The new musical by Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire is a show that everyone who believes in the artistic future and emotional power of the American musical will want to see. The post …
By Christopher Caggiano Stephen Sondheim was the most influential musical-theater artist of the modern era. His death leaves a permanent hole in the art form and in the hearts of his fans. W…
The first Broadway revival of this challenging 2004 musical makes a sincere but ultimately unpersuasive case. The post Theater Review: "Caroline, or Change" Reflects How Far We've Come " and…
Come From Away is more than just a rousing and heart-warming 100 minutes of theatrical entertainment. It's a poignant reminder, and celebration, of what we're all capable of as people. The p…
What if you took canonical Western works and reimagined them from an African perspective? The post Opera Review: A Decolonized "Magic Flute" by the Isango Ensemble appeared first on The Art…
Dramatist Tracy Letts's new play is raw, funny, and intensely personal. The post Theater Review: "Linda Vista" on Broadway Upends the Male Midlife Crisis appeared first on The Arts Fuse.
This is a non-union production, and that means the actors are being paid a fraction of what they would be getting if the tour were offering performers a union contract. The post Theater Revi…
Jeremy O. Harris's bold new play is wildly provocative and hysterically funny. The post Theater Review: A Shattering "Slave Play" Rattles Broadway  appeared first on The Arts Fuse.
The latest show from circus troupe The 7 Fingers is both intimate and gasp-inducing. The post Theater Review: ArtsEmerson Presents the Exhilarating "Passengers" appeared first on The Arts F…
The new pop musical tells the oft-told tale of uxoricide from the women's perspective. The post Theater Review: The Wives of Henry VIII Reclaim History in "Six" at the A.R.T. appeared first …
The national tour of the smash-hit revival retains much of the charm of the original. The post Theater Review: "Hello, Dolly!" in Boston a Welcome Confection appeared first on The Arts Fuse.
Greater Good is a fiercely compelling piece, confronting its audience with a complex exploration of some of the most pressing issues of our day. The post Theater Review: Company One's 'Grea…
Two new musicals aimed at young audiences: One sings, the other yowls The post Theater Reviews: "Because of Winn Dixie" in Connecticut and "The Lightning Thief" in Boston appeared first on …
The touring company of Dear Evan Hansen is every bit as good as its Broadway counterpart. The post Theater Review: "Dear Evan Hansen" in Boston is Broadway-Worthy appeared first on The Art…
Faye Dunaway has chosen Tea at Five as the vehicle to bring her back to Broadway after a 37-year absence. Would that she had waited a bit longer for a vehicle more worthy of her considerable…
Ethan Mordden's exhaustive take on Barbra Streisand may not be what diehard fans are looking for. The post Book Review: A Critical Look at Barbra Streisand's Career appeared first on The Ar…
Expert performers and taut direction make this Cloud 9 a natural high. The post Theater Review: A Raucous and Moving "Cloud 9" appeared first on The Arts Fuse.
This new musical is charming and lively, but without some renovation its future life is in question. The post Theater Review: "The Flamingo Kid" " An Amiable Throwback appeared first on The …
Do musicals with honorable intentions deserve a pass when it comes to quality? The post Theater Review: "We Live in Cairo" " A Well-Intentioned But Amateurish Musical Take on The Arab Spring…
James Graham's new play almost evokes sympathy for the devil. Almost. The post Theater Review: "Ink" Leaves Its Stain on Broaday appeared first on The Arts Fuse.
Beetlejuice may not be the blockbuster its creators are hoping for, but it is occasionally humorous and rarely dull. The post Theater Review: "Beetlejuice" Bombards Broadway appeared first o…
The new Broadway revival of Kiss Me, Kate removes much of the objectionable material " and a lot of the fun The post Theater Review: Taming a Shrew in the #MeToo Era appeared first on The A…
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's production of Birdy is at its best when it focuses on the play's central relationships. The post Theater Review: Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's Viscera…
A concise history of dance integration in musical theatre The post The Robbins Effect appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.
Teenage fans help launch the show to Broadway The post The Unusual Journey of <em>Be More Chill</em> appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.