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Pantoland Review Roundup

Posted on December 10, 2021 by boz

London theater critics have given generally positive reviews to the West End return of the holiday extravaganza Pantoland, which runs at the London Palladium through Jan. 9, 2022. The creative team includes Michael Harrison (direction), Karen Bruce (choreography), Ian Westbrook … Continue reading →

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2021 AFI Awards

Posted on December 10, 2021 by boz

On December 8, the American Film Institute announced the 10 oustanding film and 10 outstanding television honorees that the group deemed “culturally and artistically representative” of the year’s most significant screen achievements. AFI also named three additional honorees, among those … Continue reading →

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Company Review Roundup

Posted on December 9, 2021 by boz

New York theater critics have given generally positive reviews to the long-awaited Broadway transfer of the 2018 Olivier-winning West End revival of Company. The creative team includes George Furth (book), Stephen Sondheim (music, lyrics), Marianne Elliott (direction), Liam Steel (choreography), … Continue reading →

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Kimberly Akimbo Review Roundup

Posted on December 9, 2021 by boz

New York theater critics have given generally positive reviews to the new Off-Broadway musical Kimberly Akimbo, adapted by Jeanine Tesori (music) and David Lindsay-Abaire (book, lyrics) from his 2001 play. The creative team also includes Jessica Stone (direction), Danny Mefford … Continue reading →

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Chicago Tribune: Best Theater of 2021

Posted on December 9, 2021 by boz

Yesterday, Chicago Tribune theater critic Chris Jones published his choices for the ten best shows in the Chicago area during the past year, including seven musical offerings. Two productions still running are Cinderella, a revival of the Rodgers & Hammerstein … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Keith Herrmann

Posted on December 8, 2021 by boz

On December 5, Tony-nominated composer Keith Herrmann passed away. Born March 4, 1952, in Brooklyn, Herrmann graduated from Westfield H.S. in New Jersey, where he was active in the music program. Below is a recording of Herrmann singing the carol … Continue reading →

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A Chorus Line Review Roundup

Posted on December 8, 2021 by boz

The UK regional revival of A Chorus Line has received generally favorable reviews from British theater critics. Last revived on London’s West End in 2013, the current production of the 1975 Broadway musical is playing at the Curve, Leicester, through … Continue reading →

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Something’s Coming: West Side Story

Posted on December 7, 2021 by boz

On Sunday, the ABC-TV news magazine 20/20 aired the hourlong special “Something’s Coming,” featuring interviews with the creators and performers of the new film version of West Side Story, ahead of the upcoming general release of this second screen adaptation … Continue reading →

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New York Times: Best Theater of 2021

Posted on December 6, 2021 by boz

This weekend, the New York Times theater staff gave their list of the best productions from the past year, both online and in-person. Among its 10 “Streaming Highlights” were Jason Robert Brown’s 2001 two-hander The Last Five Years, presented by Out … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Doubtfire Review Roundup

Posted on December 6, 2021 by boz

The new Broadway musical Mrs. Doubtfire, adapted from the 1993 film based on Anne Fine’s 1987 novel Madame Doubtfire, has received mixed reviews from New York theater critics. The show made its world premiere in 2019 at Seattle’s 5th Avenue … Continue reading →

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