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 (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.
Read More »Music Review: Sharon Azrieli – ‘Frankly Sharon’ (The Music of Frank Wildhorn)
Canadian soprano Sharon Azrieli overcomes sometimes weak material on a crossover album of songs by prolific Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn.
Read More »‘Hedwig’ Does Texas: ‘Angry Inch’ Stars Dish on the Show
San Antonio 'Hedwig' stars Roy Thomas and Morgan Clyde talk about the show's enduring popularity with the Roxie Theatre's Jonathan Pennington.
Read More »Theatre Review (London’s West End): ‘Girl from the North Country’ at the Gielgud Theatre
Conor McPherson's musical is a sensitively crafted production about the Great Depression, featuring great tracks from Bob Dylan's rich discography.
Read More »Interview: Robot Teammate, Whose Hollywood Fringe Winner ‘Pockets’ Comes to NYC Next Month
The award-winning musical by Robot Teammate will be performed at the SoHo Playhouse as part of a festival celebrating Fringe theater from around the world.
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