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Luba Mason: Creating the Collage
Broadway Baby Luba Mason brings her hit cabaret back to the Metropolitan Room.
A Must-See 'Othello' Opens at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has mounted a truly state-of-the-art production of one of the Bard's greatest tragedies, Othello, in its mainstage Courtyard Theater on Navy Pier.
The Power of Music is in Excellent 'Hands'
Merrimack Repertory Theatre in Lowell presents '2 Pianos, 4 Hands' and answers the musical question, 'How do you get to Carnegie Hall?' Practice, practice, practice!
Review: 'Whistle Down the Wind' National Tour
The tour of Whistle Down The Wind makes a brief stop in Toronto.
Pops Prep for New Year with Gershwin and Friends
For New Englanders, one of the best ways to ring in the New Year is to spend it at Symphony Hall with the world renowned Boston Pops.
'Old Wicked Songs' Sings!
There is something wonderful and eminently watchable going on in the basement theater space at the Chopin Theatre-the Signal Ensemble Theatre production of playwright Jon Marans's Old Wicked Songs.
Serenade: Bodacious Tateh
Jaradoa Theater's first theatrical outing is an ambitious new musical called 'Serenade', in which an optimistic young silhouette artist comes to the Big City and falls in love with the first woman he sees twice.
Martini Talk: The Glorious Ones & Liz Callaway
Marc Kudisch soars in The Glorious Ones, as does Liz Callaway at The Metropolitian Room.
Martini Talk: Rock 'n' Roll, Richard III & Ziegfeld's Oldest
The oldest living Ziegfeld Girl dances once again while Michael raves about Michael Cumpsty's 'Richard III' and tries to figure out 'Rock 'n' Roll.
Michael Dale's Martini Talk: The Ritz & A Feminine Ending
A look at 'The Ritz', 'A Feminine Ending' and Kristin Chenoweth 's latest honor.
Opus: Sweet Music
Michael Hollinger's smart, funny and ultimately shocking and downright breathtaking comedy/drama about a string quartet gets a sparkling production at Primary Stages
La Jolla Looks Abstract with 'The Deception'
Stepping into the La Jolla Playhouse, it is easy to immediately be transported into an abstract world of delightfully foreign art, thanks to the staging of Pierre Marivaux's classic La Fausse Suivante, completely re-imagined as The Deception.
A Night At The Operetta: Hold The Syrup
Scott Siegel and his talented cohorts present a wonderfully entertaining crash course in a vibrant aspect of Broadway's history.
'A Marvelous Party!' Celebrates Coward in Cambridge
I'm Mad About the Boy, but If Love Were All I needn't worry There Are Bad Times Just Around the Corner - I'll Sail Away -Has Anybody Seen Our Ship?
Pirates!: I Have A Feeling We're Not In Penzance Anymore
Nell Benjamin's adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic operetta translates the piece into American musical comedy
'Gershwin' Comes Alive at the Geffen
A show that started out in this city nearly eight years ago, Gershwin Alone tickles its way back into Angelenos' standards loving hearts with a run at the Geffen Playhouse.
Patti LuPone: High Flying Adored
The iconic theater diva and star of 24 - count 'em, 24 - Broadway shows including 'Evita,' 'Master Class,' 'Noises Off,' 'Anything Goes' and 'Sweeney Todd' brought all the songs she 'Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda' sung, plus a few more, to The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH this past weekend
Towson University: "Angels" Takes Flight
WHO: TU's Department of Theatre Arts WHAT: Angels in America: Millennium Approaches WHEN: See performance schedule at end of review.
Exits And Entrances: Curtain Lines
Athol Fugard's new play based on his experiences with 'the Olivier of South Africa' is a healthy serving of theatrical comfort food.
Rep Stage's Bach at Leipzig: Survival of the Wittiest
WHO: Rep Stage at Howard Community College WHAT: Bach at Leipzig WHEN: Through April 1; Fri at 8PM, Sat at 2:30 and 8PM, Sun at 2:30 and 7:30PM; Thursday, March 29 at 7:30PM HOW MUCH: $16 - $24; $12 for students at all performances - ID required.
Barbara Cook & Audra McDonald – The Power of Two
This delightful duo left an indelible impression on the guests at Verizon Hall, and Philly can't stop 'talking about them, and talking about them.
Arena Stage Offers a Glowing 'Frankie and Johnny'
Although it could benefit from a little more spontaneity at times, Arena Stage offers a lovely production of Terrence McNally's bittersweet romance Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune
Marat/Sade: Cage Match
An excellent acting ensemble is featured in The Classical Theatre of Harlem's thrillingly disturbing environmental production of Peter Weiss' drama.
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American Composers Orchestra: Hello, America: We Gather Here at Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall (10/27-10/27) |
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American Composers Orchestra: New Virtuoso: Low End Theory at Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall (3/18-3/18) |
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Carnegie Hall Presents: Santiago Cañón-Valencia and Victor Santiago Asuncion Carnegie Hall (11/10-11/10) |