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Review Roundup: ROAD SHOW at Encores! Off-Center
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 25, 2019


Directed and choreographed by Will Davis, with music direction by James Moore, Road Show tells the somewhat true story of the Mizner brothers who inherit a small fortune at the turn of the 20th Century and set out to grab their piece of the American Dream in a country where anything seems possible. The production will star Chuck Cooper (Papa Mizner), Raúl Esparza (Wilson Mizner), Jin Ha (Hollis Bessemer), Mary Beth Peil (Mama Mizner), and Brandon Uranowitz (Addison Mizner).

JOHN LEGUIZAMO'S LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Comes To Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2019


Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that Tony Award winner John Leguizamo's one-man play LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS will play Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph) for a limited one-week engagement from October 29 - November 3 following its Tony-nominated hit Broadway run seen by tens of thousands.

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of LONG LOST
by Julie Musbach - Jun 6, 2019


Long Lost celebrated opening night on Tuesday, June 4 at MTC.

Review Roundup: Audra McDonald And Michael Shannon Star In FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2019


The new Broadway production of Terrence McNally's Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, starring Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon, directed by Arin Arbus, opens tonight!

Review Roundup: Encores! HIGH BUTTON SHOES
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2019


This week, New York City Center presents the final Encores! production of the City Center 75th Anniversary Season, High Button Shoes. The production features Aidan Alberto (Stevie), Jennifer Allen (Shirley Simpkins), Kevin Chamberlin (Mr. Pontdue), Carla Duren (Fran), Chester Gregory (Papa Longstreet), Mylinda Hull (Nancy), Marc Koeck (Oggle), Matt Loehr (Uncle Willy), Wayne Pretlow (Elmer Simpkins), Michael Urie (Harrison Floy), and Betsy Wolfe (Sara Longstreet).

TOOTSIE, THE FERRYMAN and More Win New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards
by Alan Henry - May 6, 2019


The New York Drama Critics' Circle today named The Ferryman by Jez Butterworth best play of the 2018-19 season. The award for best musical went to Tootsie. What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck was named best American play. The selections were made at the organization's 84th annual voting meeting.

Review Roundup: INK Opens On Broadway- See What The Critics Are Saying!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2019


Manhattan Theatre Club presents the American premiere of Ink, written by Olivier Award winner James Graham and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner, Tony and BAFTA Award nominee Almeida Theatre Artistic Director Rupert Goold opens tonight at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

Review Roundup: TOOTSIE Opens On Broadway - See What The Critics Had To Say!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2019


Tootsie, which opens tonight at the Marquis Theatre, tells the story of a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime - as the star of a new Broadway musical. 

Review Roundup: BURN THIS Opens On Broadway Starring Keri Russell And Adam Driver
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2019


The first revival of Pulitzer Prize Winner Lanford Wilson's Burn This starring Academy Award Nominee and three-time Emmy Award Nominee Adam Driver (Pale), Golden Globe Award Winner and Emmy Award Nominee Keri Russell (Anna), Tony Award Nominee David Furr (Burton) and Tony Award Nominee Brandon Uranowitz (Larry), opens on Broadway tonight!

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of Whishaw and Fleming in NORMA JEANE BAKER OF TROY?
by Julie Musbach - Apr 10, 2019


The Shed, led by Artistic Director and CEO Alex Poots, has just begun its 2019 inaugural season in Manhattan with Norma Jeane Baker of Troy led by Ben Whishaw, with soprano Renee Fleming. Let's see what the critics had to say.

New York Drama Critics' Circle Will Announce 2019 Awards Winners on May 6
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 5, 2019


The winners of the 2019 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards will be announced Monday, May 6, 2019 at approximately 5:30pm. The selections will be made at the organization's 84th annual voting meeting.

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Say About THE CRADLE WILL ROCK?
by Julie Musbach - Apr 4, 2019


Classic Stage Company presents Marc Blitzstein's allegorical play in music The Cradle Will Rock, directed by John Doyle, March 21 - May 19, 2019.

State Theatre New Jersey Presents John Leguizamo's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2019


State Theatre New Jersey presents the Tony-nominated hit Broadway show seen by tens of thousands, Tony Award-winner John Leguizamo's one-man play Latin History for Morons on Saturday, June 22 at 8pm. Tickets for Latin History for Morons go on sale on Friday, April 5 at 10am. Tickets range from $29-$119.

John Leguizamo's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Is Coming To Madison
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2019


Following its Tony-nominated hit Broadway run seen by thousands, Tony Award winner John Leguizamo's one-man play LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS will play Overture Hall in Madison FRI, JUN 28 at 8 PM. Tickets for the Madison engagement go on sale FRI, APR 5 at 11 AM.  For more information, please visit Overture.org.

John Leguizamo's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Heads to the Majestic Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Apr 1, 2019


Following its Tony-nominated hit Broadway run seen by tens of thousands, Tony Award winner John Leguizamo's one-man play LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS will play the Majestic Theatre (224 E. Houston St.) in San Antonio, TX on July 27, 2019 at 8PM. Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 5 at 10AM.

Review Roundup: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Opens on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2019


Written and performed by two-time Obie Award winner Heidi Schreck (Grand Concourse, 'I Love Dick') and directed by Obie Award winner Oliver Butler (The Amateurs, The Light Years), What the Constitution Means to Me opens tonight, March 31, 2019, at the Helen Hayes Theater (240 W 44th Street, New York, NY).

Review Roundup: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY North American Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2019


West End hit The Lehman Trilogy is currently making its North American debut at the Park Avenue Armory. 

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Encores! I MARRIED AN ANGEL?
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2019


New York City Center's I Married an Angel officially opened last night, March 21. The show is the second Encores! production of the City Center 75th Anniversary Season. Let's see what the critics are saying...

Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of MTC's THE CAKE, Starring Debra Jo Rupp?
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2019


Manhattan Theatre Club's New York premiere of The Cake, written by Bekah Brunstetter and directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow, opened last night, March 5 at the MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street).

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think About Roundabout and Fiasco's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG?
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2019


Roundabout Theatre Company and Fiasco Theater's production of Merrily We Roll Along, featuring a book by George Furth and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, directed by Noah Brody, officially opened last night!

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