By Christopher Caggiano Two productions set out to reinvent Lloyd Webber’s back catalog. Only one of them succeeds. A confession: I’ve never been a big fan of Andrew Lloyd Webber. I will…
The play is preachy. But John Lithgow is magnificent.
Daniel Okrent's "Art Isn't Easy" is an engaging if familiar introduction to one of theater's most complex figures " though seasoned Stephen Sondheim devotees may find themselves wanting more.
Returning musicals take another shot at success " with very different outcomes.
Broadway is being subjected to a steady parade of Hollywood names parachuting into familiar titles, propped up by prestige directors and stratospheric ticket prices.
Once again, Tony voters proved that quality and integrity still matter.
The Off Broadway revival demonstrates how 10 years of dedicated work can make a mediocre musical even worse.
Prices for Broadway tickets are out of control. But that's not stopping people from buying them " provided they get to see the right Hollywood stars.
A clever British import and a soulful Cuban music-fest reflect a season that delivers the full range of musical storytelling Broadway's been missing
Capsule reviews of five new musicals that opened this month on Broadway.
In a production filled with emotional intensity, Audra McDonald delivers a powerhouse portrayal that elevates a somewhat uneven staging.
Director Jamie Lloyd's loud and brash revival is all sound and fury, signifying nothing.
William A. Everett's book is well-researched but based on a problematic premise.
This "Mattress" is all about Sutton Foster. And that's a good thing.
The spring season has yielded a sizable crop of musical revivals. But how many of them actually bear fruit?
Two new musicals attempt to capture the magic of two beloved books. With mixed success ...
A Stephen Sondheim flop returns in triumph, while his final show tantalizes with what could have been.
The David Byrne-Fatboy Slim musical makes its long-awaited Broadway bow. (Well, long-awaited by some…)
Theater companies all over the country are cutting back or shutting down. And the bad news just keeps coming.
Some Like It Hot is a terrifically entertaining " and thoroughly modern " reinvention of the classic Hollywood comedy.
In Broadway revivals, Topdog/Underdog is absolutely riveting, while Death of a Salesman feels forced and unconvincing.
A.R.T Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Jeffrey L. Page are at the helm of this well-meaning but irritating revival.
Two stirring dramas hit Broadway, one weightier than the next
Two dark comedies explore American and British subcultures far below the line of decency.
Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy Letts's new Broadway play features an intriguing premise and a shocking denouement. The post Theater Review: "The Minutes" on Broadway Beguiles and Befuddles app…