April 16, 2022 by boz

New York theater critics have given primarily negative reviews to the new Broadway adaptation of The Little Prince, based on the 1943 book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The creative team includes Chris Mouron (book, direction), Terry Truck (music), Anne Tournie … Continue reading →

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Penelope Review Roundup

Posted on April 13, 2022 by boz

New York critics have given mixed reviews to the Off-Broadway musical Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a retelling of Homer’s classic narrative poem. The creative team includes Peter Kellogg (book, lyrics), Stephen Weiner (music, arrangements), Emily Maltby … Continue reading →

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Suffs Review Roundup

Posted on April 12, 2022 by boz

New York theater critics have given mixed reviews to the Off-Broadway world premiere musical Suffs, about the women’s suffrage movement. The creative team includes Shaina Taub (book, music, lyrics), Leigh Silverman (direction), Raja Feather Kelly (choreography), Andrea Grody (music direction), Mimi … Continue reading →

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Anyone Can Whistle Review Roundup

Posted on April 11, 2022 by boz

The London revival of the musical Anyone Can Whistle, the largest staged version of the show since its 1964 Broadway debut, has received mixed reviews from theater critics. The creative team includes Arthur Laurents (book), Stephen Sondheim (music, lyrics), Georgie … Continue reading →

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2022 Olivier Awards

Posted on April 11, 2022 by boz

Last night, the winners of the 2022 Laurence Olivier Awards were revealed at the Royal Albert Hall in a ceremony hosted by comedian and West End veteran Jason Manford. They were the first Oliviers to be held since 2020, due … Continue reading →

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Paradise Square Review Roundup

Posted on April 7, 2022 by boz

New York theater critics have given generally negative reviews to Paradise Square, based on the 2012 musical Hard Times by Larry Kirwan. The new musical premiered at Berkeley Rep in 2018, followed by a pre-Broadway run in Chicago last year. … Continue reading →

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2022 Lortel Nominees

Posted on April 7, 2022 by boz

On Thursday afternoon, POTUS performers Lilli Cooper and Lea DeLaria announced the nominees for the 2022 Lucille Lortel Awards, which honor the best of Off-Broadway theater. New this year are an Outstanding Ensemble category and non-gendered performance categories. The musicals Kimberly Akimbo, which … Continue reading →

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Better Nate Than Ever Review Roundup

Posted on April 7, 2022 by boz

Critics have given generally favorable reviews to the Disney+ film adaptation of Better Nate Than Ever, based on the 2013 book by Tim Federle about an unpopular teen who dreams of becoming a Broadway star. The creative team includes Tim … Continue reading →

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