Richard Termine

Review: COCKEYED OPTIMIST Celebrates Hammerstein at 92NY

Songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein from musical theatre gems were celebrated and sung and discussed at 92NY in a fine Lyrics and Lyricists concert, COCKEYED OPTIMIST concert at The 92nd Street Y, New York. The concert kicked off L&L's 2024-25 season which continues next month with a tribute to activist Nina Simone.

Review: Kelli O'Hara's HERE'S TO THE LADIES at 92NY Promises to 'Make Someone Happy'

Kelli O’Hara shone on 10/10 with her new show at The 92nd Street Y, New York. HERE'S TO THE LADIES honored Kelli’s connection to a handful of people, mostly women, who left their mark on her life. O'Hara's powerhouse voice was put to good use in this concert, which showed off her comedy chops, operatic range and of course those high highs.

Adrienne Warren to Join The New York Pops For A Tina Turner Tribute At Carnegie Hall

Adrienne Warren will join The New York Pops for a Tina Turner tribute at Carnegie Hall on October 18. The event will celebrate the music and legacy of the iconic singer with a special performance.

Megan Hayes and Dorothy Samuels Appointed to New York Pops Board of Directors.

The New York Pops has just announced the appointments of Megan Hayes and Dorothy Samuels to its Board of Directors.

Photos: BYE BYE BIRDIE is Now Playing at the Argyle Theatre

The Argyle Theatre is presenting Bye Bye Birdie, Directed and Choreographed by Jen Wineman, with Musical Direction by Jonathan Brenner, and Associate Director and Choreographer Rebecca Frazier. Check out all new photos here!

Classical Theatre of Harlem Unveils Full Cast for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

The Classical Theatre of Harlem has revealed the full cast for its upcoming production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Carl Cofield. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Sam Gravitte Talks SONGS THAT RAISED ME at Post Office Cafe and Cabaret and BEAUTIFUL at Cape Playhouse

Singer, actor, and writer Sam Gravitte will not only be making his performance debut in Provincetown when he appears in John McDaniel’s Broadway Series, at the Post Office Café and Cabaret on July 6, it will be his first visit to the town.

Review: MIRACLE OF MIRACLES Rekindles Broadway Memories at The 92nd Street Y

MIRACLE OF MIRACLES, a grand tribute to Sheldon Harnick, closed its trio of concert performances last night. It serves as a radiant reminder of a legendary talent of musical theatre. Sheldon Harnick's lyrics and legacy were warmly presented in the Lyrics & Lyricists series, which he was a major part of in its early years.

Review: A BRONX TALE IS A 'HIT' at The Argyle Theatre

What did our critic think of A BRONX TALE IS A 'HIT' AT THE ARGYLE THEATRE at The Argyle Theatre?

Review: Jason Robert Brown Hits the High Notes at The 92nd Street Y, New York

The musical genius that is composer / lyricist Jason Robert Brown took center stage for his one night only performance of An Evening with Jason Robert Brown, part of the Lyrics & Lyricists event at The 92nd Street Y, New York on May 9, 2024. This reviewer was overwhelmed by the awe-inspiring compilation of melodies.

Photos: First Look at A BRONX TALE at the Argyle Theatre

All new photos have been released from the Argyle Theatre's production of A Bronx Tale. Check out the photos here!

Photos: First Look At THE POISONER At La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club is presenting Uncommon Productions’ production of The Poisoner, written by first-time playwright M. M. Haney and directed and developed by two-time Obie Award-winning director Lee Sunday Evans (Oratorio for Living Things). See photos from the production. 

Review: THE SLOW DANCE at 59E59 Theaters Smartly Portrays Life Changes

The Slow Dance is currently being presented at 59E59 Theaters by Apt.10C Productions. This show is wonderfully crafted by playwright, Lisi DeHaas, and enjoys superb direction by Lily Kanter Riopelle.

Review: SOUL PICNIC: THE SONGS AND LEGACY OF LAURA NYRO at 92NY Is a Gem

Soul Picnic: The Songs and Legacy of Laura Nyro concludes its weekend embrace led by Judy Kuhn with one more show Monday night at 92NY in Manhattan. The songs of Laura Nyro are worth remembering and relishing. Judy Kuhn and company do that. The 92NY show is rewarding and illuminating.

Spiderwoman Theater to Embark on Midwest Tour to South Dakota, Minnesota & Wisconsin

Spiderwoman Theater, the Indigenous-feminist theatre company now in its 47th season, will embark on a three-week Midwest Tour next week.

Review: The New York Pops Honored Gershwin with A CENTURY OF RHAPSODY IN BLUE at Carnegie

On Friday February 9, 2024, the New York Pops paid tribute to Gershwin’s music on the occasion of the near 100-year anniversary of “Rhapsody in Blue” (it officially hits 100 today, on February 12). Guest vocalist Montego Glover and the 78-piece New York Pops orchestra were a delight to watch.

Review: MUSINGS THROUGH MUSIC is a Perfect Evening with Audra McDonald and Andy Einhorn at 92nd Street Y

Audra McDonald is generally listed among the best voices to have ever graced a Broadway stage. She frequently teaches master classes where she passes along the discipline and seriousness of purpose that have made her one of America’s premiere performers.

Photos: First Look at A CHORUS LINE at the Argyle Theatre

Get a first look at photos of The Argyle Theatre's production of A Chorus Line! Learn how to purchase tickets.

Eugene O'neill Theater Center is Accepting Applications For The 2024 National Puppetry Conference

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is now accepting applications for the 2024 National Puppetry Conference. Applications may be submitted until Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 11:59pm PT.

Review: THE NEW YORK POPS, THE BEST CHRISTMAS OF ALL, WITH NORM LEWIS Brings Holiday Cheer To CARNEGIE HALL

Norm Lewis and The NY Pops took the filled-to-capacity audience at Carnegie Hall on a joyful sleigh ride through a winter wonderland of holiday songs in time.