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Chris Struck

Chris Struck

Novelist, Christopher M. Struck (aka Chris Struck, C. M. Struck) can often be found reviewing and interviewing for Broadway World.

His 3 novels are available on Amazon and B&N among other places. The most recent was published in October 2022.






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Review: Carole J. Bufford Exemplifies DIVINE DECADENCE at Birdland Theater
Review: Carole J. Bufford Exemplifies DIVINE DECADENCE at Birdland Theater
July 28, 2023

If there’s one takeaway from an evening with Carole Bufford, it is that I’ll be looking forward to her next show, open mic appearance, or wherever she might appear.

Review: Bryan Eng's Sextet Wows With 'SWINGIN' STANDARDS' at Birdland Theater
Review: Bryan Eng's Sextet Wows With 'SWINGIN' STANDARDS' at Birdland Theater
July 27, 2023

What could have been the titular song was “Unforgettable” because, most certainly, his style and class were unforgettable.

Review: MAHINDRA BLUES SPECIAL at Jazz At The Lincoln Center
Review: MAHINDRA BLUES SPECIAL at Jazz At The Lincoln Center
July 27, 2023

Aayushi Karnik, Brianna Thomas and Ella Sang The Blues, and Corey Harris Band impressed at the Mahindra Blues Special by Jazz at the Lincoln Center

Review: 54 SALUTES FRANK SINATRA! Continues Tradition Of Excellence At 54 Below
Review: 54 SALUTES FRANK SINATRA! Continues Tradition Of Excellence At 54 Below
July 20, 2023

F Michael Haynie, Ryan Knowles, and John Easterlin headline a strong crew brought together by host and creator Scott Siegel.

Review: MISS EMILY Bursts Onto The NY Scene at Chelsea Table + Stage
Review: MISS EMILY Bursts Onto The NY Scene at Chelsea Table + Stage
July 13, 2023

Canadian Juno Award Winner makes her NYC debut with Rock Anthems and Style

Review: VIVIAN GREEN Blends Styles Beautifully at City Winery
Review: VIVIAN GREEN Blends Styles Beautifully at City Winery
July 7, 2023

Vivian Green’s much-anticipated return to New York allowed her to showcase her incredible talent and fan-favorite songs

Review: 54 SINGS BROADWAY'S GREATEST HITS! at 54 Below
Review: 54 SINGS BROADWAY'S GREATEST HITS! at 54 Below
June 29, 2023

A rotating cast of Broadway talent shares some of the classics that have made the artform infamous for pulling at the heartstrings

Review: MEGAN HILTY Makes Magic at Café Carlyle
Review: MEGAN HILTY Makes Magic at Café Carlyle
June 22, 2023

Megan Hilty shares special songs of her roles and her life in the classic venue, Café Carlyle

Review: Natalie Douglas's Passion Infects During Her JUNETEENTH JUBILEE at Birdland Jazz Club
Review: Natalie Douglas's Passion Infects During Her JUNETEENTH JUBILEE at Birdland Jazz Club
June 22, 2023

The performer's fiery personality brought the audience to tears and later to their feet as they sang and clapped along.

Review: MIRA SORVINO Shines A Light Throughout Café Carlyle
Review: MIRA SORVINO Shines A Light Throughout Café Carlyle
June 16, 2023

Oscar Winning actress Mira Sorvino is playing a personal and pallatable cabaret act at The Carlyle through Saturday.

Review: Michael Kirk Lane Struts his Stuff in WHATEVER I FEEL at Chelsea Table and Stage
Review: Michael Kirk Lane Struts his Stuff in WHATEVER I FEEL at Chelsea Table and Stage
June 14, 2023

Lane captured the audience with his pizzazz while sharing a heartwarming journey appreciating friendship through song

Storm Large, Marc Cherry, And Michael Feinstein Headline JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY At Birdland
Storm Large, Marc Cherry, And Michael Feinstein Headline JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY At Birdland
June 12, 2023

The maestro of Manhattan’s Monday evenings (Caruso) continues to wow an audience. He and the crew played host to a packed crowd on Monday night who were treated to some great performances by stellar individual talents.

Review: SUTTON FOSTER at Café Carlyle
Review: SUTTON FOSTER at Café Carlyle
June 10, 2023

There are rare things in the world that should be cherished when they appear like quality moments in time and picturesque evenings under the stars in the moonlight. Sutton Foster’s set at the Carlyle was both these things.

BWW Review: CONSTANTINE MAROULIS Plays the Last 'Broadway at Birdland' Before Broadway Goes Dark (Temporarily)
BWW Review: CONSTANTINE MAROULIS Plays the Last 'Broadway at Birdland' Before Broadway Goes Dark (Temporarily)
March 15, 2020

Maroulis, show went on and his CD, Until I'm Wanted, is due to come out shortly. Here's to looking forward to April and a successful release.

BWW Review: The Fabulous LINDA EDER Returns to Feinstein's/54 Below
BWW Review: The Fabulous LINDA EDER Returns to Feinstein's/54 Below
March 10, 2020

Eder's ability to blend a tight belt with an operatic trill as easily as she breathes makes for one heck of a thrill. I could highlight any two or three songs, and they would have been a pair of the cleanest, most tightly rehearsed pieces one could see. Eder's songs aren't the only thing that's great. Her shows are great.

BWW Interview: Helen Park Shares the Journey of KPOP and its Broadway Destiny
BWW Interview: Helen Park Shares the Journey of KPOP and its Broadway Destiny
March 2, 2020

After seeing her show at 54 Below, Chris Struck set up an interview with Helen Park to discuss KPOP, a high energy musical destined for Broadway!

BWW Review: JARED GRIMES at Birdland Jazz Club
BWW Review: JARED GRIMES at Birdland Jazz Club
February 29, 2020

What started out as a 17 minute tap session full of some pretty slick moves became a nearly two hour romp backed by one of the world's classiest jam bands highlighted by Jonathan Michel, probably the world's best double bassist and talented pianist, accompanist Mark Meadows who defined sleek with the keys.

BWW Review: Ryan Raftery's IVANKA 2020 at Joe's Pub!
BWW Review: Ryan Raftery's IVANKA 2020 at Joe's Pub!
February 27, 2020

Everything that I could say about the plot, which was good and thoughtful, wouldn't be enough to capture the essence of what Raftery's show was. He certainly did troll Ivanka even thought that wasn't the whole show. The show was less about trashing Ivanka and more about [Ivanka the heroine] The heroine she could have been and the heroine that she still could be.

BWW Review: A Stellar Cast Belts Their Hearts Out for I AM WOMAN at Feinstein's/54 Below
BWW Review: A Stellar Cast Belts Their Hearts Out for I AM WOMAN at Feinstein's/54 Below
February 27, 2020

Emerson Steele and Kelly Lamor Wilson put together a dynamite show to celebrate female empowerment. Whether it was Charlotte Maltby's slightly quirky, 'Grace Kelly' or Laura Bell Bundy's differently quirky, 'Digital Disease' or Annie Golden's emphatic, warrior anthem, 'White Picket Fence,' each song and performance showcased unique talent.

BWW Interview: Karine Hannah Talks Sharing GUILTY PLEASURES at The Green Room 42
BWW Interview: Karine Hannah Talks Sharing GUILTY PLEASURES at The Green Room 42
February 23, 2020

Chris Struck caught up with Karine Hannah to talk about her next show on Thursday, March 26th at 7pm at The Green Room 42. She launched an EP with Universal Music in 2018 and has been on stages all around NYC.



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