Category Archives: Shows

Spring Awakening Review Roundup

Posted on December 29, 2021 by boz

London theater critics have given generally positive reviews to Almeida’s revival of the 2006 musical Spring Awakening, based on Frank Wedekind’s 1891 play. The creative team includes Steven Sater (book, lyrics), Duncan Sheik (music, orchestrations), Rupert Goold (direction), Lynne Page … Continue reading →

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She Loves Me Review Roundup

Posted on December 29, 2021 by boz

British theater critics have given generally positive reviews to the Sheffield revival of the 1963 musical She Loves Me, adapted from the 1937 play Parfumerie by Miklós László, which is playing at the Crucible Theatre through January 15. The creative … Continue reading →

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Sing 2 Review Roundup 

Posted on December 28, 2021 by boz

Film critics have given mixed reviews to the Universal computer-animated feature Sing 2, the sequel to the 2016 film Sing. The creative team includes Garth Jennings (screenplay, direction), Christophe Lourdelet (direction), Gregory Perler (editing), and Joby Talbot (score). The voice … Continue reading →

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Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas Review Roundup

Posted on December 28, 2021 by boz

New York theater critics have given generally positive reviews to the Off-Broadway stage adaptation of Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, based on the 1977 TV special that was adapted from the children’s book by Lillian and Russell Hoban. The creative team … Continue reading →

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Once upon a One More Time Review Roundup

Posted on December 24, 2021 by boz

The new Britney Spears jukebox musical, Once upon a One More Time, has received generally positive reviews from theater critics for its world premiere in Washington, DC. The creative team includes John Hartmere (book), David Leveaux (creative consultant), Keone & … Continue reading →

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Bring It On Review Roundup

Posted on December 19, 2021 by boz

Critics have given generally positive reviews to the London revival of the 2012 musical Bring It On, based on the 2000 film, which runs at Southbank Centre through January 22, before embarking on a UK tour. The creative team includes … Continue reading →

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The Streets of New York Review Roundup

Posted on December 16, 2021 by boz

The Off-Broadway revival of the 2002 musical The Streets of New York, adapted from Dion Boucicault’s 1857 play The Poor of New York, itself based on the 1856 Les Pauvres de Paris by Edouard-Louis-Alexandre Brisbarre and Eugene Nus, has received generally positive … Continue reading →

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Flying over Sunset Review Roundup

Posted on December 15, 2021 by boz

New York theater critics have given mixed reviews to the new musical Flying over Sunset, which plays a limited engagement through February 6 at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater. The creative team includes James Lapine (book, direction), Tom Kitt (music), … Continue reading →

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Cabaret Revival Review Roundup

Posted on December 13, 2021 by boz

The West End revival of the 1966 musical Cabaret has received universal acclaim from London theater critics. The creative team includes Joe Masteroff (book), John Kander (music), Fred Ebb (lyrics), Rebecca Frecknall (direction), Julia Cheng (choreography), Tom Scutt (sets, costumes), … Continue reading →

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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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