Classical Music Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 32

Crazy Mary: One Flew Over The WASP's Nest
by Michael Dale - June 05, 2007

A.R. Gurney's latest may not rate up there with his best, but it's a rather sweetly off-beat near-love story featuring a heartwarming comic turn by Kristine Nielsen...

Patti LuPone: High Flying Adored
by Jan Nargi - May 23, 2007

The iconic theater diva and star of 24 - count 'em, 24 - Broadway shows including 'Evita,' 'Master Class,' 'Noises Off,' 'Anything Goes' and 'Sweeney Todd' brought all the songs she 'Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda' sung, plus a few more, to The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH this past weekend...

Towson University: "Angels" Takes Flight
by James Howard - April 18, 2007

WHO: TU's Department of Theatre Arts WHAT: Angels in America: Millennium Approaches WHEN: See performance schedule at end of review. WHERE: TU's Center for the Arts Main Stage HOW MUCH: $12, $7 seniors, students...

Exits And Entrances: Curtain Lines
by Michael Dale - April 08, 2007

Athol Fugard's new play based on his experiences with 'the Olivier of South Africa' is a healthy serving of theatrical comfort food....

Rep Stage's Bach at Leipzig: Survival of the Wittiest
by James Howard - March 20, 2007

WHO: Rep Stage at Howard Community College WHAT: Bach at Leipzig WHEN: Through April 1; Fri at 8PM, Sat at 2:30 and 8PM, Sun at 2:30 and 7:30PM; Thursday, March 29 at 7:30PM HOW MUCH: $16 - $24; $12 for students at all performances - ID required....

Barbara Cook & Audra McDonald – The Power of Two
by Pati Buehler - March 19, 2007

This delightful duo left an indelible impression on the guests at Verizon Hall, and Philly can't stop 'talking about them, and talking about them.'...

Arena Stage Offers a Glowing 'Frankie and Johnny'
by Maya Cantu - March 04, 2007

Although it could benefit from a little more spontaneity at times, Arena Stage offers a lovely production of Terrence McNally's bittersweet romance Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune...

Marat/Sade: Cage Match
by Michael Dale - February 20, 2007

An excellent acting ensemble is featured in The Classical Theatre of Harlem's thrillingly disturbing environmental production of Peter Weiss' drama....

Kristin Chenoweth, Live At The Met: Silly And Sublime
by Michael Dale - January 22, 2007

A sense of flippant musical comedy silliness, combined with a legit soprano of crystalline clarity, provided a keen balance of artistry and entertainment in Kristin Chenoweth's Metropolitan Opera concert debut...

Maude Maggart: Good Girl/Bad Girl, Great Show
by Jena Tesse Fox - January 22, 2007

Maude Maggart brings her fascinating new show to the Algonquin's Oak Room....

WaterTower Theatre Mounts Incandescent 'Happy Holi-Divas!'
by Joseph Melnicoff - December 11, 2006

WaterTower Theatre presents the dazzling holiday concert Happy Holi-Divas!...

Have Yourself a Merry Little 'Christmas Story'
by Jan Nargi - December 08, 2006

Stoneham Theatre offers up a welcome alternative to standard holiday fare...

CAC Mounts Visually Impressive 'Every Trick in the Book'
by Joseph Melnicoff - November 03, 2006

Classical Acting Company's production of Every Trick in the Book is a beautifully mounted production....

REVIEW: 'OPUS' sings at the Everyman Theatre
by Charles Shubow - September 24, 2006

Baltimore premiere of 'Opus' is delightful....

Death of a Salesman: Attention Must Be Paid
by Joseph Melnicoff - September 18, 2006

The Classical Acting Company mounts a fine production of Arthur Miller's superior drama....

Brilliant OPUS at Everyman Theatre
by James Howard - September 12, 2006

WHO: Everyman Theatre WHAT: Opus, a new play by Michael Hollinger WHEN: through October 15. Wed & Thurs at 7:30PM, Fri & Sat at 8PM, and Sat & Sun at 2:30PM HOW MUCH: $20 - $30...

Corleone: The Shakespearean Godfather
by Jena Tesse Fox - August 23, 2006

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Judy Kaye, Jamie Bernstein Celebrate Leonard Bernstein
by Michael Dale - July 11, 2006

Jamie Bernstein, Judy Kaye, the St. Luke's Orchestra and other talents celebrate Leonard Bernstein at Caramoor's International Music Festival...

Faith Healer: Who Can I Turn To?
by Michael Dale - July 05, 2006

The three mesmerizing performers in the Broadway revival of Brian Friel's Faith Healer must perfect the tricky business of not only playing their own roles, but inventing the scene partner with whom they share the stage...

Shakespeare in Seattle: Much Ado...King John...Hamlet
by Robbie Wachs - June 18, 2006

Bww.com critic Robbie Wachs reviews three recent Shakespeare outings in Seattle....

Hands Across the Sea: Some Americans Abroad
by Michael Dale - May 24, 2006

The New York Festival of Song celebrates showtunes by American composers from musicals that premiered in London...

Town Hall Presents One World Symphony In An Afternoon of George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein
by Michael Dale - March 22, 2006

Conductor/Artistic Director Sung Jin Hong offers his perspective on Rhapsody in Blue, An American in Paris and West Side Story...

REVIEW: Movin' Out at Baltimore's Hippodrome
by James Howard - March 09, 2006

WHAT: Movin' Out WHEN: now through March 19 WHERE: Hippodrome Theatre, Baltimore, MD HOW MUCH: $29 - $74...

Kismet: Girls! Gags! Tunes!
by Michael Dale - February 13, 2006

This musical Arabian night is more of a tired businessman show gleefully passing itself off as high art...

"We March women are invincible" - Broadway's Little Women arrives in Chicago
by Aimee A. Pine - January 26, 2006

The musical incarnation of Louisa May Alcott's novel arrived at the Cadillac Palace Theatre Tuesday night....