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Category Archives: Shows
NYMF 2012: Review Roundup Week 1
The 2012 New York Musical Theater Festival, presented in the summer this year instead of in its usual fall outing, has just passed the halfway mark of its ninth annual edition. Of the ten “full” productions offered in the first … Continue reading
Posted in Festivals, Shows
Tagged Arnie the Doughnut, Baby Case, Ella Grace, Flambé Dreams, George Howe, He's Not Himself, Himself and Nora, How Deep Is the Ocean, Joey Miller, Jonathan Brielle, Marc Silverberg, Mark Nutter, Michael Ogborn, Mitch Magonet, NYMF, Peter Cincotti, Randy Klein, Re-Animator, Riley Thomas, Rio, Stuck, Trouble
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Dogfight: Review Roundup
The new Off-Broadway musical Dogfight, based on the 1991 film directed by Nancy Savoca, opened at Second Stage last night to mixed but generally positive reviews. For the record, the creative team includes Peter Duchan (book), Benj Pasek and Justin … Continue reading
Posted in Off-Broadway, Shows
Tagged Bob Comfort, Dogfight, film adaptation, Nancy Savoca, Off-Broadway musical, Pasek & Paul
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Fela!: Review Roundup
The return summer engagement of the 2009 bio-musical Fela!, based on the life of Fela Kuti as inspired by Carlos Moore’s book Fela: This Bitch of a Life, opened last night to somewhat mixed but generally positive reviews. For the … Continue reading
Triassic Parq: Review Roundup
The new Off-Broadway musical Triassic Parq, which won Best Musical at the 2010 N.Y. Fringe, opened to mixed but generally positive reviews. The creative team includes Marshall Pailet (book, lyrics, music, direction), Bryce Norbitz and Steve Wargo (book, lyrics), Kyle … Continue reading
Posted in Off-Broadway, Shows
Tagged FringeNYC, Jurassic Park, Marshall Pailet, musical parody, Off-Broadway musical, one-act, Triassic Parq
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Closer Than Ever: Review Roundup
Last week, York Theatre Company opened its Off-Broadway revival of the 1989 revue Closer Than Ever to very positive reviews. The creative team includes Richard Maltby Jr. (concept, lyrics, direction), David Shire (music), Scott Smith (concept), Andrew Gerle (music direction), … Continue reading
Posted in Off-Broadway, Shows
Tagged Maltby & Shire, musical revival, musical revue, Off-Broadway musical
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Rock of Ages: Review Roundup
Rock of Ages, the $75 million film adaptation of the 2009 Tony-nominated Broadway musical, took in an underwhelming $15.1 million in its first weekend, though it has received generally positive reviews. The creative team includes Adam Shankman (direction), Justin Theroux, … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Shows
Tagged film musical, musical bricolage, Rock of Ages, Tom Cruise
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Wheelhouse: Review Roundup
The world premiere of the GrooveLily musical Wheelhouse, presented by TheatreWorks Silicon Valley at the Mt. View PAC, opened this week to tepid reviews. For the record, the creative team is GrooveLily (book, lyrics and music), Lisa Peterson (direction), Kate … Continue reading
Posted in Regional US, Shows
Tagged GrooveLily, regional premiere, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Wheelhouse
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Tulipomania: Review Roundup
The world premiere of Arden Theater’s commissioned musical Tulipomania has opened to primarily negative reviews. The creative team includes Michael Ogborn (book, lyrics and music), Terrence J. Nolen (direction), James Kronzer (sets), John Stephen Hoey (lights), Rosemarie E. McKelvey (costumes), … Continue reading
Posted in Regional US, Shows
Tagged Arden, Michael Ogborn, regional premiere, Tulipomania
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Los Otros: Review Roundup
The world premiere musical Los Otros opened last week at Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles to unenthusiastic reviews. The creative team is Ellen Fitzhugh (book and lyrics), Michael John LaChiusa (music), Graciela Daniele (direction), Christopher Barreca (sets), Ann Hould-Ward … Continue reading
Posted in Regional US, Shows
Tagged Los Otros, Mark Taper Forum, Michael John LaChiusa, regional premiere
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Battlefield America: Review Roundup
The hip-hop dance movie Battlefield America opened June 1 to scathing reviews. The creative team is Chris B. Stokes (direction), Marques Houston (screenplay), Miko Dannels (cinematography), Sherril Schlesinger and Harvey White (editing), Tema L. Staig (production design), Keith Davidson (art … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Shows
Tagged Battlefield America, film musical, Marques Houston, Michael J. Leslie
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