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Theater Review (San Antonio): Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s ‘Evita’ at the Woodlawn Theatre
The winner of multiple Tony Awards, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's 1976 musical arrives at San Antonio's Woodlawn Theatre in a note-perfect production.
Read More »Theater Review (DC): Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ at the Kennedy Center
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, now on a North American tour, is a slightly confused production that 'Phantom' fans will still find satisfying.
Read More »Theater Review (Off-Broadway NYC): ‘Pillars of New York,’ a New Musical About 9-11 by Michael Antin
Too soon for a 9-11 musical? It might feel that way to those of us who lived through the horror of 9-11, which can still seem like yesterday. But 'Pillars of New York' makes it clear the real answer is no.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ at the Woodlawn Theatre
Though hamstrung by too many songs and some cartoonish performances, the Disney musical benefits from a gorgeous-looking production at the Woodlawn Theatre.
Read More »Hollywood Fringe Reviews: ‘Nilbog: the Unauthorized Musical Parody of Troll II’ and ‘The Wheel of Invention’
Two amusing comedies — one based on a terrible movie, the other set in a strange, retro amusement park — make solid debuts at this year's Fringe
Read More »Hollywood Fringe Reviews: Dystopian Musicals ‘Thug Tunnel’ and ‘The Toxic Avenger Musical’
Denizens of an underground civilization and a famous mutant hero are the stars of two musicals making their Fringe debuts this year.
Read More »Hollywood Fringe Fest Preview: Robot Teammate and the Accidental Party’s ‘Thug Tunnel’
The Los Angeles-based improv troupe returns to the Fringe Fest this year with a promising new musical.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): Tony Award-Winning ‘Memphis’ at the Woodlawn Theatre
A solid production and bright performances help to cover the clichés.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘Rimbaud in New York’
Brimming with a studied outrageousness, and brushed with sentiment, the show takes a sidelong look at the pretentiousness of downtown artsiness, while reminding us – or introducing us to – the French force of nature who provoked the spirits of so many 20th century creatives.
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