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Theater Review (NYC): ‘SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical’
Kyle Jarrow has conceived a story that puts the show's appealing characters into a doomsday scenario encrusted, sea anemone-style, with a surprisingly persistent if easy to take sociopolitical edge.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘Shrek the Musical’ at the Woodlawn Theatre
The story of the antisocial green ogre comes to vibrant life in the Woodlawn's production.
Read More »A Day of ‘Hamilton’ with Students and Teachers at the Hamilton Education Program in New York City
'Hamilton'-inspired poems and songs by NYC high school students preparing to see the Broadway musical reminded us that we must continue to fight for freedom.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Sister Act’ the Musical from Base Entertainment
'Sister Act' is a fabulous musical you shouldn't miss. Good acting, great music, wonderful costumes, funny lines and emotionally effective scenes are all reasons you'll agree with Deloris when she sings, 'Nothing's ever gonna change that fact. I'm part of one terrific Sister Act.'
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘Urinetown: the Musical’ by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis
The Playhouse San Antonio presents a wonderfully entertaining production of the Tony-winning musical comedy.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Ragtime’ from the Gallery Players
As a 'Ragtime' newbie, I wondered how E.L. Doctorow's three connected stories of early-20th-century America fit together in a musical theater context. The answer, on the evidence of this fine new production, is: brilliantly.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘Sister Act’ Sparkles at the Woodlawn Theatre
The Tony-nominated musical comes to the Deco District's Woodlawn Theatre in a sparkling, superbly-acted production.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘Pippin’ by Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson
This 1972 musical comedy is still a blast for modern audiences, as exemplified by the production now playing at the Woodlawn.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Cabaret’ by Kander and Ebb at the Secret Theatre
Who would have thought Kander and Ebb's classic musical of 1930s Berlin would take on political relevance in the United States in the 21st century? An intimate new production makes the point with snazzy staging and a fine cast.
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