A Tailor-Made Man Revival 1929

Musical Theatre Guild revived an oldie but not so goodie last Sunday at the Alex Theatre. 'Minnie's Boys' purported to be modeled on 'Gypsy,' using a meddlesome, domineering mother to get her progeny, the four Marx Brothers, into show business. Unfortunately, a tepid book and uneven score made this a flop in 1970 and it doesn't fare much better today, despite the valiant efforts of the MTG cast.

Perhaps Kander and Ebb's best musical, apart from Chicago, Cabaret has it all: a fine book, deliciously diverse characters, dynamite music and a subtext that will not quit. The subtext being: either compromise or get out if you value your life, the latter, to be sure, the wiser. This is Berlin, circa 1929/30, before Hitler, just as Nazi pressure hits the fan. Now a national tour based on Roundabout Theatre's 2014 revival docks at Segestrom for a mere 2 weeks with a glorious cast headed by Randy Harrison in a big, broad and devilishly fun performance as the Emcee.

Perhaps Kander and Ebb's best musical, apart from Chicago, Cabaret has it all: a fine book, deliciously diverse characters, dynamite music and a subtext that will not quit. The subtext being: either compromise or get out if you value your life, the latter, to be sure, the wiser. This is Berlin, circa 1929/30, before Hitler, just as Nazi pressure hits the fan. Now a national tour based on Roundabout Theatre's 2013 revival docks at the Pantages for a mere 3 weeks with a glorious cast headed by Randy Harrison in a big, broad and devilishly fun performance as the Emcee.

Studio 54 was known for two things before Roundabout purchased this historic theatre: being a famous club and being a cursed theatre, with shows sometimes opening and closing in the same night. However, Roundabout turned Studio 54's luck around with successful productions likeSunday in the Park with George, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and, of course, Cabaret.

Following a wildly successful Off Broadway run last Spring, The National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene's critically-acclaimed musical production 'The Megile of Itzik Manger' will return to Baruch Performing Arts Center for a two week limited engagement, March 2 - 16.

Thrillpeddlers is proud to announce a premiere groundbreaking collaboration between themselves and Vigor Mortis - Brazil's Premiere Grand Guignol Theatre. This play marks the joining of two of the finest Grand Guignol Theatre Companies working today as part of Thrillpeddlers premiere Artist In Residency Program, they are hosting Vigor Mortis to present the Brazilian troupe's new work on stage in America for the first time.

Thrillpeddlers is proud to announce a premiere groundbreaking collaboration between themselves and Vigor Mortis - Brazil's Premiere Grand Guignol Theatre. This play marks the joining of two of the finest Grand Guignol Theatre Companies working today as part of Thrillpeddlers premiere Artist In Residency Program, they are hosting Vigor Mortis to present the Brazilian troupe's new work on stage in America for the first time.

Thrillpeddlers is proud to announce a premiere groundbreaking collaboration between themselves and Vigor Mortis - Brazil's Premiere Grand Guignol Theatre. This play marks the joining of two of the finest Grand Guignol Theatre Companies working today as part of Thrillpeddlers premiere Artist In Residency Program, they are hosting Vigor Mortis to present the Brazilian troupe's new work on stage in America for the first time.

Thrillpeddlers is proud to announce a premiere groundbreaking collaboration between themselves and Vigor Mortis - Brazil's Premiere Grand Guignol Theatre. This play marks the joining of two of the finest Grand Guignol Theatre Companies working today as part of Thrillpeddlers premiere Artist In Residency Program, they are hosting Vigor Mortis to present the Brazilian troupe's new work on stage in America for the first time.