Rocker Jesse Malin's touching and joyful autobiographical musical brings to life the legendary NYC music scene of the '70s and '80s even as it revolves around the spinal stroke that rendered him paraplegic in 2023.
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Theater Review: ‘The Baker’s Wife,’ with Ariana DeBose
'The Baker's Wife' is a success because of the performances of Ariana DeBose, Scott Bakula, and the ensemble under Gordon Greenberg's direction.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Dimension Zero,’ a Riotous Anti-Capitalist Puppet Musical
Spiky and overflowing, 'Dimension Zero' whips its traditions and influences into a cheeky gumbo, its earnest anti-capitalist message wrapped in cosmic-psychedelic paraphernalia and unstoppable hijinks.
Read More »Theater Review: ‘The Royal Pyrate’ – A New Musical
This rollicking new pirate musical boasts a fine cast, sharp, clever lyrics, and catchy songs that circle styles from sea shanty and folk to pop and acoustic punk.
Read More »Theater Review (Off-Broadway): ‘Maddie: A New Musical’
Timeworn tropes of hauntings and show business come to life with just the right balance of silliness and earnestness in this old-school new musical.
Read More »Theater Review (Broadway): ‘Death Becomes Her’ Is Riotous Fun
This riotous musical scores laughs a minute, with lush music and superb performances by Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard.
Read More »Theater Review (Broadway): ‘It’s a Wonderful World’ is Terrific
'It's a Wonderful World' chronicles jazz great Louis Armstrong's life and loves over six decades in a glorious celebration of his genius.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Urinetown’ at the Secret Theatre
The Secret Theatre is back and as good as ever with its first adult musical since the pandemic.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Harmony,’ Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman’s Musical
'Harmony' is a musical about an internationally famous, all-male German ensemble that performed between 1928 and 1934 until the Third Reich banned them as degenerates.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘In Corpo,’ A New Musical by Ben Beckley and Nate Weida
Inspired by Kafka and Melville, the smart, soulful, and original 'In Corpo' is the kind of musical that reassures us there's plenty of creative life left in musical theater.
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