Category Archives: Shows

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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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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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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Black Love Review Roundup

Posted on April 5, 2022 by boz

London theater critics have given mixed reviews to the one-act musical Black Love, about siblings Aurora and Orion and their investigation of the Black experience through real and imagined worlds, which plays a limited run through April 23 at the … Continue reading →

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Bhangin’ It Review Roundup

Posted on March 23, 2022 by boz

The world premiere of the new musical Bhangin’ It has received mixed reviews from San Diego critics. The show, which won the 2019 Richard Rodgers Award, is set in the world of intercollegiate competitive bhangra. The creative team includes Mike … Continue reading →

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Little Girl Blue Review Roundup

Posted on March 22, 2022 by boz

The new Off-Broadway jukebox musical Little Girl Blue, inspired by life and music of Nina Simone, has received mixed reviews from New York critics. The show, fashioned around a set of concerts in Westbury, New York, during 1968 and Montreux, … Continue reading →

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The Life Review Roundup

Posted on March 18, 2022 by boz

Theater critics have given generally negative reviews to the Encores! revisal of the 1997 Broadway musical The Life at New York City Center. The creative team includes Cy Coleman (book, music), Ira Gasman (book, lyrics), David Newman (book), Billy Porter … Continue reading →

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