Category Archives: Concert

Old Friends Review Roundup

Posted on May 5, 2022 by boz

London theater critics have given universally positive reviews to Old Friends, the all-star memorial concert for composer Stephen Sondheim, presented at the West End’s Sondheim Theatre and simulcast on the nearby Prince Edward stage. The creative team included Maria Friedman … Continue reading →

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The Tap Dance Kid Review Roundup

Posted on February 3, 2022 by boz

New York theater critics have given mixed reviews to the Encores! concert presentation of The Tap Dance Kid, the 1983 Tony-nominated musical based on Louise Fitzhugh’s novel Nobody’s Family Is Going to Change about 10-year-old Willie, who dreams of becoming … Continue reading →

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Bill Murray Live from New York

Posted on January 21, 2022 by boz

On Wednesday, Oscar nominee and SNL alum Bill Murray offered an impromptu performance under the arch of New York’s Washington Square Park, accompanied by cellist Jan Vogler, violinist Mira Wang, and pianist Vanessa Perez. The concert, in which Murray sang … Continue reading →

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular Preview

Posted on November 8, 2021 by boz

This past weekend, the Radio City Rockettes returned to the stage with the 2021 edition of the annual Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular. This year’s production features the popular set pieces “Snow,” “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers,” and “The … Continue reading →

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West End Unplugged 

Posted on October 11, 2021 by boz

An impressive lineup of the West End’s most well-loved singers performed with some of theater’s top musicians in a mixture of show tunes and their personal favorite songs during the four-part virtual presentation West End Unplugged in support of three … Continue reading →

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Wicked in Concert

Posted on August 31, 2021 by boz

On Sunday, PBS premiered Wicked in Concert, a musical celebration of the iconic theater score by composer Stephen Schwartz in reimagined musical arrangements especially created for the event. Original Broadway cast stars Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth hosted the concert, … Continue reading →

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Broadway Buskers

Posted on July 8, 2021 by boz

Tomorrow begins this year’s season of Broadway Buskers, the annual outdoor concert series in Times Square that celebrates musical theater singer-songwriters. Curated and hosted by Ben Cameron, the free concerts will continue through October 1 every Friday at 6 p.m. … Continue reading →

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A Capitol Fourth 2021

Posted on July 6, 2021 by boz

Tony nominee Vanessa Williams hosted the 41st annual PBS broadcast of A Capitol Fourth, celebrating America’s 245th Independence Day. In lieu of the traditional live concert on the Capitol’s West Lawn, this year’s performances were recorded, but the fireworks were live. In … Continue reading →

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On an Island in the River

Posted on July 4, 2021 by boz

On June 19 and 20, Broadway Inspirational Voices presented Broadway Our Way LIVE: On an Island in the River at Little Island, New York City’s newest public park. Broadway.com live-streamed the event on June 30 and has now made it … Continue reading →

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The Show Must Go On! Preview

Posted on June 2, 2021 by boz

The final performance of the sold-out benefit concert The Show Must Go On! will broadcast live from London’s Palace Theatre over the production’s YouTube channel on Sunday, June 6, at 2 p.m. ET, and be available to stream for the … Continue reading →

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